Ok call me mister grumpy if you like, but how are you supposed to teach kids the countryside code, when Hovis (bread makers of all people) show kids flatening fields of wheat, I ask you ?
I've discovered a small lump behind my dogs ear, its a dark purple in colour, smaller than a pea and roundish, I'm not sure if its a tick or not, as I cant see any other parts to it. Any advice ?...
I was amazed to read an article recently stating that "Game Wardens in the United states are nine times more likely to be killed on the job than inner city cops"! My question is- Is this all down to...
Among the many mallard ducks in a local park lake, I've noticed a new-commer has turned up within the last couple of days and I wonder if anyone can identify it for me ? Its basic colouring of its...
Why does the achaetypical portrayal of the cat burglar apparel seem to include, black eye mask, sweater with broad black and white parallel stipes, flat cap and a sack with the word swag emblazoned...
The great outdoors is a wonderful place but loses its appeal if you get petsered by those wee beasties above, I heared on the radio (missed most of it) yesterday eating certain food like garlic and...
This morning I saw a cormorant in typical pose stood at the edge of a large pond with its wings out-stretched and gently shaking them. The bird flew off as I approached and when I got to where it was...
According to the lyrics of an old song- "in june the cuckoo will change its tune" Any truth in this ? if so whats it sound like ? May be someone like cheti will swoop down with an answer..
I saw dossets original post on 7-5-06 and had a hunch about this plant but was hesitant, mainly due to the word shrub, its acually classed as a border perenial, apart from that,I thought it too much...
Last year I planted a Pickerel weed (pontederia cordata) in my pond on a high ledge with a couple of bricks undernieth to bring the rim of the pot just above the water. Everything else in the garden...
I have a new concrete garden ornament with a stone effect finnish, at the moment it stands out like a sore thumb, looking like its just dropped out of the sky. Dose anyone know of a short-cut recipe I...
It could be an animals & nature question but ill give it a go here first. I was talking with some work collegues about the weather and nature in general and I remarked on how in some years, I had...
