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Husqvarna pledges support to The Buzzing Garden
Husqvarna, will make a cash donation plus one of its innovative robotic lawnmowers to the National Garden Scheme (NGS) charity. This is in order to support the creation of a Swedish garden in Gateshead’s Saltwell Park this August.
Husqvarna, has backed the summer project which will see the National Garden Scheme charity combine with Gateshead Council, the North East Honorary Consul for Sweden, and sponsors, to create ’The Buzzing Garden’ – a Swedish-designed greenspace.
The Buzzing Garden will be open to the general public and is a reciprocal effort following the work of garden designer, Susie White, who brought a piece of England to the Västra Götaland region of Western Sweden in 2017.
This year, Swedish garden designers will return the favour with the help of Region Västra Götaland as a partner. This is to mark the 10th anniversary of the link between the North East and Western Sweden, which involves businesses, academia, culture and local authorities. Saltwell Park in Gateshead was chosen as it has been voted by the public as one of the UK’s top 10 parks.
The design will include a woodland, a meadow area and elements of a coastal landscape. Its August opening will also coincide with the World Transplant Games which are being held in the town.
Maureen Kesteven, NGS regional chairperson, commented:
“This project comes from the strong links that have been forged between, and in fact the friendships developed in, the North East of England and West Sweden. It could not have happened without the costs being covered by our sponsors, both local and Swedish businesses. We hope it will prove to be an attraction for tourists to the North East and be a place for Swedes and others to bring their families and friends. As well as raising the profile of the National Garden Scheme, and being an asset for the local community ”.
As part of its support for The Buzzing Garden, Husqvarna will install its Husqvarna Automower® 520 which will work unassisted to maintain the grass of the garden.
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