Category: Botany
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Get started identifying the naturalised cotoneasters likely to be recorded in Northumberland and several others that may occur in the future.
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Get started identifying the wild and naturalised clovers likely to be recorded in Northumberland.
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An account of a busy season recording for what I’m loosely calling an ‘Urban Flora of Newcastle’.
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A not so quick account of a brilliant two days spent botanising Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s East Chevington reserve.
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A quick account of a fantastic botanical outing to the famed Hen Hole gorge, one of the Cheviot’s hidden gems.
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Get started identifying the wild and naturalised poppies likely to be recorded in Northumberland.
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An account of a wonderful weekend on the coast taking in Embleton Quarry, Bamburgh and other sites. Last weekend, Matt and I had the pleasure…
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A short account of a spring visit to the botanical paradise that is Upper Teesdale. As part of an ongoing course I’m leading for the…
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Get started identifying wild and naturalised speedwells in a brand-new crib sheet suitable for beginners. Find keys boring? You’re not alone. While those of us…
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A short round-up of an excellent few days spent recording alien plants in Newcastle.
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Last weekend, I decided to take a closer look at wild and naturalised spring bulbs. From snowdrops to crocuses, here are a few spotted on…
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An update on ongoing survey carried out to map and record the diverse and fascinating Urban Flora of Newcastle.
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A short account of a frosty trip to Hareshaw Linn in Northumberland last weekend
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Recently, I’ve been taking a closer look at wild and naturalised cotoneasters in Newcastle. Here’s what I’ve found so far, from an amateur’s perspective.