Hawthorn (An Sceach Gheal) – Thursday Trees

Nov 20, 2008 | Blog, General nature

Here in the West of Ireland, the Hawthorn tree (Whitethorn) is one of the most common native trees. It dominates the wild hedge we are lucky to have at one side of our house, growing underneath the tall Ash trees we enjoy. Wild Strawberries, Lords and Ladies,...

Ash (An Fuinseóg) – Thursday Trees

Nov 6, 2008 | General nature

The Ash is the last of the Irish native trees to get its new leaves each year – generally not arriving until May. I am lucky enough to have three and a half Ash trees in the ditch that forms two sides of my back garden. The “half tree” is now eight...

Leave No Trace Training

Nov 4, 2008 | Blog

I was delighted to be able to take my place on a Leave No Trace Trainer Course at the weekend. It was fun and we learned stuff – a great combination! I became aware of LNT over the last year and immediately wanted to get involved, particularly as a trainer....