In mid July our friend Sarah drove us to Redgrave and Lopham Fen, rightly described as “the largest valley fen in England and one of the most important wetlands in Europe.” It is a Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve, straddling the … Continue reading →
In the last couple of years I have grown Weld, Reseda luteola, in the garden. Weld is a biennial. In its first year it forms rosettes of narrow, dark green, shiny leaves. These have a prominent white mid-rib and are … Continue reading →
It is always good to find an unexpected plant while out on a walk or cycle ride. Yesterday’s treat was Sulphur Clover, Trifolium ochroleucon, growing on a road verge in South Norfolk. I was on a bike ride with a … Continue reading →