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Part 2 of our botanical jaunt to Ben Lawers, featuring a clamber up Beinn Ghlas and eventually, Ben Lawers itself.

Part 1 of our botanical jaunt to Ben Lawers, featuring several enjoyable hours exploring Creag an Lochain before a rather misty ascent of Meall nan Tarmachan The post Botanising Ben Lawers – Part 1 appeared first on James Common.

Entry ten n my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this time featuring an overdue encounter with Dryopteris expansa.

An account of a fleeting visit to the rich blanket bogs of Butterburn Flow, complete with Great Sundew, White-beak Sedge and other specialities.

An account of a short weekend walk exploring the botanical gems of the locally renowned 'North Tyne Bank assemblage' The post The North Tyne Bank Assembalage at Acomb appeared first on James Common.

Entry nine in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this time featuring Small Adder's-tongue and a trip to Hareshaw Linn.

A short account of a convincing encounter with Dactylorhiza × kerneriorum on Holy Island.

A closer look at two Lolium (Rye-grass) species and their suspected hybrid found growing in an unassuming Newcastle park.

Entry eight in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week trips to various interesting sites across Northern England.

The ancient woodland lining the banks of the River Allen in Northumberland provides one of the region’s richest habitats for woodland plants and ferns.

A short account of visit to the limestone pavements of Great Asby Scar National Nature Reserve, complete with specialised plants and ferns.

Discover the fascinating trees of Armstrong Park on a guided walk through another of Newcastle’s beautiful green spaces.

Discover the remarkable trees of Heaton Park on a guided walk through one of Newcastle’s richest green spaces.

A closer look at some of Britain's specialist woodland grasses, including key features and handy hacks to help identify them.

Entry seven in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring a range of scarcities and surprises.

A short account of a delightful botanical wander along the River Allen, from Cupola Bridge to Briarwood Banks.

he flora of Teesdale needs little introduction.

Entry six in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring an early trip to Upper Teesdale.

Entry five in my personal challenge to see as many of Britain’s ferns as possible in a single year, this week featuring Adder’s-tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum.

Holy Island is a botanist’s paradise, famed for its orchids but also home to many other fascinating plants.

Hareshaw Linn, with its beautiful waterfall and steep-sided wooded banks, is an interesting place to visit whatever the season.