Stories from the Barn
A hive of activity in the Hampshire Down lands
Nature Conservation
Join us as we step out of our homes, into the garden and into wild places. This has been a year when we have all learnt to reconnect with nature and it has been a joyous and uplifting experience. Taking that experience forward in a purposeful way is something we can all action. There is a sense of wonder in the smallest of observations or the widest of landscapes and as we share our thoughts we would also love to hear from you. Tag your nature conservation photos on social media using the tags #honeybeebarn @honeybeebookbox
The Elm Tree
The elm tree once largely unnoticed, left gaps in our tree lines and hedgerows as they succumbed to Dutch Elm Disease. Towards the end of the 1970’s it became apparent…
Read MorePlant a Tree for the Jubilee
Plant a Tree for the Jubilee. ‘Plant a Tree for the Jubilee’ is an initiative to mark Queen Elizabeth II platinum jubilee, when we will be celebrating her 70 years…
Read MoreTree bud Identification
Take a woodland walk and use tree bud identification to add spice to Winter woodland walks. Become an expert in tree bud identification. Signs of the changing season appear on…
Read MoreThe Biodiversity Heritage Library
Discovering the Biodiversity Heritage Library. The amazing Biodiversity Heritage Library is one of the most astonishing resources for those with an interest in biodiversity. It is an open access digital…
Read MorePartridge in a Pear Tree
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree. Advent – Day16 A partridge in a pear tree is one of the most unlikely pairings, if you will pardon the pun. The…
Read MoreSave the British Hedgehog
When did you last see a British hedgehog in the wild? Advent Day 15 British hedgehogs usually disappear around about the end of November and begin their Winter hibernation. So…
Read MoreThe Mistle Thrush
The Mistle Thrush, the song bird of Winter. Advent Day 13 The Mistle Thrush accompanies us through the Winter days and its scratchy tuneful song can be heard high up…
Read MoreThe Ivy Banquet for Insects
The Autumn Ivy banquet. Advent Calendar 5 The plant I most look forward to seeing in the Autumn is the flowering ivy. This is a late season feast for British…
Read MoreRobin Redbreast the Gardener’s Friend
Robin Redbreast, Britain’s national bird. The robin redbreast always brings a smile during the Winter months. The bright red breast of the Robin and its lovely song make it one…
Read MoreThe Kingdom of Fungi
Treasures from the kingdom of fungi. 2021 is going to be the year that I learn a lot about the kingdom of fungi. I have asked for the new book…
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