Hanging Baskets and Planters are beginning to appear on most houses and buildings inbetween the showers. Those baskets and planters not placed directly under the eves of houses are getting a plentiful supply of water, don’t forget when you hang a basket or planter from your house that many do hang beneath the eves and […]
During one of my quiet thoughtful moments I began to ponder on the effects of passive smoking on plants.
With the ban on smoking in public places drawing ever closer I wonder what effect this will have on the general well being of the world at large.
Obviously carbon emissions are of greater threat to the world […]
As a nation, we are obsessed with the weather, mainly because it controls our daily lives, it can make or break plans for outdoor events, it can mean the difference between a nice day off work or a complete waste of a days holiday.
The problem with our weather is that it is so unpredictable, we […]
It is well known that Robins build their nests in unusual places with little thought for the safety of the chicks.
One such site was discovered at Oaktree Nursery recently, an old pot lying on its side in the undergrowth, open for the local cat and fox to penetrate.
Happily I can report that a few days […]
The Torquay Palm can be seen in many parts of the south west of England, the climate in this particular region of Britain allows mediterranean species, like the palm, to thrive.
One of the notable features of the coastal resort of Torquay are the palm trees that line the pavements and roads looking out across the […]
Several people have contacted Oaktree Home and Garden Centre from different countries across the globe, requesting a postage cost for plants and seed to their country.
Although we are quite happy to post such items internationally we have a dilemma, nobody seems to understand the customs laws regarding seed and plants, either from the UK or […]
I put the Birch Log Nest Box
up in March and was delighted to find it occupied fairly soon afterwards by a Blue Tit.
Last week a small face appeared at the entrance hole.
I didn’t have to wait long before the parent bird returned to the box with food for the chics
Survival of the fittest is […]