Last year there was a high success rate for our hedge planting despite the hot summer. We are invited back to Manor Farm to plant more hedging whips with canes and guards. About 2000 this time. Plus a few bigger trees too. The plant varieties should have a high degree of mixing, no clumps of […]

Last year there was a high success rate for our hedge planting despite the hot summer. We are invited back to Manor Farm to plant more hedging whips with canes and guards. About 2000 this time. Plus a few bigger trees too. The plant varieties should have a high degree of mixing, no clumps of […]

We have been asked to construct a raised structure in one of the goat enclosures. This will serve as climbing frame, basking platform and sun shade. The work will mostly be chunky timber construction after clearing away the old structure, shown below. Park in the main visitor carpark by the bins. 3 photos by Mike […]

Two weeks of work here for Manor Farm. In week 1 we will work in River Hamble Country Park to cut and  make bundles of 120 stakes and binders. In week 2 we will lay the (poor quality) hedge opposite the hide and do our best to make a good looking job of it. For […]

Two weeks of work here for Manor Farm. In week 1 we will work in River Hamble Country Park to cut and  make bundles of 120 stakes and binders. In week 2 we will lay the (poor quality) hedge opposite the hide and do our best to make a good looking job of it. For […]

Two weeks of construction work at Manor Farm. Will involve work on each pigsty shelter to add another section of roofing approximately 2mx3m, working above head height. This to provide better rain shelter for the horses and donkeys that overnight here. Also building a whole new elevated structure for the goats. If you’re happy to […]

Two weeks of construction work at Manor Farm. Will involve work on each pigsty shelter to add another section of roofing approximately 2mx3m, working above head height. This to provide better rain shelter for the horses and donkeys that overnight here. Also building a whole new elevated structure for the goats. If you’re happy to […]

Four weeks of construction work at Manor Farm. To include making rabbit and guinea-pig enclosures in the farmyard to house standard and a pair of Flemish Giant rabbits. Square welded mesh to be dug in along new boundaries with help from BenS. Additional mesh to be dug in along some existing boundaries. Please bring all […]

Four weeks of construction work at Manor Farm. To include making rabbit and guinea-pig enclosures in the farmyard to house standard and a pair of Flemish Giant rabbits. Square welded mesh to be dug in along new boundaries with help from BenS. Additional mesh to be dug in along some existing boundaries. Please bring all […]

Four weeks of construction work at Manor Farm. To include making rabbit and guinea-pig enclosures in the farmyard to house standard and a pair of Flemish Giant rabbits. Square welded mesh to be dug in along new boundaries with help from BenS. Additional mesh to be dug in along some existing boundaries. Please bring all […]