New Artwork

We have a new banner in Carding Mill valley that rangers and volunteers installed a frame for this week. The current banner being place in the frame says '2000 sheep and the Long Mynd Commoner's Association welcome responsible dog owners. Thank You.'. This relates to the issues we have had lately of a small number of dogs causing problems with other visitors and the sheep.

Countryside Manager, Pete Carty, stated on the issue of dogs on leads: 'Our current thinking on this issue is that EVERY owner should take responsibility for their own dog. If their dog is likely to chase sheep or interfere with other people then it should be kept on a lead, but if an owner is confident that their dog will not disturb wildlife, sheep or people and return to them on command then their dog can be off the lead,'

Planting

With the garden all set up, planting has begun. In the poly tunnel we now have tomatoes, peppers, chillies and cucumbers. Outside we have planted some herbs including sage, chives and corriander, and in the raised beds we have planted lettuce, spinach, radishes and still have some strawberry plants from previous years. Hopefully over the next few months these plants will supply a plentiful amount of food to our tearoom.

Special Thanks to Volunteer John Worrell for all the work that he has put into getting the garden ready, the poly tunnel especially would not be up and ready without him.

Progress in the Kitchen Garden

The kitchen garden has moved on by leaps and bounds in the past couple of weeks, the new poly-tunnel has been completed after waiting for the right weather to be able to put the plastic covering on, and seeds have be planted in the raised beds. All produce from the garden will go into the tearoom to be used in various recipes there. 

Carding Mill Kitchens

Carding Mill Kitchens have produced some elderflower cordial! The flowers were gathered on the hill, and it tastes great! Pop into the Tea Room to get your bottle.