This week in farming, conservation and the countryside (9th March 2018)

This is the first post of a brand new section on thinkingcountry. Each Friday I will focus on a few of the events and things of interest that have happened during the previous week in farming, conservation and the countryside. It is something that I have been meaning to do for a while, but haven'tContinue reading "This week in farming, conservation and the countryside (9th March 2018)"

Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cupcakes

Many thanks to Holly for this latest recipe. You can find others by clicking here. ....................................................................................... In this season one of my favourite things to eat is rhubarb, specifically the forced rhubarb that comes in a fantastic bright pink shade. The tender pink stems and sharp flavour are delicious and I think rhubarb is wonderfulContinue reading "Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cupcakes"

Book Review: ‘Love of Country: A Hebridean Journey’ by Madeleine Bunting

‘’Many people travel in search of the exotic and the unfamiliar. I was travelling in search of home, in the hope of knowing and understanding where I could call home.’’ Love of Country tells the story of several journeys made by Madeleine Bunting to the islands off the west coast of Scotland, known as theContinue reading "Book Review: ‘Love of Country: A Hebridean Journey’ by Madeleine Bunting"

The Beast from the East

''It won't happen'' they said on Monday morning. ''The forecasters are never right''. Well the weather forecasters were correct, and you don't need me to tell you that an eastern freeze has held the UK in its grip this week. We've all felt it to varying degrees, and at this stage it looks as ifContinue reading "The Beast from the East"

Caring for Birds this winter

There are roughly 574 known species of wild birds found in the UK all with their own distinct characteristics. The sweet sound of birdsong in the morning is often a sound taken for granted and it would be greatly missed if it were to disappear; let alone the impact on the environment and ecosystem ifContinue reading "Caring for Birds this winter"