Food for thought
Mary Green looks at the way our diets have changed over the years.
I am writing this as a mild winter comes towards its end, hoping...
What can I do for biodiversity?
Mary Green provides 10 ways to ‘think global, act local’.
Last month I wrote about some of the things we could collectively do locally to...
Capturing village life
Our local photographers were busy snapping in 2019 . . .
Clockwise from top left: One of the tropical exhibits at Rowney Green Flower...
What can we do for wildlife?
Mary Green suggests ways to help the environment in 2020.
I was talking to some younger people about New Year’s resolutions, and they said they didn’t...
A wildlife year
Mary Green takes a look back at the ups and downs of our countryside in 2019.
At this time, we often look back over the...
The other harvests
Mary Green explores the fruits, nuts and fungi of autumn.
Last month I wrote about the cornfields we see around us. They’re not the only...
Daily bread
Mary Green gives a guide to different types of grain.
On a recent walk, someone asked me if I could write about different types of...
Flowers for the future
Mary Green explains why wildflower meadows are so important.
There was a wrong caption on one of my photos last month – I hope you...
Healing from the hedgerow
Hannah Genders meets an expert on healing plants.
I’ve known Rowan McOnegal for about 11 years now – we met when I first did an article...
Heart of stone
Mary Green explores an island with a thriving ecosystem.
I recently spent a week on a magical island, with amazing wildlife, spectacular views, clean beaches, a...