What On Earth…?
By Ruth D’Alessandro, The Wildlife Gardener The Wildlife Gardener was astonished this week. What is this? (a) A delicious starter
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The Ventilator
Incorporating The Ranger's Blog
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By Ruth D’Alessandro, The Wildlife Gardener In these lean economic times, the Wildlife Gardener is always looking for ways to
Read moreFancy a job?
There’s a great new job going. The Ranger’s more than happy with the job he’s got, but he’s mindful that
Read moreA martial arts film with a difference. Chainsaws!
And if you thought a day-glo kilt was trivial – just wait until you see this! [youtube]v8_dY4rpjOc[/youtube] The Ranger doesn’t
Read moreProtective equipment for everyone
Idling through the latest equipment catalogue of Swedish industrial clothing firm Blåkläder, The Ranger was delighted to find a hi-viz
Read moreCouncil recruits 20,000 workers in a day
The Ranger’s employer, the Isle of Wight Council, based at County Hall, Newport, is known to be a hive of
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Do hedgehogs need their fleas?
On the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘The Unbelievable Truth’ recently, the claim was made that “hedgehogs will die without their
Read moreSlovenian beekeeper knocked from his ladder by bull
Topical for this time of year, here’s another of Dave Larkin’s bee house pictures from Slovenia. In this dramatic scene
Read moreThe new Ford lichen
It’s a well-known fact that lichens are useful environmental indicators. Lichens are much more plentiful in the western woodlands of
Read moreBee houses: the Devil sharpens a woman’s tongue
Ranger reader Dave Larkin has been to Slovenia again – and once more he’s brought back some remarkable images of
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