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Badgered to Death

Badgers or broadband?What's the worst job in the world? Running the @DefraGovUk twitter account probably shades being in BT's complaints team. Whoever the hapless soul is, he/she is currently the...

Freshwater Habitats Trust

The Freshwater Habitats Trust is the new name for Pond Conservation. I went to their very jolly rebranding presentation on the Thames last week. The Thames is a good illustration...

Moths And Butterflies: A Life Lesson

Moths and butterflies offer a useful lesson in growing up. The most attractive children often grow up to be the dullest adults. My most glamorous classmates have gone on to...

Purple Loosestrife: Perfect for British Gardens

Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, is native to Europe. I'd call it "vigorous" in the UK, although outside Europe it can be an invasive menace. Google it and you'll see what...

Solar Farms - Biodiversity Hotspots?

Solar farms, or parks, are going to come in for a lot of flak. Photovoltaic panel prices are a third of what they were three years ago. Generous government support...

R.V. Roger

R.V. Roger Ltd. is one of our best suppliers, and typical of the businesses I love to work with. Steve and Ian share a joke (Ian's crocs?).The nursery was founded...