Some useful and/or interesting sites

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.  The next best time is now."
~Chinese Proverb

We believe we're lovely, kind and concientious - Below you'll find a list of like minded people, things and websites that we think are either smashing, useful or both.

NEED A PLUMBER?

One of the nicest blokes in the world - Andy Skelton - 07777 605 035 - Andy is one of our oldest friends and has recently left the world of big building so that he can enjoy life a little more.  He's does everything from pipes to paints - I would trust his integrity,  advice and skills 100%

FANCY A TRIP INTO THE FOREST AND SOME SMASHING FOOD?

The Potting Shed - SP6 2QB - 01425 655 392 - Look it up on line - You'll need to book - People and Dog Friendly - Great food, people and great location!

FANCY A TRIP INTO THE FOREST AND SOME SMASHING STUFF?

( Part 2 )

Hyde Country Stores - SP6 2QB - 01425 653 800 - Look it up on line - Next door to the Potting Shed - Really well stocked shop for essentials and treats - animal feed, good quality garden furniture and plants - recently renovated and worth a look

FANCY A TRIP INTO THE FOREST in a Delightful Shepherds Hut or Bell Tent ( Part 3 )

Greenfields Glamping and Shepherd Huts - greenfieldscamping@yahoo.com - or Call Tanya on 07891 200 683 - Look it up on line - In the valley below the Potting Shed - Lovely campsite and really lovely people ( I'm married to one of them! ) Find us on line to begin your next trip.

TIRED OF SUPER MARKETS? -  Want to Save the Planet?  ( Who Doesn't )

The Green Gram in Fordingbridge - 01425 837 600 - www.thegreengram.org - Range of food and products - take your own containers anf fill up! ( You have to pay - but no much to be honest!) Run by volunteers who are as lovely as the products!

sotoninbloom@gmail.com

Encouraging colourful summer displays throughout Southampton 

 

www.sparsholt.ac.uk

An excellent agricultural college where Andrew is a sessional lecturer and many of the TreeMenders team have studied.

 

www.aie.org.uk

Arboricultural Information Exchange. If you have any interest in trees or arboriculture – look no further. There’s a particularly useful Fungi data base.

 

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

TreeMenders are members of the Woodland Trust; an organisation dedicated to the conservation of, and access to, native woodlands. Take a look at their website and join!

 

www.trees.org.uk

Arboricultural Association - TreeMenders are members of the Arboricultural Association

 

www.the-tree.org.uk

Great site for just mooching about if you’re a tree lover.

 

www.tomsfield.com

Lovely campsite in the New Forest, with great views. Tina and Tom care for the environment and look after their trees :-)

 

www.forestart.webs.com

Contemporary Folk Artist Cliff Brown's website. Some fantastic artworks: forms, shapes and colours of the forest.

 

www.forestfalconry.com

Wonderful experience meeting and flying birds of prey.