Cornish Willow Blog

Spring at last – May 2012

Carol — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:25:06 +0000

Darley Woods

Carol — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:45:35 +0000

In 2011 we were informed by the Forestry Commission that we had the disease Phytophthora Ramorum in the Larch trees in Darley Wood and that these would have to be felled by the end of July and removed from site as soon as practicable. The trees were felled and we are currently waiting for approved contractors to remove the timber. We can then get on with repairing the damage and planning the new planting/regeneration. Our long term aim is to convert the whole wood to deciduous.

New for 2011

Carol — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:32:17 +0000

Many people who have been on my courses in the past have expressed an interest in developing their skills further, or practicing with some support to do the tricky bits that are difficult to remember. So I have decided to offer individual and small group tuition at my workshop. From February onwards I can offer tuition on most Fridays, please contact me for available dates. So, if you want to learn new basketmaking skills or just brush up on techniques then do contact me to discuss your requirements.

Cost will be £40 for the day, materials extra depending upon the amount used or bring your own.

Courses update

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:33:08 +0000

Some new dates for the Spring.

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April 2011
Willow edging hurdles and plant support wigwams, details to follow or contact us for more information.

Winter snow December 2010

Carol — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:21:08 +0000

Earlier in December we were plunged into freezing temperatures and snow which made feeding and watering the cattle difficult. When you are struggling to cope with these extremes it is difficult to appreciate how beautiful the countryside looks in its cloak of snow and ice!

Sleepy Dormouse

Carol — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:18:55 +0000

This one weighed in at 24g

In one of our woods we have a dormouse scheme running and this little female was found during box checking in October. She weighed in at 24gm so let’s hope she will survive the winter.

New Calves

admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:25:12 +0000

Here is one of our new arrivals

Cornish Willow now has a live “blog”

admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:55:00 +0000

Welcome to the Cornish Willow blog!

Here you will find regular updates on what is going on at Cornish Willow and our small farm and woodland at Treovis Cross.