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The British Oak

Generally white, though there is variation. But I rarely eat cucumber sandwiches, so I cannot speak from experience.

frankbeswick, 9 days ago

The Mystery Predators of Britain

There haven't been any big cat sightings in the Aylesbeare area. Genette Tate is now considered a victim of Robert Black but he was never charged for it (he died in prison). This book is so old now so some of its findings such as Genette Tate's ...

tinacollins, 9 days ago

The Gardens of Venice and the Veneto by Jenny Condie and Alex Ramsay

The computer crashed afore I commenced another component of my observation and question in the comment box immediately below. Veneto outside Venice cultivates everything that Venice cultivates and additionally cultivates almonds, apricots, ...

DerdriuMarriner, 9 days ago

The British Oak

Thank you for your comments, especially those Feb. 14, 2024 and Apr 7, 2024, in answer to my previous, previous-day observations and comments. Bread talk -- ;-D -- about the British Isles always causes me to consider cucumber sandwiches. What ...

DerdriuMarriner, 9 days ago

The Mystery Predators of Britain

The computer crashed before I commenced another component of my observation and question in the comment box immediately below. The third paragraph to the second subheading, This book intrigues me, considered an alien big cat perhaps consuming ...

DerdriuMarriner, 9 days ago

Saving the Soil

Horticulturalists do not distinguish between different ki ds of seaweed in sofar as their value as a fertiliser is concerned.

frankbeswick, 10 days ago

Saving the Soil

Thank you for all comments below in answer to my previous observations and questions. Your answer in the comment box of Jun 11, 2022, advises us that "Compost is better,as it not only feeds but addsvsoil structure.but fertilisers have their ...

DerdriuMarriner, 10 days ago

Touring North Wales

Storms had female names until feminists complained, and since then naming has been more varied.

frankbeswick, 11 days ago

Touring North Wales

Thank you for your comment three boxes down, in answer to my previous observation and question. Unitedstatesia storm names traditionally are female even as the 21st century considers changes. Is there a pattern for British-Isles storm names? ...

DerdriuMarriner, 11 days ago

Socotra Cucumber Tree (Dendrosicyos socotrana): Isolated Isle's Weird Fantastic Vulnerable Tree

Socotra cucumber tree environmentalism, looks and products appeal to me. Wildlife gardens also catch my consideration. Wouldn't it be aesthetic, ecological, tasty and useful to work Socotran cucumber trees -- with their companion plants Cissus ...

DerdriuMarriner, 11 days ago

Mung Bean Detox and Weight Loss Soup

Your answer in the last comment box down, on Jul 5, 2012, in answer to VictoriaLynn's previous, previous-day observation and question Jul 4, 2012, intrigues me. You mention your being a vegetarian. What -- if anything ;-D -- would make you be ...

DerdriuMarriner, 11 days ago

Touring North Wales

Driving on the other side of the road is arduous. But it is a problem that l will never have again if I go abroad, as L surrendered my driving licence on medical grounds a few years ago.

frankbeswick, 11 days ago

Touring North Wales

Sounds like a beautiful and interesting place to visit. I want to do it all! Except maybe the fact that I would have to drive on the opposite side of the road.

dustytoes, 12 days ago

Touring North Wales

It is anirish name which bears a relation to an ancient word for oak. So you are on the right route in your thinking. You are right about the British Isles being resilient and about having the need to prayl

frankbeswick, 13 days ago

A British Garden Society

No. I have never h4ard of any

frankbeswick, 13 days ago