Tag: Botany
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Next up in this new series sharing Newcastle’s best botanical walks, a trip along Scotswood Road with its bountiful brownfield plots.
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Next up in this new series sharing Newcastle’s best botanical walks, a trip to Gosforth Nature Reserve with its eclectic mix of wetland, woodland and…
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Next up in this new series sharing Newcastle’s best botanical walks, a trip to Silverlink for its fascinating mix of native plants and introductions.
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Inspired by ongoing efforts to record the urban flora of Newcastle and North Tyneside, I wanted to make some of what has been discovered so…
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Inspired by ongoing efforts to record the urban flora of Newcastle and North Tyneside, I wanted to make some of what has been discovered so…
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A quick account of a fern-filled visit to Hareshaw Linn as part of an ongoing course with the Natural History Society of Northumbria
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Just for fun, take a quick look at 10 urban plants currently on the increase across Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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A round up of a fabulous two days spent exploring the special flora of Upper Teesdale
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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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A short progress report on going efforts to survey the urban flora of Newcastle and neighboring parts of North Tyneside.
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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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It seems to have become customary on this blog for me to share a round-up of the year’s highlights, discoveries and magical moments. As 2023…
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Cotoneaster salicifolius forms a tree-like shrub to a maximum of 6-8 metres. Named for its willow-like leaves, it is native to China.