Bloomin' marvellous!

Lovely golden-flowered wild rose at the top end.

Hi all
'Our' Graham has been hard at work in the garden, planting the most beautiful combination of flowers, herbs and even vegetables. Here's a taste for you. Enjoy – and come visit!
Really sorry, no dogs, no wheels, though.

Centre piece in gold and purple – Chives, Aquilegia (Granny's bonnet), tulips – golden-flowered rose in the background

Mysterious Mecanopsis – what a success story here!

Beans flowering in the vegetable patch

New Greenspace Survey results: What do people think of green spaces in Scotland?

Hiya again – For this post I am indebted to SURF, the independent regeneration network for Scotland.

23/07/2009 – A new Greenspace Scotland survey shows that people think urban green spaces across Scotland are getting better, and that they are increasingly turning to their local spaces for recreation and exercise.

A report published this month reveals that nearly two-thirds (63%) of Scots use their local green spaces for recreation and exercise each week, and that people think urban greenspaces across Scotland are getting better.

The report, based on a survey commissioned by Greenspace Scotland, also shows that most people think green spaces are very important to their local area, and believe that green spaces should act as places for play, physical activity, relaxation and seeing nature. However, in common with previous Greenspace Scotland surveys, the findings show a continuing gap between expectations about green space and the reality of local spaces. When asked about what would increase their use of green space, many people reported problems with maintenance or lack of facilities.

For more details, please click here or here.