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Welcome to our June 2021 edition of the magazine I hope that you are all keeping safe and well during these difficult times. I am very hopeful that we can continue moving forward with local businesses and the economy as more restrictions are lifted later this month. Please can I again remind all our readers to support our advertisers through these difficult times by using local businesses, tradespeople and shops as much as possible - it does make a difference to our local economy. We have some interesting articles in this months edition ranging from our pick of new books to getting your summer legs ready. We have a fantastic Education feature with all our local colleges advertising their courses for anyone who is leaving secondary school and also for those adults who are looking at adult learning. We have our usual monthly gardening advice and a great Cup Cake recipe on page 18 that would be great for you to bake with your children or grandchildren. We also have a round up of local news stories - one of which looks at the current exhibition at Goole Museum. Until next month please stay safe and follow the Covid guidelines. Jane Editor Please note that whilst we take care to be accurate, no liability will be accepted under any circumstances should any of the content of this magazine be incorrect. The views expressed in the articles are not necessarily those of the publisher. All rights reserved. Published by DNfourteen Magazine. Printed by DaltonSpire Ltd. 3 To contact please Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • Telephone: 01964 503 091 Welcome to DNfourteen Magazine 10 14 20 ●Fast, friendly, affordable service ●Family run business ●All aspects of Pest Control covered ●Big jobs, small jobs, one-offs ●Same day service available ●Annual contacts available however big or small ●Agricultural, Commercial, Domestic Pest Control Pest Control ●Fast, friendly, affordable service ●Family run business ●All aspects of Pest Control covered ●Big jobs, small jobs, one-offs ●Same day service available ●Annual contracts available however big or small ●Agricultural, Commercial, Domestic Pest Control Your Local Pest Controller C R N Contact us on: Chris mob: 07706484826 Landline: 01430 410240 Rob mob: 07809746509 Email: crnpestcontrol@gmail.com Part Time Jobs Distributors Required to deliver Magazine and Leaflets. Must have own transport and enjoy walking - 5 /10hrs per month. Suit retired person / Goole area CALL: 01964 552470
Local News 4 Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. Goole Museum reopened on Tuesday, 18 May with a brand new exhibition: ‘Boyes Golden Values’. On display will be the collaborative work of sculptor Jacqueline Stieger and jewellery makers Nicola Fidell Chapman and Victoria Prince, inspired by everyday items found in Boyes stores. For many years, alongside her large sculptures, Stieger has used sculptural and experimental techniques to create distinctive art jewellery or ‘microsculpture’. Her work is often inspired by everyday items. As trained jewellers, Chapman and Prince use quite different methods to design and create their work at Oresome Gallery in Hull. With funding from Arts Council England, and the support of Goole Museum and Boyes stores, Chapman and Prince have worked alongside Jacqueline Stieger. They have explored new methods and adopted a sculptor’s approach to the jeweller’s art. Inspired by everyday items from Boyes stores, all three have created new works. Their artistic journey has been documented by the art historian and freelance curator, Gerardine Mulcahy-Parker of the Exhibitiours, and the storytelling photographer Nigel Walker. The exhibition also looks at the history of art jewellery including art jewellery produced by Stieger and her late husband Alfred Gruber - also a sculptor- from the 1960s onwards. A visit to Goole Museum is also a chance to discover the history of the UK’s most inland port town and experience the life, love and loss of the people and their industrial heritage at this community museum. From boat builder’s models and ship paintings to domestic life and leisure pursuits, visitors can transport themselves into the past. Goole Museum is located in Carlisle Street, Goole, DN14 5DS and will be open: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm Wednesday 10am to 7pm Saturday 9am to 4pm. The museum is closed for lunch 12 noon to 12.30pm (Wednesdays 1.30 to 2pm) and offers free admission and lift access. For full details of the facilities at the museum, visit https://www.eastridingmuseums.co.uk/find-a- museum/?entry=goole_museum For full details of the new exhibition, visit : https://www. eastridingmuseums.co.uk/museums-online/boyes- golden-values/ Goole Museum opens with brand new exhibition Artists in Jacqueline Stiegers studio in October 2020
