The key to successful over-seeding is to reduce the competition from the existing sward as much as possible, before introducing the new seeds. Sowing in warm conditions, just before rain or damp weather, will encourage the new seeds to germinate quickly. When to Sow: Over-seeding can be carried ...

When to Sow: This mixture can be sown from late April to early September when soils are warm, and a consistent 7 degrees or more for a fast germination. This is a non Ryegrass mixture, which contains longer lived, but slower growing species, so it will take several weeks longer to emerge and ...

In this face-to-face, walk and talk event Helen Mathieu of Germinal, Francis Dunne of Field Options and Sam Lane and Ian Wilkinson from Cotswold Seeds will be discussing mixture selection, establishment and management of herbal leys. Sleastonhow is the site of the 2022 Carbon Calling conference ...

Join FarmED and The Carbon Farm for a two day course exploring the economic and ecological benefits of carbon farming.   Would you like to reduce your demand on artifical inputs, increase your margins and sequester carbon in your soil?   In this course, led by The Carbon ...

Join us for a one day course on Herbal Leys Establishment and Management brought to you by the FarmED team and Cotswolds Seeds. Time & Location November 18th, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM FarmED, Station Rd, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton, OX7 6BJ   About the ...