Monthly Archives: November 2016

Oak has the gall to ………………

Posted on November 14, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

produce a long lasting indelible ink used for over a thousand years , for writing manuscripts and important documents. Gall ink was the primary source of ink from the 5th century until the 19th when industrial inks were produced. Artists … Continue reading →

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An Autumn View

Posted on November 12, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

As Autumn approaches the days shorten and the temperature begins to drop. To survive the next season, every year the deciduous trees transform themselves and a dramatic process unfolds. Hormones are produced by the trees to prepare themselves for Autumn … Continue reading →

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Restoration, restoration,restoration.

Posted on November 10, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

The Thursday volunteers were again spoilt for choice with multiple job offers – working in the greenhouse with potting-up, laying down mulch in the nursery, building bee hives, clearing road gullies in Golden Valley, or pond clearing in Little Gaddesden. … Continue reading →

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Bab’s Delight

Posted on November 10, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Babs was delighted that so many volunteers turned up for her coffee morning last Wednesday – hugs all round. It was time to catch up on recent events and have some convivial conversation with kindred spirits. The National Trust slogan … Continue reading →

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