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Archive for February 15th, 2009


The Death of Common Sense

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Today, we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were lost long ago, in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: knowing when to [...]

The Gardener’s Worst Enemy is really a Friend

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

If asked to draw up a list of gardener’s worst enemies, what would you expect to find heading the list? My bet would be slugs.
We have numerous methods of trying to rid our gardens of these ugly looking creatures that seem hell bent on devouring everything we have spent our precious time nurturing.
The quickest [...]

UK Nest Box Week

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

[ 14, February 2009 to 21, February 2009. 14, February 2009 to 21, February 2009. ] Bring a little romance into the garden by supporting National Nest Box Week, timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day.