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All you need to know about frog spawn
Submitted by Jess Price
Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:37am

Jess Price, from the Sussex Wildlife Trust, answers some of the most common queries surrounding frog and toad spawn.

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Exploring Britain's lowland meadows and pastures
Submitted by Miles King
Mon Feb 20, 2012 4:27pm

Miles King introduces two of Britain's natural grasslands and shares when and where you can see them at their best

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What makes British grasslands so special?
Submitted by Miles King
Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:37pm

Miles King introduces Britain's wild and wonderful grasslands, the colourful and ever-changing fringes of our countryside that teem with flowers and wildlife.

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How I tried to eat an orc's head…
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Tue Nov 01, 2011 3:10pm

A 21st century good life: part 14

A year of successful foraging comes to an abrupt halt. By Fergus Collins

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A 21st-century good life: part 13 - razor clams
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Mon Oct 10, 2011 4:05pm

How I learned to catch razor clams on the Dorset coast (or how to live the good life in Bristol – part 13). By Fergus Collins

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 12 – eating freshwater fish
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:50am

Countryfile Magazine's ed seizes the chance to taste unusual species from local rivers

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 11 – harvest festival
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:42pm

It's all peace and productivity in the garden – and the neighbourhood

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 10 – elderflower cordial
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:31pm

It's time to make the most refreshing drink known to humankind

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 9 - chickens!
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:30pm

Joy unconfined as chickens arrive and start producing magic eggs immediately

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 8 - veggie update
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:27pm

Things look hopeful in the veggie beds for a record year

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 7 - nettle beer
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Fri May 06, 2011 11:43am

I’m sorry to say, but I find a bit of home brew is an essential part of coping with life’s ups and downs.

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 6 - wild garlic
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:51pm

Woodland plunder

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 5 - veggies
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:40pm

Time to get back to the soil

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 4 - chickens!
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:11pm

An unexpected opportunity to keep chickens

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Sea and summits in the same weekend
Submitted by Charlie Hoare
Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:09am

Charlie Hoare ponders the possibilities of surfing and skiing in the same weekend

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A 21st century good life in Bristol: part 3 - marmalade
Submitted by Fergus Collins
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:55am

Make a year's supply

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