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Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow ‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow’ and we have many fine oaks in the Parish. The recent decision to remove two of the immature oaks on the Upper Orchid Field has prompted some questions on the best ways to promote and enhance biodiversity. So, first some thoughts on the oak tree. They take around […]
» Read moreIt is around 13 years since the Wildlife Group first got involved in looking after the Upper Orchid Field. At that stage it was quite neglected and the sloping area was covered in self-seeded Ash trees. At first the Vale of Glamorgan Council were prepared to cut the field but financial issues soon meant that they could no longer help. […]
» Read moreENVIRONMENT TEAM January’s Planned Work Postponed Due to the rapid increase in Covid cases, it was decided that January’s planned work would be looked at next month. Most of the current team will hopefully have had their first vaccination by then, just saying. Next meeting on Monday 8th February on the village green, where we will discuss our ambitions for […]
» Read moreTHE VILLAGE GARDENER Thompson & Morgan February Tips Install a water butt, especially good for watering ericaceous plants. Shred or chop up woody prunings to help with composting. Trim hedges before birds start nesting. Cut back ivy and Virginia creeper to prevent your windows and gutters being covered. Force rhubarb for an early crop. Suttons Seeds Tips of the Month […]
» Read moreENVIRONMENT GROUP On a lovely December morning the Environment team met up on the village green to plant daffodil bulbs donated by Dyffryn gardens. A great turnout for the final meeting of the year; thankfully Ieuan turned up to bring the average age down a notch. Our next outing will be on the 11th January back at the village green […]
» Read moreWILDLIFE GROUP As we head into a New Year it is worth pausing to review how we got on in 2020. Covid managed to affect many people’s lives and for those who had friends or family catch the virus it may well have been a difficult year. However, one consequence has been the number of people who have started exploring […]
» Read moreRSPB BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH 29-31St January 2021 Many readers will already know about the Big Garden Birdwatch and many will have taken part previously. It is free and easy to take part. Here are the basic things you need to know. If you require more information or need a guide to garden birds go to rspb.org.uk/birdwatch. It’s a great activity […]
» Read moreTHE VILLAGE GARDENER Gardeners World tips for January. Establish new colonies of snowdrops by purchasing the plants in flower. Remove diseased leaves from helebores. Press mistletoe berries into apple tree bark to, hopefully, have your own supply in future. Check the alpines don’t become smothered by leaves. Continue to prune climbing roses while dormant. Environment team to do list. Check […]
» Read moreNature Notes Private Gardens In The UK Private gardens in the UK cover an area bigger than all the Nature Reserves combined, estimated at over 10 million acres. Just as our countryside and woodland is shrinking, so is the amount of garden space which wildlife can use as more gardens become wholly or partially paved over or covered with decking, […]
» Read moreThe Village Gardener Tips for December Victoria of the Walled Garden. Tips for December. Secure your climbers to walls and supports. Tie up conifers to stop them spreading in high winds or snow. Prune apple trees by cutting out crossed branches and thinning out the middle. Stay off the soil in wet conditions to avoid compaction. Keep watering to a […]
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