Many many years ago I found much to my surprise and excitement a native terrestrial orchid growing in the garden. The Northern Marsh Orchid is part of the Dactylorhiza group Dactylorhiza majalis ssp. purpurella. The Northern Marsh Orchid grows wild in … Continued
This WordPress blog is not public.One evening we drove to our nearest bluebell wood in Perthshire to see the glorious display of Scottish wildflowers. Time flew! As a result we didn’t even realise that we had spent 1.5 hours there. … Continued
This WordPress blog is not public.Let me take you on a walk through Bluebell Woods Dalcrue in Perthshire. Let the worries of the day be forgotten and let nature grasp your full attention and feed your senses. Slowly walking amongst … Continued
This WordPress blog is not public.Have you ever found patches of yellow daisies Doronicum pardalianches while out walking in the Scottish countryside? Be prepared is the Perthshire motto just now as we equip ourselves with waterproofs, wellingtons and umbrellas to protect … Continued
This WordPress blog is not public. We’re drifting into spring here though we had a flash back to winter today with sleet and a fierce cold wind. A back injury has kept me until today out of my own … Continued