Jo Grundy Our independent farmers for the most part do a good job, although obviously there are issues sometimes with chemicals and animal welfare. But rather than criticise, here are some resources to help and share (find more farming posts). We can help farmers by always following the countryside code to protect livestock (and dogs)….
the natural world
what’s the greenest Christmas tree to choose?
Lorna Thompson Most homes have a Christmas tree, but which is greenest? Artificial trees can be used each year, but are made from oil. And real Christmas trees are dug up and then often just chipped and thrown away. Let’s take a look. Keep pets away from Christmas trees due to pine needles, mulch and…
take time to listen to sounds of nature
Little Whale is a children’s book on the mesmerising whale song that can be heard over thousands of miles, and also looks at relationships within the pods and huge annual migrations. It also covers how whales manage to jump high out of the water, despite being the biggest mammals. Whether it’s birdsong in the garden…
books to learn all about England’s weather
It’s said that around England, most people talk about the weather at least once a day to someone. It’s believed it’s due to a unique location with the Gulf Stream warming a country that would otherwise be as cold as Scandinavia. That’s why we have ‘four seasons in one day’. Moderate Becoming Good Later is…