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Apples: British to the Core
BBC iPlayer – Apples: British to the Core. Excellent programme well worth a watch. Horticulturalist Chris Beardshaw uncovers the British contribution to the history of our most iconic fruit. He reveals the ‘golden age’, when the passion and dedication of Victorian gardeners gave us more varieties than anywhere else in the world. Chris [...]
BBC iPlayer – Hidcote: A Garden for All Seasons
A programme worth watching. Fascinating detail about the history and development of this quintessential 20th century British garden. BBC iPlayer – Hidcote: A Garden for All Seasons. A garden worth visiting. National Trust website Ends Tweet This Post
Natural Environment White Paper « Defra
The Natural Choice is the first White Paper on the natural environment for 20 years. Published: 7/6/2011 Natural Environment White Paper « Defra. The government vision for the natural environment over the next 50 years A healthy, properly functioning natural environment is the foundation of sustained economic growth, prospering communities and personal wellbeing. Read the [...]
The Barn Owl Trust
Barn Owls Short films and webcams of Barn Owls: The Barn Owl Trust – An Introduction to the Barn Owl. And lots more information. Ends Tweet This Post
Heritage Counts report from English Heritage
Local heritage in your part of England Regional reports: E Midlands East England London North East North West South East South West Wesr Midlands Yorkshire and the Humber From the English Heritage website: ‘Heritage Counts’ is an annual survey of the state of England’s historic environment. [In 2010 it explored] the economic impact of the [...]
BBC – Nature UK – Webcams
Springwatch More to see: BBC – Nature UK – Webcams. Tweet This Post
Community Woodland in the UK
Community Woodlands are one way to stem the loss of biodiversity in our countryside.
Countryfile photographic competition
You have until August to take and submit your entries for the BBC One Countryfile photographic competition. All proceeds go to the Children in Need charity appeal. Last year this competition raised well over £1 million! Check out the details here: BBC – Countryfile. Best In Show [From the webpage] The title for the BBC [...]
Springwatch tonight!
Tonight – 30th May 2011 The new series of BBC Springwatch from its new home in Ceredigion. The RSPB Ynys Hir reserve is the new base for the programme. BBC – Nature UK: They say: Springwatch is moving its base and going wild in Wales. From 30 May the breathtakingly beautiful RSPB Ynys-hir is our [...]
Agricultural Shows and Country Shows
Hertfordshire County Show 2011 Photo Gallery Pictures from the shows and a whole lot more on this excellent website. For example, take a look at these: Hertfordshire County Show 2011 And then look round the rest of the website. End Tweet This Post
