Category: Botany
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To help inspire your next urban walk, enjoy a curated list of ten of the best places to enjoy wildlife in Newcastle.
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Get started identifying a range of widespread yellow composites in a new simplified crib covering most common species.
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A short progress report on going efforts to survey the urban flora of Newcastle and neighboring parts of North Tyneside.
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A surprising find and local success story with the discovery of two Early Dog-violet populations in North Tyneside.
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Get started identifying a range of widespread yellow composites in a new simplified crib covering most common species.
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An account of a delightful few weeks spent searching for some truly exquisite Northumbrian Snowdrops
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Northumberland, my home county, is a haven for botanists, offering a rich tapestry of landscapes that range from windswept hills and expansive moors to coastal…
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With recording for ‘Plants of Newcastle’ progressing well and new local botanists joining in, for the last few weeks, I’ve been able to catch up…
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Get started identifying the widespread willowherbs you’re most likely encounter in a new, simplified crib
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I love the New Year Plant Hunt. Each year, this nifty project provides the perfect reason to head outside and find some interesting plants.
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Get started identifying the widespread forget-me-nots you’re most likely encounter in a new, simplified crib
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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of delivering my first ever talk to a room full of botanists (eek!).
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Take a closer look at the coastal plants or halophytes spreading along roadsides to colonise the city.
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Just for fun, take a quick look at 10 urban plants currently on the increase across Newcastle-upon-Tyne.