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October 2008
If you feel like treating yourself, what better way to do it than with oysters? This recipe sees them join forces with the humble loaf, making for a delicious snack, starter or side dish, and something that you can impress your friends with at the di... Read More
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This little creature kept zigzagging across our path as we walked around the veg area at Harlow Carr, early October. You'll have to click twice on the picture to see it, but is it a pine martin or a weasel? Read More
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You don't have to venture far at this time of year to appreciate the wonderful autumnal colours that surround us and the host of fruits and berries that Nature has on offer. The countryside, parks and gardens are transformed by dazzling shades of gre... Read More
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This fruiting black bryony, scrambling through a guelder-rose, was photographed in Puddletown Forest, Dorset. It’s an unremarkable plant, most of the year. Its glossy heart-shaped leaves are not unattractive, but they don’t attract your a... Read More
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Making frost-proof terracotta pots by hand is hardly a quick job – with each pot an individual work of art, drying alone can take six weeks for a big piece. Such a lengthy process can only be an indication of the care and attention that goes in... Read More
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I was interested to see what Fluffy, our cat, was watching from the bedroom window - two squirrels chasing each other in our neighbour's garden! Their acrobatics were mesmerising, as they helter-skeltered up and down the trellis work to snatch nuts f... Read More
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Just before they disappear for the winter, I like to do my little trick with flowers. Read More
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It's not quite Halloween yet, but get in the spirit early with this delicious recipe. Pumpkin teams up well with autumn lamb - both of which are in season now - in a dish which is a real treat, without a hint of a trick in sight! Read More
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