February 8, 2026

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Category : Country Life

Tree project preserves a link to the past

Tree project preserves a link to the past

ByMartin PaulMar 28, 2021

SEEDS from some of the oldest trees in County Durham have been cultivated and the resulting saplings planted in Teesdale.The seedlings, from veteran trees such as a mother oak at…

Flora and fauna: A special time of year for dale’s flowers

Flora and fauna: A special time of year for dale’s flowers

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 28, 2021

DURING the past year, many people have been out walking more frequently than normal and may have noticed some of the wild flowers we have. Here in Teesdale we are…

Flora and fauna: Why wage war against such a cheerful, golden star-like…

Flora and fauna: Why wage war against such a cheerful, golden star-like…

ByTeesdale MercuryMar 24, 2021

Lesser Celandine Ficaria verna, (formerly Ranunculus ficaria)OFTEN the first truly wild plant to flower in our damp woods, banks and gardens, the lesser celandine carpets the ground closely and delights…

Town pipped in national farmers’ market awards

Town pipped in national farmers’ market awards

ByStuart LaundyMar 22, 2021

BARNARD Castle Farmers’ Market has been pipped for the top spot in a national competition.However, organisers of the popular monthly event say taking part in the Farm Retail Association (FRA)…

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