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@keithroberts42 2 месяца назад

Beautiful meadow Joel, I wish local councils would give space over to nature not just for building houses, everything needs to be in balance. I wish I had the finances to buy some land and make it a haven for wildlife. But of course I’m trying to optimise my small back garden for wildlife.

@CheshireCat6639 2 месяца назад

I have emailed some of Joels vlogs to my local Council greenspace area dept, Im in Cheshire and they are getting on board, albeit slowly but they aren't mowing all verges now to an inch high, 🎉1👍🐝🪲🐞🦗🕷🪳🕸🦟🪰🪱🦠🌼

@ronroelevink7097 2 месяца назад

Then you are doing great. It is not just a matter of money. I am sure there are where you live 'green' spaces that are owned by the council, or schools, hospitals, companys, etc that could be turned into something way better. Plants can be donated by inhabitants who know how to multiply them. They can be planted by schoolclasses, maintained by elderly volanteers ( in exchange for coffee and cake 😅). Creativity is needed. Speak to ther right council members, as a group of neighbours and who knows what you will accomplish..

@adrabruzzese7610 2 месяца назад

Joel, I wish there were more people in the world like you. Thank you for helping the world by spreading the word and planting habitats. 😊

@CheshireCat6639 2 месяца назад

Fabulous as always Joel, i heard 1st cricket today in my wild bit of my garden🦗 that meadow is a credit to you Sir🎉

@adrabruzzese7610 2 месяца назад

So funny you say that, last night I heard crickets in my yard and I thought I haven't heard that sound in years!!!

@CheshireCat6639 2 месяца назад

@@adrabruzzese7610 its lovely isnt it...i have an abundance of 🦋🦋 on the buddlias...a wild garden is so relaxing to watch and listen. Joel is a great advocate...he deserves all the recognition he draws in 👍

@SisterDogmata 2 месяца назад

Lovely! We haven't heard any yet but hopefully the sunshine will bring them out.

@EdurtreG 2 месяца назад

Every time I feel part of this, watching his videos and my mini ponds, inspired by this british guy : Joël. Thank you brother.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

Hello! I'm sincerely grateful for you taking the time to leave such a positive and kind comment, the channel was started to encourage others to do what they can with their own green spaces and to read your comment has really made my Monday MUCH easier ☺ Thank you, so much - best wishes, Joel

@NaturePondAdventure 2 месяца назад

Its impressive, I'm happy with long grass we have had, it out competes anything trying grow. A few orchids and thistles have grown but the thing that warms my heart is the ducks, partridges and pheasants that have have used the long grass as their haven to rest and protect their young. I dont pass through it but they sometimes give me a fright when they shout at me walking past in the borders.

@sunnylove1008 2 месяца назад

That is so exciting about the small blue butterflies coming back to Lincolnshire! Well done. 🦋💕✨

@andyb4820 2 месяца назад

In spring in my garden in Lincolnshire I had small blue butterflies landing on my ivy this year

@sunnylove1008 2 месяца назад

@@andyb4820 🎉 Are you planning on planting any of their favorite flowers in your garden to attract more?

@andyb4820 2 месяца назад

@@sunnylove1008 have gone to town this year with plants all for pollinators which has brought more butterflies this year

@kingfisher3011 2 месяца назад

Thanks for continuing to inspire and promote as you have always done From a fellow conservationist

@COJY06 2 месяца назад

Amazing. Fully support everything you do and try to teach people. If everyone does a small part it makes a massive difference. I’ll continue to fight for nature as long as I live 🙌🏻

@CheshireCat6639 2 месяца назад

I say the same to anyone who will listen even just to have a corner in their gardens and give it back to nature🎉

@ChopsyMiche 2 месяца назад

My goodness, that wildflower meadow is out of this world. It is so picturesque, and with so many delightful colors. Its like stepping into a beautiful dream, one you simply don't want to awaken from. How I would love to sit beside it and just watch and listen to the sights and sounds of nature. This is medicine to awaken the soul, to take you off to a sacred and healing space. Another incredible creation Joel. The world is a better place with you and all of the wonderful things that you do. I always want to thank you for that🌻

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

Thank you Miche, so very much. I am happy to take you here and leave you for a few days if you want 🤣 Seriously though, we can do this one day as I'd love you to be able to "hear" as well as see this meadow, there are many others of course but to know this was once a barren (and I mean barren!) potato field just brings so much satisfaction. I don't think you'll ever quite know how grateful I am for your support and kind words. Best wishes, Joel

