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After moaning about the early spring weather and the beast from the east, what a delight we experienced during May and early June. My garden has gone from the depths of dormancy to full flower in such a short period
Read MoreThe family Erebidae (from ‘Erebus’ – the god of darkness in ancient Greek mythology) is the largest and one of the most diverse moth families in the world. Almost 90 species of erebid moths are found in Britain, among which
Read MoreSunday 1st July, 1pm to 6pm AWARD WINNING VILLAGE GARDENS OPEN AFTERNOON The Village Gardeners of Llanmadoc and Cheriton open their gardens for one afternoon each year to raise money for charities. The scheme was started 21 years ago to
Read MoreGower Open Studios is a new initiative whereby a number of Gower-based artists open their studios to the public and invite them to take a look inside. The scheme was initiated in 2017, courtesy of funding through the Gower Landscape
Read MoreI think the seasons have been playing games with us. Everything in the garden has been around a month late, then we get a hot spell at the start of May and boom – everything starts growing! So here we
Read MoreVirtually unmistakable in appearance, fast growing and with excellent quality timber, the ash – Britain’s third most common tree – has long been taken for granted as an attractive and useful staple of the British countryside. Ash dieback, a fungal
Read MoreEverything this year seems to be running late. The cold start to April I’m sure has knocked things back. The milder weather didn’t really start until the middle of the month, so now we can look forward to a spurt
Read MoreAs the growing season is getting into full swing, it is not only the much longed-for leaves and flowers that are making a comeback. Hot on their heels are some of the plants’ worst enemies, and they are just as
Read MoreLimiting the use of plastics is at the forefront of the news these days. Using terracotta pots instead of plastic pots is an obvious answer, as is using fibre pots that break down once planted. However, I’ve found that roots
Read MoreSmall and unassuming, field maples often go unnoticed for most of the year, dutifully playing their role in the lives of the many species that depend on them and their hedge-row and woodland-edge habitat for survival. The cheerful little trees
Read MoreThat wonderful Welsh publishing house, SEREN BOOKS, takes us on a walk on the scenic side with two books to gladden the heart of any lover of the natural world. From the novelty of Celtic names for the stars in
Read MoreMidnight Magic Few experiences are more enchanting than an encounter with glow-worms on a warm, still summer’s evening. Lighting up the undergrowth like a miniature night sky, glow-worms have long been an inspiration for writers and poets including Shakespeare and
Read MoreGardening advice for the new (and not so new) gardener I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that this winter has been longer than normal. The lack of sunshine and the heavy rain has made it rather
Read MoreThis monthly article is mainly designed for those new to gardening who are looking to enjoy the fruits of their labours on their dinner plate. For experienced gardeners, it will act more as an aide memoire as to what needs
Read MoreMYTHICAL ANCIENTS Few trees are surrounded by more myths, legends and symbolism than the yew, which was already considered sacred in the pre-Christian era. In modern times, science has been able to uncover many of the facts which would have
Read MoreButterflies and moths are some of the most familiar insects, and they generally find themselves at opposite ends of the popularity scale, with moths usually being considered dull at best and jumper-eating at worst. As a result, there would not
Read MoreSometimes a chance encounter can be one of the most fortuitous of meetings. Some years ago when we first started the magazine, I did what many fledgling business owners do and got up at an unearthly hour of the morning
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