EPSOM SALTS We all think of the medicinal benefits of Epsom salts from giving effective relief of occasional constipation to giving effective relief for aching joints, by improving blood circulation, when put into your bath water. I was reminded last week of the benefits of Epsom salt in horticulture. I remember my parents […]
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Soil Condition Last weekend I was approached by a member and asked how he could reduce the acidity of his soil. He had purchased a soil testing kit to check the pH of his soil and it indicated that his soil was acid. So, sit up straight and pay attention whilst I try to
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Thanks to Joanna for sending in her result – adding a wren to our total. The 2018 Big Garden Birdwatch took place on the 27-29 January, when the RSPB asked everyone to spend an hour watching their garden (or allotment or local park) and note which birds they saw. This has been happening since
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I wouldn’t normally bother but there is a story behind these pictures – old boyfriend took a leaf from a camellia at my parents’ house and managed to root it/gave it to me and I have been looking after it for what seems years when suddenly this year FLOWERS. Hope it will now continue to grow apace!
in the front garden, bees are enjoying the Spanish daisies and campanula, in the park, slugs are having a wild time, in the back garden, the robin has just had a bath, and is rehearsing his song, while overhead the swifts are screeching.
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