Muddywellies' Blog
Muddywellies' Blog
9 Jul, 2008
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The National Trust illuminating their 'efficiency'
Recently the national news media proclaimed that our National Trust should be applauded for switching over to energy efficient light bulbs in...
16 Jun, 2008
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Bamboo 'shock and awe' - dispelling the popular myth
"Yesterday (Sunday) was another successful day on behalf of the National Gardens Scheme charity, and another day of listening to visitors exclamations...
14 Jun, 2008
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"Best garden I've seen"
When I started my garden I couldn't see the walls for the brambles and ivy-the rows of leylandii didn't help either......... That was just nine...
1 Jun, 2008
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Over watering - the biggest killer and how to avoid it
I'm afraid so. More plants meet their maker this way than any other, as gardeners the world over offer too much kindness! We've all done it,...
21 Apr, 2008
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'Old friends' returning in April 2008
It wasn't long ago when we were posting 'white out' wintry photos, yet all that seems soooo long ago now as I wander around my garden this weekend....
20 Apr, 2008
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Encouragement for 'impatient gardeners'
One of the biggest 'problems' with any gardening project is the patience level of the gardener! I am one of the most impatient of all gardeners....
5 Apr, 2008
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An effective feline deterrant suggestion
One of the bugbears of gardening amidst neighbours who love cats is discovering their toilet whilst you are weeding. If you also have young children...
5 Apr, 2008
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"Growing wisteria"
It is 'blowing my own trumpet' I must confess, but a top-of-page-one g*le listing for "Growing wisteria" is most impressive and one that I had...
26 Mar, 2008
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"Chainsaw pruners"
Andrewr provided the title for this anecdote. While Andrew spoke of Council employees my title is much broader in scope and refers to the many...
25 Mar, 2008
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To hack or not to hack. That is the question.
I think 'pruning' doesn't always suffice or give the right impression about what a plant actually needs. For me 'pruning' brings to mind sepia...
24 Mar, 2008
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Most plants will thrive on 'tough love'
All too often a plant which has provided several years of glorious colour will 'suddenly' not perform during the summer and all too often this...
23 Mar, 2008
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The gardeners 'skill'
. . . . . Or is it something else?
As gardeners we all have varying degrees of skill, experience, good fortune and location. But what if these...
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