Spring back to life
THE FRIENDS of Starbank Park meet every week in the park on Laverock bank Road, with its stunning views across the Forth. While the gardens are owned by the council, the group tends the various beds and community greenhouses, ensuring that there is a riot of colour all year round. In May, the “must-see” is the blossom which will be out in the early part of the month, when some visitors have a Japanese hanami tea party under the trees.
The group has weekly gardening sessions and sell mugs, plants and jams to raise funds.
Chair of the Friends, Janet McArthur, said: “May is a smashing month in the park. We have alliums which are about to flower. The peonies are breathtaking and are absolutely gorgeous. We also have tulip displays that we have planted with love and care.” If you wish to become a volunteer gardener then contact the group, either by going to the park or through Facebook.