Category Archives: Planting

Nature’s Autumn Harvest

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

I was planning to write about planting for autumn interest, but I got distracted while walking the dog – I just picked a whole bag of sloes.  I find it curious that there are such copious quantities of sloes still … Continue reading →

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Plants Make You Feel Better

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

Whilst readers of this blog may be happy to accept, without “proof”, that plants improve how you feel, many others remain sceptical.  But there is actually a fair bit of sound scientific evidence to support the link between having plants … Continue reading →

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Growing Grapes in Hampshire

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

Over the years Judy’s brother Tim has been involved in most aspects of wine production, and he retains an interest in a small vineyard of a few acres in west Hampshire.  Yesterday was “grape picking day” and I, along with … Continue reading →

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Right tree, wrong location?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Svend Rumbold

I thought I would share some thoughts prompted by a row of oak trees (Quercus robur) that I often pass whilst walking the dog.  This particular row of trees comprises some fine specimens, but also several rather poor examples, and … Continue reading →

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