Author Archives: Michelle

Spring Workdays at Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Michelle

The next two Trust workdays will be Saturday 19th May and Saturday 23rd June. We will be weeding and maintaining the forest garden and perennial plantings around the barn, as well as carrying out any annual maintenance needed on the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the New Fields

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Michelle

Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust has taken on the management of 2 new fields. Follow the link to hear the story of how they became available and how we celebrated their opening. A couple of years ago Mark Boyle, Guardian columnist … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Workday, April 15th

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Michelle

Footpaths from reclaimed and recycled materials. We will be hosting a volunteer workday at Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust on Sunday April 15th from 10am – 4pm. Join us and members of the South West Wales Permaculture Network as we create … Continue reading →

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All Year Round – Spring Equinox

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Michelle

Join us for an All Year Round celebration of the spring on Sunday 25th March, 2-5pm. We will be having a go at making beautiful eggs like these, planting potatoes in the AYR garden and cooking snacks on the fire. … Continue reading →

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All Year Round – Imbolc

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Michelle

For Imbolc on the 11th of Feb (2-5pm at the Dyfed Permaculture Trust) we will be spring cleaning ourselves with home made face packs, bath scrubs and other all natural pampering products. Bring a jam jar or two. There will … Continue reading →

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Building a Compost Toilet Workshop

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Michelle

During this weekend workshop you will help build a composting toilet at Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust. Led by an experienced timber builder, you will learn about the benefits of composting toilets, the principles behind the design and fully construct a … Continue reading →

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Hand Hay Making at Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Michelle

The Trust has 6 acres of wild flower meadows. Hand hay making plays an important part in their management. Below is a short video that will give you an idea of the kind of work we are doing.

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All Year Round – Lammas Celebration

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Michelle

Our next All Year Round Celebration will be for Lammas. Join us from 7pm on Tuesday 1st August for songs around the fire. Overnight camping welcome by arrangement.

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Moth Celebration – Moth and Bats Species List

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Michelle

Here is the full list of species of moths identified during our recent Moth Celebration. It’s worth a read just for the wonderful names. Thanks to Sally Hall for helping us identify them all, and to Isabel Macho of Carmarthenshire … Continue reading →

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Summer Solstice / Moths Celebration

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Michelle

Join the All Year Round group from 4pm on 24th June for an afternoon of fun and activities (including wildflower labyrinth and moth themed crafts) followed by a bring and share supper and camp fire. We will then be setting … Continue reading →

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