Recent content by Sid

Yea guys, could really picture Katz with his oversized backpack full of doughnuts at the start and thorght the bit where they're trying to shake off the annoying 'Mary Ellen' the ear digger was funny too! Also the book's serious side really makes you think about the vast area of trees in...

:You_Rock_ Can't stop laughing while reading "A walk in the woods" by Bill Bryson (set in Canada). One of the most enjoyable and funniest books i've ever read, keep laughing out loud to the annoyance of people around me! Have any of you read it? Gonna read the one set in England next, think...

:icon_wink Just found a good site for all the family that gives you monthly news on Britain's Wildlife and Countryside, covering press news stories and environmental issues. Me and my kids loved it, it's: www.uksafari.com Sid

:oops: Help! Bushcraft virgin here! Started to get really interested in going on a course but some questions: Do you get any middle aged women on them?!!! How do you kill the rabbits- don't mind the idea know, it wil be humane but don't know if i could do it myself, would cook and eat it...

Don't think it's the same but i've had creatures that look like mealy worms but prob caterpillars, hatching from webs spun round the leaves of my apple tree this year. I' ve had the tree for about 8 years and never seen it before. I have seen it on other fruit trees nearby this year too. They...

Thanks guys, Will try it for feeding me tommy's and the odd strain but not sure about the welsh herbal book.....em sounds a bit dodgey! Sid

:shock: Emmm think i'll stay clear of this plant and leave it where it is in my garden! But thanks for your info. and warnings. It's nice to read what it has been used for in the past and that is quite alot! Sid

:-) Thank's it's nice to feel so welcome and i'll try and be one of the boy's!

Has anyone got any ideas on what to do with this plant?(Comfrey, think thats how you spell it, big leaves) It keeps growing up every year when i think i've pulled it all out. I can't get rid of it so thorght i might as well use it for something!

:biggthump Yea, was glued to my telly every night it was on, fab! hope we get some more!

Hi all, I'm a girl so don't be fooled by the name, new to all this but love wildlife particulary insects so might be my kinda thing! Hoping to trek overseas soon and might need some advice! You all seem a friendly lot if sometimes a bit mad!