Big up to the Gardeners at Peckham Rye Park

[PeckhamRose]

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!

[Sue]

I agree, it's a very well cared for park and a pleasure to visit.

[Renata Hamvas]

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

[dirac]

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?

[Renata Hamvas]

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.

[DulwichFox]

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

[picmicnic]

Agree with the above - Peckham Rye park is great. Really lucky to have it near us.

[Louisa]

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.

[gabys1st]

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.

[DulwichFox]

Sadly, there is a small infestation of Japanese Knotweed in the park ..

Hopefully it can be dealt with ASAP.

DulwichFox

[Lollipop]

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.

[Renata Hamvas]

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

[DulwichFox]

Renata Hamvas Wrote:

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> 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

Thank 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

[treehugger]

Feel so privileged to have this lovely park on my doorstep. Thanks to the gardeners and to FOPRP for all their amazing work.

[PeckhamRose]

The photo is of a Quadron worker.

[Calsug]

Anyone know the plant/ flowers which smells amazing in the section up past where the WCs are?

[gilatab]

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

[Sue]

It's up against some stiff competition, so fingers crossed!