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Archive for November, 2007


Nest Box Cameras now in stock

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Just in time for Christmas! This years ‘Must Have’ gift for Bird Watchers and nature enthusiasts.
A Nest Box Camera for viewing inside boxes day or night.
The infra-red camera can be installed inside a nest box or similar waterproof site and is wired directly to the SCART socket in the television, no additional tuning is required.
It […]

Plant Roses in November

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

The month of November is the best time to plant new rose bushes.
The ground is still quite warm and the soil is manageable, allowing the roots to get a good start before the ravages of Winter set in.
Don’t forget to prune the bushes back hard prior to planting and mix a planting medium of […]

The Importance of Cleanliness and Hygiene in Bird Tables and Feeders

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

When putting a bird table or feeder in the garden, few people I suspect, ever give a thought to cleaning the feeders.
They stand or hang in place, are topped up with feed every so often and we sit back and watch the birds feed.
What a lot of people do not realise is the importance of […]