All it takes to transform me is the warmth of the first rays of the summer sun
I am going to put my nose in lilac and honeysuckle and roses and be generally unbearable with luxuriousness.
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The magic of pressing flowers in spring
In my decades-old hobby, I cut the head off an iris, spin the wingnuts on my press, and put the…
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Spring reflection: What tadpoles taught me
When they turn to tiny tailed froglets and scramble into damp grass, we learn something about letting go.
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The best children’s books for spring 2023
Find animal magic and globe-trotting thrills in new books for young readers.
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What the adder means
The attention you bring to bear on the landscape as you look for Britain’s only venomous snake is transformative.
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Why we must fight the threat of a “silent spring”
My sleepless hours are filled by birdsong, but it's a solace that may soon be lost.
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The politics of spring
The seasonal symbolism of the government’s unlocking plans allows it to conceal the politics of its decision-making behind the rhythms…
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Why I wept at spring’s arrival
Winter is about stasis, but spring brings change and progress – and dear God, never have we all needed to…
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Spring reflection: Learning from the birds
An exotic, acquisitive bird-watching trip on the other side of the world already feels like an artefact of another age. Now…
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