The Blue Tit is one of our favourite birds in the garden. Known for its acrobatic skills and parrot-like colours it has a special place in the hearts of many gardeners. But the Blue Tit has several …
British Trees
The Spring Oak – How to identify oak trees
The oak tree goes through big changes throughout the year. In spring, the tree is coming back to life after a long period of dormancy, so what's happening? First of all are the leaves. Gone are the …
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When does Hawthorn blossom?
Of the many leaves now bursting back to life after winter, one of the brightest is the leaf of the Hawthorn tree. This small hedgerow tree has bright, lime-green, club-shaped leaves at this time of …
What are Alder cones?
Alder is a common tree across the British Isle and is one of the easiest to identify in late winter. But what are the cones that are covering it's branches in late winter? Male flowers like …
Are Rowan Berries Poisonous?
One of the most striking of the Autumn trees has to be the Rowan Tree. Also called the Mountain Ash, this species is actually not a relative of the common ash at all. The leaves do look similar, but …
How do Mushrooms Grow?
Autumn is the time of year for fungus! Mushrooms, toadstools and brackets are beginning to pop up everywhere. But where do these magical creations come from and how do they grow? Mushrooms are part …
