Harmony Woods is part of the Jubilee Woods complex found on Augusta Park. The project to create a new community woodland was started in 2012 by Andover Trees United. The…
Author: Alan
Love nature, the countryside, ecology, traditional methods, the seasons, weather, geology, open spaces.... and a little bit of tech.
Seasonal Changes – Equinox, solstice, and prehistory
The year, as we all know, is divided into four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. With Spring starting on 21st March, Summer on 21st June, Autumn on 21st September,…
Wild garlic – Seasonal foraging and food
Last spring, like most of us during the lockdown, I did a lot of exploring in my local area. While wandering through the woodlands and coppices I had discovered on…
Hedge cutting: when and how to do it – some balance.
There is a lot of outrage over hedge cutting. This gives me so much hope, as it shows a level of emotional investment in these wonderful habitats. Often, this frustration…
Want to Blog – but don’t want the admin?
Want to try to write something? Passionate, or got something to say? This might be the place for you. Read on. We are looking for people that would like an…
Fly Agaric – The archetypal toadstool
Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) is regarded as the archetypal toadstool: with a red (often white spotted) cap and white gill is often used as a cartoon representation of fungi. It…
Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve – a mosaic of wetlands valuable for wildlife
Formerly used for Gravel extraction, now important for many rare and declining species of wilslife. Andover is fortunate to have Rooksbury Mill Nature Reserve, nestled between the A303 and Watermills…
Mindfulness in gardening – connecting with life.
About connecting with the ebb and flow of nature through gardening. This is an article that has previously been published by Psychologies – so I’m going to be lazy and…
Where to start when creating a new nature reserve
Recording first, and what platforms to use. When creating a new nature reserve either on a large scale, or just creating a wild area in your garden, or improving a…
Ladies Walk – more than just a walk
Many Andover residents know of Ladies Walk it’s a stunning area with views right across town. The walk was planted with an avenue of trees in 1863 to commemorate the…