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Name: Joshua Ellison
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Flying the Flag

One of the major headlines that have dominated the domestic press runs this year has been Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60th year on the throne – a feat only achieved once before, by her grandmother Victoria. And her celebratory tour of the country, and, more particularly, her visit this […]

Some Fine Ferns

Ferns are something of a British institution, being one of the most common members of most of our forest and woodland based eco systems. Ferns are also an extremely diverse family of plants, as they can be suited to a variety of different weather conditions and situations, and varieties can be found for virtually any […]

The Veg of Tomorrow, Sown Today

Being the month of May, we each of us have an opportunity now to begin sowing new crops in time for a summer harvest, more specifically salad and vegetable crops that, weather willing, we’ll be able to enjoy with a barbeque come July. Aside from the satisfaction of raising your own dinner, home growing holds […]

Bamboozled!

A short time ago, in our review about the RHS London flower show, we talked about the value of natural screening in the garden and this week we wanted to devote some more time to the subject, and specifically the benefits of growing Bamboo. It’s a rare and wonderful plant that can engage you on […]

The Ides of Spring

Due to the uncharacteristically wet springs we have suffered in recent years (although not so much the early part of this year), our blossom trees have suffered accordingly – an unfortunate and somewhat alienating side effect, seeing as the common cherry blossom symbolizes for many the dawn of spring. Blossoms, aside from signalling the beginning […]