These days most homeown- ers suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where York- shire Loft Ladders come in. The company, based locally, offers homeowners the oppor- tunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains: ‘Our watchwords are Quality, Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served trades- men so our customers are assured of the best job. Integ- rity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our busi- ness relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply would- n’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles. At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft! House & Home 5 To contact please Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • Telephone: 01964 503 091
The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, a Black punk artist before her time. Despite her unconventional looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her one night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together. In early 70s New York, just as she’s finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandishes a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. Opal’s bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves, but also be a deadly reminder that repercussions are always harsher for women, especially Black women, who dare to speak their truth. I Am a Girl from Africa by Elizabeth Nyamayaro When severe draught hit her village in Zimbabwe, eight-year-old Elizabeth had no idea that this moment of devastation would come to define her life purpose. Unable to move from hunger, she encountered a United Nations aid worker who 6 Literature Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. The Best Three New Books To Read This June gave her a bowl of warm porridge and saved her life. This transformative moment inspired Elizabeth to become a humanitarian, and she vowed to dedicate her life to giving back to her community, her continent and the world. Grounded by the African concept of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – I Am a Girl from Africa charts Elizabeth’s quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London and beyond, where she eventually became a senior advisor at the United Nations and launched HeForShe, one of the world’s largest global solidarity movements for gender equality. First Person Singular: Stories by Haruki Murakami Japan’s most famous author, Haruki Murakami returns this month with a series of short stories. The eight masterly stories in this new collection are all told in the first person by a classic Murakami narrator. From nostalgic memories of youth, meditations on music and an ardent love of baseball to dreamlike scenarios, an encounter with a talking monkey and invented jazz albums, together these stories challenge the boundaries between our minds and the exterior world. Occasionally, a narrator who may or may not be Murakami himself is present. Is it memoir or fiction? The reader decides. Philosophical and mysterious, the stories in First Person Singular all touch beautifully on love and solitude, childhood and memory – with a signature Murakami twist.
Education To contact please Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • Telephone: 01964 503 091 7 Saturday 3rd July CAMPUS OPEN EVENT
8 Adult Education www.eastriding.gov.uk/learn East Riding Employment Education Skills Sign up to a level two online qualification for free! But only until the end of July IT User Skills Develop your knowledge, understanding and practical skills using computers and digital technology. Principles for Digital Skills in Employment Develop your skills using digital technology, with a particular focus on the workplace. Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People Learn about the principles of bullying, how to spot bullying in children, the factors that can lead to bullying behaviour and how to support young people who are experiencing bullying. Behaviour that Challenges in Children Gain a detailed understanding of challenging behaviour in children, including how it can be assessed and techniques that can be used to minimise the effect. Awareness of Mental Health Problems Learn what is meant by mental health as a general term, discover more about specific conditions and find out how to work or interact better with people with those conditions. Level two English, maths and digital skills also enrolling Learn for free
Adult Education 9 To contact please Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • Telephone: 01964 503 091 www.eastriding.gov.uk/learn (01482) 392844 Funded by Healthy chats (G)(V) Managing stress (G) Mental health awareness (G)(V) Mindfulness (G)(V) New you, new goals! (G) Self esteem and confidence building (G) Speaking confidently in public (G) Psychology (V) Presentation software (G)(V) Recognising scams and associated risks (G)(V) Spreadsheets (G) Using a computer (G) Word processing (G) Preparing yourself for virtual learning (V) Supporting teaching and learning in schools (V) Understanding neurodiversity (G)(V) Working in care (G)(V) Aboriginal art (G)(V) Pop art (G) Mexican folk art (G) Optical art (G) Photography (G) Creative writing (G) Cookery (V) Try July - sign up to a single taster session for free! Courses with a (V) are virtual; those with a (G) take place in our Goole centre There are lots of opportunities to learn with us for free this summer - from two hour taster sessions to full level two qualifications. Find out more and sign up on our website.
