Saying it with grass ... not flowers

We mentioned lightheartedly the other day the frenzy of activity on the A52 roundabout ahead of the visit by the Princess Royal, who would most likely drive past it on her visit to Boston Stump.
That roundabout carries a sign marking it out as part of the Boston in Bloom project, which sadly seems to have all but faded away in recent years.
Our picture above shows one of the two former flower beds near the town's post office.
If we were the company named on the sign, we'd take steps to get it removed as soon as possible.
Boston in Bloom once went a long way towards brightening up many parts of the town, bringing much needed cheer to areas that might otherwise remain dull and uninspiring.
We note that Boston BID is supporting Boston In Bloom this year and is promising jam tomorrow, or perhaps the day after. Whilst their support is welcome, it seems to be yet another example of a job that used to be done by the borough council being shuffled off on to the private sector. Not only that, but BID seems to be talking only about hanging baskets - not digging up these vast grassed cemetery style areas that were once to be crammed with flowers.
Certainly, Boston needs a few more flowers around the place. We noted the departure of some well established rose beds in Central Park some while ago, and hope that this is not the start of a policy to cut down on flowers in order to save money.

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