Harriet takes a fascinating look through the archives, in an effort to understand the history of Queen's Marsh - an exercise that will help guide Dartington's potential restoration of the site.
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Category: Food, farming, conservation
Food and Farming blog: How best to keep Peek sheep?
In her latest blog, Harriet explains how new footpaths around the fields at Peek Plantation are helping preserve much-used thoroughfares, while protecting the sheep of the young tenant farmer.
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Conservation diary: Good times are over?
September: Fun's over? Animals begin to put on weight ready for winter hibernation, and even shrubs are making preparations for the cold ahead.
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Food & Farming blog: Finding new ways to grow at Dartington
What is agroforestry - and why does it matter? Our latest blog tackles this complex subject and explains why it's so important for Dartington to support this underappreciated and challenging form of agriculture.
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Conservation diary: Ground nesting birds need your help!
The breeding season between 1 March to 31 July is a particularly sensitive time of year for ground nesting birds, and Mike's on hand with some tips on how to avoid disturbing them during this time.
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Conservation blog: Colour and perfume from the forest floor
In this month's blog, Mike writes on how it's the perfect time to enjoy the sights and smells of low-lying bluebells, white hawthorn and wild garlic.
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