10 Education Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. ‘It’s easy to forget how many things you pick up through real life experiences, from simply doing maths when you’re shopping all the way through to launching your own business’ How to save money, start a business and look after their mental health are among the key life skills adults wish they’d been taught at school. Research of 1,000 mums and dads of children aged 11-16 revealed they also wish they’d been taught how to organise their finances, create a CV and use maths in real life. A number of parents wished they’d learned practical skills such as how to change a tyre, put up wallpaper or plaster over a crack. While others say it would have been useful if teachers could have covered the basics on how to speak publicly, the importance of confidence and even how to invest. Almost nine in 10 parents said they thought self-care skills are more important in adult life than algebra. However, the majority of mums and dads worry their kid’s potential skills might stifled due to not having access to the right training to thrive – as some think their child could change the world. A spokesman from new online learning service 8billionideas, which commissioned the poll, said: “The insights from these results have been really interesting, revealing many practical everyday learnings wish they’d picked up earlier in life. “It’s easy to forget how many things you pick up through real life experiences, from simply doing maths when you’re shopping all the way through to launching your own business. “These aren’t always things that can be learned in school but are vitally important in getting one step ahead when it comes to the future.” It also emerged many think ‘life skills’ programmes should be offered to kids at school – delivering knowledge about how to budget or start a business. Nearly half of parents don’t feel prepared enough to teach their kids important life skills. While two thirds of children learn life skills from their parents, a few their kids pick up learnings from YouTube according to the survey via OnePoll. Of the 78 per cent of parents that have home schooled their children in the last year, several are worried they’re falling behind in maths, while 36 per cent think they’re behind in English. Practical life skills parents think their kids have picked up from being at home in the last year include cooking and cleaning, while a few say they’ve learned how to look after their mental health – and some have used maths in real life situations. However, two third of parents would like to offer their children more opportunities to learn useful skills – but don’t know where to start. Although creative kids are finding their own ways to harness their energies, with 41 per cent having written their own original story, creating a YouTube video or TikTok content. Some used code to create something and while others have designed a unique logo. Of the 71 per cent of children who said they have an idea of what they’d like to be when they grow up, preference was to go into business or medicine. A spokesman from 8billionideas, added: “Parents are clearly really keen to give their children the best chance in life and supporting them in any way they can. “And the opportunity to learn certain skills that could help them thrive plays a major part in that – but it can be difficult to know where to start.” Key life skills parents wish they’d been taught at school
11 Education To contact please Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • Telephone: 01964 503 091 Visit our top-performing college to learn more about the amazing courses and facilities right here on your doorstep. Register online at selby.ac.uk/events For more info email info@selby.ac.uk or call 01757 211000 Abbot’s Road, Selby YO8 8AT Follow us Wednesday 30th June 2021 5:30pm – 8:00pm We can’t wait to welcome you on campus! Selby College will welcome prospective students back to its impressive campus at its first face-to-face Open Event in over a year. Attendees can find out more about the College’s A Level, Vocational, Apprenticeship, Higher Education and Adult Learning Courses, as well as speaking to a range of student support teams and exploring the College’s state-of-the-art campus. The College boasts some of the most up-to-date facilities of any education provider in the area, including a restaurant, hair and beauty salon, spa, a fully-equipped gym and sports hall. It also has an innovative automated manufacturing facility and industry standard equipment onsite as part of its role in the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology. The College achieved a 100% pass rate in 2020 for all A Level and Level 3 Vocational courses. 57% of the College’s Higher Education (degree-level) students also achieved the highest grades of First Class/ Distinction in 2020 - 31% above the national benchmark. Selby College has extensive transport links, making it accessible to students across the Selby District and beyond. The event takes place on Wednesday 30th June, 5:30pm- 8:00pm. Register online at selby. ac.uk/events College to welcome prospective students back onsite for upcoming Open Event
What’s On 12 Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. THE 2021 EAST YORKSHIRE SHOW & Sunday 18 th July from 10am - 4pm at BRANTINGHAM PARK (HULL IONIANS RUGBY CLUB) ELLOUGHTON, NR BROUGH HU15 1HX ADULTS £2.50 • CHILDREN £1 • SORRY NO DOGS • FREE PARKING BIRDS of PREY FUN FAIR LIVE MUSIC PETTING FARM REPTILE DISPLAY ARTS & CRAFTS VINTAGE & CLASSIC CARS MODIFIED & PERFORMANCE CARS DONKEY RIDES EVENT SPONSORED BY: eastyorkshireshow
What’s On 13 Vintage & Classic Vehicles / Motorcycles Live Music Stage (All Day) Headliners: The Gold Needles Childrens Fun Fair & Teenage Rides Emergency Services • Face Painting ‘The Best of Yorkshire’ Farmers Market Food & Drink Exhibitors • Vintage & Retro Live Displays: Sports / Scouts / Air Cadets Attractions for All Ages • Traders & Exhibitors Arts & Crafts Exhibitors & Demonstrations Street Food • Refreshments & Licensed Bar Dance Displays...and Much, Much More All Day Live Music Stage Purple Pig Petting Farm Classic Cars & Motorcycles Kids Rides & Teens Funfair Donkey Rides EAST YORKSHIRE SHOW & FAMILY FUN DAY To exhibit or for further information please call Dalton Spire Limited on 01964 552 470 Iggy’s Reptiles Bird Of Prey Display Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you.
