When did the buddleia invade England? I'm complicit in the invasion myself: I planted one because I like butterflies, but there are depressingly few of those to be seen now.Buddleias, howeve… Read More

We saw these ripe blackberries on Scattery Island in Co Clare on the second-last week in July. Is this a record? They were sweet enough to eat, too. John Smith, Co Sligo It certainly is v… Read More

Today we are going to talk about why it is important to remove ragwort for horses to graze safely. This post is all about the importance of ragworti… Read More

garden landscape design plan :: Article CreatorBest Landscape Design Software (2023) The best landscape design software lets you sculpt outdoor spaces. Whether you'… Read More

What counts as a weed is largely subjective. The ‘official’ definition of a weed is a plant growing where it shouldn’t be. But most of us gardeners use the term to describe… Read More

For decades, homeowners have waged war against weeds in pursuit of the perfect, manicured lawn. But are weeds truly the enemy? What if we told you that some weeds can actually be beneficial… Read More

The great novel of London's bombsites just after the war is Rose Macaulay's The World My Wilderness. I read it years ago and recently bought a copy, which is now on my pile of books to read… Read More

É hora de celebrar essas criaturas invertebradas. Por Jennifer Jandt, The Conversation com informações de Phys. Crédito: Shutterstock/PEnsell Photograp… Read More

Rabbits are often thought of as gentle, timid creatures, but they can actually be quite feisty. So, can rabbits eat guacamole? Guacamole is a Mexican dish that is typically made from avoca… Read More

I have to admit that my garden contains more than a few weeds. I don’t like using poisonous sprays, and I’m always looking for better ways to manage all these uninvited plants… Read More

These are some of the Eastern North American species suitable for groundcover, most of which I have grown in my gardens over the decades. Some of these prefer shade, some prefer sun. Most of… Read More

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Coming Soon to LGS Packera obovata Packera obovata, roundleaf ragwort, is herbaceous perennial that easily grows in average, moist, well-drained soils. In addition, it grows well in full s… Read More

In the summer of 2020, just after the first covid lockdown, I visited Waresley Wood, which is a few miles west of the city of Cambridge. The wood itself is good for Silver-washed Fritillary… Read More

And this is Heaven!The leaving of the mortal body and the entrance into Spirit life may be said to be a new birth—a child from mother Earth taking on immortality, and just as the child… Read More

¿Se pueden hacer esquejes de cineraria? La intrincada textura de las hojas y el distintivo follaje plateado de la planta del molinero polvoriento (Senecio cineraria) la convierten en… Read More

The Tallapoochee Farmers Bank opens at 8.00 a.m., and every morning Jasmine sits in her car and waits for Kay-Lee to come open the door. At the edge of the Tallapoochee National Forest, the… Read More

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition by James A. Duke with Mary Jo Bogenschutz-Godwin, Judi duCellier, Peggy-Ann K. Duke HAN D B O O K O F Medicinal Herbs• Mary Jo Bogt schutz-Go… Read More

Reading Passage 1 – New Agriculture in Oregon, US You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13 which… Read More

What You Should Know About Succulent Types, Decoration, and Care What You Should Know About Succulent Types, Decoration, and CareSucculents are more suitable as decoration than almost any ot… Read More

Ragwort The general public as well as landowners and farmers should be aware of or have an understanding of the legal implications outlined in the Weeds Act 1959 and what obligations you hav… Read More

Dogs are undoubtedly a man’s best friend and it’s certainly most unfortunate when they fall ill. Among many other diseases, dogs become prey to fatal liver diseases which can cau… Read More

A few days ago I spent some time collecting downy flower heads for tinder.  At this time of year I tend to collect as much as I can so that I have plenty to see me through the year.&nbs… Read More

The idea of gardening when you have a dog can be daunting. Even if you do not garden but have plants around, not only do you have to be sure that your pup won’t dig up those plants, b… Read More

Our nature being it mammals, insects or plants in one way or the other is gradually but surely being killed off by us humans through greed, misinformation and wrong doing. The plant ragwort… Read More