Sue Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I'd just like to thank whoever is responsible for the little wild flower meadow at the other end of Goose Green from the roundabout.It's looking lovely at the moment and it's really good to see these flowers in the middle of London. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastDulwicher Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I couldn't agree more - it's beautiful and is attracting butterflies and bees etc and the kids are instantly attracted to all of the colours. Long may it last! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Don't mention it Sue, I thought they'd look nice there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Photo of part of the meadow attached, taken yesterday :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 KidKruger Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Don't mention it Sue, I thought they'd look nice> there.Blimey KK, how public spirited you are :)) :)) :))Did you plant all the daffodils as well? :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Daffs would be stretching it a bit, I have to leave the council SOMEthing to do. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calsug Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Looks fantastic, my wife was mentioning that the long grass on Peckham Rye should have something similar doneWhat seeds did you use? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Wild flower seeds mainly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee quinnie Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Wow it's really beautiful! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Well done KK I wasn't aware you were responsible for these lovely displays. They're looking very handsome I must say, makes my day when I walk past GG. Do you have plans for any others locally? Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Before this goes too far I must concede that on those occasion I was just joshing with Sue ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhistory Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Should be quite fertile soil there after the winter of discontent when you could smell the rubbish tip at Goose Green roundabout. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 edhistory Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Should be quite fertile soil there after the> winter of discontent when you could smell the> rubbish tip at Goose Green roundabout.Actually wild flowers do better if the soil isn't fertile!And I think Louisa is well aware that KK was joking :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Calsug Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Looks fantastic, my wife was mentioning that the> long grass on Peckham Rye should have something> similar done> It has had in previous years, has it not this year?Usually there are several places on the Rye where the grass is left long and is full of wild flowers.But when they flower depends on the type of plant, so it may be that they aren't flowering at the moment. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 KidKruger Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Wild flower seeds mainly.:)) :)) :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calsug Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Clearly I don't follow this forum enough to get the sarcasm posts! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Calsug Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Clearly I don't follow this forum enough to get> the sarcasm posts!:) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1156967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Just now, on the very narrow patch of green near to the Tesco/Banh Banh etc., I noticed that the room-sized patch of wildgrass/flowers has been mown away! I thought these little pockets were purposely left to grow wilder. Maybe the mower got carried away? The other patches, in the park itself, remain. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1157011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffler Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Introducing patches of wild flowers in green spaces seems to be a trend across Southwark. The mound in Burgess park opposite Albany road looks lovely from spring onwards. Likewise a strip on Camberwell Green next to the road. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1157125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsand Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 To whoever has done one - many , many thanks you have done a wonderful job (alongside the sun , nature etc). When I first read the title I thought there would be another carping thread so really nice to have one that celebrates the good things. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1157159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Nigello Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Just now, on the very narrow patch of green near> to the Tesco/Banh Banh etc., I noticed that the> room-sized patch of wildgrass/flowers has been> mown away! I thought these little pockets were> purposely left to grow wilder. Maybe the mower got> carried away? The other patches, in the park> itself, remain.Wild flower meadows have to be managed, and do have to be mown at certain times of the year.They can't just be left.I can't remember the exact timing. So it might have been intentional. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1157763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Hay meadows (which are where wild flowers grow) will be mown once the grasses etc. (including wild flowers often) are seeded and going over - when clearly varies by how far north you are and what the summer has been like so far - but mid June (good summer) to late July (wet summer) is a good range. So something being mown in early July isn't unreasonable. When mowing for forage/ silage you won't be wanting the grass too green at all (it won't keep) - but that won't be an issue in London parks. You want to mow in good time to allow the grass to start growing again before the autumn. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1157783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarafitness Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I noticed this the other day when in the playground, it looks absolutely beautiful, thank you for planting them! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1158116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaSimmonds Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 These flowers are absolutely beautiful, and knowing a local member of the community planted them just out of kindness is just wonderful. Thank you so much :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1163172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 AnnaSimmonds Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> These flowers are absolutely beautiful, and> knowing a local member of the community planted> them just out of kindness is just wonderful. Thank> you so much :)They didn't. KK was joking :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/160000-wild-flowers-on-goose-green/#findComment-1163187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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