Author Archives: Michelle

February Workday – Ram Pump Preperations

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Michelle

The February Workday was dedicated to carrying out some preparation work ahead of installation of a Ram Pump from a spring on the Trust land to pump water to the top of the farm. Ram pumps are ingenious devices that … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Collection of Lichen for Dyeing Wool

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Michelle

All this wild weather has blown down a lot of branches and twigs around the Trust. It is an ill wind that blows no good they say, and on the advise of Susan Martin, we have been busy collecting any … Continue reading →

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All Year Round – Candlemas

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Michelle

Small Bees Wax Candles, with Moulds in the Background On Sunday 2nd February the All Year Round group gathered to celebrate Candlemas. We started the session making small beeswax candles, as can be seen in the pictures above. Molten beeswax … Continue reading →

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Seed Swap 2014

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Michelle

We will be at Seedy Saturday in St Peter’s Hall, Carmarthen on Saturday 8th March, with seeds from the garden, scythes for sale and information. Come along for a chat! See the Carmarthen Seedy Saturday Facebook page for more information … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Workdays 2014

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Michelle

Information about and dates for Volunteer Workdays at Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust can now be found on their own page, here. This is a great opportunity to visit the Trust, learn more about what we do, get involved with a … Continue reading →

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Reindeer at All Year Round Winter Solstice

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Michelle

Making Masks Just before Christmas we held our last All Year Round of 2013 with a celebration for the Winter solstice. The day was themed around the Sami reindeer herders of Northern Europe. We made reindeer masks then learnt a … Continue reading →

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Bare Root Apple Trees for Sale

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Michelle

Following on from last years grafting course at the Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust, we have a small number of bare root apple trees for sale. All are on MM106 semi-vigorous rootstock and are varieties that have been selected to grow … Continue reading →

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December Volunteer Workday

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Michelle

Felling the last Laburnum trunk with an axe During a lovely sunny day, we finished coppicing the Laburnum. Above is a picture of Nick felling the last trunk with an axe. Below, the stool after the last trunk had fallen. … Continue reading →

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All Year Round – Winter Solstice

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Michelle

Our last All Year Round celebration for 2013 will be for Winter Solstice on Sunday 22nd December, 2pm-5pm, at the Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust This time the theme is inspired by the Sami reindeer herders of Northern Europe. We will … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Waxcaps!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Michelle

Hygrocebe punicea (Crimson Waxcap) Hygrocebe pratensis (Meadow Waxcap) A yellow Hygrocebe spp Above are pictures of some of the wonderful Waxcap fungi we have found on the Top Field of the Trust, with identification where possible This family of mushroom … Continue reading →

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