Friday 7 September 2007

... and so much wildlife

Wildlife of the area outlined. Recent spottings of late given - skylarks, greenfinches, housemartins, stoats and rabbits.

Back to farm. CCTV explained.

Tour of veg’ allotments and Q+A on veg’. Lots of tasting/smelling, including nasturtium flowers, rosemary, onion, mooli, spinach, lavender, basil, sweetcorn, beetroot tops, lettuce, beans, radish and a whole lot more!

Explanation of willow burning unit.


Tour of fish farm including Catfish, Tilapia, Silver Carp, Sturgeon and Koi markets explained. Intro’ to Alberto and Mick. Future of the farm and allied projects explained.

The enclosed loop systems explained, whole system demonstrated and explained. Group allowed to feed fish.

Wormery demonstrated and explained

Tomatoes/cucumbers picked/tasted/set aside for lunch.

Short tour of the recycled plastic store and its origins explained.

Visit to potting shed and greenhouse. Demonstration and explanation what was currently in there; Paper pots and compost making.

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