Comments for Oaktree Home and Garden http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk Helping to create the Garden of your dreams, the way nature intended Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:57:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Where are all the Summer Visitors? by Jean http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/wildlife/where-are-all-the-summer-visitors#comment-972 Jean Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:57:45 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/wildlife/where-are-all-the-summer-visitors#comment-972 No ladybirds here Neil and not a butterfly to be seen Jean No ladybirds here Neil and not a butterfly to be seen
Jean

]]> Comment on Seed versus Plugs by Rodger http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/hints-and-tips/seed-versus-plugs#comment-950 Rodger Fri, 09 May 2008 01:40:59 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/hints-and-tips/seed-versus-plugs#comment-950 Hi There is something really satisfying about growing from seed but buying plugs means that we can leave heat off in the greenhouse until they arrive. Also I find that the seed catalogues offer plugs in varieties that they do not offer as seeds. Hi

There is something really satisfying about growing from seed but buying plugs means that we can leave heat off in the greenhouse until they arrive.

Also I find that the seed catalogues offer plugs in varieties that they do not offer as seeds.

]]> Comment on The Dormouse: Not quite the creature to attend The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! by Jean http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/the-dormouse-not-quite-the-creature-to-attend-the-mad-hatters-tea-party#comment-910 Jean Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:11:14 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/the-dormouse-not-quite-the-creature-to-attend-the-mad-hatters-tea-party#comment-910 Ian, I totally agree, we should stress that it is illegal to disturb a dormouse without a licence. Hopefully by education and awareness the dormouse population will gradually increase. The dormouse has become extinct in northern counties but does not occur in Scotland, my apologies I badly worded this part of my article. Ian, I totally agree, we should stress that it is illegal to disturb a dormouse without a licence. Hopefully by education and awareness the dormouse population will gradually increase. The dormouse has become extinct in northern counties but does not occur in Scotland, my apologies I badly worded this part of my article.

]]> Comment on The Dormouse: Not quite the creature to attend The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! by Ian White http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/the-dormouse-not-quite-the-creature-to-attend-the-mad-hatters-tea-party#comment-909 Ian White Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:19:03 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/the-dormouse-not-quite-the-creature-to-attend-the-mad-hatters-tea-party#comment-909 I read with interest your dormouse article. However dormice have not become extinct from Scoland - their range has never extended that far north. I would also highlight the point that it is illegal to disturb a dormouse without a licence. More information can be found on dormice at www.ptes.org or www.greenboot.co.uk I read with interest your dormouse article. However dormice have not become extinct from Scoland - their range has never extended that far north. I would also highlight the point that it is illegal to disturb a dormouse without a licence.
More information can be found on dormice at http://www.ptes.org or http://www.greenboot.co.uk

]]> Comment on Ladybird, ladybird fly away home! Your Ladybird Tower Awaits You! by Jean http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/ladybird-ladybird-fly-away-home-your-ladybird-tower-awaits-you#comment-904 Jean Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:23:25 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/ladybird-ladybird-fly-away-home-your-ladybird-tower-awaits-you#comment-904 Just received a ladybird tower, it looks brilliant. Now awaiting the arrival of ladybirds! Will keep you posted Just received a ladybird tower, it looks brilliant. Now awaiting the arrival of ladybirds! Will keep you posted

]]> Comment on Guinea Pigs living wild in Cornwall by Verity http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/guinea-pigs-living-wild-in-cornwall#comment-896 Verity Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:06:19 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/guinea-pigs-living-wild-in-cornwall#comment-896 Is there any news on him as the national newspapers never follow stories like this up Many thanks Verity Is there any news on him as the national newspapers never follow stories like this up

Many thanks
Verity

]]> Comment on Your Pets, tell the world about them. by Deci http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/pets/your-pets-tell-the-world-about-them#comment-864 Deci Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:17:12 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/pets/your-pets-tell-the-world-about-them#comment-864 I like to be seen and be safe on Halloween! <a href="/wp/wp-content/uploads/Pets/Deci__s_2nd_Halloween.jpg" onclick="ps_imagemanager_popup(this.href,'Deci__s_2nd_Halloween.jpg','400','300');return false" onfocus="this.blur()" rel="nofollow"><img src="/wp/wp-content/uploads/Pets/.thumbs/.Deci__s_2nd_Halloween.jpg" alt="Deci__s_2nd_Halloween.jpg" title="Deci__s_2nd_Halloween.jpg" width="150" height="113" border="0" /></a> I even asked the local cat to accompany me on my walk! <a href="/wp/wp-content/uploads/Pets/Sylvester_and_The_Clown_2.jpg" onclick="ps_imagemanager_popup(this.href,'Sylvester_and_The_Clown_2.jpg','400','300');return false" onfocus="this.blur()" rel="nofollow"><img src="/wp/wp-content/uploads/Pets/.thumbs/.Sylvester_and_The_Clown_2.jpg" alt="Sylvester_and_The_Clown_2.jpg" title="Sylvester_and_The_Clown_2.jpg" width="150" height="113" border="0" /></a> I like to be seen and be safe on Halloween!

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I even asked the local cat to accompany me on my walk!

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]]> Comment on Your Pets, tell the world about them. by Deci http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/pets/your-pets-tell-the-world-about-them#comment-863 Deci Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:08:55 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/pets/your-pets-tell-the-world-about-them#comment-863 <blockquote>It takes more energy than you can imagine...dreaming up fresh adventures. Next task? Steal and bury that camera. <a href="/wp/wp-content/uploads/Pets/A_Mug_to_Love_Deci.jpg" onclick="ps_imagemanager_popup(this.href,'A_Mug_to_Love_Deci.jpg','400','300');return false" onfocus="this.blur()" rel="nofollow"><img src="/wp/wp-content/uploads/Pets/.thumbs/.A_Mug_to_Love_Deci.jpg" alt="A_Mug_to_Love_Deci.jpg" title="A_Mug_to_Love_Deci.jpg" width="150" height="113" border="0" /></a>

It takes more energy than you can imagine…dreaming up fresh adventures. Next task? Steal and bury that camera.

