Get into gardening

Recently, Neighbourhood Officer, Rebecca Janes, hosted a hanging basket workshop in Jarvis Square. The event brought together residents from the Robin Hood older person’s scheme to plant some spring bulbs and flowers ready for summer.

Keely Watson, Lettings Supervisor and avid gardener, also attended the event and shared her expertise with residents on how to arrange the plants and what to do to keep them healthy and looking beautiful in the summer months.

Residents enjoyed the morning and shared feedback on how they appreciate seeing more of our presence in their neighbourhood and that they’d love this to be an annual event!

One resident said, “What an amazing thing to do for the community. It’s lovely to see such smiley, friendly staff out here in our neighbourhood.  I think the relaxed, friendly approach of this event has been really lovely.”

Click on the title to read more about the gardeners in our Community Spaces team. The gardeners work hard throughout the year to make sure the communal areas around our customers homes are clean, tidy and well-kept.

We caught up with gardeners, Jack and Billy, who share what a typical week looks like for them!

Click on the title to read more about how gardening has helped John and how he's now helping others to get started.

“I never thought I’d get into gardening, but it’s kept me going. When my wife was ill with cancer, it was a way to cope. It’s helped me physically and mentally. Once you’re outside, you’re using every muscle in your body to keep active.” – John

Click on the title to learn more about the wildflowers at Fewston Court!

The Community Spaces team planted the wildflowers following a consultation with customers to see what flowers they'd like in their communal areas.

Click on the title to see how Mr and Mrs Beecroft have improved their local gardens.

“Gardening gives me something to do and it makes the place look nice for our neighbours. The garden’s a nice place to be and I like helping out other people where I can.” – Mr Beecroft