Nicholas Hely Hutchinson Autumn is the favourite season for many, when the winter jumpers begin to come out, and we can enjoy walks through woods that are akin to New England, when green leaves turn to beautiful orange and red hues. Shorter days means there is not enough sunlight for photosynthesis, and this reduces chlorophyll. …
The Natural World
An Appreciation of Winter Days
Winter is the time when we get the least daylight. But at least we get some. In Scandinavia, some people have developed ‘reindeer vision’ to see in the dark, because at certain times, they get no daylight at all. These books to read on winter days, are ideal when it’s cold and rainy or snowy…
An Appreciation of Spring Days
Spring is the season of rebirth, and often the favourite season of many people in England. It’s the time of crocuses and daffodils (know that both like all bulbs are toxic to pets, so let the town council know, when they are trying to plant pet-toxic flowers in dog-friendly parks). It’s a nice season when…
An Appreciation of Summer Days
Image There are more than 4 seasons in reality, but let’s just stick with four, to keep things simple! Summer officially begins in England on 1 June and finishes on 31 August, with the longest day being 21 June. Scientifically, this is not accurate, as summer begins when the Earth’s tilt on its axis in…
Fill Your Town or City with Flowers
Fill your town or city with flowers, because in these dark times, it’s really important to pretty up your area. Back in the 60s, architects designed the Hertfordshire town of Welwyn Garden City. Home to pretty villages, often ‘new towns’ don’t work, but this one does apparently. It’s all rose-surrounded cottages and leafy avenues, although…