Posted by admin on October 13, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The third Great Nut Hunt, recording Dormice in the British Isles, is to be launched by The People’s Trust for Endangered Species and Natural England.
Hazel nuts are a favourite food of the dormouse and can be found growing in our old hedgerows and woodland.
As a Dormouse gnaws through into the green hazel nuts, they leave [...]
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Posted by admin on September 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment
English hedgerows are bursting with summer fruits and seasonal apples.
Within 100m we found rosehips, apples and brambles.
All can easily be collected and turned in to some great pies, crumbles and cordials.
Rich in vitamin C and other natural vitamins and minerals hedgerow food is fantastic and free.
Please take care and only pick fruits and berries you [...]
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Posted by admin on March 14, 2009 · 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).
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Posted by admin on March 6, 2009 · Leave a Comment
With spring in the air, it will soon be time for the queen Bumble Bees to emerge from hibernation.
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Posted by admin on September 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The Scarlet malachite beetle Malachius aeneus, a beautiful red and green insect found on just eight sites in the UK, emerges from its winter hibernation at the beginning of May.
