Local residents will be aware of Anton Lakes Nature Reserve. Despite its size and urban setting, there is a variety of important habitats, ranging from lakes to grassland. Wetlands provide ideal conditions for plants like the aromatic meadowsweet, water avens, marsh valerian, and cuckoo flower (foodplant of the orange-tip butterfly). There is a variety of…
Author: Alan
Love nature, the countryside, ecology, traditional methods, the seasons, weather, geology, open spaces.... and a little bit of tech.
Harvest time – time for focus.
All was going well with the development of this site – and then it happened. I’m sure you’re either worried by it, been bereaved by it lost your job because of it or just fed up with it – so I won’t go on about it…… Yup, the virus stopped work on this site. The…
Will it ever stop raining? Plus, lots more to do
To my recollection, the last time it was properly dry was September 2019. OK, there might have been a day here or there with no rains, but seriously? We have had none of those solstice type lingering highs that produce cold crisp winter days (and hot summer days), no snow, no frost, just rain, wind,…
Nettle Soup
A surprise from nature Are you a fan or alarmed by the notion of Nettle Soup? If you are of the latter persuasion, think of it more like leek and potato soup, except it overflows with nettley goodness. Chock full of goodies like Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, plus vitamins A, C, K plus Folates…
Hello world!
Yup – this page shouln’t be here, but it is! I guess I should remove it, but it’s like an old friend, we have been together since the begining of this site. It would seem harsh to delete it……..