The ribbon of land separating Ladies Mile from the houses forms the western edge of Knutsford Heath. The Tabley Road end is wooded, and the rest is an open grass verge. Last year, we began making the verge a wildflower meadow. It was a neighbour-led initiative, adopted into Knutsford Town Council’s Nature Action Plan and... Continue Reading →
Ladies Mile Wildflower Sowing
On the last Friday of September, a band of hardy volunteers braved the atrocious weather to sow Ladies Mile with wildflower seeds. This was one of several Knutsford Town Council Great Big Green Week events. The event was led by Adam Linnet of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who also prepared the ground by rotavating the existing... Continue Reading →
Glorious Grassland
Now is the season when the grassland displays its full glory. It has become a patchwork of textures and hues, with the tall grasses swaying in the breeze and the wildflowers delivering splashes of colour. The many types of grass have their individual architectural forms. Flowers not only catch the eye but also feed the... Continue Reading →