The Meadow Makers' Network Forum

Many thanks to all of those who have expressed an interest in an Autumn Scything Course. Please find details below: When: Wednesday 28th September 2022 10am - 4pm Where: Nightingale Cottage, Germansweek EX21 5BP. If you’ve never been to Germansweek, it is definitely worth a visit! Tutor: Kevin Austi...

Has everyone been fortunate enough to use a scythe either in their meadow or on their lawn? Scything can be done year round, is kinder to wildlife and a highly effective and enjoyable way of cutting grass, brambles, bracken etc. The West Devon group would like to run a course for interested members ...

I wonder if anyone is able to identify this moth for me. He was quite big (about 2cm I think) with beautiful markings, sheltering beneath nettles and damp grass. Apologies for poor photo quality. Annemarie

I have just completed this lovely month by month account of life in an old Herefordshire orchard (Benedict McDonald & Nicholas Gates). This book offers an enjoyable ramble through the many animal species that make the orchard home and references several old English apple varieties which is helpf...