We live in scary times, and it looks like much of Europe and America will be under COVID-19 self isolation very soon, if they aren't already (whether that's a good or a bad idea). With so many people unable to leave the house, unable to work and therefore not earning a…
I'm currently in the process of making plans for my new garden. I want it to be much more wildlife and insect friendly than it currently is (it's just a lawn) and I'd really like to grow some vegetables too, although I might be lucky enough to get an allotment soon.…
Glyphosate facts Glyphosate is the world’s most widely sold weedkiller. It was first registered for use in the U.S. in 1974. There are over 750 products containing glyphosate for sale in the United States. It's a non-selective herbicide, meaning it will kill most plants. It prevents the plants from making certain…
I'm currently looking into moving my money to the most ethical and eco-friendly bank operating in the UK. I've been with my current bank for almost 30 years but it's time to look into the unethical / unsustainable businesses each bank invests in. Banks have, in the recent past, been linked…
Grouse moors get a lot of bad press, not least because of their 'alleged' link to flooding. But what's the truth, what are Grouse Moors, who or what benefits from them and what is the alternative? "Driven grouse shooting consists of a line of “beaters”, blowing whistles and waving flags to…
Like most people I've always had a bit of a soft spot for bees but will run around in circles screaming when I see a wasp. To be fair I was stung by a wasp when I was a child so I do have that as an excuse. Sadly wasps, like…