The Ginkgo (Maidenhair Tree) in the Memorial Garden is developing into one of the finest examples in Witham of this unique tree. The Rowan and Silver Birch were planted by the Grove Residents’ Association in 2000 to mark the Millennium. These photos were taken in Autumn 2018, we hope you enjoy them and of course…
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Like seeing old friends!
The watering season having finished, we thought that it would be a good idea to inspect all the trees that we have planted over the last 3 years. As we normally only water trees for 2 years after planting, there were some of the trees planted in our first planting year that we had not…
A magical time of year……..
There is something quite magical and beautiful about this time of year. As autumn marks the gradual change from summer to winter it is probably the season with the biggest range in weather conditions; cold nights, early sunsets and damp mornings. It’s a perfect time to go for a walk and take in the beauty…
Resident consultation on next year’s tree plantings now concluded
The locations selected for next year’s tree plantings have been mostly residential. Letters were sent to residents in these areas seeking comments on our proposals. The feedback has been largely positive and with a few adjustments to our original plans we are now in a position to place an order with the nursery for 23…
Battle’s Over Commemoration invitation
Invitation from Braintree District Council to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. To mark the occasion, Councillor Vanessa Santomauro will plant three commemorative trees on 8th, 15th and 22nd October. RSVP by 24th September to linda.parish@braintree.gov.uk
Vandalism
Today (13 September) we set out on our usual weekly trip to water the trees we have planted in the last two years. We started with the three poplars which we planted last year on the River Walk near Ebenezer Close and were angered to see that one of them had been vandalised. Three of…