14 Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. What’s On SUNBIRDS – Hull debut album launch gig from founder member of The Beautiful South The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns back to his roots later this year announcing their first gig at Hull’s – Adelphi Club on Saturday 31st July with his new band SUNBIRDS. Having retired from the live scene at the back end of 2016, Dave has been keeping busy together with erstwhile South colleague, guitarist/songwriter Phil Barton, new discovery singer/violinist Laura Wilcockson and drummer Marc Parnell. ‘Cool To Be Kind’ was released in November 2020, on the independent label Nectar Records signalling the arrival of Sunbirds with new songs and a new sound. Although born and bred in England, the band’s sound predominantly features the instrumentation of traditional American roots music combined with the occasional outburst of guitar heavy melody more associated with Seattle in the late 80’s/early 90’s. However, you can only sing about what you know. “Although a lot of the songs have an Americana feel” says Dave “they’re still about life in England. You’re going to feel a bit daft singing about pick-up trucks and low down honky-tonks when you live in Yorkshire.” Their debut album produced by cult producer Teo Miller, captures truthful, open-hearted, funny and sometimes painfully honest songs, turning the page to a new chapter for Dave Hemingway and The Beautiful South story. ‘Cool To Be Kind’ is the result of a few transitional years in Dave and Phil’s individual personal worlds. It tells tales that cover contemporary themes as well as age-old matters of the heart and soul - all viewed through the bottom of a recently drained pint glass. “Now we’re Sunbirds we’re free to dig a little deeper into ourselves”, says Phil “having said that, there’s no exact science here, we’re just enjoying ourselves and expressing whatever we want whether it’s about love, longing, depression or Gary Lineker’s crisp adverts”. Tickets for Sunbirds album launch show on Saturday 31st July are available from: The New Adelphi Club, 89 De Grey Street, Hull HU5 2RU Ticket Price: £20.00 Doors: 8.00pm Box Office No: 0871 220 0260 https://www.seetickets.com/ event/sunbirds/the-new-adelphi- club/1707243?
What’s On 15 To contact please Email: ask@daltonspire.co.uk • Telephone: 01964 503 091 CHRISTMAS SHOW BEVERLEY MINSTER Friday 17th December 2021 Plus Support Band • Licenced Bar • Refreshments Tickets £25 / £23 /£20 • Bookings: 01964 552470
16 Health & Beauty Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. Here we share advice on how to get your legs ready for summer… Be Abrasive “I believe in good abrasion – by which I mean regular exfoliation and body brushing to improve the surface of your skin. Doing both daily will make your legs feel smoother, unclog blocked pores, and get rid of ingrown hairs so skin has a healthy glow. The latter occurs by bringing fresh, nutrient-rich blood to the surface – especially when you use a dry brush. The technique stimulates your lymph, which encourages waste to move out of your system, giving limbs a brighter, more invigorated appearance. Make sure you’re brushing either before, during or after a shower, and over your entire body – not just your legs.” Get Your Technique Right “If you’re going to start body brushing, make sure you do it right. Most experts recommend buffing with large sweeping strokes up towards your heart – so feet or hands up. Doing it this way works with the body’s lymph flow, encouraging drainage – just make sure you focus on the right spots for this, so behind your knees and under your arms. Other lymph drainage experts advise buffing in small, circular patterns, taking a soft approach, starting near the upper part of your body (around your collarbone). Whichever technique you choose, you’ll see results.” Invest In Good Ingredients “It’s all very good scrubbing and exfoliating, but if you want proper results, you should also be investing in products that contain good ingredients. Try to use scrubs that have actual grains or salt inside, or give smoothing acids a go, like AHAs (lactic acid) or retinol. These ingredients will improve the skin’s surface on your legs quite quickly, while making them softer to the touch, too. This, combined with daily scrubbing, will have a big impact on the appearance of your body. You’ll find the right ingredients will get rid of keratosis pilaris, too – aka red, chicken bumps. Also, apply your products when the skin is warm (post-shower or a bath) and circulation is up, so that the ingredients can penetrate deeper with ease.” Play With Exfoliants “It doesn’t matter if you use a cream or chemical