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Blog | Griggs
- 22/01/21The beaver is a large semi-aquatic rodent that has been reintroduced to the wild in Britain after being almost wiped out due to over-hunting.Read More
- 20/01/21
The January Garden
Although the weather might not be great, now is the perfect time to carry out those important January garden maintenance jobs in readiness for the spring. There's plenty you can do around your garden this month to bring benefits later on in the year.Read More - 15/01/21
What the Jackdaw Saw!
The jackdaw is one of nature's most intelligent birds, as well as being an incredibly sociable creature. This lively little bird can recognise individual humans - a rare skill in the animal kingdom, attributed only to magpies, pigeons and chimpanzees.Read More - 05/01/21
January Brings the Snow
One of the most evocative poems about the changing seasons, January Brings the Snow, was written almost 200 years ago by English poet Sara Coleridge.Read More - 22/12/20
Emily Bronte: A Wreath of Snow
Author Emily Bronte is best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, about the doomed romance between brooding anti-hero Heathcliff and his childhood friend, Catherine Earnshaw.Read More - 16/12/20
And the First Tree in the Greenwood
Holly is a beautiful, vivid, native evergreen that has flourished in the UK's woodlands for centuries. An important winter food for wildlife, it is often found in historic gardens, native woodland and ancient deer parks.Read More - 11/12/20
The Coal Tit
The coal tit is a frequent visitor to gardens across the UK and can often be spotted feasting at bird-feeders, not only in winter, but all year round. In conservation terms, the species is classified as being of "least concern", as there are an estimated 760,000 coal tits across Britain.Read More - 30/11/20
Winter Garden: A Treasure Trove of Wildlife
Seeing the treasure trove of wildlife in your own winter garden is a treat - in fact, it's one of the bright spots of the season. Apart from the many different species of birds wintering in the UK, you're also likely to spot animals, including hedgehogs and squirrels.Read More