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by jackieandrade
Sun Jul 23, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: Life in the Meadow
Topic: The Joy of Thistles
Replies: 1
Views: 1712

Re: The Joy of Thistles

Last year we left a massive spear thistle to grow in our garden. I was a bit worried about it spreading but the goldfinches did a good job and we don’t have any thistle offspring this year
by jackieandrade
Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Meadow Cutting
Topic: Patch scything
Replies: 1
Views: 1353

Patch scything

IMG_0093.jpeg I inadvertently got a nice example of the benefits of varied cutting regimes. An area of grass in our village grounds had been cut instead of left long. 2-3 weeks ago I asked for it to be left unmown and lots of catsear and oxeye daisies have appeared there that only thrive in the lon...
by jackieandrade
Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:08 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Capturing flora and fauna stats - surveys and impact
Replies: 5
Views: 4007

Re: Capturing flora and fauna stats - surveys and impact

There’s a balance between an app that everyone can use and one that gives completely sound data for research/recording. I would use iNaturalist for crowd sourcing lots of recordings from the community and iRecord for a proper ecological survey by someone who knows what they are doing
by jackieandrade
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Project Share
Topic: Moorhaven meadow: year 3
Replies: 0
Views: 3497

Moorhaven meadow: year 3

It's the third spring of our community meadow project. I've posted some information and pictures on my blog for anyone who is interested to see how it is getting on. https://devonhedgerow.wordpress.com/202 ... ring-2023/
by jackieandrade
Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Identify This
Topic: Sheep Sorrel
Replies: 2
Views: 1610

Re: Sheep Sorrel

Common sorrel. You can eat it in moderation. Oxalic acid gives it its sharp taste and is the reason not to overindulge, especially if pregnant.
by jackieandrade
Mon May 01, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Too much yellow rattle?
Replies: 7
Views: 2583

Too much yellow rattle?

I know people usually post about trying to encourage yellow rattle but i have so many seedlings in dense mats that they threaten to overwhelm betony and other plants in our meadow and lawn. Can you have too much of a good thing?
by jackieandrade
Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: Life in the Meadow
Topic: Corncockle and other “arable weeds”
Replies: 3
Views: 3846

Re: Corncockle and other “arable weeds”

I understand the arguments for sowing local seed, but in terms of filling an ecological niche, isn’t any corncockle better than none?
by jackieandrade
Sun Dec 04, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: Meadow Cutting
Topic: West End Parish Council Meadows trial
Replies: 7
Views: 3663

Re: West End Parish Council Meadows trial

Another suggestion for getting youngsters involved is to make small batches of hay for their pets. A few bin liners full lasts a guinea pig months.
by jackieandrade
Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: All about Verges, Churchyards and other Public Green Spaces
Topic: Year two of our community meadow
Replies: 0
Views: 2441

Year two of our community meadow

Here is an update on our community meadow on the southern edge of Dartmoor for anyone who is interested in seeing the difference a year makes. : https://devonhedgerow.wordpress.com/202 ... -progress/
by jackieandrade
Sun May 01, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: Wild flower guide book
Replies: 9
Views: 5039

Re: Wild flower guide book

I’ve been using the iNaturalist app and find it more accurate than picture this for UK species. My go to book is Harraps Wild Flowers but I also love A New Devon Flora which is now available free online - it’s very useful for working out what is likely to be growing where you are