I WOULD like to clarify my position on the Storey Institute garden. I agree with Elizabeth Burns in so far as I am in favour of creating public access to green spaces in the city centre. Personally the art in the Storey garden doesn't do much for me (except the shed which I quite like _ even if you can't go inside it!) but maybe that is a matter of opinion.

My original concern was for the state of the trees and the lack of horticultural knowledge which their planting and subsequent non-survival demonstrated. Having said that, I wish the project success, particularly as I am an enthusiast of fruit trees and old varieties in particular. For what it's worth, my suggestions for improving the gardens are:

replace the dead trees in October or November, but ask some advice from a horticultural expert first

provide some benches so that people can enjoy the garden at leisure

open up the entrance on Meeting House Lane to improve public access to the garden.

John Barry, Lancaster Green Party

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