After four hours fixated on a mouse hole this weird little Jack Russell spent the following two hours in a vain attempt to 'dig' the bugger out. She also knows that when she's covered in mud or dirt she gets... [more]

My thanks to Sean for his interesting Holly question; Do hollies need to be of the same species for pollination to succeed. No Sean, It is not really correct you need the same species for pollination. Hollies are quite promiscuous by nature... [more]

In answer to a question I received today and to help those other visitors that have asked the same question I hope the following makes some sense......... Hello Clare, I need to put this into my journal as it's a question I... [more]

Another indicator that spring, and probably two foot of snow is on the way, is the arrival of the David Austin's rose delivery at Eggleston Hall Gardens. We have about 1200 to choose from this year and all the varieties... [more]

I have just bought 2 items for the gardens on ebay..... To which I received notifications as follow ; a) I had bought/won the item b) Thanks for buying the item c) Payment received d) Thanks for payment e) Expected despatch date f) Paypal telling me what... [more]