Brighton has been attacked and looks great

[Lizzie Ambler]

So on Wednesday 6th June the Guerilla Gardeners of Brighton gathered for their first trip out to work their magic. The plots were small, but no less in need of some work. A raised pebble dashed? 1960s bed and a patch around a small tree in Kemp town were our chosen targets, and the ammunition was a selection - of marigolds , stocks, and sunflower seeds.  To our surprise the soil was in much better condition than we had anticipated, these beds had been cared for more recently than their weed and rubbish filled contents suggested. In true Brighton kemp town fashion, one of the items removed from the bed was a packet of lubricant and a lewd lighter!  Setting to work we were also pleased to see that there were some bluebell bulbs which we carefully replanted with their new companions.

Despite England playing a football match and most people rushing too or from the pub we were still able to spark some local interest from residents (one of whom has offered to water the beds when in need).

Local press had also been interested in our virgin dig and accompanied us with their tv crew ready for a feature as part of the BBC Spring Watch?.

Two weeks on the beds look fantastic and within a week we could see the sunflower and nasturtium seeds already making a few inches worth of appearance.
We are now poised and ready for further action, but need plots, suggestions and further volunteers please make yourselves known!

[Jenn]

When is the next one? can i come!?