The Lanarkshire gardening group in full bloom after appearing on the BBC’s country dossier
A gardening group from Rutherglen appeared on a special episode of the BBC’s Country File this weekend.
Grow73 hosted the cast of the hit show as they headed to South Lanarkshire to film the group’s Bee Line Project.
Presenter Charlotte Smith visited the group, with secretary Eugenie Aroutcheff showing the garden in full bloom.
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The special episode ‘Plant Britain’ aimed to encourage community gardens and plant wildflowers as part of a two-year initiative to tackle climate change, help wildlife and pollinators, and transform our own. well-being.
On the show, Eugenie explained the group’s future plans and ambitions, a big hit that garnered mass attention on social media platforms.
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Grow73, posted on his Facebook page: “Hello my friends, I hope you enjoyed the BBC Countryfile show. We certainly did.
“It’s great to be recognized for our hard work.
“As you know, our project relies on volunteers who support our work.
“If you would like to join our efforts to take care of the community, the environment and the wildlife, please contact us by email.
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“You can sign up to become a member of our group for everyone in the Camglen area. Just ask for a form.
“We will have a session in Overtoun Park Monday morning at 10 am at the shipping container. Bring your gloves and your beautiful personality.
“All the tools are provided and disinfected. Government COVID guidelines are enforced. “
Together with Healthy ‘n’ Happy, the group worked together to provide residents of Cambuslang and Rutherglen with a free home grow kit.
The team carefully selected a variety of flowers and potatoes for residents to grow in their gardens.
The potatoes are for residents and the flowers will help grow a “bee line” that will help local bees and butterflies.
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Last year, members of Grow 73 helped residents keep their fingers green during the pandemic, giving them mini-allotments to develop.
The initiative proved popular with residents, who enjoyed growing their own beans, peas and sunflowers.
The award idea is also linked to the Gardeners’ Pollinator Bee Line project, which runs from Rutherglen station to Cathkin.
Eugenie said: “A Bee Line is a green corridor filled with flowers that will attract a variety of insect species like bees and butterflies to increase our biodiversity and help us fight climate change.
“The Bee Line will leave from Rutherglen station and reach Fernbrae Meadows, passing some of our community garden friends.
“If we do this as a team with other groups, and anyone who wishes to participate, we hope to have a functional bee line for insects and butterflies to feed and for local residents to visit and learn more about the area. nature and the environment. “
Anyone interested in helping the group or interested in securing a mini allowance on their own should visit the Grow 73 Facebook page.
Country File’s ‘Plant Britain Spring Special’ is available on BBC iPlayer.
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