Two weeks working for the Hampshire Hedge Project (HH). For this 2-week stint we’ll be at the Hillier Tree nursery North of Ampfield Village Hall. See the new venue notes. Most pleaching will be done by hand with a little chainsaw thinning. Arrisings to be cleared away by Hilliers staff, no bonfire. Bring your bill […]
Julia has written with a task update, “I have ordered 7 x cherry trees which are due to be delivered imminently and I would like to plant them in the gardens, however if they don’t arrive, there is a lot of bramble and nettle which requires brush cutting throughout the wilderness and gardens ready for […]
Clearance work near the gate with a bonfire and barbecued sausages. JohnR task leader. Park near the gate avoiding soft ground. First arrivers may park in the front area of the last house.
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Geoff task leader to kick off the new season. Julia has written these helpful task notes. The planting location is Adela Copse – ///tearfully.fail.aura Ground clearance with strimmers/brushcutters is required. There are no trees in the area but a couple of chainsaws would be useful to cut fallen brash for a dead hedge from the […]
Hinton Ampner planting of small whip plants at marked locations (out in the middle of nowhere). Tom task leader. Dainty spades and planting spears will be needed, and a club hammer to drive small stakes. We are asked to all have our (provided) hard hats.
Hinton Ampner planting of small whip plants at marked locations (out in the middle of nowhere). Tom task leader. Dainty spades and planting spears will be needed, and a club hammer to drive small stakes. We are asked to all have our (provided) hard hats.
Planting 10 moderate sized trees which will need support stakes and a protective fence. DaveH task leader. Needs spades, hammers, wire cutters, post rammer, spirit Level, knife to cut plant bags. Be prepared for muddy fields and a tour of the farm. The day will also involve assembling a double-sized animal shelter. Needs step ladders […]
Baz task leader. The intention is to lay 60m of hedge at the Ganger Farm sports centre north of Romsey. See the Venue page. Our first job on Test Valley Council land. Week 1. Whole length weeded out and dead plants removed. 25m of hedge pleached, layed down and staked. End of day 1 field […]