 GARDENING
Herbaceous Plants in the Flower Garden.
Our gardens would look rather sad places without the herbaceous plants that flower most
particularly
In late summer (from mid July onwards) when there are few flowering shrubs left and we
must depend on perennials and roses for colour in the garden. All Annuals and Biennials
are strictly speaking Herbaceous-all the word means is that the stems are of only Annual
Duration and die down each Autumn, so that in that sense even Bulbs are Herbaceous- but
the term is usually used of Herbaceous-Perennials. Perennials are plants that go on
growing for many seasons, increasing in Dimensions as they do so they are normally planted
either in the autumn or in the early spring, although there are one or two exceptions.
Caring for Herbaceous plants to fit any soil or situation, But the Majority will be
perfectly happy in a soil that is reasonably deep and not inclined to water- logging. Most
like full sunlight, although it is possible to grow Bog Plants and Shade- lovers where
conditions allow. Helleborys Niger (The Christmas rose) is the earliest flowering of our
selection. It grows on the edge of Wood lands in the wild, so a position giving dappled
shade is ideal. Almost all the Hellebores are somewhat greedy plants, so the soil cannot
be too rich. The white flowers will emerge from the ground at any time from early winter
to early spring (November- February) and the new leaves start to emerge at the same time.
Later the leaves are going to be quite large, so a position among or just in front of
shrubs should prove very suitable.
 North
Walsham Citizens Advice Bureau
is open from 10am-3pm on Mon, Tues & Thurs for drop in and advice line on 01692
402570. We also have appointments only sessions on Monday evenings 5.30-7.30 and Sat
morning 9.30-11.30 at the Bureau.
If you would like to see an adviser, at one of our outreach locations, (Aldborough,
Bacton, Buxton, Cromer, Horstead, Hoveton, Mundesley, Sheringham & Stalham). this can
be arranged on our appointment line on 01692 405847.
Breath Easy North Norfolk
Are you interested in joining a local ‘British Lung Foundation’ support group
for people with any lung condition?
Breath Easy North Norfolk group offer;Mutual support / friendship, Information &
education, Tea coffee and biscuits.
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 1.30pm – 3.30pm, at Bodham Village Hall,
The Street, Bodham
Next meeting 16th June - Tony Ireland and friends, Music, Laughter and Song
For further information please contact:
Vic or Lyn Gardner on 01692 650095 |
WHIT WEEKEND FUN FOR THE KIDS - HELPING TO RUN
THE POPPY LINE
In the first-ever event of its kind, the Poppy Line is offering children the chance to
help run the railway and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes.
"Altogether Now!" is happening on the Saturday and Sunday May 24/25 of the
Spring Bank Holiday Weekend - though as an historic railway, the Poppy Line sticks to the
traditional Whit weekend terminology!
Poppy Line volunteers will help the children to "have-a-go" at things like
flagging a train away, getting their hands on the signalbox levers, and even making their
own special picnic with Cherry Bakewell.
There'll also be rides in a guard's van, the chance to make a train collage, and
face-painting and storytelling.
On both days, steam trains run every 45 minutes from Sheringham and Holt. Normal fares
apply - no increase over last year, with all day hop-on, hop-off Rover tickets at £9.50
adult, £6.00 child, £8.50 senior citizen and £29 family (2 adults + 2 kids, or 3 adults
+ 1 child). Dogs and cycles are just £1 each.
It promises to be a uniquely different family weekend - and one that will give the kids
memories to treasure. Maybe some of them will join the Railway as volunteers in the Poppy
Line Junior Club!
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