Meadow Muses - Index

In June 2005, Monica gives us some background and sets the scene for the coming months.

July 2005 - The meadow grasses have grown tall and are in full bloom, with many different colours and forms.

August 2005 and the meadow in July was yellow again - this time with Lady's Bedstraw, and with lots of pink and purple splashes.

September 2005 - the meadow in August, shows lots of whites and purples, and insects abound.

October 2005 - Monica and Brigid found that there is still plenty of life and colour left in Reg's Meadow in September.

November 2005 - Monica and Brigid tell us of the final burst of colour as autumn arrives in Reg's Meadow in October.

December 2005 - and in November, the meadow prepares for winter.

January 2006 - the meadow is dormant - but there's still plenty to look at.

February 2006 - this month Monica looks at lichens in the meadow and Brigid tells us about Grey Herons

March 2006 - and already Monica and Brigid can see the first signs of spring in Reg's Meadow

April 2006 - Monica and Brigid tell us that it's a slow start to spring in Reg's Meadow

May 2006 - Monica and Brigid show us spring has finally arrived in Reg's Meadow

June 2006 - May has brought a sudden rush of growth as the meadow plants race to take control of the available space.

July 2006 - Golden Glory (and some little things)

August 2006 - More Funny Flowers - all about grasses

September 2006 -looking at some of the butterflies and moths which are found in our meadow and which have been very busy during July and August.

October 2006 - a family of plants found in our meadow, previously known as “Butterfly Flowers”.

November 2006 - This month we take a culinary view of the meadow in Nature's Larder.

December 2006 - a retrospective look at the changes to the meadow during the year

January 2007 - we start a series on the species occupying the meadow. This month - insects.

February 2007 - we continue the residents' theme with Doves and Pigeons

March 2007 - we take a break from our residents' series to take a look at Nature's art gallery in Reg's Meadow

April 2007 - Plant Galls and the mighty English Oak feature this month

May 2007 - we continue the residents' theme with an invition to meet the Crows

June 2007 - lots of new foliage can initially be difficult to identify, and we look at ladybirds.

July 2007 - we look at a very familiar and surprisigly wide family of plants - the daisies

August 2007 - we learn that the meadow loves rain. Just as well, really!

September 2007 - we take a close look at the meadow under your seat.

October 2007 - we look at another familiar but surprisigly wide family of plants - roses.

November 2007 - Nature's wardrobe - the Autumn collection (red is the new green).

December 2007 - we look for a natural Christmas and see how nature provides all the baubles and bangles we need.

January 2008 - and it's all about Christmas trees (and their relatives)

February 2008 - we are let into the secrets of that most fascinating of country skills that is hedge laying.

March 2008 - we look at things that are not there …

April 2008 - how weather patterns affect the look of some of the key plants in the meadow

May 2008 - nothing much had changed since last month, so what has appeared?

June 2008 - being a mix of soil imported from outside and soil from the car park, the mound gives a mix of plants not found elsewhere in the meadow.

July 2008 - we look at the many different Maple trees around the Trust grounds.

August 2008 - the meadow is at its glorious best with a mix of rain and sun - and a new, exciting discovery!

September 2008 - a study of Figworts, and Brigid has found a brand new flower!

October 2008 - tales of autumn and unwelcome visitors!

November 2008 - A Spectacular Autumn and New Finds on the Mound.

December 2008 - a review of the year and a number of new plants add to the biodiversity in Reg's Meadow.

May 2009 - winter and spring activities and conservation plans