Turning the tables in the bog
A Scottish bog in summer can be a haven of calm, as imagined by David Ward in his post for this blog. All too often, however, a still day...
Sundew
Having not lived near the Scottish countryside for many moons, I asked Sonia and Alice to nominate a plant for my composition. I’m so...
Clover
My favourite place is the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow. My mind and eyes are refreshed after a visit to the flowers and plants there. No...
Wild plants and World War One
The bright red poppy worn around the time of Remembrance Day is one of our most recognisable and poignant symbols in modern Britain. The...
A blooming good summer
All over Scotland our native plants are having a riotous time this summer. The long spring and summer mean that blooms have been...
Lapland Marsh Orchid
Scotland has many different orchids from the tiny green Bog Orchid to the Impressive Broad-leaved Helleborine. Particularly along the...