Bluebell Woods

Now is normally the perfect time to see bluebells, during the months of May and June that is if you haven't already seen them. Because in Britain due to the warm whether some began to burst into flower in April.
The best way to see bluebells is in woodland, they are an amazing sight. This delicate blue flower is a welcome sign that means summer is not far away.
In past years I have visited Kew gardens to see them. But there are plenty of other places you can see them and these shouldn't cost you anything.
The bluebell is in danger of being eradicated in around ten year's time from English woodlands.
There is a Spanish bluebell which although was introduced to the country a few hundred years ago it has now become extremely dominate and is taking control and causing damage.
The English bluebell is a protected species and digging up plants is forbidden anyone doing so could face a heavy fine.
The changing climate also isn't helping its survival.
You must also be careful not to tread on the bluebells because you could harm them so take care when you are walking.
If you are going to visit Kew gardens then you can discover the interactive play zone climbers and creepers.
Here you can learn about plants in a fun and interesting way. There are lots of other things to see.
Kew is home to the famous Palm house, built in the 1800's it is made of Iron and glass. Most of the plants that are kept in it are tropical
. If you want to see the biggest indoor plant it is in the temperate house. You can then discover exactly how tall it is!
You can climb the pagoda which has opened again after years of being closed you will be able to see fabulous views of London. The pagoda is a Chinese building ten - stories high, it was built in 1762 and the architect Sir William Chambers designed it.
Kew Palace has also opened again after a long time and has been restored. This was once the home of King George III and Queen Charlotte. The present Queen, Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II recently celebrated her eighteenth birthday here with a dinner given by HRH the Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
As well as being able to see the bluebells it is also the time to catch the rhododendrons and azaleas they have such lovely bright colours and are also fantastic to see
. You can also see these in Richmond Park in The Isabella Plantation and it is free to go and see.
In June and July you can see the giant water lilies which are amazing. I first saw these when I visited Mauritius. The leaves intrigued me because they were so huge; it is not something you normally see in nature. The leaves are apparently quite strong.
So make a day of it take a picnic and enjoy it all while you can. To find out more then visit www.rbgkew.org.uk to find out where you see bluebells near you visit www.woodland-trust.org.uk

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