exfoliant, but try to find one that incorporates the ingredients mentioned above. They are a brilliant way of removing the upper, dead layers of skin cells, and giving your legs that fresh pinkness. Plus, the right formulas will prime skin for a moisturising cream or oil, which delivers additional smoothness and suppleness over time. Likewise, buffing or brushing beforehand allows for speedier absorption of anything that follows, so you’ll find less of your product just sits on the skin’s surface.” Don’t Pay A Fortune “If you don’t have budget to invest in exfoliants, then do a simple kitchen raid. Oat flakes, table salt, milk and a squeezed lemon make a great combination. Use this on the skin to gently buff and release red, angry bumps of inflammation. If all else fails, don’t forget the power of scrubbing with a hot soapy flannel or sponge – this will help create smoothness, especially when done over the course of a few weeks.” Pay Attention To Your Shins “Many of us often get dry, flaky skin on our shins, which is usually a result of dehydration. Swift strokes with a body brush will get rid of the issue in seconds – especially if you brush daily. My advice here though is to take a lighter approach. The skin on your shins is very thin and fragile – something like 0.5mm thick, as opposed to 2.5mm on your upper arms and thighs. It can be easily damaged, so use deft, gentle strokes and never go too heavy.” Stay Active “All the above steps are great, but it’s important you keep active for healthy-looking legs. Try and do your daily 10k steps – this is a good target to keep the lymph flowing freely and to prevent water retention from building up. Too much retention compromises leg shape and can cause cellulite. It’s key to drink plenty of water to help flush your kidneys out, too, in turn removing congestive waste. If you’re prone to puffy legs, take a tablespoon of oat bran daily with natural yoghurt to keep acidic bloating and trapped fluid to the bare minimum – trust me, it works.” Get Your Legs Summer-Ready
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18 Recipe Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Makes 12) Lindsey Adams our food column writer, says her cupcakes are beautifully moist and flavourful thanks to the grated carrots and an abundance of spices. Meanwhile, chopped walnuts lend some added crunch and the cream-cheese frosting tastes like a cloud of fluffy, sweet goodness. A fun alternative to making a single carrot cake, these are the perfect addition to any at- home afternoon tea. Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES: 160g of gluten-free flour blend 160g of light brown soft sugar 1 tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp of xanthan gum 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground mixed spice ¼ tsp salt 130g of sunflower or other neutral-tasting oil 60g of full-fat plain or Greek yoghurt, at room temp 2 eggs, at room temperature 200g of carrots, coarsely grated 60g of walnuts, chopped, plus extra to decorate FOR THE FROSTING: 300g of double cream, chilled 150g of icing sugar, sifted 300g of full-fat cream cheese, chilled 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste ¼ tsp of salt Method: Step 1 Adjust the oven shelf to the middle position, preheat the oven to 160°C and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake liners. Step 2 Sift together the gluten-free flour blend, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, xanthan gum, spices and salt. Step 3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, yoghurt and eggs. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and whisk until you get a smooth, thick batter with no flour clumps. Step 4 Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed. Step 5 Divide the batter equally between the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Step 6 Bake for about 25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached. Step 7 Remove the cupcakes from the tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Step 8 Now, make the frosting. Using a stand mixer with the whisk attachment or a hand mixer fitted with the double beaters, whip the double cream and icing sugar until the mixture holds stiff peaks. Step 9 In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add it to the whipped cream and whip for about 1 minute until the mixture holds stiff peaks. Add the vanilla paste and salt, and mix until incorporated. Step 10 Transfer the frosting to a piping bag (use your choice of piping nozzle) and pipe on top of each cupcake, then sprinkle with the chopped walnuts to finish. Step 11 They last 3-4 days in a closed container stored in a cool, dry place.
