Hedgelaying by Poppie

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  1. Zigs

    Zigs Young Pine

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    When Daughter #1 Poppie was 5 years old I took her school class on a nature ramble, showing the children what was edible and what was poisonous. I've still got all the letters the children sent me (forced by teacher to write them no doubt :D)

    I was very proud when we came across a laid hedge and Poppie gave a lecture to her class mates on how it was done :)

    She's in her 30's now and yesterday she sent me this link :)

    https://www.rockawaypark.co.uk/post/january-heralds-hazel-hedge-laying-in-the-garden
     
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  2. Logan

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    That's lovely Zigs, you must be very proud of Poppie.
     
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    Great article and poppy is lovely . They grow up to fast and what a nice memory.
    Enjoyed that peek back thru the past…
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    I enjoyed that article a lot! Well done, Poppie! When in England I admired all the carefully laid hedges, and some not so carefully laid, but never mind. As long as they were tended to they looked amazing! I was told that hedge laying is a skill that few people knew how to do, but maybe it's getting a revival?
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hedges are so important for all types of wildlife and those who can lay hedges are really contributing to wildlife conservation as well. Well done Poppie and all those others who have followed on.
     
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    Thank you all for having a look :)

    I am very proud, and happy that she's got out of the city and back to nature :)
     
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    Melody Mc. Young Pine

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    That is really wonderful Zigs. Thank you for sharing that. I can see why you are a proud Poppa. :) I've never heard of hedge laying. Quite ingenious.
     
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