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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 17/06/2011 13:36:31
Some unusual guests are staying in the gardens this summer...
Starting life in the 17th-century as a physic garden from whence apothecaries would harvest medicinal ingredients, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has grown to become one of the world’s finest plant collections and a leading centre for scientific
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Great garden games
By on 04/08/2010 09:01:07
Head outdoors to enjoy some imaginative fun and games – no theme park required!
Blind Walk Create an obstacle path from one end of the garden to the other. Let the contestants have a good look at the path, then blind fold them an guide them slowly down the path.Nature Scavenger Hunt Make a list of things to find in the garden
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Family activities…for a day in the garden
By Suzanne Milne on 17/04/2010 19:52:49
10 activities for children to do in your garden
garden. You’ll need a tent, some bedding, seating and food to cook on your fire. If fires aren’t allowed in your area, light a trangia (make sure there is very close adult supervision at all times) and roast marshmallows, flame-grill your (pre
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How To Throw A Great Garden Party
By on 16/07/2010 15:18:50
The vital ingredients you need for a grand occasion, from great games to fabulous food – all to be savoured en plein air
THEY ARE ONE of Britain’s great summer traditions. The Queen herself leads the way with her royal garden parties replete with cucumber sandwiches (sans crusts, of course) and military brass band. For your own child-friendly al fresco affair, you
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Make your garden a haven for wildlife
By Clayton Johnson on 02/11/2010 12:28:57
Create a place where birds will bask and insects will investigate with these green-fingered tips
Turning your garden into a happy haven for wildlife helps the environment, provides hours of fun for children, educates them about nature – and makes it aesthetically appealing. Here are top tips for attracting insects and animals into your garden
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A Midsummer Night's Dream at Covent Garden
By Catherine Hudson on 18/07/2011 11:51:30
Don't miss the Iris Theatre's beautifully spirited, outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A gaggle of spritely fairies, gentle lullaby music with more than a sprinkle of slapstick romance... and The St Paul's Actor's Church in Covent Garden; the perfect setting for a spirited performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by the Iris Theatre
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History in southern Italy
By Junior on 11/08/2011 15:09:38
With olive groves and extensive gardens, the region of Puglia in southern Italy is steeped in history
-bedroom villas, and an Apulian-style village with one- and two-bedroom suites. The hotel has a lavish spa designed in the style of a Roman bath house, while each villa has a private garden and swimming pool. The village has an array of bars and restaurants
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Joe Blogs pays homage to cockney geezer Guy Ritchie
By Joe on 15/12/2010 22:09:44
Smart Boy About Town checks out Covent Garden and finds a soul mate daddy in Joules
Hi, it's me, Joe.So this is me in my cockney geezer meets country gent look. What do you think? Reckon it's rather debonaire look myself. I'm just taking a little restful breather while shopping in Covent Garden. We stopped off at the new Joules
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Ten ways to attract wildlife this spring
By Clay Johnson on 23/02/2011 15:52:53
Spring is sprung and wildlife is abundant. Here’s how to attract an assortment of creatures to your garden
to encourage all manner of creatures to your garden.5. Plant flowers to attract bees and butterflies Lavender, thyme, buddleia and sedum all encourage pollination.6. Leave out hedgehog and badger food Buy some special food from your local pet shop – bread
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Babylon
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/04/2010 16:29:40
Delicious dining on Kensington Roof Gardens
the Tomato Soup!).As patience was wearing thin, it was the perfect time for Joe to be escorted to the balcony to admire the skyline and see if he could spot the resident pink flamingos (sadly, as there was a wedding party downstairs the gardens were out
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