Oak tree callussed branches
Whilst doing some gardening at a customers house. I noticed a very large common oak tree on the boundary line,
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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
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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
Continue readingFig – Persian Green – temporarily withdrawn for sale – due to Paypal
Fig – Persian Green – temporarily withdrawn for sale.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
Continue readingThe 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
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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
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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,
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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
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Ever thought about Scarifying your Lawn – Pt2 The Lawns
We have sorted the machinery out. Now its time to see the effects of scarifing your lawns. Here is
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Ever thought about Scarifying your Lawn – Pt1 Machinery
Well the decision was made to scarify the lawn on 2 points. 1 – The lawn mower would not go
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