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Naturally the team at euVue participated and have continued to do so through the Spring, and fingers crossed leading into our coming Summer. It is worth remembering that our varied varieties of
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Due to the excessively cold spring, there is a shortage of aphids, caterpillars and many other insects and their larvae, and whilst this is great news for gardeners, these insects are a vital, high protein food source
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Changes to farming practices have had a major impact in
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With the threat of more winter weather on the way euvue’s North East Gardener Paul Travis Anderson visited South Pelaw Infants School to tell youngsters the importance of feeding the birds. Reception class pupils were informed of the various kinds of birds that may visit their school
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The new gardening season has got off to a flying start for youngsters at a Chester-le-Street school thanks to a little help from euvue’s Paul Travis-Anderson. Our North East Gardener columnist joined pupils at South Pelaw Infant School to prepare for Spring by planting crocuses and daffodils and preparing the
[...click on headline to read full story] This simple bird feeder will attract blackbirds and thrushes amongst other birds, offering a vital food source during autumn and winter. Over the next few weeks I will be recommending feeds and plants that will attract a host of birds, bringing your garden alive and turning it in to a bird haven. Remember, attracting birds to the garden not only will give you hours of pleasure and enjoyment, but those birds will also
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Common Pipistrelle bat – Photo courtesy Wikipedia under creative commons licence. Over the last few decades bat numbers have declined, which has been due to the loss of habitat, particularly roosting sites, and the excessive use of pesticides. Bats play a very important
[...click on headline to read full story]  Common Frog - Photo courtesy Wikipedia It’s easy to encourage wildlife into your garden by choosing a variety of flowering foliage and fruiting plants. If you choose the right plants and put them in the right location you will encourage frogs, toads, birds, bees and many other insects and mammals. The garden will burst with colour, texture, sound and movement. Here are some of the plants I would recommend to enjoy whilst giving nature a helping hand. Continue reading Enjoy your garden and bring nature closer |
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