early spring catkins

BBC Radio Sheffield interview

Recently I was invited on BBC Radio Sheffield to talk about the reasons for getting out and about during the winter months. In this interview I describe the appearance of the earliest flowering tree species that are commonly found in woodland, plus some of the more distinctive tree buds that can be seen in mid-January.

We also discussed the value of slowing down to observe nature and of taking the time to learn plant names as a way of making connections with the natural world.

Listen from 2hrs 39 to 2hrs 49.