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the pancake race…USA versus UK…

March 8th, 2011 |

Tradition holds that in 1445 in the town of Olney in Buckinghamshire the church bells rang calling the parishioners to Read more..

Growing Primrose

February 26th, 2011 |

Primrose (Primula Vulgaris) is a native wildflower of the UK. It suitable conditions it can be found in woodland and Read more..

Cherry Tree Ghost

February 17th, 2011 |

I was back at the allotment yesterday continuing the digging over. It took me over five hours to clear the area that Read more..

For Mulch get Strulch

February 17th, 2011 |

This is an unashamed plug for a garden mulch product called  Strulch. I have used it and it works. If you doubt me Read more..

Looking Forward

February 17th, 2011 |

If you enjoy growing veggies then you will have to get used to waiting... several months or years before you see the Read more..

Plants that made History and Drink

February 7th, 2011 |

Three Cheers 3 Hearty Cheers 1. Tea – Camellia sinensis A native of China, tea leaves  were delivered around Read more..

Rose Pruning Tips for Healthy Roses

February 3rd, 2011 |

It pays to understand the Rose you are going to prune. Shrub roses flower on the previous years wood. Hybrid Tea and Read more..

I’m just Mad about Saffron

February 3rd, 2011 |

A costly spice Saffron is made from the stamen of Crocus sativus. Used as a Chinese medicine, in food and as a dye, Read more..

Oranges and Apples

January 29th, 2011 |

Seville oranges are only available in the UK for a couple of weeks at this time of year. These are a very bitter, very Read more..

A Walk around the not so Exotic Garden in late January…

January 29th, 2011 |

Ahhh – the delights of late January 2011! Well, at least the days are getting longer and some plants are starting to Read more..
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