Donate to Bird Hide appeal January 18, 2016

Bluetit (c) M Hughes 031

Bluetit at Martineau Gardens – photocredit M Bowers

Our former hide has been removed because it had become much more of a ‘lean-to’ than was needed and we’re raising money for a sturdy new one. We need £850 to fund the cost of materials and labour to build the bird hide, ensure  it’s weather proof and provide equipment to support learning (and a love for wildlife); it will be equipped with wildlife information charts (to aid identification), a wildlife recording board, seating and binoculars.

Ways to donate:

To make a donation to our new bird hide, please post a cheque made payable to ‘Martineau Gardens’ (post to: Martineau Gardens, 27 Priory Road, Edgbaston, B5 7UG) or donate on-line via our appeal page at LocalGiving:

www.localgiving.com/appeal/MartineauGardensBirdHide

 

 



Winter brightness January 6, 2016

It might be a drizzly day in January, but there’s plenty of colour here at Martineau Gardens to lift the spirits – here’s a selection of plants in bloom, photographed this week. Don’t forget we’re open daily (except Sundays) until 4pm and entry is free of charge.

Rhododendron, by J Fletcher

Rhododendron, by J Fletcher

A splash of colour, and warmth, in the Hot House, by S Hill-Daniel

A splash of colour, and warmth, in the Hot House, by S Hill-Daniel

Rosehips on the Sundial Lawn, S Hill-Daniel

Rosehips on the Sundial Lawn, S Hill-Daniel

Catkins by J Fletcher

Catkins by J Fletcher

Glastonbury thorn (hawthorn) by J Fletcher

Glastonbury thorn (hawthorn) by J Fletcher

Helebores in the Winter Garden, by j Fletcher

Helebores in the Winter Garden, by j Fletcher