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Friends of Byes plant 1,700 blooms!

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Stefan Gordon

Published: 10:26 PM October 8, 2013    Updated: 6:44 PM November 7, 2020
Volunteers braved bad weather to plant 1,700 bulbs

Volunteers braved bad weather to plant 1,700 bulbs - Credit: Archant

THE Friends of The Byes group’s second bulb planting stint saw 1,700 blooms planted in the space of a few hours at the beauty spot.

Volunteers braved bad weather lat Wednesday.

The day saw 1,300 scilla siberica and 400 wood anemone put in place.

Members returned on Saturday to plant bluebells and crocuses.

More sessions are planned and help is being sought. Email FOTByes@gmail.com or phone Sally Atkinson on 01395 577383.

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