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Nestbox Week from 14 February

British Nestbox week starts every year on Valentines Day, have a look at their website to get tips on siting nestboxes to get the best chance of an occupier. Our feathered friends need all the help they can get.

Format AsidePosted on February 11, 2022February 23, 2022Author CABAHS adminCategories Garden news & viewsTags birdboxes, February, garden birds, Nestbox Week, nestboxes, nesting, springLeave a comment on Nestbox Week from 14 February

A cosy idea for hot chocolate in the garden

Basically, melt chocolate and let it set in old teaspoons. Then use them as stirrers in a cup of hot milk – hey presto, hot chocolate!
Wander round the garden hugging your hot cup and planning for the spring…

Format AsidePosted on October 29, 2020February 23, 2022Author CABAHS adminCategories Garden news & viewsTags chocolate, recipes, winterLeave a comment on A cosy idea for hot chocolate in the garden

TreeTalk London

Create a walk via common and unusual trees, starting at your postcode. Such a good idea for your daily lockdown walk!

TreeTalk London

Format AsidePosted on May 10, 2020February 23, 2022Author CABAHS adminCategories Garden news & viewsTags exercise, local, lockdown, trees, TreeTalk, walkingLeave a comment on TreeTalk London

Where to buy plants and compost online

Gardeners’ World have come up with a list of companies selling plants and compost online, it may go out of date (2 April 2020) but is a good place to start.

Format AsidePosted on April 2, 2020February 23, 2022Author CABAHS adminCategories Garden news & viewsTags compost, garden centres, lockdown, nurseries, onlineLeave a comment on Where to buy plants and compost online
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