The Meadow Makers' Network Forum

Acid soil meadow - an observation. In the evening sunshine the straw coloured heads of Sweet Vernal grass was really dominant in my South Hams meadow. I read that Sweet Vernal is an acid soil indicator. I did a rudimentary pH test (50 % soil 50% water, shake and used an indicator paper) and yes it w...

Many wild flower seeds including Yellow Rattle benefit from chilling to enhance germination (vernalisation) and break dormancy. I think DWT recommend sowing in the field before 31 December as a rule of thumb for this very reason. In general seed only becomes responsive to chilling temperature (that ...

I have about 500 used Tubex tree shelters (110 cm) and about 300 stakes to go with them. They have been in the field about 2.5 years. Quite serviceable for using again. FREE for anyone who collects. Location: South Devon 01548 810991.

Well the ragwort flowering season is nearly upon us. Is it my imagination but I think I am seeing more this year than last year in our meadow. Now the dilemma, I always feel obliged to pull ours because our next door livestock farmer religiously comes and digs his out so seeing ours flower in the ne...