Earlier this year our illustrious estate volunteers sowed some wild flower seed given to us by Stockton Borough Council, along the verges at the reserve entrance.

It was quite dry and windy then, and there were lots of mutterings of how these couldn’t possibly grow in such hostile conditions. But, we persevered and a few months later, what a lovely result:

 

  

Now you don’t even have to come into Saltholme to benefit from our hard work, just drive by and enjoy the show.

 

But do remember to focus mainly on the view from your front window. We don’t want any more of this sort of thing.

 

Stay dry !