Church Farm

Just across the river from our own farm, the two meadows by Church Farm bungalow are left unfertilised and cut for hay late each year. This has allowed yellow rattle to become characteristically abundant, and red clover, knapweed and other flowers beloved of bees are also here, together with a growing population of early and southern marsh orchids. The seed from here would suit a meadow restoration project on dry neutral or slightly acidic soils, particularly where yellow rattle is needed to counteract strong grass growth. Species listed in bold are generally present and often prominent in the mix.

Yarrow
Cat’s-ear
Changing Forget-me-not
Cock’s-foot
Common Bent Grass
Common Bird’s-foot Trefoil
Common Mouse-ear
Common Sorrel
Crested Dog’s-tail
Dandelion
Early Marsh Orchid
Field Woodrush
Lesser Knapweed
Lesser Trefoil
Meadow Buttercup
Red Clover
Red Fescue
Ribwort Plantain
Self-heal
Southern Marsh Orchid
Squirrel-tail Fescue
Sweet Vernal Grass
White Clover
Yellow Rattle
Yorkshire Fog