The Parsonage Trust held its annual summer Fair on 28th July in glorious weather that showed off the garden at its best. A large number of visitors enjoyed attractions including live music, a traditional Coconut Shy, face painting, homemade cakes, preserves,… Read More »Parsonage Summer Fair
This year’s Big Balsam Bash on 29 June saw around 25 volunteers gathering at Fletcher Moss Gardens to help with the control of this invasive plant. Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) was introduced to Britain in the 1830s and has spread… Read More »Big Balsam Bash 2024
It was reported in the Manchester Evening News at the end of February that a report from Earth.fm, a website which enables listeners to access the sounds of nature, has revealed that Fletcher Moss Park is the most peaceful park… Read More »“The Most Peaceful Spot in Greater Manchester”
Fletcher Moss lost its signature giant redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum pendulum) in January 2024. It had been dead for at least two years, but was finally felled in the clear-up after this winter’s storm damage. Its eccentric shape towering over the… Read More »Farewell to Dr Seuss
The Parsonage volunteers gathered round the new Green Man sculpture to mark the end of another successful and enjoyable year of gardening in this very special place. Wishing all our friends and visitors happy holidays and a peaceful New Year!
We are delighted to announce Fletcher Moss Park was judged Outstanding in the 2023 RHS “It’s Your Neighbourhood” Awards. Plus a further certificate to recognise five consecutive years of Gold. The Parsonage Garden also earned Outstanding (Gold) and Gold in… Read More »Gold For Gardens
A major recent addition to the Parsonage Gardens is the Green Man carved into the tree stump of the weeping ash. The ash tree was planted almost 200 years ago, but succumbed to ash die back and was finally felled… Read More »The Green Man
The Alpine Tea room was originally opened 40 years ago this month by the grandmother of one of the current owners. Passed to her daughter, then grandson, and now grandaughter, the cafe has gone from strength to strength. It moved… Read More »Alpine Tea Room Celebration
The wall alongside Fletcher Moss Park and Millgate Lane has now been rebuilt and is awaiting some replanting, as advised by the Volunteers. We are grateful to the Contractors for retaining the magnolia trees and as much planting as was… Read More »Millgate Lane Wall
