Author: Jennifer Jones

Allerton cemetery is famous for being the final resting place of several Liverpool luminaries, such as Cilla Black, Ken Dodd, and Julia Lennon, but my visit was motivated by a different reason – the plants. The mortuary chapels, constructed from red desert sandstone quarried from Woolton, stand out against the grey backdrop on a calm… Continue reading Country diary: Mountain plants take root in a derelict chapel | Jennifer Jones

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

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