Montagu Hall Care Home in Mexborough signed up to the challenge - the home has had three months to make their submission, which will consist of a two-minute video showcasing their beautiful care home garden. Resident participation, engagement and enjoyment was at the forefront of the campaign, bringing those living in the care home together for a green fingered goal. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Doncaster Free Press, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
Homes were encouraged to consider the wildlife that may want to use the garden when designing it, and to think about eco-friendly ways to maintain their gardens. Montagu Hall planted lots of fruit and veg in their garden, such as rhubarb, strawberries and fresh herbs, which will be used as fresh produce for meals. The residents also planted lavender and other aesthetic plants which will be used for table decorating.
The residents of Montagu Hall Care Home in Mexborough have been hard at work planning, prepping and planting their gardens, and are now ready for the final submission. “The Danforth in Bloom competition has been a project here for three months, and the residents and staff are very much invested,” says Julie Afsar, care home manager at Montagu Hall. Advertisement Advertisement “The gardens around our care home here are looking stunning, and everyone should be very proud of all of the hard work that has gone into it.
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