The Council have a budget of £100 per year to spend on bulbs and seeds, unless we manage to secure grant funding from elsewhere.
Bulb / Seed Planting in East Goscote
Village Green
With the help of the local Rainbows group, Daffodils were planted in the shape of a crown on the Village Green in October 2022 , at a cost of £26.00.
The Meadows
In December 2023 100 bluebells were planted at the Meadows at a cost of £30.
In October 2024 a hedgerow mix of wildflower seeds, and a variety of crocuses were also planted in the area and we look forward to these flowering next year.
Chestnut Way Central Reservation
In October 2024 the central reservation was tidied with a mix of daffodils, crocuses, and tulips planted in the ground and flower beds.
Playing Fields Wild Areas
In September 2025 an area of the playing fields was designated as a Wild Area, with seeds planted in October 2025 and following a successful seed collection initiative in September/October 2026.
In October 2026, bluebells and sweet woodruff were planted in the woodland area of the playing fields to enhance the ground flora, as recommended in the Wildlife Audit.
Also in October 2026 allium bulbs were planted in 2 new flower beds inside the main entrance to the playing fields.
