ORGANISERS hope plans for a community garden will grow on residents.

Dick Emms, green sustainable projects officer with local environment watchdog Middlesbrough Environment City, yesterday planted the last rose to complete a horseshoe-shaped rose garden in Ayresome Gardens, central Middlesbrough.

The Friends of Ayresome Gardens has been instrumental in a transformation of the area which has included relocation of the play area, the extension of school grounds, installation of secure fencing and new gates, a ball court, footpaths and planting.

It aims to make the Ayresome Gardens space more attractive for the people of the Gresham ward, a tight grid pattern of terraced streets, and run a regular programme of events.

Future projects include better lighting and the installation of a bandstand or gazebo.

Anyone interested in helping with fundraising should ring (01642) 649100