@ChopsyMiche 2 месяца назад

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton What you have created from a baron potato field is absolutely incredible. There really are no adequate words to describe the beautiful creations that you have made during the last 20 years. Imagine how much wildlife you have helped. It is beyond amazing. You have left footprints on the very soul of nature. I hope one day you will be knighted🤗

@wildlifegardener-tracey6206 2 месяца назад

That's one to be proud of Joel, absolutely stunning. You're leaving such a legacy in your wake. Inspirational as always. Thank you.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

Thank you Tracey, so much. Although I've created acres and acres of these over the last years, this one is very close to my heart, the owners very kindly let me manage it as I see fit, no one else touches it or interferes and it needs little maintenance. I'll keep on doing these as long as I'm physically able, and then it'll be in a supervisory capacity, but these habitats are just so vital, and word is spreading - they don't have to be acres, but a patchwork of many smaller areas can make the same difference ☺

@OzodbekYoldashev-jz9ib 2 месяца назад

Ассалому алайкум мен сизни ҳар дойим кузатиб бораяпмен лекин камнамо бўлиб қолдиз қаранг қандай гўзал жудда хам гўзал манзараларни ичида юрибсиз рахмат худдиям мен орзу қилгандай жойларни тасвирга олибсиз мен хам шундай жойларга бориб гулзорлар ичида юришни орзу қиламан соғ саломат бўлинг

@samoinborut1339 2 месяца назад

Great.

@emmsue1053 2 месяца назад

Thanks Joel, I am trying in my tiny garden, I have noticed over the past couple of years that the plants help a lot but fresh water is life, especially in summer/dry spells/below freezing when all water is frozen over..Does not need to be fancy just some large plastic plant pot stands in a corner that wildlife will feel safe in and changed either daily for preference but if anyone struggles with that, at least every alternate day.. WE have birds galore from tiny dunnocks to ravens, foxes, hedgehogs, squirrels.. It takes a day or so for them to discover it but all will return on a regular basis.. Again, thanks and Bless you for all this knowledge.

@jessegee179 2 месяца назад

I’m new at this but working on it, thank you! 👍

@AlanCrouch-e9p 2 месяца назад

Brilliant !!!!

@growjunkieradio 2 месяца назад

GoodVibes

@Michael-dz9vk 2 месяца назад

Well done matt,for all you have done and are still doing for nature ,in the uk ,and abroad too,its a wonderfull thing you do ,the result is stunning to see ,the flowers ,the wildlife attracted by the flora,keep up the good work ,😊

@kingfisher3011 2 месяца назад

My wilded front garden in its 2nd year contains over 40 species of wildflowers At first my neighbours sent me to Coventry but now I get compliments From experience it has made a huge difference I urge others to do the same not just for the wildlife but for our future on this planet THANK U JOEL for continuing to inspire !!!

@jackstone4291 2 месяца назад

Councils just don’t think when they mow the grass a few centimetres high on the SSI site which is protected ……. All the native flowers you can see coming up (vipers bugloss, field poppy, birds foot trefoil, wild carrot to name a few) all just mown down…. Right next to an overgrown stream-overflow pond …….. The potential to create such a great habitat by just mowing a path through it and leaving it be until end of September …… Waste of council money and time mowing it when they could be doing better things like clearing access paths for all residents or repairing pavements and potholes etc.

@kingfisher3011 2 месяца назад

Totally agree as a volunteer conservation worker and wildlife gardener now in Dorset

@EverythingIsMagick360 2 месяца назад

Inspiring as always Joel 💛🌟✨ Our garden is slowly getting there...we even invested in some woven fencing just to make the garden more purposeful! Then, we were inundated with gifts of flowering plants from friends and also someone whos garden we had been admiring 😀 Just have to plant them now 😂 We also love repurposing old garden furniture, I'm repainting an old wooden bench and some metal chairs and a table...can't wait to finish it and be able to sit and enjoy watching the birds in our jasmine hedge 💛 Much love Angie ✨

@COJY06 2 месяца назад

There’s actually a massive park near where I stay that the council want to flatten and build on. Someone like you could really help our fight - Save Whitegates Park

@EdurtreG 2 месяца назад

Claim the left over greens remaining after the build for wildlifing. Your city most prob has some funds for "greening". Meanwhile: guerilla gardening with native seedbombs. ❤

@COJY06 2 месяца назад

@@EdurtreG hopefully that would be the last option. There are so many beautiful trees 70+ years old and vast biodiversity, plants and wildlife. It would be heartbreaking seeing it go, leaving all the inhabitants homeless. We need more people to support the cause and put pressure on the council to leave one of these few remaining green spaces alone, for people and nature to enjoy.

