First feed
Work Team: Andrew, Lena, Chris
We all started by clearing as many of the nettles and other weeds as possible from under the plants.
Next Chris applied the Topbuxus Grow at the prescribed rate of 50g per square meter (in this case that works out at roughly one small Marmite jars worth per plant).
By the end of the visit the area was looking better and hopefully the plants will for the first time in many years have some extra feed to help them back to full health.
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- Over the years the plants have grown into each other
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- Most plants have yellowing leaves caused by lack of feed
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- Looking back to the entrance
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- So many weeds!
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- Currently unknown plant looking quite weak (in the middle), with 'Molesworth' looking better behind it
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- Labeling of plants is going well with around 70% now identified
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- View across the collection showing a lot of underfed plants
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- Before the weeds were removed
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- Looking slightly better and ready for the fence to be put in
Next Time:
Application to Plant Heritage to start the process of getting the National Collection status.
