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Black Vine Weevil
Black vine weevil, also known as Otiorhynchus sulcatus, are small, black beetles that can cause significant damage to a wide variety of plants, particularly those grown in greenhouses and nurseries. These pests have a distinctive curved snout and can be found feeding on the leaves, stems, and roots of plants.
Why are Hardy Geraniums so popular?
Hardy geraniums, also known as cranesbills, are a popular choice for gardeners because of their versatility and easy care. These perennials are known for their long blooming period, typically from late spring to late autumn, and their ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
Dog Friendly Birthday Cake
The Dog Friendly Carrot Cake Dillon and I baked for Dougal's Birthday this weekend was a huge success and very easy to make so I thought I'd share it. I think it would work also as muffins that could be frozen (un-iced) and then defrosted as and when you want to treat your lovely doggo...
How to look after your cinereum’s
Ideally you should treat your cinereum and subcaulescens geraniums and Erodiums like alpine plants....
Geranium phaeum ‘Joseph Green’
This beautiful geranium with its purple and chartreuse green flowers was discovered by Lynne Edwards in her garden and named for her father who taught her about botany and encouraged her love for plants.
How do we know what bees can see?
Over 100 years ago, Karl von Frisch was the first person to conduct behavioural studies on honeybees, using classical conditioning techniques such as those used by Pavlov on his dogs. He trained honeybees to feed from a dish of sugar-water placed on blue-coloured card along with an array of different shades of grey card. His logic was that if a honeybee was colour-blind it wouldn’t be able to distinguish the blue card from the grey card.