Tree Species: Eucryphia Nyamensis

Oxford University Professor Emeritus of Plant Sciences Dr Barrie Juniper's selection of hardy evergreens suitable for growing in planters: LIGUSTRUM LUCIDUM.

Evergreen, very hardy, currently in the car park of St Catherine's college (Barrie's college).

Tree Species: Ligustrum Lucidum

Oxford University Professor Emeritus of Plant Sciences Dr Barrie Juniper's selection of hardy evergreens suitable for growing in planters: LIGUSTRUM LUCIDUM.

Evergreen, very hardy, currently in the car park of St Catherine's college (Barrie's college). One very tall one surplus to requirements at St Catherine's is available if BCRA wants to make an offer.

Tree Species: Arbutus Menziessi

Oxford University Professor Emeritus of Plant Sciences Dr Barrie Juniper's selection of hardy evergreens suitable for growing in planters: ARBUTUS MENZIESSI.

Evergreen, blossoms in August, strawberries follow on. Strawberries are non-poisonous but not suitable for eating. Currently in situ in the car park of St Catherine's College (Barrie's college).

Tree Species: Photinia Serrulata

Oxford University Professor Emeritus of Plant Sciences Dr Barrie Juniper's selection of hardy evergreens suitable for growing in planters: PHOTINIA SERRULATA

Evergreen, some reddish leaves.

Plantlock Cycle Racks

Jeremy read about this form of cycle lock in the CTC magazine. It's a suggestion for the cycle rack at location number 14 on the proposal map v 10.3 posted on this blog and on the BCR bulletin board.


PLANTLOCK £135 (£117.40 + vat)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A VIDEO DEMO OF PLANTLOCK'S HARDINESS, VISIT http://frontyardcompany.co.uk/products/plantlock_work.html

"PlantLock frees up cluttered hallways and stairwells by offering a solid planter to lock your bike to. As well as providing safe and tidy bike storage, PlantLock transforms the front yard to a green space. (PlantLock can also be used in back gardens, balconies, communal gardens and other maintained public places.)
PlantLock constitutes an "immovable object" to lock bicycles to, weighing 75+kg when planted up.

"PlantLock accommodates most bicycle types on the market. Bicycle frame and both wheels can be secured to the bar with the owner’s existing locks – ideally two quality locks of different types, as recommended by SoldSecure. PlantLock requires minimum maintenance, being made from robust, durable materials. The locking bar is made from boron steel, case-hardened and tempered, to achieve robustness beyond most commercially available bicycle locks. Each PlantLock accommodates 2 bicycles, and is available in a range of subtle colours.

"PlantLock planting: PlantLock is suitable for growing a wide range of flowering plants, hardy shrubs, fragrant herbs, and alternatively, low maintenance, drought tolerant planting. PlantLock is best positioned in a well lit location, in open view from inside and outside the house, avoiding blind spots and shadows from trees and other visual obstructions. 
For permanent fixture, PlantLock can be attached to the ground, using fixing holes.

Budget

Here's the budget as of 4 February 2010, the one that our grant from the North Area Committee was based on, and the one we need to stick to this year.