Quick fixes for winter colour
After a stunner of a summer during which gardens have looked at their most glorious, the onset of autumn and winter can feel
Nicky Hayward – The Royal Isle of Wight County Show
A personal reflection by Nicky Hayward, MBE. As a born-and-bred Islander, I feel passionately about the importance of the Royal Isle of Wight
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme…
You can buy the ready-grown varieties in their little plastic ‘living plant’ pots at most supermarkets these days, and just plonk them on
10 things you didn’t know about ants
Ant by Penny Frith Did you know that there are around 1 million ants for every 1 human in the world?
Matt Legge: A passion for the land
Farming isn’t just a business for Matt Legge – the rural way of life literally runs through his veins. It’s a passion, his
Our bees need you, but not as much as you need them
We depend on them not just to provide the everyday foods we take for granted like apples and pears – but also for the
Red squirrels: a bushy tale
Indeed, this remains one of the few strongholds in the United Kingdom for red squirrels, mainly because the American grey squirrels are still being
A slippery situation!
When Island Roads were successful bidders for the Highways PFI Contract the Island equestrian community were confronted with an additional hazard of extremely slippery
Planting a kiss at Christmas
They were originally used in pre-Christian times to help celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival, to ward off evil spirits and celebrate new growth.
Warm reception for Bloodhounds
Bloodhound hunting is a totally non-blood sport. It was started here earlier this year by Islander Asa Wingate, a former National Hunt jockey. Asa
Griffin family reach 90 years of farming
It all began back in 1923 when Charles Griffin decided it was time to move home. So he, his wife Mary and their
Caroline Knox: I think gran would be so proud
Caroline Knox insists she is not a farmer, and openly admits: “I wouldn’t have a clue where to start.” But as the daughter