Connecting with Life can be read either cover to cover, as it is eminently readable, or used as a handbook for rekindling one’s relationship with the natural world, to be kept on the shelf but dipped into now and then when you need a natural boost of encouragement to get outdoors. Summer’s debut book isContinueContinue reading “Book Review – ‘Connecting With Life’ by Martin Summer”
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Book Review: ‘Under the Stars’ by Matt Gaw
Matt Gaw’s first book, The Pull of the River, was described as “excellent” by the Times Literary Supplement and yet I have to admit that I am yet to read it. However, having just finished his second – Under the Stars – I have written myself a note to buy a copy. You know you have readContinueContinue reading “Book Review: ‘Under the Stars’ by Matt Gaw”
Chat from the Shed
Lambing has started again on the farm. As I write this post Storm Dennis is starting to show his cards and it is looking likely that he will make Ciara (from last weekend) look mild. I took a step back from the sheep this year to concentrate on other projects (doing everything is impossible andContinueContinue reading “Chat from the Shed”
When to act on climate change?
Firstly, happy new year and I hope you have had a good festive break (if you are fortunate enough to be able to take time off over the Christmas/New Year period). My good intentions to post every Friday on this blog have started well, although it won’t last for long as I will be awayContinueContinue reading “When to act on climate change?”
Book Review – Bloom – by Ruth Kassinger
Writing 339 pages about algae is an impressive feat (including recipes, but excluding bibliography and index). What is even more impressive however is making a subject that might stereotypically be met with groans or raised eyebrows engaging. Algae is fascinating and I knew very little about it before reading this book. I have come toContinueContinue reading “Book Review – Bloom – by Ruth Kassinger”
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