Category Archives: April 2013

Look round Coedpanteg

Posted on April 22, 2023 by mikee2013

Coedpanteg is a 24acre wilderness close to Carmarthen jointly owned by 8 people. Directors of Coedpanteg can grow crops on the land. Lucy and I have an orchard and vegetable beds. The plot adjoins some coppiced woodland. Thought I’d share … Continue reading →

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December up North

Posted on December 27, 2018 by mikee2013

On the road back home today after a wonderful few days in Manchester. Fascinating to listen to what folk are talking about. Lots of Brexit chat but I sense the possibility is sinking in that it will actually happen and … Continue reading →

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Sunny Sunday

Posted on April 29, 2018 by mikee2013

Early start today and lots to do. Planting carrots. Two ways, 5metre strips of carrots properly spaced. Nice and easy but expensive! Then planted 6 rows of Berlicum Italian seed. Closely spaced. Room for 6 more rows Finished off the … Continue reading →

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Pheasant weather

Posted on April 12, 2018 by mikee2013

Alex trapping skills have netted him a surprised pheasant. Not sure what the future holds for the bird but glad to see one of these darned pests trapped. George Monbiot described the uncaring way these birds are reared so as … Continue reading →

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Water Butt woe

Posted on April 12, 2018 by mikee2013

The reservoir for the water off the hill has leaked at the tap. Time for a quick fix with a thin branch wrapped in plastic. Hope it holds! The hard work next. Edged the garlic (late) and onion patch with … Continue reading →

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Good day for planting

Posted on April 9, 2018 by mikee2013

Up on the hill for a mornings joy. We planted potatoes and strawberries and weeded our two rhubarb plants. Using bio degradable material for the strawberries. Will it be effective? Hope it keeps the weeds down and aids water retention. … Continue reading →

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Back on the land!

Posted on March 28, 2015 by woodyandy

My first extended visit to Coed Panteg for some 4+ years was great. I finally met the ‘new’ members, helped tidy up the new coppice area, celebrated Martin’s birthday and attended my first AGM in a while… My last two … Continue reading →

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You tube video. Charcoal making in Coed Panteg

Posted on September 29, 2014 by mikee2013

Menter Cwm Gwendraeth – Charcoal Project Thought you might like to see this short video about the charcoal making course held in Coed Panteg woods, filmed by the excellent Zero Carbon officer Paul Thomas. The course was led by Martin and every … Continue reading →

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Green shoots and other thoughts

Posted on April 27, 2014 by mikee2013

Almost the end of April and a rainy afternoon -time to share some news from the woodland. Ty’r Eithin have finished fencing the higher pasture and have recently brought in some lovely Belted Galloway cattle and some Welsh Blacks. They are very content … Continue reading →

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