By their fruits shall they be known!

Falinge Junior Wardens have sewn the seeds and are now proudly reaping the rewards of their allotment and environmental project.

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Falinge Junior Wardens have sewn the seeds and are now proudly reaping the rewards of their allotment and environmental project.

They have planted and grown garlic, onions, potatoes and much more, that in time they hope to sell locally.

Beside the vegetable allotment, the wardens have built a fantastic ‘bug-hut’. They discovered that bugs are natures very own little pest control agents and providing a home for them will help improve the surrounding environment because they’re vital to keeping the ecosystem working. In the long-term this will help promote the growth of plants as certain bugs such as bees, butterflies and wasps are excellent pollinators.

Junior Warden, Michael (aged 10) said: “I liked working in the garden at Falinge when we built the bug house because I like animals and I feel happy when I can help the animals.”

The showcase piece is a Willow Dome, a picturesque haven that they each had a hand in building, whilst at the same time learning how it will grow into shape and transform the appearance of the whole garden when it comes into full bloom next summer.

RBH’s Communities Action Team Worker, Khalida Crossley said: “The children never gave up even bearing the brunt of the bad weather. They worked tirelessly in less then perfect conditions to make sure they had the best willow dome and bug house they could possibly create. They should be really proud.”

To mark their achievements to date, the wardens, along with local writer and artist Jo Phillips, have designed and made a mosaic feature which will take pride of place in the garden.