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    Anyone For A Walk - Through Bluebell Woods !

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    Post by Jan1 Sun Apr 19 2015, 13:37

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    Just why are bluebells special? Bluebells, with that wonderful shade of blue, have always been a part of Spring. When I was young, we had yearly visits to Bluebell woods and I can still recall them with many happy memories. These visits included time spent on The Bluebell Line in Sussex, and lovely walks around the surrounding areas. If you have time soon why not take advantage of the 'Bluebell Woods' that are around various parts of the UK. A walk in the woods, some exercise, is good for you. It also lifts the spirit and I'm sure you'll be pleased you made that effort to enjoy the magic and folklore of the humble blue flower.

    Some bluebell facts for you:

    Nearly 50% of the world’s bluebells can be found in the UK.

    There are some in western Germany but none in Scandinavia.

    In folklore the bluebell is considered to be the flower of the house goblin.

    Anyone who wears a bluebell is compelled to tell the truth.

    The bluebell is a symbol of constancy and is probably the origin of the '….something blue…' that a bride should wear on her wedding day.

    The bluebell is being studied for its medicinal qualities because it contains things called water-soluble alkaloids that could be useful in developing drugs to fight cancer.

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    A sign of ancient woodland sites:

    The bluebell is a member of the lily family and has a clever way of surviving under the dense shade of woodland. The green leaves emerge early in the year, well before the leaves of the trees open. This means that the bluebell does most of its growing with plenty of light and so replenishes the nutrients stored in its bulb.

    The flowering bit is really the end of the cycle and the leaves die away until the following year. Because bluebells spread very slowly they're considered to be an indicator of ancient woodland sites. Even if the trees are not very old, the fact there are bluebells around can indicate that there has been a wood on a site for a very long time. Even if there are no trees there at all, bluebells tell us that there was woodland there some time in the past.

    If you visit Norfolk why not visit Blickling Estate's Great Wood:

    The Great Wood has existed since before medieval times and it's possible that there has been woodland here since trees started to grow after the Ice Age. Although there is a large area of bluebells in the Great Wood there are areas without any bluebells. This is probably because deer were allowed to graze part of the woodland - constant grazing by deer will cause bluebells to eventually die out.

    In the 1930s thousands of bluebell bulbs were taken to be planted in Blickling's formal gardens. Once you've walked through the Great Wood why not visit the gardens to see more bluebells and a host of other interesting trees and plants?

    Looking for places to visit near you:

    Check link here: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1355778396591/?campid=Affiliate_Mem_AWin&aff=78888&sc=NT15024M0

    Blooming dates:

    Bluebells vary depending on the weather, but you can usually expect to see them in April and May. Wherever you are in the country, there'll be a place near you where you can go and admire these incredible displays. Do remember, though, that bluebells are a protected species so don't be tempted to pick them – take a photo instead.

    Enjoy your Bluebell walk ......  

    All the best Jan
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    Post by sanguine Sun Apr 19 2015, 15:42

    Sadly they are in decline due to earlier onset of spring and influx of a Spanish variety which is hybridising the natural British one - but still a very uplifting sight.
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    Post by beardie Sun Apr 19 2015, 15:45

    sanguine wrote:Sadly they are in decline due to earlier onset of spring and influx of a Spanish variety which is hybridising the natural British one - but still a very uplifting sight.
    I seem to remember seeing a website where you can report sightings of the incomer.
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    Post by Jan1 Sun Apr 19 2015, 23:40

    Even if the blooms are not too great it's good to get out and about. I can remember having a few pink bells in between the blue, nature changes and evolves, but we need to protect our woodlands the trees and plants are important for all.

    All the best Jan

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