They have been clearing all the undergrowth along the towpath. In places very welcome as it will make it easier turning corners on the bike.
Not sure whether it is connected with the Olympics but they have also been clearing undergrowth along Orient Way and in places putting down turf. With this dry spring the turf has not taken well, and a lot is straw-coloured. They've been watering it, which makes me grimace when we could be very short of water this summer.
This morning on my bike ride I found they have started clearing the undergrowth between a foot/cycle path and Orient Way leaving just the young trees.
All this is wildlife cover and also proving food for wildlife - pollen, nectar and berries.
Other matters:
Suddenly the elder is in flower! Must check my recipe for Elderflower champagne so I have all the ingredients ready for next week!
Came back from my cycle ride and found I had a slug on my shoe! I have enough in my garden without importing more!
We had some showers yesterday morning and overnight. Very welcome, but I checked the soil in the vegetable patch this morning and the damp is only on the surface. I'd like it dry on Tuesday as a handyman is mending the outside tap, but if it could rain for a while after that?
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