Workday leader Helen reports:
12 volunteers made it all the way to Attingham Park on Sunday to work with the gardeners Duncan and Rob. Funnily enough however, we worked in the woods rather than the gardens.
The fence line is being moved back into the woods at the edge of the cattle field, in order to improve the views within the Estate’s original design. Unfortunately this meant leaving a lovely stretch of snowdrops to the unwanted attentions of the grazing cattle ( moo-yum!!).
SSNTV to the rescue!
We lifted the snowdrops, popped them in wheelbarrows and transported them across a muddy ditch to safety on the other side. Here they were dug into a lovely new position further into the wood for all to enjoy.
Alongside this 3 steadfast SSNTVer’s rebuilt a hurdle screen by the bird hide so the birds are not scared away by the passing visitors. Gaps were left for little and large visitors to observe the birds.
Lastly for good measure, we then did what we do best – cutting back! A rather large laurel bush is now just stumps and ready to start sprouting again in the spring. We enjoyed a relaxing cake o’clock and lunch in the comfort of the Gardeners Bothy within the Walled Garden, with flapjacks to round things off. All in all another tiring, but satisfying SSNTV outing!
Shropshire and Staffordshire National Trust Volunteers 