Plants
Why a Hedgerow Has More Than One Season
Why a hedgerow has more than one season becomes clear as you follow blossom, fruit, leaves and bare stems, learning…
The almanac
All readings
Browse field-minded explanations of seasonal change, countryside patterns, and the details easy to miss on a familiar route.
Weather
Cloud Diary or Rain Gauge? Choosing a Weather Record
Cloud diary or rain gauge: choose the right tool for tracking changing skies or rainfall at one site, and make your…
Seasons
The Parish Year and the Work of the Land
The parish year linked rural work to shared customs and seasonal tasks, revealing how calendars organised community…
Land
The Countryside Does Not Change at One Speed
Learn how aspect, elevation and shelter shape countryside seasonal change, with a simple method for comparing nearby…
Fieldcraft
A Winter Walk Along a Field Edge
A winter walk along a field edge can sharpen your eye for ground, light and seasonal change, with simple notes that…
Our way of looking
The year leaves clues in plain sight
A change in leaf, light, or fieldwork can tell a small part of the season's story. We look closely, explain carefully, and leave room for local variation.