Author Topic: Newbie Introduction (Read 2057 times)

Helly W · « **on:** September 13, 2015, 06:01:52 pm »

Hi,
With husband, have jumped in and purchased a cracking view and 9 acres of former hay meadow now LOVED by docks and 2 + acres of unloved copse plus a little spring fed stream that runs through the copse in Hampshire. No buildings are on it. It's part of a farm that has been sold off but we live close enough to visit weekly with tools etc. We've always wanted land to camp on with a bit of work but I confess that original plan didn't envisage a big field which needs to be managed. We're starting our climb up the learning mountain, perhaps with a bit of help from TAS members from time to time. Our immediate focus is making a management plan aimed to sort out the docks with a view to making hay in two or three years while promoting habitat diversity. We're thinking a 10 m wide margin running between the edge of the copse and the field proper with some sections being scythed etc and a trial area of wild flower meadow. The copse - well lots of winter work interspersed with loads of reading and dreaming the impossible - a dock free field! Happy Days.

clydesdaleclopper · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2015, 08:54:27 pm »

welcome to TAS and good luck with your war on docks

Rosemary · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2015, 08:56:39 pm »

Hello and welcome

devonlady · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2015, 09:41:42 pm »

Hello from Devon. Good luck with your land,who knows what clearing docks might lead to!!

uksfdawn · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2015, 10:18:15 pm »

hello fro S.Wales

Mickey · « **Reply #5 on:** September 20, 2015, 06:34:11 pm »

Hello from Scotland!
I'm a Hampshire lad, we moved up to Scotland recently and would love to hear tales of life in Hampshire on the field! Have fun!
Mickey