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Hi all, I have been thinking about singing nettles this week. Did you know that they are significant food plants for wildlife: they support up to 40 different species of insect including the caterpillars of the Tortoiseshell, Comma and Peacock butterflies. Aphids love them too so do the ladybirds which eat the aphids. Seed eatingContinue reading “Nettles”

Hi all, Happy Earth Day. I found this clip and hope it inspires you to mark the day somehow. There are lots of ideas how we can celebrate at home, on the NASA website and on line. Do share what you and your children have done, I’m sure there will be loads of fab thingsContinue reading “Earth Day 22nd April 2020”