A Bit of a Distraction

Here in the British Isles, we are surrounded by history, both natural and human. Many are interested in finding the remnants of the built environment that have survived through our long history.

Extreme differences in temperatures like too cold or too hot, along with a lack of water, can make the fruits taste bitter.

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Ladybugs, also known as ladybirds or lady beetles, are a common sight in gardens and natural environments. With their bright colors and spotted patterns, these small beetles are a favorite among gardeners and nature enthusiasts. However, many people wonder – Do Ladybugs Bite? Time to find the answer!

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I’ve just come back from a wonderful canal boat holiday with seven other bell ringers. This is my third trip with them and I have so much fun. Looking at the weather forecast for the week it didn’t look brilliant, but most of the time the sun shone and it was dry. We did have a little thunderstorm overhead and opening a lock when it was pissing with rain and then hailing was not my idea of fun, but we all counted ourselves lucky for the weather that we had.

Nowadays garden buildings come in many shapes and sizes – from sleek contemporary home offices to shepherds huts that recall an agrarian past. There is something for every taste and the most recent addition is a Hobbitry (not sure that’s a recognised word, but you know what I mean). Rustic on the outside, it

Sometimes a piece of equipment proves so useful that I want to share its virtues. Much as I would love to have a fully installed irrigation system, the disruption and expense mean this is unlikely ever to happen. With a hillside g

I loved the garden designed by James Wong and David Cubero for Tourism Malaya last year, but this year’s offering looks like the sort of place a James Bond villain would have as his jungle hideaway.  Sombre, urban brutalist structures surrounded by lush planting and water running over dark stones, it is a very masculine garden – which is maybe why I was not so keen on it.  I longed for some contrast – or even a bit of Diarmuid theatricality – maybe a wall sliding back to reveal a large screen with the villain broadcasting a menacing message  threatening to steal the contents of the Millenium Seed Bank!  

I suppose that given that we were not far from Middle Earth – or so the map indicated – I shouldn’t have been surprised to happen upon a garden that gave every indication of being created by a hobbit and a very industrious hobbit at that. Not only had h

Back in the 17th century, canals became a must-have addition to the fashionable gardens of the day. There’s some discussion amongst garden historians about whether they were inspired by Dutch canals, but as the century included the reign of William of Orange this seems quite likely. Smaller gardens – wit