In memorey of a good friend

[John S]

A very good idea, and very moving.

[Steve Walker]

A lovely idea.

[badexcuseforanangler]

Wonderful idea, I was lucky enough to attend the 2006 Wingham fish in

[Andrew Burgess]

While on this subject of a some sort of tree or plant - i was thinking of the two - how would you lot feel if I go for an Wisteria and Lavatera?

 

 

But i am open up to offers or suggestion and will be seeking advice on what we should go for for these conditions ie gravel, soil water logged etc etc

[Newt]

Wisteria was a favourite of hers. I have no clue what soil conditions it prefers but it does seem fine with the sandy excuse for dirt we have around here.

[Andrew Burgess]

Wisteria was a favourite of hers. I have no clue what soil conditions it prefers but it does seem fine with the sandy excuse for dirt we have around here.

 

No problem Newt - Consider the Wisteria is one of them - even if the area in Jan & Newt peg is not suitable then - we could have it planted around the clubhouse? If i can get hold of either Steve or one of the bailiff or budgie to go to the peg and find out what the soil area is like, then I can make some sort of preparation ready to it.

[Little Roachess]

I haven't been on here in ages, and the first post I read is not good! What you are proposing is touching, appropriate and loving. Even though I did not know Jan, I knew of Newt-he is a great guy and I am sure his wife was lovely. Newt gave me a very warm welcome as soon as I started on here about a year ago, and it was encouraging to me to know that he and his wife were around here for help. I send my condolences, it would be nice to have a little service for Jan with people from this side of the pond able to say goodbye, too. RIP.

[jedibond]

Fantastic idea Budgie, well thought out and very touching.

 

Count me in for any donations, etc needed.

[John S]

I've been asked to make this topic 'sticky' until after the Wingham fish-in, done

[arbocop]

Excellent idea, and the swim we named "Newt and Jan's" is the perfect place as this is where they fished when they joined us for the 2006 Angler's Net Fish-In.

 

 

I am a professional Arboriculturist - I am sure I can help select a tree for the site.

 

If it can't be non-native that rules out american species and a few immediately sprung to mind, but the important thing about selection is not just the soil, but the site itself - aspect, shade and space available to the tree once established. For instance, does it need to tall and narrow, or open and spreading? Can it hang over the water or will it need pruning if it does? Are there lots of squirrels to ring bark it? These are as important factors as the soil if it is to be a sustainable planting.

 

If you want to send me pictures of the site and an indication of the soil type and moisture content I'll make some suggestions. However, here is an initial thought;

 

The native black poplar (Populus nigra ssp. betulifolia) is a very rare and majestic native uk tree. Unusually, female black poplar are even more rare, and I have to a small stock of female black poplar cuttings taken [legally] from veteran trees that I can donate. It will be about a metre or so, in a small 3 litre pot and would be a fitting tree to be planted in her memory. I can get at least two, in case of initial planting failure. It would also add to the value of the site, and cuttings can be taken form the tree for use in other sites.

 

Does this sound like it fits the bill? Black Poplar Conservation

 

 

 

Regards

 

Mike