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January 2009
The slow worm who came in from the cold
Posted by Mudwoman
Saturday 31st January 2009
Category: Garden Wildlife
We have a healthy population of slow worms in the garden. They like the light sandy soil, 'hiding' under loose slabs and in areas of rough grass, but most of all they like the compost heap, and that is usually where they stay. O... Read More
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From the Power of the Press by E. V. Lucas
Posted by Ladysmock
Thursday 29th January 2009
Category: Garden Wildlife
With spring on the way, it made me think of this piece that I learnt 40 odd years ago. Funny how you can remember what you learnt that long ago, but struggle to remember my name some days!! FROM THE POWER OF THE PRESS by E. V. LUCAS &qu... Read More
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After the excitement of hearing and seeing a robin in Tesco this morning, a further bonus was to spot a gorgeous Goldcrest darting about our back garden. It was like a tiny helicopter, whirling and ducking through and around the pine trees and above ... Read More
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Thrifty robin with an eye for a bargain?
Posted by PattyMac
Wednesday 28th January 2009
Category: Garden Wildlife
This morning, whilst shopping in our local Tesco store, I was surprised to find I was being observed (and beautifully serenaded!) by a robin! Read More
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I just wanted to sing the praises of the assorted varieties of pittosporum. My favourites are Tom Thumb, Green Thumb and Eileen Patterson. They not only give lovely structure to a border but also provide colour during the grey days of win... Read More
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Sparrowhawk numbers on the increase?
Posted by Grafter
Wednesday 28th January 2009
Category: Garden Wildlife
Over the last year I have seen maybe a dozen sparrowhawks, which is more than I have seen in the previous ten years. These birds are will'o'the'wisps and usually difficult to spot. I just wonder if their numbers are increasing. By the wa... Read More
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Like most gardeners I try and encourage most wildlife into my garden. There are one or two I take exception too, slugs and snails, cabbage white butterflies and this little devil! Hmmm jpg image doesn't want to load for some reason! But t... Read More
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HI TO ALL ONCE AGAIN THIS WEEK I WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU ALL ONCE AGAIN. THOSE YOU HAVE JUST GOT A ALLOTMENT THIS YEAR DONT FORGET TO PLAN AHEAD FOR A THREE YEAR CROP ROTATION AND THAT IS FOR YOUR ROOTS BRASSICAS AND LAST OF ALL YOUR LEGUES. OK IF YOU... Read More
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