Residents of Shrewsbury attended the Shrewsbury in Bloom Open Evening last night [Wed] to view the flowers that will make up the floral features around the town this summer
The event, held at the Town Council’s greenhouse at Weeping Cross, welcomed over 100 gardening enthusiasts who were keen to see the expanse of plants, hanging baskets and containers before they are planted out next month
Helen Ball, Town Clerk, said: “With over 300,000 blooms cultivated in the Town Council greenhouse each year for the town’s award-winning floral displays, we are delighted to be able to open up our facility to the residents of Shrewsbury.”
Guests were given a guided tour of the flower-packed greenhouse by Town Council staff and Bloom Committee members and were able to view demonstrations of how the hanging baskets are planted which will start to feature around the town in June.
Keith Roberts, Shrewsbury in Bloom Chairman said: “It is wonderful that so many people are interested in seeing how the plants are grown and planted. The sheer number of bedding plants and hundreds of standard fuchsias destined for Shrewsbury’s 365-days-a-year show garden in the Dingle always seems to amaze visitors when they see them lined up in rows in the greenhouse”.
Shrewsbury in Bloom is a non-profit committee which brings together interested groups and individuals to implement a programme for Shrewsbury’s floral enhancement, environmental improvements and community projects. It is the driving force behind Shrewsbury’s annual entry into the Heart of England in Bloom competition.
The Shrewsbury in Bloom Committee is interested in welcoming new members and anyone who would like more information on what is involved should contact Gary Farmer on 01743 257651 for further details.
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