I went to an excellent film recently called Derek vs Derek. It tells the story of two Devon farmers, diametrically opposed in their ways. Derek Gow is well-known for his wilding work, particularly for breeding native species and being at the forefront of reintroducing beavers to our waterways. His neighbour Derek Banbury is a dairy […]
How to identify wild flowers in early summer
It’s that time of year when the hedges are abundant with beautiful flowers. You may be familiar with many of these flowers, but hopefully this short guide will help you name ones you don’t know. It is far from comprehensive; but there are many excellent field guides to extend your knowledge. We recommend Marjorie Blamey’s Wild […]
Our Snowdrop Collection
When we first bought our woods in the 1993 we planted a small clump of snowdrops from our friends Bernie and Jeanie Skewes’s garden. (Bernie was a sign writer, poet, poacher and actor, who’s claim to fame was as the first UK Tarzan in the 1930s and the author of a Poacher’s Tale – a […]