Gardening
The Friends of Priory Park encourage volunteers to help with gardening, we are a friendly group who enjoy making a difference to the park. We meet at the green hut between the tennis courts, depending on the weather, 11am- 13.00pm on a Sunday morning
If you would like to help with gardening in Priory Park please email foppvicupson@gmail.com
We have a wide variety of tools you can use, but you are welcome to bring your own (especially secateurs), as well as gloves.
From 2020, we have been caring for the rose beds between the tennis courts, and in another three beds. Digging out the three-foot thistles and dead-heading was our first job.
Then we pruned back hard, and spread mulch to keep in the moisture.
We also made a good start on clearing the overgrown ivy along the borders near the Ashford Avenue entrance - some of the large trees and shrubs were being choked.
Working on the flower beds round the paddling pool, Jan 2023
Since autumn 2023 the Volunteers have been working hard restoring the long neglected heritage S beds, planting out with shrubs and perennials donated from the Finsbury Park Nursery. Spring of 2024 the beds were weeded and mulched, we are looking forward to some summer colour.
Thanks to the public for all the encouraging comments!
You might also like to help us with litter picking.
Anyone working in the park should familiarise themselves with these Health & Safety rules.