With most of the groundwork completed, the last nettle root out and soil raked to a 'fine tilth', the garden is crying out to recieve plants. Sadly, due to our incredible snowy season this year, most nurseries/garden centres are about three weeks later than last year.
Never fear, because in the meantime, plenty of non-plant related action has been taking place above ground to keep our wildlife (and volunteers) amused.
On a thrift tip, we constructed an 'insect hotel' out of salvaged bricks, pallets, old roof tiles, slates, twigs and pine cones. Pictures will follow - I promise! The layers, the holes, the piles of material and murky places are ideal for small critters including spiders, earwigs and lacewings.
We have invested in some decorative glazed pots to demonsatrate what can be done in the smallest of gardens. These will hold some beautiful seasonal flora such as pansies and primroses untill our wildflowers arrive.
I saw some bees buzzing round these varieties at the garden centre which bodes well for the time being.
And finally, the bog garden has been encircled by salvaged rocks (complete with moss) from other parts of the site.
The lads are going to construct another pathway so that people can get right up to the edge to view the plants and wildlife.
All in all, a busy time but well worth it. With spring finally in the air - I'd say we're on course for a wildlife spectacle come May.