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]]> Comment on Your Pets, tell the world about them. by Sandy http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/pets/your-pets-tell-the-world-about-them#comment-862 Sandy Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:42:20 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/pets/your-pets-tell-the-world-about-them#comment-862 You are the only other person I have "met" who has observed that odd call in the night scenes on British television. What a relief... An owl, you say? Hmm. In British Columbia, we have quite an eclectic assortment of owls, but none I have met make such a dreadful sound. There is a <strong>Barred Owl</strong> in the woods where I have walked all of my dogs, but it is known for its silence. Ah, the <strong>Dog Whisperer</strong>. I hear all about him when the doggie people collect at our forest, but sadly, I do not receive his show on my limited cable package. I like what I hear, but I do not agree with everything. Deci is my fourth rescued dog and I'm accumulating quite a bit of knowledge (only first hand, not academic). Deci does remember. The others never did. But Deci is blossoming into a rather "special" dog. I have a fridge lock installed and may have to seek one for the microwave (which she recently conquered) and I bungee-cord the toaster oven (when not using it)...and just guard it, when I am! That is an aside. I'm merely establishing the fact she is very different. I have learned, through my studies, that although we try to label people and fit them into our definitions, it is neither practical nor completely accurate. For instance, you can label ten people as being bi-polar, but if you truly take the time to listen to their experiences, they experience different clusters of symptoms etc. This is why we cannot use the same medications for every case. I believe that dogs are simplified versions of humans. They have all the same emotions so why not have similar patterns of processing information...and retaining it. Your dog may not speak in a language you hear, but they do not forget anything...they just know how to get on with life! Humans like to wallow. They also like to cling to things to "explain" why they are who they are. Heaven forbid we take responsibilities for ourselves. Just some "off the top of my head" thoughts...as Deci is bugging me for our walk. She insists on routine. The others were more kindly on a Sunday morning! Ah! And Deci tree-ed her first <strong>raccoon</strong> late last night! So much excitement. She is NOT a hunter (unlike Keisha, who was part coyote). Deci did not like the intruder, but would have had a good sniff before walking away. Sadly, a good sized <strong>racoon</strong> can kill a dog, even the size of Deci. Her passion for food easily drew her away to the house. Sandy and Deci You are the only other person I have “met” who has observed that odd call in the night scenes on British television. What a relief… An owl, you say? Hmm. In British Columbia, we have quite an eclectic assortment of owls, but none I have met make such a dreadful sound. There is a Barred Owl in the woods where I have walked all of my dogs, but it is known for its silence.

Ah, the Dog Whisperer. I hear all about him when the doggie people collect at our forest, but sadly, I do not receive his show on my limited cable package. I like what I hear, but I do not agree with everything.

Deci is my fourth rescued dog and I’m accumulating quite a bit of knowledge (only first hand, not academic). Deci does remember. The others never did. But Deci is blossoming into a rather “special” dog. I have a fridge lock installed and may have to seek one for the microwave (which she recently conquered) and I bungee-cord the toaster oven (when not using it)…and just guard it, when I am!

That is an aside. I’m merely establishing the fact she is very different. I have learned, through my studies, that although we try to label people and fit them into our definitions, it is neither practical nor completely accurate. For instance, you can label ten people as being bi-polar, but if you truly take the time to listen to their experiences, they experience different clusters of symptoms etc. This is why we cannot use the same medications for every case.

I believe that dogs are simplified versions of humans. They have all the same emotions so why not have similar patterns of processing information…and retaining it. Your dog may not speak in a language you hear, but they do not forget anything…they just know how to get on with life!

Humans like to wallow. They also like to cling to things to “explain” why they are who they are. Heaven forbid we take responsibilities for ourselves.

Just some “off the top of my head” thoughts…as Deci is bugging me for our walk. She insists on routine. The others were more kindly on a Sunday morning!

Ah! And Deci tree-ed her first raccoon late last night! So much excitement. She is NOT a hunter (unlike Keisha, who was part coyote). Deci did not like the intruder, but would have had a good sniff before walking away. Sadly, a good sized racoon can kill a dog, even the size of Deci.

Her passion for food easily drew her away to the house.

Sandy and Deci

]]> Comment on Your Pets, tell the world about them. by Neil http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/pets/your-pets-tell-the-world-about-them#comment-861 Neil Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:03:13 +0000 http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/pets/your-pets-tell-the-world-about-them#comment-861 Hi Sandy Deci looks like a really happy dog now. It really saddens me that some people can be so cruel to their pets, I am so pleased that you have rescued Deci and given her the TLC she deserves. I look forward to hearing more from you and Deci in the future. I have also noticed that our television companies have obviously got a recording of a creature that they use for night scenes when making TV dramas. I believe it to be an Owl but stand to be corrected. I have heard a very similar cry whilst camping in various parts of the UK. Hi Sandy

Deci looks like a really happy dog now.
It really saddens me that some people can be so cruel to their pets, I am so pleased that you have rescued Deci and given her the TLC she deserves. I look forward to hearing more from you and Deci in the future.

I have also noticed that our television companies have obviously got a recording of a creature that they use for night scenes when making TV dramas.
I believe it to be an Owl but stand to be corrected.
I have heard a very similar cry whilst camping in various parts of the UK.

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