Welcome to the UK Nature Gifts news blog.

Here you can read about up-coming events, as well as wildlife or flower information & tips.  


The bold and beautiful daffodil

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This cheerful flower trumpets its goodwill to the world in February & March - though this year they were blooming in Crickhowell mid-January! 5 Daffodil facts A favourite of poets, from William...

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The joyous and satin petalled Crocus

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Another early bloom is the joyful Crocus, which emerges even through a light snowfall.

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Last chances to take part in the 2020 star count!

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It’s the last few days for the star count – will you take part? The count runs from 21st to 28th February.

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Snowdrops lighten the heart

20th Feb snowdrops

Pretty much the first flower to appear, the gentle snowdrop lifts our hearts in the early weeks of the year. Ours opened a few days ago.

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WVCA shop re-opens after our January break

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I’m pleased to be a member of the Wye Valley Crafts Association in Tintern. I joined the summer of 2016 but the association has been going since 1986. .

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