Monthly Archives: February 2011
GROWING BLUEBERRY BUSHES
One of the stars in our garden at the moment is the Earliblue blueberry bush that we purchased last year from Suttons. This has burst into bud and looks ready to provide it’s first blueberry crop later in the year. Blueberries … Continue reading
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HOW TO MAKE AN OMELETTE
Very often people sum up their lack of cooking skills with the phrase: “I can’t even make an omelette”. We thought it was time to show them how easy it is to make this simple, nutritious dish. Ingredients: 1 egg … Continue reading
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MASTER PLAN 2011
There’s been quite a lot of discussion this month about what (and where) we are going to plant. It began when we started to chit our potatoes, since it became clear that we have to move more of our vegetable … Continue reading
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HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO PLANT OUT
At this time of year, the gardening blogs and forums start to consider the question of when to sow and plant out for the new season ahead. This is highly dependent on where you are, not only which country you are … Continue reading
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WELCOME U-TURN BY ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY
Yesterday saw the government make a u-turn in its plans to sell off our public forests, following a successful campaign by conservation groups and campaigners across the country. In her Commons announcement, Caroline Spelman, the environment secretary, admitted the government … Continue reading
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