We all got rather wet and muddy on Saturday when it was time to plant the bog area of the wildlife garden. We were joined by a group of 12-13 year olds who helped us plant a range of water-loving plants like water avens, meadowsweet, purple loosestrife, ragged robin and rushes.
Although we put boards down to protect the surrounding grass, by the time we had finished for the afternoon, it wasn't just the bog that looked a bit of a quagmire! We weren't too worried though as grass recovers quickly.
The bog is adjacent to the pond and provides shelter and cover for a range of animals such as frogs which might for example, use our log pile to hibernate under.
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