Posts of - April 16, 2026

A red squirrel leans over the mossy bank of a pond, drinking water. Its tail is raised, and its reflection is visible in the calm water. Red squirrels thrive here, framed by blurred greenery that emphasizes their serene surroundings.

Red Squirrels of the Yorkshire Dales

BySarah PurtonApr 16, 20263 min read

The Red Squirrel is the UK’s only native squirrel, once widespread but now confined to a handful of protected landscapes.

A formal garden features neatly trimmed hedges, round shrubs, statues, and small topiary cones. Gravel paths border square flower beds and a scented border of harmonising herbs, with a stone balustrade in the foreground and tall hedges in the background.

Fragrant by Design: Creating a Garden with Herbs

ByCaroline BroomeApr 16, 20266 min read

Who hasn’t gazed longingly at some of Britain’s finest herb gardens – great drifts of lavender, camomile lawns, creeping thyme