If you've visited the Orchard recently you may have spotted our newly constructed dead hedge, hidden behind the laurel. By making a permanent structure of woody material, pruning and hedge clippings, we encourage small mammals to hibernate and beneficial insects to lay eggs where they are warm and dry. Gradually it will rot down, allowing more material to be added year by year.
Doesn't it look great? Many thanks to our wonderful volunteers for their excellent work!
~ Laying the foundations for the dead hedge ~
~ Having fun at work ~
~ Newly constructed dead hedge ~
~ Newly constructed dead hedge ~
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