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A meadow in winter

We have some meadow areas in our field here. They're now just starting their third year, and coming on nicely. We're using them to show off some of the different...

The Shock of the New: Contemporary Homes and So...

I bet that the majority of folk who stop in front of our new house* aren't wondering how many architectural awards it might win. I bet they're wondering why someone...

Birdsfoot Trefoil

The Birdsfoot Trefoil on our green roofs is finally in flower. I first noticed it on the shed, but it's now flowering next to the Kidney Vetch on our main...

The Tortoise and The Hare

Talk about tortoise and hare. We trashed the soil so badly around our new build when sloshing around in last year's mud that it's having to undergo comprehensive restorative work....

The Wildflower Meadow And The Chicken

A chicken and a wildflower meadow don't seem a natural combination, but in fact they're a match made in heaven. Let me explain. Last year we were approached through the...

What is a Wildflower Meadow?

What is a Wildflower Meadow? Dear Habitat Aid, What is a wildflower meadow? Every time I open a magazine and read a feature about wildflower meadows they seem to look...