Our policy of letting nature do its thing with the 'cultivated' parts of the gardens has worked well. But, too well in the case of some high growing plants - brambles and young trees especially. Autumn is time for a clear-out of those.
We are unable to tackle them ourselves so must call in some help. Help has come form two directions - Paul and Tracey. Paul, who we have known for years, was a teller at Settle's one-time Barclays Bank. He is now a much happier green-fingered man. He has set about clearing the steep slope of the southern embankment, clearing space for the wanted shrubs:
You could not even see that fence before! The young trees and bushes are in those ton bags awaiting recycling. Phase two is attention from qualified plantswoman Tracey.
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