Fields of gold
Posted on April 21 2013 at 1:40:17

Mary Green points out some more ways to enjoy cooking and eating seasonal foods.

The staff of life
Posted on March 19 2013 at 3:38:33

Mary Green explores the importance of arable land and its different grain crops.

Fasting, feasting &  foraging
Posted on February 17 2013 at 11:47:17

Mary Green describes some local plants that can be used to make tasty dishes.

The fat of the land
Posted on January 14 2013 at 2:21:28

Mary Green examines the links between the countryside, the weather and our food.

Ash green. . .
Posted on November 23 2012 at 2:42:07

Mary Green ponders problems for wildlife and a troubled tree.

The beasts of the field
Posted on October 21 2012 at 11:40:56

Mary Green explains the importance of pastoral farming.

Fruits of the earth
Posted on September 18 2012 at 2:09:24

Mary Green finds a reason to praise the wet summer. . .

Daisy, daisy. . .
Posted on August 18 2012 at 1:10:25

Mary Green introduces members of the daisy family.

Inside and out
Posted on June 29 2012 at 11:32:19

Mary Green braves the elements to visit woods and gardens.

A rose by any other name
Posted on May 24 2012 at 2:16:26

Mary Green discusses the roots of our names for plants.

Making a bee-line
Posted on April 21 2012 at 2:02:00

Mary Green explains the importance of hedges for our insects.

Rocks & trees: Abberley and Woodbury hills
Posted on March 20 2012 at 3:45:17

Mary Green heads for the hills to find abundant plant life.

Buried treasure
Posted on February 22 2012 at 11:54:38

Mary Green looks at some British plants that flower from bulbs.

Country matters
Posted on January 15 2012 at 2:38:17

Mary Green explores a new angle in her 2012 Nature Diary.

Bird is the word
Posted on November 26 2011 at 2:48:51

Mary Green introduces some of our feathered friends.

Reserved for the future
Posted on October 19 2011 at 1:21:06

Mary Green explores two of our local nature reserves.

Shady groves
Posted on September 21 2011 at 11:21:31

Mary Green explores the diverse woodland in our area.

Weeds and wilderness
Posted on August 21 2011 at 1:56:09

Mary Green finds unusual wildlife in the ‘unofficial countryside’.

Home and away
Posted on June 21 2011 at 3:30:59

Mary Green explores flora and fauna a little further afield.

When the small birds sweetly sing
Posted on May 19 2011 at 1:54:51

Mary Green offers an insight into the lives of garden birds.

The good, the bad and the ugly
Posted on April 12 2011 at 12:10:28

Mary Green examines the characteristics of a common plant family.

Along the locks
Posted on March 17 2011 at 9:27:35

Mary Green takes a trip along the towpaths of Tardebigge.

God’s acre
Posted on February 16 2011 at 3:13:33

Mary Green discovers some unusual wildlife in a local churchyard.

The wildlife champions
Posted on January 17 2011 at 2:26:49

Mary Green shares her thoughts on the best ways to help wildlife.

Winter walks
Posted on November 16 2010 at 2:52:17

Mary Green points out the abundance of wintry wildlife in our local area.

Autumn views
Posted on October 22 2010 at 6:41:58

Mary Green finds our woods and hills full of autumn fungi, fruits and berries.

Walking by water
Posted on September 15 2010 at 9:18:36

Mary Green goes for a wander around Upper Bittell reservoir.

Summer’s end
Posted on August 24 2010 at 5:25:52

Mary Green surveys the season and enjoys a Barnt Green walk.

Hills & valleys
Posted on June 19 2010 at 4:05:38

Mary Green strides out in three of our beautiful country parks.

Nature awakes
Posted on May 13 2010 at 3:02:52

Mary Green watches the wildlife in and around Alvechurch.

Walking in the meadows
Posted on April 17 2010 at 6:09:04

Mary Green suggests a stroll in Eades meadow, where flowers and birds abound in May.

Ancient meadows & green lanes
Posted on March 15 2010 at 7:09:04

Mary Green enjoys a spring-time wander through the leafy lanes of the Illey Way.

Blackthorn & bluebells
Posted on February 11 2010 at 5:16:04

Mary Green celebrates the spring with a walk around Rowney Green.

Snowdrops & swans
Posted on January 14 2010 at 8:50:53

Mary Green takes a walk through some wildlife in Cofton Hackett.

The turning of the year
Posted on November 26 2009 at 9:54:53

Mary Green celebrates the natural cycle of changing seasons.

Favourite flowers
Posted on October 26 2009 at 5:20:53

Mary Green finds plenty to love growing wild around our villages.

Here be dragons
Posted on September 20 2009 at 9:42:53

Dragonflies, that is… and Mary Green also looks at some of our other helpful flying insects.

Foraging for food
Posted on August 16 2009 at 5:57:53

Mary Green points out the many edible plants in our local area.

Summer holiday
Posted on June 14 2009 at 7:53:53

Mary Green points out the best places to spot wildlife on holiday.

Fields of dreams
Posted on May 16 2009 at 7:28:53

Mary Green enjoys a walk through thriving meadows.

The language of trees
Posted on April 19 2009 at 12:06:01

Mary Green continues her celebration of our wonderful woodlands.

Spirits of the wood
Posted on March 18 2009 at 5:49:42

Mary Green celebrates some of our best-loved native trees.

Go wild in the garden
Posted on February 16 2009 at 1:32:09

Mary Green offers tips on turning your garden into a haven for various wildlife.

A wildlife corridor
Posted on January 19 2009 at 4:30:34

Mary Green marvels at the huge variety of flora and fauna along the canal running through this area.

The Holly and the Ivy
Posted on November 20 2008 at 11:20:43

Mary Green looks forward to the festive feel of greenery gathered into the home.

Halcyon days…
Posted on October 20 2008 at 2:15:22

Mary Green hopes for a kingfisher sighting amid November’s frost and fog.

The fall
Posted on September 19 2008 at 2:58:14

Mary Green watches the seasonal change from summer fun to autumn fungi.

Mists & mellow fruitfulness
Posted on August 19 2008 at 6:50:51

The arrival of autumn brings a rich harvest of nuts and berries, plus plenty of wildlife, writes Mary Green.

Buttercups overfloweth
Posted on June 21 2008 at 12:44:29

High summer holds many joys for Mary Green, who also uncovers some surprises about the humble yellow buttercup.

Midsummer fires
Posted on May 20 2008 at 12:38:26

Mary Green discovers a riot of colour as spring becomes summer.

Bringing in the may
Posted on April 18 2008 at 11:10:17

Mary Green looks at some of the traditions associated with may blossom.

Oh, to be in England ...
Posted on March 19 2008 at 3:00:19

Mary Green takes stock of spring, from bluebells to buzzards.