Wildflower seedling safari – how to maintain the balance of wildflower seedlings and grass and control weeds in a new meadow.
Thanks to everyone who joined the safari on 9th October 2019 at Titley and Croft, especially to hosts Christopher Goode and Iain Carter and Matt Pitts from Plantlife. We visited…
Meadow making pilot summary September 2019
We’re in the final couple of weeks of sowing wildflower mixes this summer and are delighted to present a brief summary of work done so far on the 20 farms…
Opportunity to learn how to use a scythe
There will be an opportunity to learn how to use a scythe later on this month, when expert David Kuegler will spend the day teaching the art to volunteers at…
Woodland / orchard / meadow share available
A 1/7 share in a 20 acre woodland, meadow, and orchard at Sheers Hill Wood, Fownhope has become available. Guide price c.£24K. Part SSSI, managed by an active group of…
HEREFORDSHIRE MEADOWS SUPPORTING 20 LOCAL FARMERS TO RESTORE 52 ha of MEADOWS this summer
Herefordshire Meadows members are involved in a meadow making initiative on local farms, smallholdings, estates and public spaces to restore over 52 ha of wildflower meadows. Caroline Hanks who co-ordinates…
Pupils sow first seeds for meadow restoration in Ross on Wye
Herefordshire Meadows are pleased to be working with 20 farmers making meadows in 2019, including community space owned by Ross Town Council. Read about traditional floodplain restoration in this press…
Meadow hay for sale in Titley
Jeremy and Nicky Mitchell of Title plan to cut and bale up to 750 small square bales after July 14th – exact date TBC depending on the weather. The meadows…
Whats that bumblebee ID training
Herefordshire Meadows members have had three opportunities to learn how to identify the 8 common bumblebees this summer with Richard Comont of Bumblebee Conservation and Hayley Herridge of Beelines. Thanks…