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Foraging for Spring Greens - Wild Garlic, Chickweed and Brooklime

I wouldn't mind eating wild greens - my trouble is that I'm so unschooled as to what to look for, I'm afraid I'll be picking the poisonous weeds along with the good ones.

Rose, on 12/20/2013

Choosing A Green Energy System For Your Home Can Be Easy

I wouldn't mind having a solar panel on my roof. It seems to be the least intrusive form of green energy.

Rose, on 12/20/2013

What should be done to polluters? What should be done to the CEO's of polluting companies?

Corporations are going to try to get away with whatever they can - it's up to governments to hold them to account, and up to citizens to force governments to do their jobs. The problem is most citizens are apathetic.

Rose, on 12/20/2013

What Is Green IT?

There's a lot of old inefficient computers still being used too. However over time these should get replaced.

Rose, on 12/20/2013

True Facts About The Waltons That Would Have Shocked The Waltons

I just caught a few minutes of the Waltons last night when I was flicking through channels on the TV. Who knew the "drama" playing out in the lives of the adult actors :) Loved the article. So interesting!

NausetViews, on 12/20/2013

What is Permaculture?

An interesting point is that Permaculture originally aimed for efficiency rather than beauty, but some Permaculturalists have examined the role of beauty in Permaculture systems. But, as you say Jo, the Permaculture gardens at Glastonbury are ...

frankbeswick, on 12/20/2013

The Rescuing Hug: A Story about Twins and Human Connection

I agree, Ember, it's most amazing. Thank you for your comment :)

Mira, on 12/20/2013

The Rescuing Hug: A Story about Twins and Human Connection

Thank you, Jennifer, for reading! I agree :)

Mira, on 12/20/2013

What is Permaculture?

I like this concept. I wish I was the gardening type. I try, but I lose interest and they die

AbbyFitz, on 12/20/2013

What is Permaculture?

I have never visited the Glastonbury festival, so I had not heard of the gardens, so thanks for telling me. My son tries to go yearly, though this year he was disappointed, so I will get him to get me some photographs next time he goes. That ...

frankbeswick, on 12/20/2013

What is Permaculture?

There are permaculture displays and gardens every year at the Glastonbury Festival. I absolutely adore them. The gardens are very pretty and peaceful.

JoHarrington, on 12/20/2013

Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 1

I didn't know that he'd made it down as far as Preston. Thanks for that. It wasn't just England. The Bruces also headed into Northern Ireland with a view to consolidating land, wealth and alliances. Given half a chance, I think King Robert ...

JoHarrington, on 12/20/2013

Papyrus Plants - Egyptian Paintings On Papyrus paper - Papyrus Crafts And Art

Thank you cmoneyspinner, glad you like the picture!

VioletteRose, on 12/20/2013

Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 1

Robert the Bruce did enter Northern England, but not to conquer, as he had the good sense not to go too far south, where he would have been overstretched. He plundered in the North East. In Lancashire, North West, he reached as a far as Preston ...

frankbeswick, on 12/20/2013

Angry Deaf Christmas Ornaments

I'm very glad that you think so. :)

JoHarrington, on 12/20/2013