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Category Archives: Slightly off Topic
Testing of Greenhouse Fumigator – August 2020
READ THE MANUFACTUERS INSTRUCTIONS FIRST There has been a lot of discussion on the internet forums as to the value for money of Greenhouse Fumigator (the ones you set light to). The main discussion seems to be the amount of … Continue reading
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Tagged fumigator, greenhouse, insecticide, permethrin, smoke, sulfur, sulphur
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Oak tree callussed branches
Whilst doing some gardening at a customers house. I noticed a very large common oak tree on the boundary line, always dropping branches, acorns and pigeon mess. This time something caught my eye. A couple of the large branches had … Continue reading
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Tagged callus, common, oak, oak callus, quercus
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The Mullein Moth Caterpillar (Cucullia verbasci)
I have never seen any of these before. In all my times in pruning and clearing Buddleja out of customers gardens, I have never encountered any of these. Called the Mullein Moth Caterpillar (Cucullia verbasci). The name verbasci gives a … Continue reading
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Tagged buddleja, caterpillar, Cucullia verbasci, moth, mullein, Mullein moth caterpillar, verbascum
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Not enough Rain yet – May 2019
Is this the start of this years drought. Our clay soil is already cracking up. We have not had a wet or snowy winter, and so far not enough spring rain. Our water butts are nearly empty. We nearly had … Continue reading
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Fig – Persian Green – temporarily withdrawn for sale – due to Paypal
Fig – Persian Green – temporarily withdrawn for sale. Due to Paypal’s investigation into the sale of Iranian goods, and the downgrading of my Paypal account. I have had to withdraw this item for sale for the next 14 days. … Continue reading
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Tagged fig, iran, paypal, persian
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The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada – 7 volumes
After 2 years being on the waiting list, I finally got my copy of the following set of books. A set of 7 volumes, each 500-600 pages. The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada by Daniel … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, bussey, Canada, history, Illustrated, jakkaw, United States, varieties, whealy
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Very very Rare – Hmong Red Cucumber
‘Hmong red’ is considered a heirloom cultivar. Its scientific name is Cucumis sativus ‘Hmong red’. A very productive and tasty variety that stays mild even when large. Millions of the Hmong tribe live on the borders of Thailand, China, Burma, … Continue reading
Replacing Floor of an Ifor Williams GD84 trailer
The time has finally arrived, and its always at the most critical time. Whilst transport a heavy duty rough mower, the bottom fell out of my trailer. I knew it was a bit bouncy, but I thought it would last … Continue reading
Its not all work work work, time to relax at Rainsbrook Model Railway
Its not all work work work, time to relax at “Rugby Model Engineering” or “Rainsbrook Valley Railway”. Especially as today being Sunday is Fathers day and we were taken out for an hour or two, with all the other fathers and … Continue reading
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