Residents of Red Rose Care Community, Farndon, dig deep to get their garden ready for summer

A care community’s green-fingered residents have been busy in the Spring sunshine, getting their garden ready for summer.

Gardening club members at Red Rose Care Community, Farndon, have been busy planning and gardening to ensure their much-loved outdoor space is ready for the warmer months.

The care home’s garden hosts many social events, hobbies and activities, and provides the opportunity for residents to enjoy time outdoors, all year round.

Residents were out in force to clear the way for plans to create more space for gardeners to enjoy — including additional patio and planting areas later in the year so the garden can host even bigger events.

Husband and wife team, Barrie, 79, and Cynthia Farmer, 84, residents at Red Rose, were among those clearing, planting and planning for this year’s new look.

The couple, who are regulars in the garden, used to grow and sell hundreds of flowers each year before moving to Red Rose and now share their knowledge and passion with others.

Joanne Brown, manager at Red Rose Care Community, said: “We are very lucky to have such a beautiful outdoor space for our residents. It has been carefully designed and provides a safe, sensory and stimulating place for our residents and their visitors.

“This week, with such lovely weather, we have been clearing out the raised beds and pots to make way for the new planting season. We love that so many of our residents are involved in updating the garden for the summer.”