2022 saw OiB and other organisations take over four beds in the park. The first year was tough. We discovered that the soil was completely without organic material having been used to hold short term plantings for many years. The summer started with a drought, followed by a hose pipe ban and by autumn we knew what we had to do, which was to spread two tonnes of compost over the whole area.
Despite the cold it was a very sunny day which made the process a lot of fun.
Then began the weeding as time and time again small seeds erupted into life, this is going to be a long process so if anyone feels they can help please let us know.
Otley in Bloom 