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Goldfinches, cats and children
Posted in Wildlife by Richard Jones, 02 April 2008, 10.57AM
I was very pleased to see a pair of goldfinches this morning. I'm not a birdwatcher, but even I know the unmistakable red face, white sideburns and yellow wing flash of these pretty creatures.
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Plant supports - upping the stakes
Posted in Gardeners' musings by James Alexander-Sinclair, 01 April 2008, 10.09AM
A lot of plants are, like stragglers from a hen night, not very good at remaining upright without some support.
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Compost and green manures
Posted in Plants by Adam Pasco, 31 March 2008, 09.23AM
Several plants can be grown as green manures, sown onto beds and borders and forming a green carpet that can be dug directly into the soil, improving its organic content.
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Lemon verbena
Posted in Plants by Jekka McVicar, 28 March 2008, 02.38PM
I was very excited this week to notice that one of my favourite herbs, lemon verbena, is starting to produce new leaves.
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Manure
Posted in Gardeners' musings by Pippa Greenwood, 28 March 2008, 11.32AM
It's not every year I manage it, but this year we were tipped the wink that a local chap had a good source of quality manure. And just in time to spread some around my fruit.
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Red cabbages
Posted in Allotments by Jane Moore, 27 March 2008, 11.11AM
Not only are red cabbages easy to grow but they're also rather gorgeous to look at. Their rich colour lifts your spirits on a chilly winter day when everything else is looking drab and dull.
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Wolf spider
Posted in Wildlife by Richard Jones, 26 March 2008, 10.29AM
The first ladybird of the year, a seven-spot, sunned itself on the ivy. And one of my favourite spiders is back.
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Begonias
Posted in Plants by Adam Pasco, 25 March 2008, 02.10PM
Big, blousy and beautiful, either you love begonias or hate them. I'll admit to being torn between the two, loving them in private but being a little embarrassed to admit my affections in public.
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