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By Kate Bradbury in
Wildlife
21 December 2012
Cars and buses roared past, a squirrel buried its head in a packet of crisps, and I stood in a thicket of hawthorn and dog rose thinking “Is that… a goldcrest?” Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Wildlife
14 December 2012
For Christmas this year, all my friends and relatives will be receiving bird boxes. Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Wildlife
07 December 2012
A friend of mine recently found a juvenile hedgehog. In addition to dicing with death in the road, ‘Killie’ the hedgehog faced another danger: winter. Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Plants
28 November 2012
Walking through the park, I spotted two ash trees with withered leaves. Were they infected with ash dieback or were they just brown because it was autumn? Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Wildlife
23 November 2012
This autumn I intend to add to my collection of fruiting shrubs for birds. Now we’ve hit bare-root planting season, there are bargains to be had. Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Grow & eat
16 November 2012
Yesterday I made hawthorn ketchup. I was pleasantly surprised - it was tangy, rich and fruity, the perfect accompaniment to veggie sausage and chips. Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Wildlife
09 November 2012
This autumn, there’s been a steady stream of wildlife coming into my flat, as if there's some impending disaster and I live in an ark. Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Plants
02 November 2012
The leaves of dog violets are taking on a renewed vigour. I can almost see the flashes of purple that will dot the darkest corners of my garden in a few months. Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Plants
26 October 2012
Yesterday I popped an acorn into a pot of compost. I've no idea what I'll do with it when it's germinated, but, for now, I have the beginnings of an oak tree in my flat. Continue reading...
By Kate Bradbury in
Grow & eat
19 October 2012
My rocket is cropping nicely and my lamb’s lettuce should be ready in a couple of weeks. But I'll sow more - my aim is to have fresh salads until December.
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