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Tag Archives: Team 157
Back on the hill
We went up to see how things were going on the hill after an enforced spell at home. The mound is going from strength to strength with runner beans, leeks, french beans, squashes, carrots and cucumbers all surviving and thriving. … Continue reading
Posted in August 2013
Tagged Coed Panteg, Guilds for Forest gardens, Hugelkultur Mounds, Orchard trees, Team 157
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After the rain
Popped up to see the Hugel Mound after a welcome drop of rain. We went up the night before to plant leek, carrot and borage. The squash, aubergine, runner beans and cucumbers are all thriving. We will keep a close … Continue reading
Posted in July 2013
Tagged Coed Panteg, ESDGC, Hugelkultur Mounds, Prince's Trust, Team 157
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Last day in the woods for Team 157
Full on day today and so much achieved. Sam Holt is funded by Grow the future project http://growingthefuture.co.uk/ not the federation Tyfu pobl program as I said before. Sam’s new social enterprise venture is https://www.facebook.com/EggSeeds We already had our timber in place and … Continue reading
Posted in July 2013
Tagged CARMARTHENSHIRE WOODLAND, Prince's Trust, Sepp Hugelkultur, Team 157
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Mound making on a Monday
The wonderful Sam Holt joined us at Coed Panteg to lead the training on creating Growing Mounds or Hugel Beds or….. Coed Panteg is blessed with an abundance of partially decayed timber, brash, rich soil and a large quantity of … Continue reading
Posted in July 2013
Tagged Coed Panteg, NBGW, Prince's Trust, Sam Holt, Sepp Hugelkultur, Team 157, Tyfu Pobl
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Friday in the National Botanic garden
Thursday in the woods and most of us were feeling the strain of four days hard work. Amazing amount achieved. These people are champions! Wood, brash and compost all ready for Sam Holt’s course on Monday. Can’t wait. Went for … Continue reading
Posted in July 2013
Tagged CARMARTHENSHIRE WOODLAND, Coed Panteg, NBGW, Prince's Trust, Sam Holt, Team 157, Tyfu Pobl
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It must be Wednesday
Wednesday was a good day- lots of laughs and lots done. The two compost pens at the bottom of the hill complete and ready for use. Temporarily occupied by the team. New path dug up the hill and wood chip … Continue reading
Posted in July 2013
Tagged CARMARTHENSHIRE WOODLAND, Coed Panteg, Prince's Trust, Team 157
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Rainy day in the Woods
Team 157 battled on in poor weather to complete the bridge over the stream and to create two large 6ft compost storage bins. The bridge has stone piers and a load of stony gravel anchoring it in place. Should be … Continue reading
Prince’s Trust get going
Prince’s Trust landed in the woodland today and they are fantastic. Got right on with the work and achieved loads. Two jobs for the day. Putting in an old fiberglass pond at the top of the orchard as a habitat … Continue reading
Welcome to team 157 from The Prince’s Trust and a plug for George Monbiot’s new book
Good news Ifor Griffiths from Prince’s Trust had confirmed that we have a party of young people working with us in July. A 15-week programme to improve levels of confidence and give young people involved new skills” A packed agenda … Continue reading
Posted in April 2013
Tagged CARMARTHENSHIRE WOODLAND, Coed Panteg, George Monbiot, log piles, Prince's Trust, Sepp Hugelkultur, Team 157
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