| Here we are again, it's now
getting towards the end of March and time for an update on the work
completed over a very dry, but very windy winter !
The pond is now complete and planted. The early sun has
encouraged the algae to grow, just visible are pouches of Barley straw
the natural way to clear a pond.
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Also during the Winter, the woodland area has undergone
some serious management and clearance ready to see what comes up in the
spring. Now there is a lot more light to encourage the plant
growth, together with thinning of weaker trees to let the stronger trees
flourish. New planting of native trees has begun, together with
additional hedging to the perimeter of the wood. |
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And finally in this update we have finished the parterre.
The edging and shingle are in place. The poor clay soil improved
with manure and finally planted with 100 box plants and a cast iron urn
in the centre to finish the scheme off. Later on in the season we
will be planting the four quadrants. |
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And yes, we are ready for the New Season to begin,
polytunnels completed and new stock well established. |
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Despite the weather, planting has continued and as July
approaches the garden begins to look established. |
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