First post

I've thought about starting a blog for a while, but haven't got round to it through lack of time. I still don't have the time, but hey - sometimes you've just got to get on with things ...

FYI "Ferntastic" is a contraction of "ferns are fantastic".

If you're in any doubt, then see http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/bps/ and be convinced.

Mosses are cool too.

Botany is sadly just a hobby - I'm an organic chemist by training. I expect some of the trials and tribulations of chemistry will become a feature here too.

Better go and check my reaction.