Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
27th April 2009
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27th April 09: Dog violets (Viola riviniana) nestle in the centre grass of the track.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
26th April 2009
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26th April 09: The Bluebells are just starting to come out.
We are very lucky in this country to have Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) in the number that we do. It has been estimated that Britain holds between 25%-50% of the worlds Bluebells.
One of the main problems affecting the Bluebell stocks comes not only from the possibility of global warming affecting some areas of Bluebells and their growth. But gardens that have the Spanish Bluebell planted (Hyacinthoides hispanica), threatening the wild Bluebell by hybridising or crossing with it to form another form Hyacinthoides x massartiana.
As our natural stocks are of worldwide importance, we need to ensure that they are not basically polluted with the Spanish bluebell.
Anyone can help immediately by making sure that their garden does not contain the non native forms of Bluebells. Grub up any plants that you may have and compost the remains, covering any flowering parts by burying in the compost heap. If left on top insects can still get to the pollen and distribute it.
For guides that help tell the difference between natural Bluebells and the Spanish form go to the plantlife.org website, where there are several guides available and a chance to take part in the Bluebell survey.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
16th April 2009
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16th April 09: A medley of Spring growth, Dandelions, Forget-Me-Nots, Pennycress and Nettles.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
12th April 2009
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12th April 09: Both this year and last year the day seems very similar. Bright sun, intense blue sky and a coolness to the air.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
10th April 2009
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10th April09: More and more the hedges start to green up. Grass in the verges shows fresh and new.