Country diary: Seasons are changing as the Mersey slides by

Country diary: Seasons are changing as the Mersey slides by

The Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve in Liverpool is witnessing a shift in seasons, with fresh meadow cranesbill and snow-white blackthorn flowers marking the arrival of spring. The 70-acre site was once Liverpool airport before it moved to a new location a few miles away to become Liverpool John Lennon airport. Now, the reserve’s rich… Continue reading Country diary: Seasons are changing as the Mersey slides by

Country diary: Summer is waning at this rich band of edgeland | Jennifer Jones

Country diary: Summer is waning at this rich band of edgeland | Jennifer Jones

Nestled in Liverpool is a beautiful landscape known as Oglet, which takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon language and translates to “oaks by the water.” It is often considered the last piece of countryside in Liverpool, but to locals, it is known as “the Oggie,” and it is a site of historical significance that features… Continue reading Country diary: Summer is waning at this rich band of edgeland | Jennifer Jones