The Meadow Makers' Network Forum

A few more pics which I hope inspire you after a harsh winter for the South West.

Some recent pics from the meadows. Pleased to report that barn owls have taken up residence of an indoor barn owl box within 10 days of being put up by Tom Pinches . An outdoor box put up for male to roost. Barn Owl Trust at Ashburton do such important work. Bird nest boxes going up soon and later s...

Hi Phillip, really interesting 'before and after' pictures of your hedge at Denbury. Do you know how many years it will take for the hedge to become stock proof? I would love to get my 2acre garden/meadow hedge laid, but have dogs which need to be kept in, so am concerned about getting the hedge do...

Happy New Year. Some pics of recent activity in the meadows. Very satisfying after a dry summer. Philip

A few more pics .Happy New Year . Philip

Now anticipating the first frog spawn of 2023. Some pics of our winter hedgelaying fencing and pond enhancement.

Hi Donna , Yes thats fine , I will save you some seeds of sneezewort and corky waterdropwart and some greenhay or if you prefer I can meet you at the meadow sometime in the next week or so . I'm looking for some yellow rattle seed for sowing August onwards if anyone has some to spare. Kind Regards ,...

Hi Kayleigh ,Very pleased to see your interest in the biodiversity in churchyards built up over hundreds of years , very often one of the few areas in a parish , otherwise devoid of diversity. Do have a look at Caring for God's Acre , a great charity devoted to highlighting these unique habitats . Y...

Species list and Meadow Assessment , from a survey by Lynne Kenderdine, Land Management Advisor for Devon Wildlife Trust in May and July 2021 attached. Reference earlier post today.

Hi , our meadow is looking great at the moment. Lots of knapweed , sneezewort, meadowsweet, fleabane, watermint ,goldfinches , butterflies and bumblebees etc. Would be pleased to provide small lots of green hay and seed subject to level of interest. A few photos taken yesterday ,notice the feeding g...