In spite of little rain for weeks, the gardens are thriving at Midsomer Norton Heritage Railway Station, but unfortunately the nuisance weeds are also thriving.

Bindweed and brambles are particularly annoying as they upset the cultivated flowers. Much of the approach to control has been to pull out bindweed, as can be seen in this photo of Gail in the front border.

The gardeners encourage many wild flowers especially in the meadow area where wild Orchids have also been seen but control is needed to maintain a nice looking scene as a backdrop for the interesting trains and coaches. The cottage garden approach gives lovely borders of colourful flowers with great insect attracting scope, and the gardeners enjoy adding to and weeding round the existing beds.

Volunteer gardeners work at the station on a Tuesday and would welcome more people to join them.

Head of Gardens Gail Coleshill would be thrilled to meet people with an interest in volunteering in the gardens. She said: “Please join us for our open garden morning on Tuesday, 23rd August, 10.30-12.30.’’