We’ve had a beautifully dry winter up here in the north west, but just as we though summer was on it’s way, the rain is back with a vengeance. Just in time for the summer’s events programme to begin!
A common lizard making the most of the sun, before the rain came!
Despite the weather, I can’t forget what a beautiful place I’m working in. Yesterday I was working with National Trust Scotland (NTS), with Loch Torridon and Beinn Damph as a backdrop. I was look at their rhododendron plant swap programme. NTS are removing invasive Rhododendron ponticum from gardens neighbouring NTS properties, and replacing them with non-invasive alternatives. The schemes had good uptake, and will dramatically reduce the amount of seed spreading onto the hillside. Potentially a model for a scheme that could be rolled out on a larger scale!
A garden cleared of rhododendron ponticum, with a non-invasive cultivar ready to be planted
Sunday 21st April is John Muir Day, and we’ll be celebrating the John Muir spirit by having our own adventure into the Beinn Eighe mountain range. I think we might be needing our waterproofs!