Archive for 2013
Produced for the US play world by Let Kids Play, this Guide nevertheless includes some very useful ideas of wider relevance, especially on the layout and access to play areas and enriching the play experiences of all children, including those with some form of disability. Free download.
‘Earth Hour 2013, 8:30 PM Saturday 23 March. Earth Hour has grown from a one-city initiative in 2007 to the world’s largest campaign for the planet, uniting hundreds of millions of people across 7001 cities and towns in 152 countries and territories.
The official 2013 video features the track “Without You” by David Guetta and Usher, providing an upbeat soundtrack to match the celebration of this year’s event across the world. Earth Hour’s mission is to unite people to protect the planet, so go beyond the hour and upload your I Will If You Will challenge to http://www.YouTube.com/EarthHour. Dare the World to Save the Planet.’
From: aristonorganic
From Alex at Norfolk Master Gardeners: ‘Great idea for raised beds – easy, quick and a nice working height for people who have back problems. And with a touch of paint, could look very good in a garden too.
An added idea, is to adjust the depth of the bed, by moving the base pallet down a notch or two. This would be better for deep rooted crops such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc’
Well, the blizzards continue here at the Scottish Country Garden. The snow that arrived on Tuesday morning is still here, and the high winds tonight are blowing it and some new stuff off the fields across the roads in flowing icing sugar waves. Overnight and tomorrow, more is due. The Garden continues in its state of suspended animation for another week, when perhaps there will be signs of spring. So, rather than show you yet more pictures of snowscapes, I thought it might be appropriate to talk about…ice houses! A few weeks ago, the family visited Dalkeith Palace (see Going Gothic). Hidden in the grounds is an ice house.Built in the late 18th Century, it stored ice and kept foods refrigerated for the Palace. It is 15 metres (50 ft) wide and 10m (33 ft) deep and situated on a north facing slope, dug into the hillside, where the sunlight won’t reach…
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Steaming up for National Science and Engineering Week
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse Museum, Norfolk
‘Tomorrow we’ll be warming things up and getting the fire going to steam up our engines! All to celebrate National Science and Engineering Week.
Take a look on our website to find out what a day in the life of an Engineering Volunteer involves.’
‘A quick guide for brick patterned garden paths and patios. Can you get your hands on some old bricks?’
From Growveg
Old School Garden 