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Bakers~Botanists~Whalers and more about my grass weavings!

About this blog: One area of interest is Robert Dick, Baker & Botanist of Thurso, Caithness (1811-1866). His pressed herbarium is now stored in Caithness Horizons. Dunnet Head was one of his favourite places to walk and collect plants. One plant of interest is the Magellan Daisy/Ragwort (senecio Smithii DC), it grows near my house. A native flower of Chile & Argentina it is thought to have been brought to Caithness by whalers.

Follow me as I research these bakers, botanists and whalers ....... and start to explore seaweeds from the local shoreline and plants growing in my own field........for making string, basket making, papermaking - experimenting .........inspired by history.........