The ever present bright yellow flowers of Gorse may seem fairly insignificant but the smell can whisk you away to a tropical paradise. Gorse ( … [Read more...]
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First signs of Spring in Cumbria
February 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Looking out into the garden this afternoon we can see the first signs of spring. After all the cold icy weather the first shoots and flowers are starting … [Read more...]
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Crushing bracken using horse power
September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Conservation experts will be using horsepower to help control the growth of bracken around historical sites in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A … [Read more...]
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Have your say on England’s publicly owned forests
September 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
People in Cumbria who live close to, work with, or enjoy the region’s woods and forests are being given the chance to have their say about the role that … [Read more...]
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Extra Money for New Woodlands in Exmoor
July 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The creation of new native woodland in and around Exmoor National Park has received a further boost with the news that the Forestry Commission has increased … [Read more...]
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Grow more trees in the National Park
May 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Landowners are being offered cash to plant more trees in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The scheme aims to increase the area of the National Park … [Read more...]
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Hawthorn Heralds Summer
May 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
May sees The Hawthorn (Crataegus mongyna), or Mayflower is bursting into bloom in our British hedgerows. The blooming of the Hawthorn has always … [Read more...]
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A Rare White Violet
March 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
From late February to May in shade at the edges of woodland or in hedgerows we can find clumps of sweet violet (viola odorata). … [Read more...]
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Spring Arrives in Cumbria
March 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The end of February has seen a very mild week with temperatures jumping from 4 to 10 degrees Celcius. Light breezes and spring sunshine have made for … [Read more...]
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Winter fir – desktop wallpaper
January 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Following a few days of frost and the first snow of winter we have been out with the digital camera and have some great desktop images for your computer. Below … [Read more...]