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19.06.2023 - 12:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A once-overgrown alley in South Manchester has completely changed thanks to a dedicated local resident, leaving visitors wowed.
The ginnel on the border of Greenbank Park and Mount Road was a ‘dumping ground’ covered in broken glass before a long-standing resident of 41 years decided to take matters into his own hands.
Patrick Smickle, 63, has spent the past 16 years working through all seasons and weather conditions in a bid to build and maintain a community garden in his back alleyway.
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Now, what was once an ‘eyesore’ has been transformed into a plant-filled haven. The garden on Guildford Road alley has even been featured on BBC’s Gardeners World in 2022.
“Many years ago I saw an alleyway blossoming, and when gates were put on our ginnel I decided to try greening the space since my own garden wasn’t big enough.
“The alley was a dumping ground. There was broken glass and rubbish everywhere, it was dangerous for residents so it was avoided by everyone - it was a big task to tackle,” Patrick said.
Over time, a few plant pots turned into an array of plum and fruit trees, and flowers including hibiscus, mallows, roses, and calla lilies. The alley is even used as a selling point to landlords, as some people have rented or bought their houses because of the ginnel.
“There were no grants so building the garden took time, but with the support of my wife and neighbours, my enthusiasm was encouraged enough to build a community garden.”
Patrick is looking forward to his upcoming retirement from his job as a postman, so he can spend more time helping out in the community and continue working on the garden.
He also attends Levenshulme and
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