Spring has sprung in a really unusual place. This was obviously a very determined daffodil!
Spring has sprung?
Protecting our last tree planting.
Before Covid we worked with Birmingham Trees for Life to plant 15 standard size trees on the boundary with Broad Lane and Sunderton Road. A few years on these trees needed their tree ‘guards’ and stakes removing so this morning seven volunteers from our Grave Gardening group set about that task and also made a …
Grave Gardeners
The Friends are continuing with their monthly sessions to clear shrubbery from graves and also around some perimeter areas. We welcome help at each of these events and whilst we do have our own group tools we always welcome supporters bringing their own tools with them. Can we suggest that you bring your own gardening …
Brightening up the cemetery
A few years ago the Friends were lucky to receive a donation of 3 planters as part of the ‘Brightening Brandwood’ project. They were initially stocked with wild flowers that unfortunately have now reached the end of their life. The Friends made the decision that, if we could find some sponsors for the planters, we …
Litter Pick 1st March
This is our last chance to get the flower papers and litter out from under bushes and hedges before it disappears into the greenery till next Autumn. Come along and help us with this final push.
Deutsche Bank pitch in to clear shrubbery.
We can always rely on the staff from Deutsche Bank to go above and beyond. They powered through the brambles and weeds to uncover more than 15 graves and complete the larger shrub clearance on this area. Well done Deutsche Bank!!
Damp Tree Walk- but enjoyed by all.
Despite the damp and miserable weather we were joined by 23 people who all spent close to an hour and a half learning a little bit more about the trees of Brandwood End in Winter. Our thanks to Malcolm who had spent time planning and leading a great Tree Walk. Lots of interesting facts and …
Winter Tree Walk Reminder
Please come and support our Winter Tree Walk. Tomorrow, Sunday 9th. 11am at the Lodge. Wrap up warm and wear stout footwear. See you there?
Our 20th Anniversary
Alongside the above project we are also working with the Tree Officer and Bereavement Service staff to plant some suitable trees that will deal with future climate issues. We need to replenish tree stocks to maintain our Grade 2 Listed Garden status. We hope to fund this through grants and a possible ‘sponsor a tree’ …
Grave Gardening session
Fancy some free outdoor exercise? Why not join us at a gardening session clearing graves and shrubbery ? The next Grave Gardeners Session will be on Sunday February 2nd. Meet at 11am by the Lodge on the Main Drive. Some people stay about 2 hours but others Remember to stay just an hour. Wear suitable …