Priory to give its primary school neighbours a garden makeover

Our award-winning gardener Mr Farron is using his talents to help Penwortham Primary School pupils have a better outdoor experience.

Mr Farron, with grounds support from Priory’s Estates Team, has been asked to design a new garden suitable for young children in neglected areas at the primary school.

Mr Farron is thrilled about beginning Phase One of a project which will transform the outdoor space at Priory's neighbouring primary school.

He said: “It’s a big area and we are looking at it in three phases. It’s land which has been condemned by the local authority and we want to ‘uncondemn’ it and make it a wonderful place for children to learn.

“Phase One is an area where I want to have a 'beach' theme. There is a shed there which will be full of beach balls and deck chairs, there will be a sandpit and the fences will be brightly coloured.

“There will also be a pyramid which has flowers such a sweet pea, jasmine and beans and this will be a tepee where the children can go inside.

"There will be a wildlife area and also a cave as all children enjoy hiding away safely.

“I like symmetry and the three phases will all be linked together by arches of flowers which will be filled with fragrance.
“I am really delighted that Priory can help to transform their neighbouring school and add gardens which children can appreciate and where they can learn about nature.

"It's a big job but I am not fazed by it, which is why  I have split it into phases! I want it to be neat and tidy for the children and their teachers and also educational."

Penwortham Primary School’s, Headteacher, Miss Penarski added, “We are incredibly grateful to Mr Eastham, Mr Farron and Priory Estates Team for their generosity and hard work in transforming our outdoor EYFS space. 

“This project will make a huge difference to our pupils, giving them a beautiful and engaging environment where they can learn, explore, play, and connect with nature. 

“Our pupils are so excited to see the garden come to life, and we are all looking forward to having our very first sensory experience garden at school. Seeing this area turn into a vibrant and inspiring garden is truly exciting, and we cannot thank Mr Farron enough for sharing his talents with us to ensure we continue to give all our pupils the best possible start to their education.”

Phase One should be completed by April this year and we look forward to sharing its progress.