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Friends and Foes

ladybirdlarvaNature never ceases to amaze me.

I know I go on a bit about wildlife ad the natural balance, but this week I’ve been simply astounded by the number of ladybird larvae in my garden. Read more…

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Hot House

gh-greenhouse1I’ve been away again, looking at gardens to feature in the gardening press. It’s one of the nicest parts of my job, but it does mean that I am away a lot and there’s always too much to catch up on when I am back, not just in the office but also in the garden and greenhouse. Read more…

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I’ve Got Bees!

beekeeperJust as I was packing for another three days away (working I assure you!), I got the call I was waiting for. A bee swarm had appeared in a tree in a village a few miles away and a local beekeeper who that knew I wanted some bees was ready to answer the call. Read more…

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Strawberry Fever

strawbcloseupThere’s little that conjures the feel and taste of summer better than a bowl of homegrown strawberries and thanks to the greenhouse I’ve had some delicious early fruit. Read more…

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