TATNAM ORGANIC PATCH PROJECT

POOLE LOCAL AGENDA 21 ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP

Feb 98 - After 20 years idle, site made available by the Borough of Poole	March 98 - Site cleared of Brambles, working around slumbering slow-worms. 15 feet high Oak trees uncovered !
Apr 98 - First crops and wildflowers planted	May 98 - Three of 5 new bird boxes appear to be in use June 98Early potatoes & salads cropped Visit from BBC Radio and Television Ten varieties of butterfly seen on site
July 98 Pond established, Dragonflies found it within hours Good Maincrop - King Edwards and Desiree Peas could have been better staked, but beans fine	August 98Any recipies for Turks Head Squash ? Barbacue, potato oven in a wheelbarrow and thanks to all the volunteers
In August, Poole and East Dorset Art Society (PEDAS) also paid the site a visit. (Picture by Clare Hadley)
October 98 Greenhouse under construction	Winter months Plantains to attack Paths to construct Shed constructed, mostly thanks to Bill Adams, but also Blanchard and Burgess, Boone's and B&Q all of whom very kindly gave us materials. Stream revetments - New Deal helpers have been assisting us to open out and support the stream banks. It was a busy winter - You're welcome to join us ! Progress this year

To get involved contact Contact Jan 01202 623987, Gary on (01202) 679517, Barry (01202) 671610, Andy on 389782 or Agenda 21 Officer on 01202 633062

For links to other community allotment/gardens schemes see the QED Dartford site