Category Archives: Environment

Wildlife notes from the Farm

Posted on August 13, 2019 by The Admin Team

Latest wildlife update from Nicholas Watts from Vine House Farm in Deeping St Nicholas… Our wildlife has enjoyed the moist summer, certainly we had several Lapwings reared late that wouldn’t have been reared at all if it had been a dry … Continue reading →

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Planning to be out & about this weekend?

Posted on August 9, 2019 by The Admin Team

Anyone planning to be out and about this weekend: The A607 at Kirby Bellars will be CLOSED all day this Sunday 11th. 6 am to 6 pm. Also…  at Fineshade Wood… ***SEVERE WEATHER WARNING!*** Unfortunately due to the warning in place … Continue reading →

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Keep your cat cool in a heatwave

Posted on August 2, 2019 by The Admin Team
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Why weeds matter to pollinators

Posted on July 29, 2019 by The Admin Team

Pollinators are vital to humans in many ways They help us farm food crops, boost our wellbeing by helping natural environments thrive, and help combat climate change as part of the lifecycle of CO2-absorbing plants.

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Keep feeding the birds this summer

Posted on July 27, 2019 by The Admin Team

Keep Feeding During Summer One of the biggest myths about feeding garden birds is that it is not necessary to do so in the summer – this is untrue and summer is a period when birds actually require a plentiful food … Continue reading →

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Nature notes from the farm

Posted on July 21, 2019 by The Admin Team

Thanks to Nicholas Watts at Vine House Farm in Deeping St Nicholas – his observations are always fascinating.

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Found a baby bird?

Posted on July 14, 2019 by The Admin Team
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How to weed in a wildlife-friendly way

Posted on July 8, 2019 by The Admin Team

Alys Fowler explains why we should change how we look after our outdoor plots.

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Turn off, tune out, get active

Posted on June 30, 2019 by The Admin Team

Being active is great for improving your wellbeing. This can mean anything from getting off the bus a few stops early to putting on your trainers for a nice long run. Wildflowers and fungi can provide excellent excuses to get active. … Continue reading →

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The butterfly effect in your garden

Posted on June 5, 2019 by The Admin Team

Or: learn to love your couch grass! Couch grass, like other fine and coarse grasses in the UK, is an important source of food and shelter for the caterpillars of many butterflies and moths. These include the Speckled Wood, Ringlet and … Continue reading →

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