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Gardening Please mention when responding to advertisers. Thank you. Not every garden can enjoy full sun and some get less light and suffer from damp, but don’t despair! We reveal the plants that are happy in damp conditions. In these climate-changing times, we have to cope with extremes of wetter winters, heavier rainfall and storms, as well as warmer, drier temperatures. Mediter- ranean plants definitely don’t appreciate their roots sitting in soggy soil, so if your garden tends towards the damp and maybe boggy, too, it’s wise to choose plants that will be happy in these conditions. Damp growing spaces can come in a few different varieties. There are outand-out boggy, riverside or pondside areas that might also be prone to flooding during wetter weather. Or you might have heavy clay soil that gets sticky and boggy in wet winters but can dry out in the summer. Perhaps you have a tricky spot that tends to stay damp and shady, where the soil holds onto moisture and remains cool, similar to the edge of a woodland. As always, nature provides the solution to all these problems in plants that are perfectly adapted to these conditions. There are shrubs and perennials that span a wide range of interest to give you seasonal colour, texture and structure right through the year and many of them are magnets for pollinators, too. From the first appearance of primulas and marsh marigolds in spring and irises in early summer, the damp garden is full of colour. You can carry this right through into autumn with successional planting. There are so many damp-friendly perennials to choose from, right across the colour spectrum. Astil- bes come in hundreds of shades from white through pink to deep red, while persicarias will bring more ruby and white tones, rudbeckias and ligularias will add some sunny golden zing with their daisy-like flowers. Adding foliage plants Foliage plants also come into their own in damp areas, with giant Gunnera manicata making the biggest statement of all. But if you don’t have room for this monster, the diminutive G. magellanica makes great ground cover. Japanese petasites, which is also edible, puts on a wonderful, lush foli- age display, but needs room to spread. For smaller spaces, hos- tas and ferns will transform shady areas into cool green havens. Some of the best shrubs to combine with perennials in mois- ture-retentive soil in a layered planting scheme are salixes and cornus. These look great both in waterside locations, and in mixed borders, where the coloured stems are great for winter effects and the summer foliage makes a good companion for the more brilliant flowering perennials. Plants for damp soil Astilbe ‘Fanal’ (x arendsii) AGM The long-flowering red feathery plumes of Astilbe ‘Fanal’ make a real statement and the foliage contrasts with bolder leaves. They will tolerate a shadier damp spot, but for the best results full sun is preferable. HxS: 24x16in (60x40cm). Damp & Shadey Plants Lythrum salicaria ‘Robert’ 20
Gardening 21 Lythrum salicaria ‘Robert’ With its upright spikes of bright-pink flowers, loose strife will naturalise on the edges of ponds and waterways. Great for pollinators, the autumn colouring of the foliage is an added bonus. HxS: 35x20in (90x50cm). Rodgersia pinnata superba AGM With giant horse-chestnut-shaped leaves this is a great plant for its foliage, but the flowers and seeds are also attractive. Best for a shady, slightly boggy spot. HxS: 36x30in (90x75cm). Ligularia ‘The Rocket’ AGM The tall spires of golden-yellow starry flowers on dark stems in summer rise out of a cluster of at- tractive leaves with serrated edges. HxS: 5ftx3ft 3in (150x100cm). Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Green Goddess’ AGM This elegant arum lily looks wonderful in the garden and is great for cutting. It thrives in damp, semi- shade where it will form a generous clump. HxS: 39x24in (100x60cm). Lobelia cardinalis A dazzling plant, with its dark-red foliage contrast- ing with brilliant red flowers, this needs moist soil and will look fantastic teamed with ligularia and rodgersia . HxS: 3x1ft (90x30cm). Top Tips Very wet soils can cause roots to rot as there isn’t enough oxygen for healthy growth. The best way to improve soggy soils and heavy clay is to dig in plenty of organic matter. This will improve the soil structure and drainage, reducing compaction and allowing nutrients to reach the roots. It will also help to hold onto moisture through dry summers. Adding a thick mulch in spring around plants will help to stop clay soil drying out, too.
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