What are the benefits of Feverfew? Feverfew has been used in medicine for many centuries. It has been given the nickname of “Medieval Aspirin” and has even been written about in Ancient Greece.
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What is Self Heal used for?
What is Self Heal? Self Heal is a creeping perennial herb with deep violet flowers. It is very commonly found growing among the grass in lawns. What is Self Heal used for? The leaves can be used in salads but taste bitter. The juice of the plant has been used in traditional medicine to treatContinue reading “What is Self Heal used for?”
Should I leave water out for hedgehogs?
Should I leave water out for hedgehogs? Hedgehogs get most of their water from their food but a bowl of water helps especially with dry food.
5 best places to eat in Alnmouth
Alnmouth is a small coastal village in North Northumberland. It is well known for its beautiful beach, historic harbour and terrace of houses painted in pastel colours. Alnmouth has a vibrant pub and restaurant scene all year round but is particularly lively in the summer. This is my 5 best (not in any particular order)Continue reading “5 best places to eat in Alnmouth”
5 best places to visit in Berwick
This is my 5 best places to visit in Berwick upon Tweed. It has a fantastic mixture of indoor and outdoor activities for both young and old.
Wildlife – Bee rescue
I noticed a bee struggling on the floor so I attempted a bee rescue.
Wildflowers – Ivy leaved toadflax
This tiny creeper loves to grow into crevices in brick walls all over the UK and Europe This tough little plant has evergreen leaves and small flowers roughly similar to snap dragon flowers. The plant was apparently introduced when a shipment of sculptures arrived in the UK from Italy. It has spread quickly and isContinue reading “Wildflowers – Ivy leaved toadflax”
Wildflowers – Scarlet Pimpernel
Scarlet pimpernel is a bright red wildflower loved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
My radiator valve is broken
My radiator valve is broken the top has fallen off.
Wildflowers – Field Scabious
Find scabious is a wildflower loved by bees butterflies and pollinators