http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araucaria_bidwilliiLast year I tried to overwinter a small tree (about 2ft high) outside by fleecing it and...
Free to good home - these are large seeds and just harvested. Parent was a deep red but no idea if they will come true. I have about 60 spare so...
We often see lot's of froglets hopping about if the weather's damp and occasionally see the odd adult near the pond but today in the middle of the...
Finally managed to dodge the rain today and snap these two. Any ideas?First is a complete mystery: little if any scent. Nice shaped plant and is...
What do you think?[img][img]Water is filtered via a plastic garden sieve that's a a nice size for a large flower pot. The sieve has...
Anyone else want to play?GNU Image manipulation Program Sourceforge: GIMP for WindowsIf it's the first time you have used GIMP you will also...
Some of you may know I'm re-doing a small pond and I have been reading dire warnings about new concrete or cement work being toxic to fish etc....
Without spending a fortune on upgrading MS bloatware?Getting very frustrated by MS and their tricks, is there a simple freeware file reader...
Ordered a Hozelock 1000LV pond pump from their end of season sale at 12.32 yesterday and it arrived by courier at 12.20 today!Top marks for...
Lurk![img]In the middle of renovating a small overgrown pond this chappie turned up to see what all the commotion was about.Kind of odd...
Good chance of seing an aurora tonight for anyone in Scotland north of the Forth/Clyde valley and possibly even into Northern England and Belfast....
Interesting comparison between last year and this.Taken 25th Nov 05 - almost a white out![img][img]and taken yesterday 26 Nov 06!...
Was really beautifull today. The sun felt nice and warm although the car temp said 9C. Anyway, I decided to have a wee break.[img]
I know what one is :D OK, so what's your definition of a 'cheesybob' [img]
I bought a ginger root from a supermarket and it has a very pale green shoot emerging. I've planted the whole piece in a pot and have it indoors....
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) Wikipedia A member of the Goosefoots and related to 'Fat Hen'I came across several references to this when I was...
I'm lucky living near the sea and this time of year we get loads of seaweed washed up (mainly kelp but other stuff too)What's the best way to...
They are still going great so I haven't lifted any yet, normally I wait untill there's a good frost which levels them.Question is; when's the...
APOD : In the Shadow of SaturnJust when you think Cassini can't possibly throw up any more suprises. Absolutely stunning [img]I'ts not just...
School's out!Now, if I can just work out which leg goes where... [img]That's better.[img]Ooohh! Wha's'sis then?[img]:confused:...
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