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Alan Titchmarsh: A foolproof guide to growing wisteria
网页2023年6月22日 — Do this every year and your plant should not disappoint. Your wall will need some kind of support framework, as wisteria is a twiner, with no sticky pads such as those on Virginia creeper or aerial roots on ivy. Stout horizontal wires fastened to sturdy vine eyes screwed into the wall at intervals of 18in give the most unobtrusive support.
Which animals do you hear at night? - Country Life
网页2015年11月9日 — The expression ‘night owl’ is apt, as these nocturnal birds of prey make the most extraordinary noises when going about their business in the wee small hours. We’ve had a family of barn owls nesting in a shed near our house in the Scottish Borders for the past few years and, once you’ve witnessed their night-time antics, it’s easy to ...
Sandringham House: The Norfolk home of The Queen
网页2022年9月15日 — When it was acquired in 1862, old Sandringham Hall was a plain, white-stuccoed house, built in 1771 by Cornish Henley, whose wife’s family, the Hostes, had owned the property since 1686. A Victorian ‘Jacobean’ front porch and knobbly carr-stone conservatory had been added by the architect S. S. Teulon.
Houses for sale in Northumberland - Country Life
网页9,500 acres, 23 properties and 12 farms in the £35 million estate on the market for the first time in 650 years. Almost 10,000 acres of Northumberland is on the market as Rothbury Estate comes up for sale. Penny Churchill takes a look at what's on offer.
Dandelions: Everything you need to know about the humble …
网页2021年5月26日 — This vast population divides into nine groups, including dandelions with spotty leaves (Naevosa), which tend to grow in the North; small ones, such as the ruddy dandelion in the Erythrosperma group, with deeply dissected leaves and tiny flowerheads; and Hamata, with their hook-shaped leaf lobes, which mostly grow on waste …
A guide to the native cattle breeds of Britain, from Aberdeen …
网页2018年4月14日 — 1. Shetland. This thrifty little creature, the mainstay of crofting families and transportable by fishing boat, is often cited as the ideal smallholder’s cow: like many native breeds, it’s tough, versatile and long-lived, calves easily and is friendly – traditionally, a cow would be accompanied to a new home by a scrap from the crofter’s wife’s apron to aid …
The magic of the Rowan tree - Country Life
网页2023年12月13日 — Every autumn, rowans produce clusters of gleaming scarlet berries, redder and more vibrant than a maiden’s blushing cheeks. Each one bears a pentagram. In folklore, these five-pointed stars were believed to ward off evil. A touch of magic: scarlet rowanberries create a striking setting for a long-eared owl. Credit: Paul Hobson / …
The best potato varieties to grow in a British garden
网页2022年2月20日 — There is another thing that makes potato days so special; they sound an early starter gun on the growing season ahead. In these still-short days, they offer that gentle thrill that spring is not far away and a sense that the investment of an hour or two choosing varieties will pay off in so many pleasure-giving meals through summer and …
A 15th century Scottish castle for sale at just £ ... - Country Life
网页2021年7月18日 — Things to do: Nearby Tarbert is a picturesque coastal fishing village with a range of shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels and schools from nursery-secondary level. Lochgilphead offers further amenities. Each year, Tarbert hosts a seafood festival, music festival and sailing regatta. Kilberry and the surrounding area are a wonderful base for …