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- BLOG: Late Summer and Autumn Highlights 2024 – Diwedd yr Haf a’r Hydref 2024Our herbal beds have flourished this year and we’ve recently been drying seeds to propagate more medicinal plants so that we can really take a harvest. The wool has really helped as a mulch. marsh-mallow Althaea officinalis hocysen y morfa: “the leaves, flowers, roots and seeds are all edible. The roots contain mucilage which is sweet in flavour. Slice and boil the roots for 20 minutes then remove from the liquid. Boil the remaining liquid again with sugar to taste and whip to make old fashioned marsh mallow candies.” (The lost book of herbal remedies Nicole Apelian, Claude Davis) Marshmallow…
- Blog: Our Open Day – Ein Diwrnod AgoredOpen Day June 2024 Volunteers setting up the site for the open day, in the foreground is the new dry bed. Gwirfoddolwyr yn paratoi’r safle am y diwrnod agored, y gwely sych newydd yn y blaendir. Dry bed This bed was created here because it was a raised area, with spoil from the path making. We noticed some plants were not coping with our clay soil which has a tendency for either cracked or super soggy states. Thus we added manure, compost, and sand and planted Thyme, Rosemary, Sea Holly and Sage. Gwely sych Crëwyd y gwely yma oherwydd ei…
- Children are invited to make and tell stories – Gwahoddir plant i adrodd a chreu straeonA free story making project for children 7-12 years Saturday June 8th & June 15th 11-2.30pm. Open day 22nd June 1pm Prosiect creu stori am ddim i blant 7-12 oed Dydd Sadwrn Mehefin 8fed a Mehefin 15fed 11-2.30yp. Diwrnod agored 22ail Mehefin 1pm Through fun activities with local storytellers in small groups we will co create our own story inspired by the garden, build confidence and learn about the biodiversity around us. Trwy weithgareddau hwyliog gyda storïwyr lleol mewn grwpiau bach byddwn yn cyd-greu ein stori ein hunain wedi’i hysbrydoli gan yr ardd, yn magu hyder ac yn dysgu am y…
- Open Day – Saturday 22nd June 2024 – Diwrnod Agored – Dydd Sadwrn 22ain MehefinThe Open Day Programme June 22nd 2024 Welcome to the Naturewise community forest garden open day. This is the programme for the day and we are lucky to have some excellent facilitators to share with us their knowledge and creativity for our learning and fun. The garden is 5 acres with streams, wooded areas, ponds, bog areas, big views and many plants and trees. The day which will focus on plants. Plants offer us so much like food, nourishment, beauty and healing. Entry is free and light refreshments are available for a donation. Bring a picnic if you want something…
- Happy St David’s Day – gwnewch y pethau bychainThe saying “gwnewch y pethau bychain” “do the little things” attributed to St David encourages us to focus on small acts as often they are the ones that can make a big difference. Volunteering locally in forest gardens is a great way to make a positive impact in your community. By doing the little things, like planting trees and maintaining green spaces, you can contribute to a healthier environment for everyone. Mae’r dywediad “gwnewch y pethau bychain” a briodolir i Dewi Sant yn ein hannog i ganolbwyntio ar weithredoedd bach gan mai nhw yw’r rhai sy’n gallu gwneud gwahaniaeth mawr….