Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima) Of The Coast
As I walk and hike the coast of Britain I naturally come across many varied and colourful plants. On the coast, they stand out even more. A lonely colour amongst the greens and browns of…
A Walk Around Snelsmore Common, Berkshire
Looking to escape from the daily grind for a few hours, a friend suggested that we meet up at Snelsmore Common, near Newbury, Berkshire for a catch-up and an explore with our cameras (both being…
A Circular Walk Around Combe Gibbet, On The Hampshire Border
I’d never heard of Combe Gibbet before but when a friend suggested it as a place to walk, I made the most of a warm summer’s day and headed up there. Combe Gibbet sits on…
Heale Gardens and The Secluded Woodford Valley, Wiltshire
Between Salisbury and Amesbury, in the county of Wiltshire, there’s an area known locally as the Woodford Valley. This valley sits abreast the River Avon as it navigates its way south and winds its way…
The Wonder of Bees and 6 Ways To Help Them
Our tiny furry friends, the bees, have been in significant decline in recent years due to a number of reasons, including climate change, habitat loss, monoculture (where only a single crop is grown, losing biodiversity),…
The Wonder of Wild Flowers
Last year wild flowers captured my heart. For many years, their presence in the world had largely gone unnoticed by me but once they began to catch my attention they caught it more and more….
Snowdrops – A Sign of Spring On The Way
January is here, cold nights and some cold and miserable days are upon us. However I have been noticing along my wanders that already, the unmistakable white and green of the Snowdrops are already growing…
Mottisfont Abbey – A Garden For All Seasons
Set in a tranquil spot of rural Hampshire, you will find one of the jewels in the National Trust’s crown, Mottisfont Abbey. As you approach the site you pass by small villages with chocolate box…
Walthamstow Wetlands: Wild London
I love being out and about with my camera in general, but increasingly these days my forays around London as part of the Nikon Owner London Group in particular. One sunny day back in May…
The Many Glories of Barley
It is the end of May and the rapeseed yellow is disappearing from the farming landscape, but the hedgerows and fields, or where I live roundabouts, are full of campion, poppies, daisies, buttercups, hawthorn, cow…
The Old Durham Gardens
Durham is a wonderful City for river walks. Being a small compact City it only takes literally minutes to be within peaceful countryside surroundings. Be they woodlands, open fields or small hilltops with great views….
Durham – The Botanic Garden
A feast for the eyes, a feast for the mind. Exactly how I felt taking in the Durham University Botanic Gardens during my weekend break in the City. I took it in as part of…