Tag Archives: wildlife hedge

Coppicing hazel

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Home on the Hill

About 5 years ago, we planted a short hazel hedge between the orchard and where the bees are now. The idea was to wait about 5 years, then coppice every 5th tree every 5 years. So last week, I coppiced the … Continue reading →

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There’s so much to do….

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Home on the Hill

So, it’s February and I’m fed up. Just after Christmas, I decided to crack on with the pruning in the orchard – and my shoulder problem returned. It was so bad I took a day off work to rest it … Continue reading →

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Plans for 2010

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Home on the Hill

I’m late blogging this month because I have a problem with my neck and shoulder and haven’t been able to use the computer as much as usual. I have had this post planned for a week or more, but simply … Continue reading →

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