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The Blue Belles of Woodland
‘The blue bell is the sweetest flower That waves in summer air; Its blossoms have the mightiest power To soothe my spirit’s care.’ – The Blue Bell by Emily Jane Bronte This gentle poem sums up the beauty of the … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, bell, blue, bluebell, British, bronte, carpet, crossbreed, difference, easter, emily, fairy, flower, folklore, gardener, hispanica, history, Hyacinthoides, hybrid, ice age, mythology, native, non-scripta, petal, poem, scent, spanish, spring, visitwoods, walk, wildflower, Woodland
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Woodland Highlights: April
The colours and forms of spring delight the senses of those who venture into woods. April is the time for woodland wildflowers, seizing their opportunity while sunlight beams upon the earth through the leafless trees. Some are already making their presence … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Woodland Highlights, Biodiversity
Tagged woodland trust, Woodland, wildlife, fungi, brumation, hibernation, Lords and ladies, spring, catkin, tree, ash, bird, butterflies, highlight, what to see, april, beech, cherry, horse chestnut, hawthorn, blossom, bluebell, ramsons, garlic mustard, wildflower, early purple orchid, wood anemone, wood sorrel, scarlet elf cup, jelly ears, St George's Day, fairy ring, turtle dove, nightingale, nuthatch, blue tit, migrant, badger, sett, fox, adder, grass snake, slow worm, sand lizard, brimstone, reptiles, speckled wood, peacock, small tortoiseshell, visitwoods, mushroom
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