This verge was part of the orignial Envision project and has been managed as a traditional hay meadow now since 2012, and is getting better every year. When survey in 2012 it was found to contain thirty-three species of plant, including three different species of orchid; common spotted, heath-spotted and northern marsh orchids. Other plants record were oxeye daisy, knapweed and red clover, along with common carder and white-tailed bumblebees, and small tortoise shell and speckled wood butterflies. This verge can be enjoyed from the public footpath that runs along the side of it. … [Read more...] about Garvagh, Carhill Road
