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How to Set Up Your Tide Clock
How to Set Up Your Tide Clock
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Tide Clocks monitor the high and low tides every 12 hours and 25 minutes. Tide Clocks are the ideal weather-watching instrument for those who plan beach activities, sea swims, and...
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Why Our Landscapes Matter: National Tree Week
Why Our Landscapes Matter: National Tree Week
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National Tree Week is a UK-wide celebration encouraging people to appreciate the natural beauty of their local area, get involved in environmental groups, tree planting, and learn more about the...
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Hygrometers, and Handling the Humidity
Hygrometers, and Handling the Humidity
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What is a hygrometer, and how does it measure humidity? Hygrometers are a weather instrument that measure water vapour in the air otherwise known as humidity levels. Hygrometers are widely...
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Exploring 'Red Sky at Night, Shepherds Delight'
Exploring 'Red Sky at Night, Shepherds Delight'
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“Red sky at night, shepherds delight. Red sky in the morning shepherds warning” this concept first appears in the bible, often said during sunrise or sunset to signify the changing...
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Seasonal Shifts: Autumn in the UK
Seasonal Shifts: Autumn in the UK
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In the UK, autumn is considered the transition season between summer and winter. Average temperatures gradually fall and the daylight hours become increasingly shorter. According the meteorological calendar, autumn begins...
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Barometers: How they predict the weather
Barometers: How they predict the weather
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A Barometer is a weather monitoring instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. They were designed with the knowledge that changes in atmospheric pressure results in changing weather patterns. Although anyone...
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A Guide to October Gardening
A Guide to October Gardening
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October, surprisingly, is a great month for gardening. The end of the growing season means early autumn is the perfect time to start preparing for winter, planting autumn crops, and harvesting October...
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