Posted on: October 13, 2020
Categories: Nature
The autumn is the time of the year when nature begins a flurry of activity – the animals collect the harvests of seeds and berries to see them through the cold winter months and the trees light up with an…
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Posted on: September 15, 2020
Categories: Nature
You only have to see Dartmoor to see why for centuries it has been inspiring local folklore. These wild and mysterious moors are the setting for many ancient legends and tales spanning back centuries in some cases. The craggy tors…
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Posted on: August 12, 2020
Categories: Nature
Many will go on about Cornwall’s rugged beauty or Cumbria’s great lakes. Others will talk of Sussex and Kent with its South Downs and Garden of England but for me it’s the original Green and Pleasant land that stands out.…
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Posted on: June 25, 2020
Categories: Nature
As the industrial revolution began the demand for the fuel to power it entered heights never seen before. This was Coal. The black gold as it was known was found in the ground and soon places that had never been…
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Posted on: June 17, 2020
Categories: Nature
Do you love being outside? Have you ever climbed a tree as a child? If so, being a tree surgeon could be perfect for you. As a tree surgeon, you would be dealing with horticulture and engaged in activities like…
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Posted on: May 26, 2020
Categories: Nature
Tiny Kitchen gardens, superbly manicured lawns, acres of parklands and secluded secret gardens are all included in some of the magnificent, British National Trust Gardens you can choose to explore. All year round the breath-taking beauty of these individually designed…
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Posted on: May 7, 2020
Categories: Nature
To the Point of Extinction During the 18th and 19th centuries, the population of giant tortoises on the Galapagos Islands almost became extinct. There were two threats: the first was passing ships which collected the tortoises as a source of…
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