Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Barnsbury Road Border Project

We’ve started a big project in December – planting between the orange roses in shrub border along Barnsbury Road.  Undaunted by wintery weather, volunteers have planted almost a quarter of the border (in two sections at either end) with 185 … Continue reading

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Autumn Spectacle

Barnard Park was ablaze with autumn colour this year. The leaves of the cherry trees turned a bright yellow orange making a wonderful contrast against the blue skies on sunny days. The fallen leaves made an orange carpet on the … Continue reading

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Park Awarded Top Garden Prize

Congratulations Community Gardeners in Barnard Park! Gardening volunteers won a first place award for best communal garden in Islington in Bloom. Two projects were judged as gold standard – the shrubbery in the centre of the park and the children’s … Continue reading

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