Tidying up after a bit of destruction - at least it looked better after the tidying

Who'd've thought wed have such a dry evening after torrential rain through the day?

The master plan of re-turfing (well, patchwork grassing) the damage recently caused at Brunswick Cemetery was looking doubtful but we were soon re-purposing the grass growing where it shouldn't to the bare soil where it should be growing. All a bit mucky, and trying to leave the battered shrubs to fill the gaps, there was plenty of hamstring and quad work to bend and straighten before re-laying the grass, beautifully lit by fellow GoodGymmers.

With may-a-strange look from passersby, a few did stop and chat, amazed at the idea of re-use.

Having avoided any rain at all, we packed up and, quitting while we were ahead, running and walking back to Workout before heading to Pieminister for the beat pies on a rainy gloomy day and more lovely chat - making our own sunshine.

Another opportunity to take back a bit of control in the Cemetery, this time an overgrown shrub and the surrounding path - we’re getting there and made the most of the break in the wet weather.

Fabulous progress in the Battle of the Bramble at Brunswick with Mark joining for his first visit.

Knowing his prowess with a saw at Ashton Court, he set to on a mahonia and buddleia to reduce the height and dragged his “clippings” to the growing pile of green waste for the gardeners to collect.

We also made progress on paths, de-butter cupping and chopping back some of the smaller tall grasses.

2026 is looking good in the cemetery!

As well as the spring bulbs putting in an early appearance, we were back at Brunswick to tackle more weeds loosened by the wet weather and before it freezes solid. We even managed to plant a grass from my balcony - weed for my balcony, hopefully quick to grow bigger in a flowerbed!

We spent the morning giving Brunswick a last tidy before Christmas. Pulling out some weeds and brambles and making the path more visible again.

We were joined by a Christmas Robin who kept an eye on our progress hoping for some early presents 🐛