Summertime in the Muddy Fork garden

At the time of writing, it really does feel as though maybe summer is here at last, after the long, cold, wet spring we had. The Muddy Fork garden is now fully planted up, the strawberries are producing fruit and everything is growing. Especially the weeds! All we have to do now is carry on watering, weeding and nurturing and await the harvest.

New gates, netting all the beds AND new rabbit-proof fencing (there’s nothing like a belt and braces approach) may help maximise yields, though the little blighters still manage to find their way in somehow. They probably wait for someone to open the gate and then sneak in.

The site is also looking smarter for the work done on the outdoor workshop in order to facilitate the ‘Wellbeing Cycle’ bike project being run in partnership with Retford’s Bike Pedlars. This has now launched and enquiries are welcome.

It was a boost for Muddy Fork to be the recipient of the ‘Charity of the Year’ award from Crags Radio at the end of June. Muddy Fork is a local project for local people and it was good to be nominated and even better to win! It is most gratifying to know that our efforts are known about and appreciated.

For more information about the gardening project or the bike maintenance sessions, emailenquiries@muddyfork.org or leave a message on 01777 567005. To make a new ‘Gardening for Wellbeing’ referral (including self-referrals), email trustees@muddyfork.org

The Muddy Fork website www.muddyfork.org has further details, including on what’s currently available from the Muddy Fork pantry, or how to make a donation.