The Winter Garden
"No fewer than 303 trees and shrubs, 22,375 perennials and 46,780 bulbs will be planted. Copies of the full planting list can be obtained from the Park Office."
Top garden designer Dan Pearson has been commissioned by the Friends to design a stunning Winter Garden adjacent to Sun Gate. It will display a richly planted mosaic of colour, from leaf drop in November to bud burst in March, giving vibrancy and activity during the winter months. The final result is expected to be a unique garden unparalleled in London for its scents, design and accessibility.
The project has moved from concept to reality with the initial clearance and hard landscaping, and the Friends are actively fund raising to complete the next phases of development.
Phase One, the main path and the Parrotia Oval, a gravel oval with a centre piece of Persian ironwood trees and five repositioned Westmorland boulders has been completed.
Thanks to donations, including two major new donors, funds are now in place to realise Phase Two, which will allow all topsoil and landscaping to be finished. We will then be able to turn our attention to the final phase, which will involve planting trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs.
If you would like to support and help bring this innovative Park-enhancing project to a triumphant conclusion for the enjoyment of all, please contact Joanne Taylor on 0208 871 8034 or email Joanne at jotaylor@wandsworth.gov.uk
Summer of Music !
With summer at last arriving there is live music on at La Gondola al Parco (the cafe by the lake) Tuesdays (7-10pm), Fridays (7-10pm), Saturdays and Sundays (2:30-6pm), with a BBQ.
Friends AGM
The Friends Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 7th July, starting 7:30pm, at All Saints Church, 100 Prince of Wales Drive, SW11. This is your chance to meet the Friends Committee, Wandsworth Council's Park Managment and other enthusiastic Park users. Refreshments will be available. Please do come along and let us know your views.
Winter Garden Progress
Landscaping at the Winter Garden was completed in April with only key trees and shrubs remaining, forming the foundation of the garden. The spaces opened up will be replanted with a range of trees for winter interest with shrubs, perennials and bulbs grouped beneath them. The planting list includes no fewer than 303 trees and shrubs, 22,375 perennials and 46,780 bulbs. Depending on the funds raised, it is hoped that planting will start this autumn. Meanwhile the open area has been sown with grass and wild flowers.