July 2025 - Greenfield Orchard

July 30, 2025August 12, 2025

Undy & the Gwent Levels: A Walk Through History & Nature

Introduction to the Gwent Levels The Gwent Levels are a unique low-lying landscape along the Severn Estuary in South East Wales. This scenic expanse of wetlands, meadows and winding waterways (locally called reens) was first reclaimed from the sea

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Lost Landscapes: Ancient Footprints & Submerged Forests of the Severn Estuary

Introduction to the Severn Estuary’s Prehistoric Coast The Severn Estuary, marking the border between South Wales and South West England, is a remarkable prehistoric time capsule. Its vast tidal range and waterlogged silts have preserved Mesolithic footprints, submerged forests,

July 30, 2025August 12, 2025

The Battle Against the Tide: The History of the Gwent Levels’ Sea Walls

The Battle Against the Tide: The History of the Gwent Levels’ Sea Walls The Gwent Levels is a broad, flat coastal plain in South Wales – a “man-made landscape” lying mostly below high tide level. It stretches from the

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Shetland Sheep: A Colourful Heritage Breed of the British Isles

Shetland sheep are a small, hardy heritage breed originating from the Shetland Isles in Scotland. One of Britain’s tiniest breeds, they were preserved for their soft, fine wool and robust nature – in fact, the breed is listed as

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Ghosts, Myths & Ancient Stories – The Folklore of the Gwent Levels

Introduction to Folklore in the Gwent Levels The Gwent Levels – a stretch of ancient marshland along the Severn Estuary in south-east Wales – are a place where history and myth intertwine. For centuries, locals have passed down eerie

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

How to Set Up a Beehive: A Beginner’s Guide

Introduction Beekeeping has grown in popularity as people seek to support struggling bee populations and enjoy the sweet rewards of home-harvested honey. Setting up your own beehive can be a rewarding project – whether you’re a local farmer, a

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Undy & the Gwent Levels: Get to Know the Local Bees

Introduction to a Buzzing Wetland Undy and the surrounding Gwent Levels form a unique coastal landscape of reclaimed wetlands, wildflower meadows, and reens (drainage ditches). This mosaic of habitats is teeming with insect life, including a rich variety of

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

How to Process Wool at Home: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

In recent years many people have rediscovered the joys of old-fashioned crafts, from knitting to woodwork. Home wool processing – turning raw fleece into clean fibre – is one such traditional skill enjoying a revival. It ties in with

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Undy & the Gwent Levels: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Introduction to the Gwent Levels A view across the reedbeds and pools of Newport Wetlands on the Gwent Levels. The Gwent Levels are a broad stretch of coastal wetlands along the Severn Estuary in south Wales, famed for their

July 8, 2025September 9, 2025

King of the Pippins – The Ultimate Dual-Purpose Apple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPQgz3eYmiw King of the Pippins is a cherished heritage apple variety that has been delighting taste buds for over two centuries. Known in continental Europe as Reine des Reinettes (French for “Queen of the Pippins”), this versatile apple originated

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Greenfield Orchard

Month: July 2025

Undy & the Gwent Levels: A Walk Through History & Nature

Lost Landscapes: Ancient Footprints & Submerged Forests of the Severn Estuary

The Battle Against the Tide: The History of the Gwent Levels’ Sea Walls

Shetland Sheep: A Colourful Heritage Breed of the British Isles

Ghosts, Myths & Ancient Stories – The Folklore of the Gwent Levels

How to Set Up a Beehive: A Beginner’s Guide

Undy & the Gwent Levels: Get to Know the Local Bees

How to Process Wool at Home: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

Undy & the Gwent Levels: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise

King of the Pippins – The Ultimate Dual-Purpose Apple

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