This report follows on from the visit by CMG members to see the results of the green hay experiment at the NBGW (see previous post on the blog): Visit to the National Botanic Garden of Wales to see results of … Continue reading
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Eyes down for Waxcaps? and Inspiring Meadows.
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This gallery contains 40 photos.
A quick reminder to look out for Waxcaps and other meadow fungi from now on. Many thanks to Julian for putting together this timely post. The post is in two sections – first part, wax caps, second part some inspiring … Continue reading
Announcing Our Autumn meeting on Saturday 5 October 10-13.00:
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The posters are just being finalised but whilst the translation is polished here is a summary of what will be on offer. I will update this post with the poster once its to hand: We are meeting at Memorial Hall, … Continue reading
An event – 12 September 2019 – Making the Most of your Wet Grassland.
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Details below – contact Emma Douglas direct on her mobile 07811187087
How do you get your meadow cut if you don’t have the kit to do it yourself?
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This is an article written by Andrew – our Chairman. Getting hay cut on small meadow fields has been a hot topic of discussion recently – and we would really like any comments and information you can feed back on … Continue reading
Report on Grasses, Sedges and Rushes Course on 9 July
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On July 9th, several of us attended a course being run by Dr Deborah Sazer at Carmel Village Hall, which is next to the National Nature Reserve at Carmel managed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. The … Continue reading
Visit to the National Botanic Garden of Wales to see results of Green Hay Experiment
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On 27th June (sorry this report is so late) some members of the meadows group went to the NBGW at the kind invitation of Bruce Langridge (Head of Interpretation at the Garden) to see the results of what was done … Continue reading
Dragonflies and Damselflies – Course on 31 July 2019 – Suitable for all
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Site visit to look at NBGW’s green hay project – Thursday 27th June at 2pm
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This is a short half day course as part of the National Botanic Garden of Wales’ “Growing the Future” project, and is designed to inspire meadow owners to manage their fields to benefit biodiversity. The Garden’s Head of Interpretation, Bruce … Continue reading