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We have been approached recently by some of our neighbours asking about our composting policy at Liquorice Park.  We have now produced a simple guide to help.   If you are currently contributing,  or thinking about contributing to our compost bins, please take a look at the Composting Guidelines.  We hope you find it clear but please ask if you have any queries. … [Read more...] about Liquorice Park Composting Guide

Lincolnshire Co-op Community Champions Fantastic news! Lincolnshire Co-op Community Champions has awarded Liquorice Park £819.84. A big thank you to Lincolnshire Co-op and all our supporters who voted for us. We will be using the funds for repair projects needed in the park. Cornfield Meadow Trial Update Phase 2 planted in early spring saw very different plants … [Read more...] about August 2021 Park Update

Come and visit us at Liquorice Park this summer. Bring a picnic and head for the herb garden where there are tables.  It’s a lovely sunny area and you can watch the bees and butterflies amongst the herbs and flowers. Listen to a 90 second clip of Trustee Nicola Watson talking to BBC Lincolnshire gardening programme about Liquorice Park and its history. The topiary … [Read more...] about Summer in the City

Since the second world war wildflower meadows and cornfield annuals have virtually died out due to pesticides and modern farming methods.  The knock-on effect to wildlife has been negative.  At Liquorice Park we already have successful wildflower meadows and are trying to add to our diversity by planting cornfield annuals consisting of a mix including poppies, corncockle, … [Read more...] about A 2021 Experiment: Cornfield Annuals Trial

Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far to the June/July survey of Liquorice Park birds. Currently fifteen different species of birds have been spotted in various habitats around the park. Details are provided in the graphic below. If you do have a few minutes to spare and can add to the list in the next few weeks please do so via Bird-Survey for Liquorice … [Read more...] about An Update on the June/July Liquorice Park Bird Survey

The compost area has now been relocated in Liquorice Park and can be found just to the right of the steps when entering from the Yarborough Road entrance. Please put any compost you have (potato peelings etc) in this area. See below for photographs and map (compost area is marked 16 on the map). Note there is no longer a compost area in the Herb Garden. … [Read more...] about Compost Area At Liquorice Park Has Moved