Shine on, Harvest Moon
As the nights shorten and the autumn cold begins to grip the landscape, one of the most famous lunar spectacles...
Northumberland Autumn Night Sky
Stars and constellations Here is a star map of the sky for mid-October at around 8pm. At this time of...
Meadows on land and in the sea
Did you know that Northumberland is the home to one of the last high quality seagrass reserves in the North...
How green is hedge planting?
This summer, I undertook the mammoth task of removing tree guards from a 500-metre length of hedge on the Ingram...
A World Above – the Art of Cloud Spotting
There is no doubt that Northumbria has more cloudy days than sunny. And whilst it is easy to talk negatively...
An unconventional commute
The conventional way to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ingram Valley would be by car. The distance is around...
Leave Nothing but Footprints … and Paw prints?
The Debate For dog lovers across the UK, the idea of heading out for a countryside ramble without their canine...
Wildflower Wednesday: Explore Northumberland’s Wild Side
It is Wildflower Season at Ingram Valley Farm! The perfect excuse to stop scrolling and start spotting on your wildlife...
Perseid Meteor Shower
Every August, the dark skies of Northumberland play host to a wonderful celestial display. Tiny flecks of cosmic debris light...
To be or Not to be: The Plastic Tree Guard
A Controversial Topic Three years ago, The Guardian published a bold article arguing that it was better to lose a...
