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by Philip Brown
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Meadow Gallery
Topic: Historic orchard meadow, Denbury
Replies: 8
Views: 5179

Re: Historic orchard meadow, Denbury

A few more pics which I hope inspire you after a harsh winter for the South West.
by Philip Brown
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Meadow Gallery
Topic: Historic orchard meadow, Denbury
Replies: 8
Views: 5179

Re: Historic orchard meadow, Denbury

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...
by Philip Brown
Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: Other Habitat Management
Topic: Hedgelaying
Replies: 16
Views: 17840

Re: Hedgelaying

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...
by Philip Brown
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Other Habitat Management
Topic: Hedgelaying
Replies: 16
Views: 17840

Re: Hedgelaying

Happy New Year. Some pics of recent activity in the meadows. Very satisfying after a dry summer. Philip
by Philip Brown
Sat Jan 07, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Other Habitat Management
Topic: Pondlife
Replies: 3
Views: 3085

Re: Pondlife

A few more pics .Happy New Year . Philip
by Philip Brown
Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Other Habitat Management
Topic: Pondlife
Replies: 3
Views: 3085

Re: Pondlife

Now anticipating the first frog spawn of 2023. Some pics of our winter hedgelaying fencing and pond enhancement.
by Philip Brown
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:54 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Green haying on Dartmoor this August/September 2022
Replies: 4
Views: 2507

Re: Green haying on Dartmoor this August/September 2022

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 ,...
by Philip Brown
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: All about Verges, Churchyards and other Public Green Spaces
Topic: Calling all churchyards!
Replies: 7
Views: 9731

Re: Calling all churchyards!

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...
by Philip Brown
Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:28 pm
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Green haying on Dartmoor this August/September 2022
Replies: 4
Views: 2507

Re: Green haying on Dartmoor this August/September 2022

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.
by Philip Brown
Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Green haying on Dartmoor this August/September 2022
Replies: 4
Views: 2507

Re: Green haying on Dartmoor this August/September 2022

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...