Chopping down the Great Elm

It was an exciting day to come out and play on the Great Elm, a natural playground for children. However, there was a sadness to the fallen tree, that had blown over in recent storms. Dutch elm disease has destroyed this beautiful species. Unfortunately Ash dieback is an iminent threat to our native trees and we all need to be watchful. The tractor was fully loaded by the end of the afternoon, firewood a plenty and a natural resource.

Spring at the Farm

How we enjoy seeing the first blooms of Spring! All that hard work planting bulbs paid off and looks beautiful before us! The Seedlings Woodland Group planted Crocuses and Narcissus, which have all bloomed under the Poplar trees... We spent a merry afternoon planting peas and carrot seed, weeding the veggie patch and clearing out the greenhouse ready for seed planting. Our new shed is being put up this week and will house our children's spades and gardening equipment. We have signed up to RHS Get Your Grown Ups Gardening campaign. This exciting project has provided us with some great seeds and resources.