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After recently removing a large Leylandii type conifer from the garden I would like to grow some veg. I believe the soil will be acidic because of the shed needles/scales from the tree. Any advice on acid loving munchies or improvements will be greatly appreciated.

Out far a dander this evening. Heard a faint tapping. Upon further investigation came across a wasp (Vespula vulgaris) busily banging its head on the stem of last years Teasel. At first I thought it might be cleaning its mandibles. Then I noticed other wasps flying along the stems, as if...

A report in 'The Times of India' states that a swarm of tarantula-type spider attacked a village in Upper Assam India and may have caused the deaths of 2 people. "On May 8. Most of the inhabitants of Chaulkhowa Nagaon village had been to a Bihu function. When the programme drew to a close...

Yes, I'm an introvert! There, I've said it and I fell fine. I suspect a lot of people here are introverts like me. We 'have a need' to be by ourselves and enjoy our own company. Just because we don't 'fit' into a group doesn't mean we are bad people. We are strange and exotic creatures. If...

Hi there. Long-time lurker, first time poster :). The name's Kenny and I'm from Belfast. Gotta love Northern Ireland. A massive lake surrounded by moutains, forest and a stroll to the coast. Done quite alot of backpacking/camping in my youth. Thought I'd give this Bushcraft a go before...