The Chronicles of Armagh

Estates officer Shane is at Armaghs Observatory, collecting data from the climate recorders. A sure sign that spring has officially arrived is when astronomer Rok observes the spring equinox.

At Forthill Farm near Tandragee, Kenny and animal trainer Karen start the tricky process of training Cooley, the rare breed bull, for a movie role.

On the outskirts of the city, the Conroys' wild flower garden and forest are springing to life. At the Nicholsons' Crannagael House, the birthplace of the Bramley apple in Orchard County, spring means a sea of pink apple blossom. Jane's homegrown vegetables are in demand by local chefs.

Wildlife ranger Donald and deer manager Neville are on summer fawn patrol as they search the fields for new deer calves ahead of the Armagh Agricultural Show descending on Gosford.

Up on the hill at the Armagh observatory, estates officer Shane records the warmest June at Armagh since records began in 1795. The heat brings growth as Emer's community garden in Ballymacnab village starts to bear fruit.

Across at Navan Fort, a team of archaeologists start a two week dig in search of more clues from an ancient kingdom.

There is a kaleidoscope of colour and at Gosford Forest Park as the rutting season has begun. Ranger Donald keeps a watchful eye as nature takes its course.

At Crannagael House, Jane Nicholson gathers in the garden's autumn harvest and the orchard trees are heavy with fruit.

Back in Tandragee, Kenny Gracey's Forthill Farm has a new addition to its cast list, a tortoise called Ernie, who is destined for fame on the big screen.

Winter has come to the Orchard County and despite the challenges of the cold weather, the snow and ice bring a new focus to the Conroy's garden on the outskirts of Armagh City: their wild water pond is cold enough to welcome competitive ice swimmers.

Just like every day of the year, Estates Officer Shane collects the data at the weather recording station at The Observatory, as well as ensuring the resident rooks at the are well fed.

At Gosford Forest Park, Ranger Donald surveys wildlife sites in order to mark them safe ahead of dead tree harvesting.