Broom
Broom is a large shrub of heaths, open woodlands and coastal habitats. Like gorse, it has bright yellow flowers, but it doesn't have any spines and smells of vanilla.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Broom is a large shrub of heaths, open woodlands and coastal habitats. Like gorse, it has bright yellow flowers, but it doesn't have any spines and smells of vanilla.
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Learn a tradition with its roots in the Iron Age and build your own mini dry stone wall to attract wildlife.
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