The garden was created with the help from local primary school children with support from Keep Wales Tidy , who has been offering communities across the country a chance to revamp and transform their local areas with free garden packages.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service say the idea is to transform an unloved area into a garden that will benefit both nature and the local area.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “Eager to improve an empty space at Pontarddulais Station, our Sustainability Manager Jessica Millard took the initiative to apply for one of these garden packages and get involved.
“The aim of the project is to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community, with the main purpose of the wildlife garden bring a community together by getting more people involved in volunteering and of course, connect them with nature.”
Children from Pontarddulais Primary School spent the day at the fire station to help the crew plant the new wildlife garden.
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)
The fire service spokesperson added: “Keep Wales Tidy and the children involved have helped create a beautiful space for nature, which will grow and be filled with pollinator-friendly plants and a variety of other wildlife habitats.”
The package from Keep Wales Tidy ended up being far more than just equipment. Instead, it was equipped with native plants to boost local biodiversity, the essential tools and materials needed, along with expert advice on garden setup.
The cold weather and muddy conditions on the day didn’t stop the children getting stuck in by helping the crew move 6 tonnes of soil, plant 5 fruit trees and 300 native bulbs.
The fire service spokesperson said: “This new garden they’ve helped create at the station has not only made an unused space into something practical and nice to look at but has provided the school with a space to teach children to grow and look after their local environment.
“Well done all – we look forward to seeing it all grow and bloom!”
(Lead image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)
