First signs of spring
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One of the first plants of the year to flower are Galanthus, or snowdrops to use their common name. Flowering from January to March, these rather hardy bulbs can grow in …
Hairy Hips!
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Last week I was out with a volunteer collecting seeds for planting in our tree nursery. Although it is now getting a little bit late in the year for finding …
Photos from Scottish Tree of the Year
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Staff and volunteers at Loch of the Lowes have been celebrating the awarding of the inaugural Scottish Tree of the Year title to “Lady’s Tree” since the announcement was made last Thursday, …
LADY’S TREE HAS WON SCOTLAND’S TREE OF THE YEAR AWARD!
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This year being the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s 50th Anniversary, we and I’m sure our veteran osprey are thrilled that this iconic Scots Pine tree has won this award. A reminder …
Scottish Tree of the Year – it’s the final countdown!
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There are only days left now to register your vote for “Lady’s Tree” in the Scottish Tree of the Year 2014. The competition, organised by the Woodland Trust, aims to highlight …
Scottish Tree of the Year – it’s the final countdown!
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There are only days left now to register your vote for “Lady’s Tree” in the Scottish Tree of the Year 2014. The competition, organised by the Woodland Trust, aims to highlight …
VOTE FOR LADY’S TREE AS SCOTLAND’S TREE OF THE YEAR
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We have been shortlisted for Scotland’s Tree of the year As of 8th September voting has commenced for Scottish Tree of the Year! You have from now until 26th October …
Autumn leaves
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As autumn approaches I am sure you are all dying to know the science behind why leaves change colour. You have to imagine leaves as mighty food factories providing sustenance …
Bloomin’ Heather
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It always amazes me how you can go for a walk in Scotland and after half an hour you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. I went …
Damselflies and Butterflies
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Over the past few weeks I have seen plenty of large red and azure damselflies zooming over the surface of the ponds on the reserve. These brightly coloured insects are …