Good afternoon everyone,
I hope you are all warm and keeping well, and that you don't have to venture out in this snow/rain, but if you do, then take care.
Many thanks for attending the zoom meeting on the 26th of January and I appreciate the apologies from those who couldn't make it, all in all the numbers are very encouraging.
The following is a brief description of the items discussed, I appreciate it's not easy to debate things properly on zoom, but at least we could see each other, (I've had a hair cut since and locally).
Gardening Visits: It was agreed that we plan for future summer garden visits, but that this would depend on any restrictions from Government and WAG...
Places we may visit: Aberglasney - Abergwili - Stackpole - Llwyngarreg - Panteg - Glynbach plus any other NGS gardens you have a preference for, so if you've any further suggestions, then please email me.
Virtual Summer Show: It was agreed that we continue with a virtual show and try to obtain sponsorship for winners of each category, more information to follow.
YouTube Channel: It was agreed that we contact Jake Rayson about uploading Creating a Forest Garden video to our YouTube channel for all GG members to view at their leisure. It was also suggested that we create our own short videos to upload to our channel, any suggestions please.
Maintenance of Common Recreational Areas: Amroth Community Council has asked our Gardening Group if we are interested in maintaining the grounds at the; Old School Garden, Claypits and Mountain Chapel in return for an annual payment.
It was agreed that we identify what we could achieve with our physical resources and hours required to maintain these areas and feed back at the next meeting.
Although, at the moment the Claypits is being cut by John James and the Mountain Chapel area will be cut by Roger Harries. Also, some annual maintenance is currently being carried out by members of the GG.
Wild Flowers - Fruit Trees/Bushes: The fruit bushes have been planted at the OSG, thanks Pauline, and there are three Apple trees (received from Keep Wales Tidy) which will be planted at the OSG soon.
Plant Sharing: It was agreed that if possible we would grow plants for the coming season and share surplus plants amongst our GG, Pauline will be in contact to ask if you would like to take part, and who's going to grow what, thanks again to Pauline.
Forming Gardening Club: It was agreed to stay as we are and that we wouldn't need an annual membership fee, but simply charge people who attend future presentations/meetings at the village hall.
Quiz: We are planning for an online quiz, so we should be in contact with you soon with dates etc.
Our next zoom GG meeting is on the 2nd of March at 7pm, thanks again to Trish for hosting this for us.
