Medieval fishpools

The work we have been doing to reclaim the medieval fishpools has been progressing. Check out the dams that were built to contain the water probably over 900 years ago.

Ploughing so that we can plant some grass

As part of the higher level scheme we are grassing down some of our fields to address soil erosion. I will keep you up to date with progress. At the moment we have ploughed the fields and turned the soil over. We will then made a good seedbed for the grass seeds and then plant them into the soil. With some warmth and good rainfall at the right time the seeds will germinate and the grass will grow.

Primroses on the banks of the stream

The primroses too are brightening up the banks of the stream in the wood.

First wood anenomes

The first wood anenomes are peeking through in the wood. Hopefully they will be abundant soon.

Lichens in the wood

Lichens are everywhere in the wood. I will try and photograph some different ones from my walks.

Fungi in abundance

The flora in the wood is varied at the moment - the old wood from fallen trees is starting to break down and is covered by fungi and lichens - see next post.

Spring is a little behind this year

At the start of April last year the tulips and daffodils were in full bloom. This year they are a little behind. Check out the difference!