Learn English with Nature - Searching for the Elusive Bluebells

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English Addict with Mr Duncan


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Hi, everybody.
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This is Mr. Duncan in England.
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How are you today?
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Are you okay? I hope so.
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Are you happy?
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I hope you have a smile on your face today
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because I'm going to show you something rather lovely.
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Summer has arrived here in England, and today
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we are going to take a look
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at one of the most beautiful flowers
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that comes out at this time of year,
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although it only comes into bloom for a very short time.
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We are talking all about the elusive Bluebell.
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All I can say is I'm glad I've been doing
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my regular exercise is keeping myself fit and healthy.
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Recently because now I have to climb 99 steps
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so then we can all enjoy the beautiful colour
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of the elusive bluebells together.
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The common bluebell,
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also known as the wild Hyacinth or wood Hyacinth,
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is a plant belonging to the group of flower
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bearing plants whose most notable characteristics are
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its bell shaped clusters, known as tepels,
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and of course, the distinctive blue colour
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that gives this plant its name.
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Bluebells are described as delicious in appearance
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and are often found in shaded woodland areas.
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The flowers are produced
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before the forest canopy closes over
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ahead of the arrival of summer.
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There are two main varieties of bluebell,
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one with a pale flower,
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while the other exhibits a much darker bloom.
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They are classified as bulbous growing,
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which means that the young plant emerges from a bulb-like root
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that functions as a food storage organ during dormancy.
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The bluebell is a perennial plant,
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which means it comes into flower every year
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as opposed to one that only flowers once or twice.
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The narrow window for flowering makes the bluebell
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a much sought after species of plant.
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For those who enjoy observing nature during late spring,
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Sometimes it is necessary to travel many miles
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or hike for long distances
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before the distinctive flower is found.
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These days, many people have started
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planting bluebells in their own gardens
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so as to ensure a burst of late spring colour.
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It is interesting to note that bluebells are protected
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under law here in the UK with heavy penalties
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being issued to those damaging or removing the plant.
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Fines of up to £5,000 can be issued to those
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breaking that particular law.
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Besides bluebells, you will also notice
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lots of wild garlic growing,
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especially at this time of year.
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you will see lots of this particular plant
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growing all over the place, filling the air
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with its delicious garlic scent.
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Did you know?
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You can also use wild garlic in cooking.
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You can use it in recipes for soup.
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And also you can Sprinkle it on salad.
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Well, I set out to film
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some bluebells and I achieved my goal.
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Isn't it a nice feeling
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when you achieve something that you've planned to do?
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As they used to say on The A-Team...
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I love it when a plan comes together.
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It's a great feeling.
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I hope you've enjoyed today's video, and I really do
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hope you will join me again soon for another one.
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This is Mr Duncan in the beautiful summer
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landscape of England saying Thanks for watching.
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See you again soon.
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And of course, you know what's coming next.
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Yes, you do...
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ta ta for now.
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