Wednesday, 21st April 7.15 for 7.30pm start ZOOM meeting for Cothigardeners. Julian Wormald talks on: “Wildflowers, Meadows and Gardens – challenging ideas for more naturalistic gardens.” This will look at various aspects of wildflower hay meadows – their biodiversity, aesthetics, … Continue reading →

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We are aiming to run “The Big Meadow Search” over a 2 week period during the summer. We are drawing inspiration from the popular RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Our plan is going to involve searching meadows for a selected list … Continue reading →

‘Dyffryn Tywi – Hanes Tirwedd Ein Bro’ is a valley-wide project that covers the middle part of the Tywi Valley between Llandeilo and Carmarthen. Funded through the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Management Scheme, it is about how we look after our local landscape, now and … Continue reading →

There is a new Bumblebee Conservation Trust project on its way – so be on the lookout for more information if you fancy learning how to become a bumblebee recorder. More details below: Rachel

There are two very good webinars from Plantlife, which might be of considerable interest to visitors to this website, that have now become available to watch on YouTube.  The first is given by Dr. Trevor Dines, and in this talk he … Continue reading →

At CMG we want to support and promote like minded groups and webinars and talks when they arise. This time its CAT – with what looks like a practical guide to meadow creation and enhancement. Note that Dr Kevin McGinn … Continue reading →

There was a useful article in the Guardian on January 28th, describing the loss of the UK’s meadows, the consequent damage to biodiversity, and what conservationists are trying to do about it: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/28/flower-power-the-movement-to-bring-back-britains-beautiful-meadows?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Radio 4’s book of the week this … Continue reading →

[Website Admin’s note: Andrew is on a roll with his third post created in one sitting is below.] Over the years, we have often received requests for help from people who have acquired a meadow, or are trying to create … Continue reading →

Hot on the heels of our last post, if you were at the CMG meeting last Friday (27/11/2020) evening, held using Zoom, you might like to see again the following links and email addresses. From Liam: Below are a few … Continue reading →

A message from Andrew, our Chair: This was held as a virtual event for the first time this year, which enabled anyone (who had the time) to attend a large number of talks and discussions without having to travel to … Continue reading →