Writings of a would-be smallholder in rural Monmouthshire....

Ancient David Brown Tractor, Ben - Head of Sales!, The Great Oak, Monmouthshire Tymawr Farm

Ancient David Brown Tractor, Ben - Head of Sales!, The Great Oak, Monmouthshire Tymawr Farm

Saturday, 9 June 2012

The Land #1 - The Permanent Pasture

The permanent pasture at Tymawr Farm in June 2012 is composed of several species:

Nettles in Monmouthshire smallholding Tymawr Farm
Nettles

Thistles in Tymawr Farm Monmouthshire Smallholding
Thistles
Docks in Monmouthshire smallholding
Docks (Giant Variety!)
Buttercups in Monmouthshire smallholding
Buttercups
We also have a cracking crop of ferns in one field!
I'm sure I've seen grass in places, and also some red clover, so maybe all is not lost. Having said that, I'm afraid that turning this into the perfect pasture I dream about is going to be a life's work!
Another feature which needs to be addressed is drainage I think - this photo was taken towards the end of a dry day after a wet night - not good!  I've read about 'mole drainers' and 'sub-soilers' but think I need some professional advice and a holistic plan that we can work on in a phased way over several years.
Poor drainage in Monmouthshire smallholding
The drainage!

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