Spider bites: look on the bright side!
Symptoms of spider bites can include fever, itching, swelling and stiffness. Or so they say – luckily in the UK
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
Knotweed – what harm could it do?
Japanese knotweed is in the news because of the proposed introduction of a predatory insect to control it – a
Read moreYes, we have no (red) tomatoes!
Even on the Isle of Wight with its temperate climate, this year it has not been possible to bring a
Read moreToo much staked on trees
The received wisdom is that new trees, when planted, must be staked and, ideally, offered tree guards. This practice is
Read moreAn evening display of aerobatics
The evenings are drawing in and we won’t for much longer be able to see displays like the following, captured
Read morePretty Polly
By Ruth D’Alessandro, The Wildlife Gardener The Wildlife Gardener promised Naturenet regular reader Pajamadeen that I would find some more
Read moreFive rules for successful community committees
The scene: 7.30pm, a draughty community building where all the chairs are too small. The event: an inaugural meeting of
Read moreHorticultural head-scratcher 5
Another Find the Fault for you… same rules apply: What’s wrong with this pic? Answer in the comments – and
Read moreArchbishop’s Tutu
By Ruth D’Alessandro, The Wildlife Gardener The Wildlife Gardener loves the fungi this time of year. But this summer has
Read moreGiant slip of the tongue
The National Trust is doing some work to restore the famous Cerne Abbas Giant. Press story today includes this:
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