@SisterDogmata 2 месяца назад

Hey Joel! Maybe you need to swallow a spider to catch the fly?! Wonderful to see a meadow so full of life, so many insects whizzing past your camera, it really does speak for itself. It's great to just sit and listen to insects going about their day, so good for our mental health to step away from our media and spend time outdoors. I think it's especially important for our children and grandchildren to witness nature in its wild form. Folk of my age will remember playing in fields covered in wildflowers and insects, it would be so nice to think children can still witness these areas. Lovely positive video, you should be proud you create places like that. Had a lovely walk in the woods with ours yesterday and even found a few wild bilberries. Hope you and the family are all well. Best wishes.

@jordanbeagle5779 2 месяца назад

Hi Joel, should the hay from a wildlife flower patch be taken away or left? Also when is the best time of year? Late September / Start of October?

@jordanbeagle5779 2 месяца назад

To anyone wondering apparently taking the hay away is better as it reduces nutrients going into the soil which is better for wildflowers.

@Jimmyandtony Месяц назад

When is the next video coming out? Also, I wish you shipped internationally!!! All the best, Jimmy and Tony

@kimwatts5750 2 месяца назад

Looks lovely Joel, good work😀🌸🐝🦋

@andyb4820 2 месяца назад

Joel could you tell me what grasses to get for butterflies etc and I believe you sell some?

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

Hi Andy - of course. Drop me an email to enquiries@wildyourgarden.com and we can work out soil type/situation/area and what mix would be best, we also sell the vital grasses in super-plugs but do drop me a line and I'm happy to tailor specific advice - best wishes, Joel

@filipnica419 Месяц назад

Hi everyone, hoping somebody can lend me some wisdom. As we speak I'm starting to dig a pond using Joel's guidelines but I'm stuck on one point - what size and quantity of stones would be needed for a natural shaped 3x2m pond? The goal is to line the sides of the pond as it steps up so not the entire surface.

@Tinnunulus 2 месяца назад

Joel how do you spell the name of the pink flower the bees like, san ???

@EdurtreG 2 месяца назад

Missed that one, also with subtitles.

@kingfisher3011 2 месяца назад

I can help its sanfoin lol I'm growing some from seeds at present

@kingfisher3011 2 месяца назад

@@EdurtreGsanfoin

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

Hi there - as @kingfisher3011 has pointed out - this is Sanfoin - it does like specific soils to thrive but we sell it at www.wildyourgarden.com and it's from the same specialist that I use - if you wanted to drop me a line at enquiries@wildyourgarden.com I'm happy to advise on what the best situation would be for it etc - best wishes, Joel

@oharikobees 28 дней назад

Just wanted to tell you that you have someone who appreciates what you do and is trying to follow your footsteps to make her own little oasis here in Japan. I love my garden and every living thing in it. Thank you!

@Narnendil 2 месяца назад

That meadow is absolutely amazing!! I would love to see a video of you walking around and looking for species there! After having had a bit of a flare up with my chronic pain recently and having to stay at home for weeks during peak summer, I finally got out for a while today. Me and my husband took the car to a nearby nature reserve and put down blankets just 50 meters from the car, because I still had no energy to go further. But just there, still we had common blue, dark green fritillary and, which I'm most happy about, quite a few purple hairstreaks flying high up in the oak tree tops. I could lie down on the blanket and look up on them with my binoculars! :D

@Debbie-henri 2 месяца назад

Just discovered another new wild flower has suddenly appeared in my 'wild garden.' (Don't know what it is. Like a very small, delicate purple Snapdragon). Although insects are really thin on the ground (the Spring started really well, but after the Orange Tip butterflies came out, it was rapidly downhill from then on) - the plants have been floating in thicker and faster every year. This year especially. I think this new one makes it the 6th new flower species that has appeared here. I am seeing a few more Bumble Bees today, I will say that. They, at least, are suddenly doing a little better. But dragonflies and damselflies have been absolutely terrible this year. Usually I see blue, grey and red damselflies, dozens of them. This year - just the one grey one.

