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by Debra Westlake
Sun Jul 23, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bales from established species-rich meadows
Replies: 2
Views: 1795

Re: Bales from established species-rich meadows

Hi Donna We have a few small bare patches in our orchard and would like some green hay that contains orchid seeds if the timing works out when you are cutting and you have any spare, as we don't appear to have any orchids yet (only on year two though) . Would you be able to let us know when availabl...
by Debra Westlake
Mon May 22, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Come and see horse drawn meadow cutting!
Replies: 2
Views: 2352

Re: Come and see horse drawn meadow cutting!

What a kind offer, will he be there all day so you think so we can just show up or shall I message you about best time? Thanks Debra :D
by Debra Westlake
Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: Managing Meadows with Livestock
Topic: When to graze
Replies: 2
Views: 2420

When to graze

Happy weekend everyone. I have a question about timing of grazing my two year old meadow. We have a local small flock that we use for management of grass by grazing. They were in from about September last year after hay had been cut and came out in January when it was just too wet and the grass was ...
by Debra Westlake
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Other Habitat Management
Topic: Water, water everywhere
Replies: 5
Views: 3262

Re: Water, water everywhere

Dear all, many thanks for your thoughtful and helpful advice. We have noticed in the past week the gurgling and burbling have stopped and the pool has dried out considerably so are waiting to see what happens before making any decisions about changing our management. It's interesting to know others ...
by Debra Westlake
Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Other Habitat Management
Topic: Water, water everywhere
Replies: 5
Views: 3262

Water, water everywhere

Our meadow, which is a steep funnel shape, inevitably channels water from the higher fields around us down to the lane. This year for the first time we have sitting water and can hear water bubbling up under the lower area from surrounding springs, we think. The adjacent farmers run pipes from a hig...