February 8, 2026

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Category : Country Life

Flora and fauna: The creeping plant loved by herbalists

Flora and fauna: The creeping plant loved by herbalists

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 8, 2021

Bugle Ajuga reptans BUGLE is a small, creeping plant common throughout the UK and found in woodlands, pastures and at roadsides. It has a short rhizome, and spreads by long…

Flora and fauna: Take a closer look at ‘complex’ water aven

Flora and fauna: Take a closer look at ‘complex’ water aven

ByTeesdale MercuryJul 3, 2021

The Water Aven (Geum rivale) – Button, Granny bonnet and ‘Cure-all’ AT this time of year, large swathes of the water aven can be found growing in ditches, damper woodland…

Take a walk on the wild side thanks to improved access at…

Take a walk on the wild side thanks to improved access at…

ByMartin PaulJun 30, 2021

DISABLED people, those who rely on mobility scooters and toddlers in buggies can now enjoy more upper dale beauty spots thanks to a £13,000 access upgrade.Footpaths to Cow Green reservoir…

Branded farmers’ market bags a hit with shoppers

Branded farmers’ market bags a hit with shoppers

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 27, 2021

REUSABLE Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market branded shopping bags are proving popular with customers to the monthly event.The bags were designed by Graham Parker, who combined the Buttermarket with ideas from…

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