@KittyMiZfit 2 месяца назад

Not only visually beautiful but an absolute haven. God I wish I had your job! Can I ask where would you recommend getting seeds from? ....Clay soil in Essex.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

Hey Kitty - I'm in Essex too ☺ everything we sell at www.wildyourgarden.com is from the very same specialist growers and suppliers I've used in all my projects for the last 20 years, including this meadow of course - feel free to drop me a line at enquiries@wildyourgarden.com (mentioning this convo) and I will be happy to advise the best for your situation - best wishes, Joel

@KittyMiZfit 2 месяца назад

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton Gotta love Essex lol, I've just emailed re seed inquiries. Thank you so much. Your videos are really inspiring! Keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍

@dmnos6824 Месяц назад

Will a wildlife pond look after itself like a wildflower meadow except for cutting it once a year? What I mean is do I need to go out and buy plants for it or will they appear themselves after a while? Thanks in advance.

@MarriedWithPizza 2 месяца назад

Beautiful work, and beautiful video. Would love to see a video about what to do when you have invasive species of plants such as Canadian thistles, birds foot, creeping buttercups,... The ones that the insects seem to like, I have left it as non priority to take it down, but the thistles are so aggressive, and are killing all my native plants that the birds like to eat on, I never see anything on the thistles but the place invasive slugs, too. it's getting to a point that 90% of the things growing in my recently purchased property is all invasive. 😢

@LizGriffiths Месяц назад

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@hanny9534 2 месяца назад

I live in the north east and i can tell you I’ve only had two bug splat’s this year, filled up my windscreen wash once this summer ( something’s wrong mate) sort it out mate !! Cheers

@glennhunt3595 2 месяца назад

Excellent video Joel, would be nice to see you maybe take a tour around the meadow with the photographic equipment for a closer look at the diversity of life there. 👍

@lynnpreece8461 2 месяца назад

Joel what do you use to cut the meadow please? What do you do with the arisings? How have you avoided the nettles and thistles etc taking over? Many thanks Lynn

@TmDeed 2 месяца назад

Every time I see one of your videos it makes me so jealous. Can’t wait to try and get an area/land I own and create this. Have just ordered your wild your garden book, looks like a great place to start. Thanks for the video, very peaceful. 👌

@Sblatus 2 месяца назад

Do people respect nature projects like this or do you have acts of vandalism?

@thaojuli 2 месяца назад

Looks so 'wildlife', incredible Joel🌏💚🥰

@eoinoneill3205 2 месяца назад

Have yiu encountered invasive grass?

@Sgwaos 2 месяца назад

Inspirational thank you!

@Solstice261 2 месяца назад

I am having trouble creating a wildflower meadow in a small garden in galicia, no matter how many times the grass is removed and wildflowers bloom for a bit, after a while the grass has taken over again in a couple months, what should I do, it must be noted that I can only really care for it during the summer so tearing of the top soil and gradually getting rid of the grass is not possible unless it's in a very gradual way As always absolutely excellent video, your message has led to a lot of meadow creations

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

Hello! This will be much easier to explain and to help/advise if you could send a few photos to me of what you have currently, drop me a line at enquiries@hazelwoodlandscapes.com and I will do my best to help - it can be done but it needs a little planning, and not a great deal of work - it's all in the preparation and knowing what will work where, species etc - but feel free to drop me a line - best wishes, Joel

@eoinoneill3205 2 месяца назад

Invasive grass....

@mellmell4656 Месяц назад

You single Joel ?

@jonclough6344 Месяц назад

Well said Joel

@hanny9534 2 месяца назад

Thanks

@mandybishop1955 2 месяца назад

WOW!!!!!❤

@clarebuswell 2 месяца назад

Beautiful showcase of a meadow. We don't mow our front lawn now for the summer, just a path around it and one through the centre. It's so full of life, we had our first orchid appear this year, lots of grasshoppers at the moment, Bullfinches love to come along and eat the seeds too later in the season. ❤

@Hoorjani-cz1ls 2 месяца назад

Hello

@Hoorjani-cz1ls 2 месяца назад

i Have a stag beetle

@trendtraderx 2 месяца назад

More bumble hives would help.

@EdurtreG 2 месяца назад

It is the mix of actions and non-actions.

