Thursday, 16th October, and we've finally been able to get around to planting on the paddock above Cambridge RDA (Riding for the Disabled.) They don't use it any more, as the land is positively soggy, and the Council asked us to plant it rather than have their mower struggle to mow it and get stuck in the process. It's late for planting, but we're relying on the copious water supply to keep the plants in good health over the summer.

We'll continue planting even though it's late in the year. The plentiful water supply will keep the plants healthy over summer and the Cambridge RDA paddock will look a picture as walkers come past it on the track from Payne Park to Te Awa path along the riverbank.

This week 10th and 12th of February, we worked at Payne Park and around the corner at the paddock that was once used by RDA. The big problem here is buttercup growing in the middle of the carex plants. It is very hard to get out of the grass. We do what we can, and we're investigating sprays. The paddock ex RDA will be overrun by convolvulus if we're not careful, and we're investigating spray for that too. The Council's mower helps to keep it down, but it's better if we can eliminate it.On Tuesday 17th Feb, we did some more planting here and cut down some privet. The plants are growing rapidly, and so are the ivy, blackberry and convolvulus. There is still plenty of water in the little streamlet that runs down from the hillside, so the plants will not go thirsty.