PeckhamRose Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I often thank the gardeners for the work they do. Then yesterday I had the opportunity to take this photo of one of them doing their thing amongst the greenery. Thank you gardeners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I agree, it's a very well cared for park and a pleasure to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I agree, they do a great job. Also the volunteers from the Friends of Peckham Rye Park should be honoured here for the contribution of their free time and energy for this fantastic park.Renata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirac Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 It's a great park, and always looks great. A real asset to the area in my opinion.Are they volunteer based? Also are they the same people that do the bees there too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hi dirac, the Friends of Peckham Rye Park are volunteers but the Quadron gardeners (who also work in the South Cemeteries as well as parks) are not. If you are interested in becoming involved with the FOPRP or want more information about them, look at their website:http://www.peckhamryepark.org/friends-of-peckham-rye-park/They will be having their annual fete and dog show on Saturday 3rd September. Sorry, I don't know about the bees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Just been on one of my walks and took in Peckham Rye. What a pleasure that place is.. I visited the Wild Meadow near Peckham Rye / Strakers Rd. were the old Paddling Pool used to be. (1950's) Wild Flowers like Evening Prinrose. A sanctuary for Bees.. Butterflies.. Moths.. and other insects.The park is so interesting with avenues of old trees.. a pond with Geese and Ducks.. Sexby Gardens.. beautiful Flower Beds.. an enclosed Picnic area which is Dog free.. Plenty of other space to exercise dogs.. A Cafe.. Also many open spaces for Sports and Recreaion. And plenty of seats around the park to just sit and relax.The Park Staff are amazing.. We are all very lucky to have this facility on our doorstep.DulwichFox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picmicnic Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Agree with the above - Peckham Rye park is great. Really lucky to have it near us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I too recently went on a walk around the common and the park, and concur with the above sentiments. The main entrance off the common has returned to its previous former glory days of the early 1950's. Stunning bedding plants and a beautiful display. I would love to see a small museum about the history of the park, and perhaps some signs to point out the location of the old Homestall Farmhouse and where it was in conjunction with the present day park.Louisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabys1st Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Am concerned that there may not be enough gardeners as I spotted Mare's Tale and some other "weeds" difficult to eradicate once they re established. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Sadly, there is a small infestation of Japanese Knotweed in the park .. Hopefully it can be dealt with ASAP. DulwichFox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipop Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Adding to the thanks to the gardeners. I walk there every day with my dogs and it is such a sanctuary! Beautifully maintained which I am sure is a challenge in these times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renata Hamvas Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hi Dulwichfox, they do deal with Japenese Knotweed infestations on a regular basis during it's growing season. It's also been an issue in all three cemeteries in the area too.Renata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Renata Hamvas Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Hi Dulwichfox, > they do deal with Japenese Knotweed infestations> on a regular basis during it's growing season.> It's also been an issue in all three cemeteries in> the area too.> RenataThank you for that.. I was really concerned .. I feel happier knowing the team know how to deal with this awful stuff.It is probly worse when it is near property and easier to deal with in isolation. DulwichFox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treehugger Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Feel so privileged to have this lovely park on my doorstep. Thanks to the gardeners and to FOPRP for all their amazing work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 The photo is of a Quadron worker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calsug Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Anyone know the plant/ flowers which smells amazing in the section up past where the WCs are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilatab Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Perhaps in recognition of the great work done to maintain the park, Peckham Rye has been nominated as the best park in London in the Fields in Trust competition. You can vote for it here: http://www.fieldsintrust.org/bestpark/london Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 It's up against some stiff competition, so fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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