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I started out as a forester, then took my ticket for climbing, but never did much and ended up doing soil science linked to silviculture and as such not much call to climb; but we keep a climbing team in our loop within CSL and it is really worthw...
I was head gardener on an estate where we had this problem on series of large ponds; we tried everything, spoke to consultants etc etc. The only solution was netting, or we actually used a plastic greenkeepers rake tied to a piece of string. It wa...
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Years ago I did some work for Macfoliage, near Bovey Tracey. (Well worth a visit if you ever go up that way). I remember asking the same question and whilst there are some species that will make for a good timber product, the vast majori...
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Slugs and Snail control
This year there is set to be yet another plague of slugs and snails. The weather conditions are somewhat to blame for the huge increase in the last two years. But this is only one factor in the reason for the continuing population boom of the gardeners worst enemy.
To further misery to traditional gardeners, slug pellets will inevitably be banned fairly soon. The damage they cause to other fauna is just too great. After the anti EU headlines have abated after the ban, it will be time to install… Continue
To further misery to traditional gardeners, slug pellets will inevitably be banned fairly soon. The damage they cause to other fauna is just too great. After the anti EU headlines have abated after the ban, it will be time to install… Continue
Posted on March 9, 2009 at 12:30pm — 10 Comments
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- At 3:39pm on January 26, 2009,
Philip Voice said… - Hello Pip
Welcome to the site and thanks for joining. I hope that you find the network helpful and beneficial.
I will be interested to learn what Bioremediation and Phytoremediation entails when you have the time.
Please take a moment to read the 'welcome to new members' page and if I can be of any assistance then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
- At 6:16pm on February 2, 2009,
Simon Knops said… - Hi Pip
This wall was rebuilt using the stone in situ but is general cropped walling stone from just outside Bath. The curved wall is 'as dug' from Ham Hill in Somerset. The straight wall uses 'forest marble' again as dug.
Quarries: Ham Hill - Harvey's 01935 824950 based just outside of Yeovil. Variety of stone sizes from very thin top bed to larger random or cropped. Approx £54 - 120+ per ton plus VAT and delivery
Knockdown Stone 01666 840443 for Forest Marble but they also have other thicker beds and will suppply cropped.
Both have websites so you should be able to get a better feel for the stone on offer.
I did find some forest marble further south in Somerset but it was much greyer in colour. Incidentally if it's a drystone wall you are doing its worth asking both quarries for the price of off cuts etc for the hearting/ wall centre as this is much (much) cheaper than the walling stone itself although delivery is the same.
Hope this helps, do let me know if you need any other info - or a Bristol waller to come down to Cornwall!!
All the best and hope it goes well.
Warmest regards
Simon
- At 12:05am on February 12, 2009,
RJ Landscape said… - hay up pip hope alls well just getting to gripps with this landscaping jive ....... roger rj landscape
- At 9:55am on February 12, 2009,
Simon Knops said…
- Thanks for getting back Pip and for passing on my details
All the best
Simon
- At 4:58am on March 7, 2009,
Daniel Johnson III said… - that picture is from NZ Pip .. its Melaleuca (tea tree) - cut from just across the road from the fence - from a little regrowth forest post farmland.
- At 10:21am on March 7, 2009,
Philip Voice said…
- Hi Pip
Thanks for your note and I will be in touch this week regarding our discussion.
I think a sustainable group is a good idea too - I will sort this for you - although, I would not be too worried about it being a forum topic as I am sure there is a lot of interest in the topic.
All the best
Phil
- At 8:47pm on March 11, 2009,
Duriez said… - Hi Pip,
Thank for your help.
Do you already know who is going to supervise me?
Have a good trip.
Best regards.
Charlotte.
- At 2:56pm on March 16, 2009,
Duriez said…
- Hi Pip,
Thank for your answer.
I am on hand to meet you in France if it is possible, as soon as possible.
I am waiting for your e mail according to the pratical informations.
Best wishes.
Charlotte
- At 5:38pm on March 24, 2009,
Duriez said…
- Hi Pip
I hope every thing is fine.
According to my training period, do not hesitate to tell me if it is not feasible any more.
It would be a pity because I am very interested in working for your company, but thanks to this information, I could find another solution for my work placement.
Please, let me know.
Best wishes.
Charlotte
- At 4:45pm on April 18, 2009,
Philip Voice said…
- Quite a milestone eh Pip:-0))
Certainly worth a mention when we get there for it has been a really good first year.
I will mention it in the newsletter later (a bit late because I have been trying to finish a job off today and had a problem with my machine)
All the best
Phil
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