Blog: Learning

Snow!

Gareth Bonello, 5 February 2009

Just like the rest of the country we’ve had a blast of cold, snowy weather this week. As a result the birds have been going through the food extremely quickly as they try to build up their fat reserves to survive the freezing nights.

Have a look at the pictures from our

bird feeder

below, and why not make a bird cake to help out our feathered friends?

Feed the birds!

Gareth Bonello, 20 January 2009

The days are short, the rain is cold, there’s frost on the leaves and the wind bites my nose; it must be January! But it’s not just us human beings that feel the cold. Our feathered friends need to eat a lot more during the winter months to keep from freezing to death in the night. Have a look at the and you’ll see how busy it is!

Winter is a great time to attract birds to your garden because they are less shy about coming to get food. You might even attract some species that don’t normally visit garden feeders.

There’s some great advice on attracting birds to your garden at the RSPB website, and while you’re there why not get involved in the Big Garden Birdwatch on the 24th & 25th January? You can take part in the world’s biggest bird survey from the comfort of your living room!

Crocus Picture Diary

Gareth Bonello, 12 January 2009

Here is my Crocus Picture Diary.

Each week I will be uploading new pictures of my Crocus plants - as they grow! Compare them with your own.

January 19th - Here's the first picture, the crocus shoots are just popping up above the soil. Have yours started growing yet?

 

January 15th - I could just see the tips of the shoots poking out from the soil today. Come back next week to look at the pictures!

Professor Plant

 

 

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A Christmas card from Professor Plant

Mari Gordon, 12 December 2008

I'd like to say Merry Christmas to all the school pupils who are helping this year!

I am truly delighted with all the weather records that I have recieved so far.

Do you like my Christmas hat? I can't wait until the Christmas holidays! Not long now. I'm really looking forward to relaxing and spending time with my family and plant pals. I wonder if we will get a white Christmas this year?

I hope you have a really fantastic holiday and get everything you wish for!

Best wishes

Professor Plant