This year was a fantastic one for the early daffodils, snowdrops and primoses in Sardis. In April and May there was definitely a blue haze over the village and the soft sweet smell of millions of bluebells at the same time as the rose pink flowers of Red Campion were in bloom. At mid summer the foxgloves appear and this year it is a delight to see them in several locations, including a patch of land that has been plagued by the rogue plant Japanese Knotweed. There is always something in flower in Sardis and some plants are quite hidden away like the Kingcup Marigolds and the Iris Flags which are in bloom at the back of the church car park in a tiny pond. In dry weather this becomes a damp ditch and a haven for such creatures as frogs and toads hiding in the vegetation. The Pembrokeshire banks and hedgerows are glorious with a profusion of wild plants in early summer and to make sure every bare patch of soil has native wild flowers Sardis Parks and Gardens has planted lots more which should grow and bloom next year. These were brought from the Conservation Trust TCV Retail. This planting of wild flowers was funded by Keep Wales Tidy because Sardis was fortunate to be part of their Wild Weekend scheme. Pollinator plants to attract butterflies, bees, bumble bees and other insects were put in six locations. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park warden Hayden Garlick advised on the species to plant and Hayden and National Park volunteers also cleared some ground to give the small plants a chance to grow. Environment Wales has always been involved in the work of Sardis Parks and Gardens, giving advice and funding a variety of projects. This year the money for floral boxes and some new boxes was from Environment Wales, as was the fuel and maintenance of the grass cutting machines. Sardis Parks and Gardens are extremely grateful for the help and financial support advice given by these organisations and to The Hean Castle Estate for ongoing interest and kindness. The village of Sardis is very small and there has been a band of volunteers for 15 years keeping the village pleasant and tidy. It is thanks to the Sardis Parks and Gardens volunteers that all the jobs are done and particularly important in these days of austerity by saving the Pembrokeshire council the cost and work of keeping Sardis neat and tidy.