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Cleaning out bird boxes

By Adam Pasco in Wildlife
12 November 2012
Old nesting material can harbour diseases, pests and parasites, so remove all the debris and thoroughly sterilise the inside of the box with boiling water. Continue reading...

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Winter shelter for wildlife

By Kate Bradbury in Wildlife
09 November 2012
This autumn, there’s been a steady stream of wildlife coming into my flat, as if there's some impending disaster and I live in an ark. Continue reading...

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Hedgehog spotting

By Richard Jones in Wildlife
07 November 2012
There has been much woe expressed about the dramatic decline in hedgehogs, so I was pleased to hear some good news about them recently. Continue reading...

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Ash tree dieback

By Pippa Greenwood in Plants
06 November 2012
The spread of chalara dieback of ash trees is such a tragedy. But I’m glad that this potentially devastating infection is finally being taken seriously. Continue reading...

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My favourite miscanthus grasses

By James Alexander-Sinclair in Plants
05 November 2012
Most grasses are in their prime at this time of year, as they tend to flower late and gradually take on their autumn colours. Continue reading...

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Dog violets

By Kate Bradbury in Plants
02 November 2012
The leaves of dog violets are taking on a renewed vigour. I can almost see the flashes of purple that will dot the darkest corners of my garden in a few months. Continue reading...

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Halloween pumpkins

By Pippa Greenwood in Plants
30 October 2012
Last weekend I had to do something I don’t like to do - I bought some pumpkins. I did my best to be discreet and not get spotted, but it all went horribly wrong. Continue reading...

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Protecting plants from cold weather

By Adam Pasco in Plants
29 October 2012
The sudden drop in temperature has got me flustered. There's so much still to do, and the most urgent job is to bring any tender plants under cover. Continue reading...

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Planting acorns

By Kate Bradbury in Plants
26 October 2012
Yesterday I popped an acorn into a pot of compost. I've no idea what I'll do with it when it's germinated, but, for now, I have the beginnings of an oak tree in my flat. Continue reading...

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Spider webs

By Richard Jones in Wildlife
24 October 2012
It’s autumn. It’s foggy. This is perfect web-spotting weather. Water droplets rest heavy on the silk strands, which now sag into a pattern of subtle curves. Continue reading...

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