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Progress in the early part of the year

4/4/2015

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Common spotted orchid in April
Common Spotted Orchids start to show real growth in April. Their new green leaves show the distinctive purple spotting that is so characteristic of the species.

This time of year sees an increase in activity amongst the wild orchids. This sort of activity is not limited to plants of course. We have already had interest in our old apple tree from a pair of Nuthatches looking for a nesting hole. In the Wyre forest the Chiff-Chaffs have returned from Southern Africa to brighten the spring with their calls. A few warm days also brings out some of the early butterflies, mostly the hibernators now looking for nectar to get their year off to an active start.

Our seeds, planted last year, are now well advanced. Many of them have already been sub-cultured into different medium to help them grow. Some have even been so prolific in their growth that they are ready to transplant into pots.
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