The Meadow Makers' Network Forum

'A quick look at plant-microbe interactions within the soil.'
Briefly explains microbial communities, nitrogen, mycorrhizal fungi, disease resistance, interactions with plants.

Nicely pitched. Informal. Doesn't overwhelm with science. Digestible. 14 minutes.



"Most native meadow flowers thrive on low nutrient soil." What does that mean? This page explains the basics of phosphorus and pH:

Just found this 2019 Moor Meadows talk Life in the Soil - a talk for Beginnners by Dr Matthew Shepherd

Ecological succession - from bare ground to the same ground 2 years later - pioneer species, change of species. A simple explanation relevant to meadow makers.
(Not a video but fits the topic.)

Note: my laptop flagged this webpage as 'not secure', the info is from an old website of the Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust in Honiton, and presumably this old website is no longer maintained.

http://www.countrysideinfo.co.uk/successn/intro2.htm

If you're a member of the OWWT in Honiton, thank you for this information!

How do I know if my meadow restoration or recreation is
succeeding?
http://www.magnificentmeadows.org.uk/as ... _FINAL.pdf

"All wildflowers have a range of environmental limits. [...] Undertaking soil nutrient tests is a good method to find out whether the land falls within the expected range of tolerance of most plants. If the environmental limits are exceeded, then seeds may not germinate, so it is important to research the current conditions of your sites."
http://www.magnificentmeadows.org.uk/as ... ration.pdf

Soil tests: cross ref Donna Cox Aug 30 '22 viewtopic.php?f=75&t=543&p=1221&hilit=soil+test#p1221