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A Haven for Birds

One of the great things about "The Haven" (my other garden) is the broad range of...

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27 Nov, 2011
David

All Decked Out at The Haven

It has been quite a while since I posted an update from the Haven. Progress has been...

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23 Oct, 2011
David

Spring Colour at The Haven

After a few months' absence from my other garden, it is good to be back, especially...

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7 May, 2011
David

"Pondlife" at The Haven

One of the biggest tasks at The Haven last year was the breaking up, and disposal...

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2 Apr, 2011
David

Snowdrops at the "Haven"

I, finally, managed, for the first time since late November, to revisit my other...

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13 Mar, 2011
David

"Local Heroes" 2.2 Plants Associated with Masson

This is not a complete list, and can be added to, or altered. The bracketed notes...

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12 Jan, 2011
David

"Local Heroes" 2.1 Francis Masson (1741-1805)

Francis Masson, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, became the first official plant collector...

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12 Jan, 2011
David

"Local Heroes" 1.2 Plants Associated with Menzies

This is not a complete list, and can be added to, or altered. A Abutilon menziesii Araucaria...

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3 Jan, 2011
David

"Local Heroes" 1.1 Archibald Menzies (1754-1842)

Weem Parish Church "March 15th. James Menzies and Ann Menzies in Easter Stix had...

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3 Jan, 2011
David

"Local Heroes" - Introduction

I have never been content just to grow, and see, plants of all shapes and sizes....

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28 Dec, 2010
David

My "International GOY Week"

Last week, I had a very hectic few days, but made special and memorable, by two fellow...

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24 Nov, 2010
David

Captain's Blog (13) Halloween Skullduggery

"Fifteen Men on the dead man's chest. Yo ho ho, an' a bottle o' rum! Drink an' the...

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31 Oct, 2010
David


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