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

@trendtraderx - we don't put honey bee hives in any of the habitat creation we do as they can then take vital nectar (and even steal it direct!) from our native bees, so as @EdurtreG has said, we let nature find a balance ☺

@daniel2238 2 месяца назад

Whats the plant that Joel says at 5:47?

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

It's Sanfoin, it does like specific soil types to thrive but all the plants in this meadow are from the specialist grower that I've use in all my projects for the last 20 years, and the very same specialists that grow all our plants at www.wildyourgarden.com - I'm always happy to take time out for our customers, and to give specific professional and tailored advice so feel free to drop me a line if you need help with quantities/situation etc. Best wishes, Joel

@daniel2238 2 месяца назад

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton wicked! Cheers for getting back to me personally, keep up the good work! (you inspired me to create a wildlife pond when we moved in a year ago - and despite its teething problems with blanket weed and debris from nearby trees - its a marvel to take 5 minutes down by it and gaze at what wildlife has already made home in it) Thanks again, Dan

@vicstee482 2 месяца назад

I got an email about a refund for the wildlife pond today?!

@kingfisher3011 2 месяца назад

Yes me too

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

@vicstee482 and @kingfisher3011 - I've just seen these messages - am looking into this immediately for you. Thank you for highlighting it - best wishes - Joel

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

@vicstee482 - Hi again - I am doing a "Short" video on this today to explain to everyone, but the email was regarding your generosity for donating to the elderly lady's wildlife pond - unfortunately over the last months her health has deteriorated and she believes she will have to move house, she was therefore fretting that any monies spent on a pond and makeover might then be wasted if new occupiers were to make over the garden again. I have arranged for all donated monies to be returned to those generous people who gifted not only money but huge emotional support. She is very grateful to everyone of course - best wishes, Joel

@vicstee482 2 месяца назад

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton oh that is really sad. Maybe if she moves she can have it in her new garden? I wondered if it was some sort of scam, as it was ages ago i donated!

@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton 2 месяца назад

@@vicstee482 Yes, I thought so too! It was only when I saw the gofundme had started to process as requested that I realised, it stated it could take up to a week! I have a feeling it may well be sheltered accommodation now unfortunately and I have been supporting as best I can, but with no direct family it's been difficult for her, and we wanted to ensure everyone that donated had the full money returned of course - I will keep everyone updated, so sorry that I couldn't let you know in advance about the refund. Thanks again for all your generosity though, it's really appreciated - best wishes, Joel

@dmnos6824 2 месяца назад

For a 150 metre sqaured area of grass, what would you recommend to cut in it September? I don't want to let it go too late before I get organised. I have a strimmer, will this be okay or should I buy a scythe or something else?

@-Pol- 2 месяца назад

I made do stooping down with a hedge trimmer for the first couple of years. I've had no regrets buying a scythe. It's effectively rendered my Hayter petrol mower and strimmer obsolete. My petrolmower struggles with grass over 10cm (4") and the strimmer shreds and spreads debris all over the place. By comparison the scythe sweeps the cuttings into neat piles and rows which in turn are easy to roll up into heaps with a rake, or even just with the scythe blade. Now when I hear my neighbours using their noisy motor mowers and strimmers I don't miss them at all. I'll never go back.

@dmnos6824 2 месяца назад

@@-Pol- Hi, thanks for the advise, experience is good, many thanks.

@archiediggins641 2 месяца назад

@@-Pol- Are you in the UK? If so would be interested in the scythe you have as I have long grass every year which I love but it does need cutting back.

@Debbie-henri 2 месяца назад

You can buy quite light scythe models, but have a look for any videos that show you how it's done properly (saves a lot of effort). I've just bought myself a pair on long handled shears, which I will be using to cut some pathways in September, but will leave the rest. I think it much more calming to use hand tools rather than mechanised garden tools. No noise, no pollution, good exercise.

@seanjamescameron 2 месяца назад

Haven't seen any butterflies this year in Wales.

@CheshireCat6639 2 месяца назад

@@seanjamescameron nooooo buy a buddlia shrub they love them..i have a buddlia corner its fab🦋🦋

@-Pol- 2 месяца назад

It's been a tough year for butterflies and bees all over the UK due to the long cold wet spring. They've only just started to appear over the last week or two here in Berkshire. Fingers crossed this year is just a blip.

@archiediggins641 2 месяца назад

@@-Pol- I heard on radio something about a butterfly count I think it's this week as the numbers are so poor.