Tag Archives: wildflowers
Workday and a bit of a plan.
We had a training session last Saturday with Sustrans. I updated the facebook page and will just pull that update onto here because it forms the main thrust of our winter work schedule. “Sow new seeds on the banks where … Continue reading
Wildflower Meadow
Great day to be outside and a nice and relaxed workday. Marcus, Mick, Aaron and myself were certainly enjoying the sunshine. It was important to get our wildflower beds watered and keep the bird-feeders topped up. Plenty to do. Aaron … Continue reading
Wildflower Seeds
Today didn’t really go to plan. After watching scores of youtube clips on how to sow our seeds, I really thought it would be easy. They sure make it look easy. But no, it was pouring with rain and had … Continue reading
Our wild strawberry has got, err, a bit wild..
Great day today with Marcus, Linda, Mick and myself. We raked off the banks at Berrybanks and created habitat piles for all sorts of insects and small mammals. It’s all about building nooks and crannies for insects to burrow in … Continue reading
Squirrels 2-0 Harty
I felt like a man with a plan today – how wrong I was.. I made what I thought would be effective baffles to keep the squirrels off our feeders. I was so pleased with the outcome. So thinking that … Continue reading
Fun(gi) day
It seems fungi are like buses, wait around for ages and nothing, and then suddenly loads come along all at once. What a great haul – I could of rooted around in the undergrowth for hours once I got the … Continue reading
The Boys Done Good Without Me…
It was a bit weird knowing that there was a workday on the greenway but not being allowed to attend, due to my back still having a load of stitches in. However, it was in safe hands with Aaron, Marcus … Continue reading
Community Bench
We have our community bench. This is in the bird-feeder area and the point of it is so people can sit and watch the birds feeding, have a bit of fun recording what they see and most importantly, it gives people … Continue reading
What a Difference Power-Tools Make
What a Difference Power-Tools Make…. Let me explain: These two bad-boys made ripping out the scrub so easy. Well, easy for everything except my back!! We had a brilliant turn-out with Marcus, Reece, John, Aaron, Amy, Mick and myself all pitching … Continue reading
We found where the fairies and pixies live…
We came across a little grotto of delight today. A fantastic find!! Marcus, Linda, Chris and myself made it today and just gently removed scrub and trees that are shading the path and stopping it from drying out. We just need … Continue reading
