Tuesday 31 May 2011

RECIPE FOR FRESH PEA SALAD WITH MINT AND DATE DRESSING


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On a hot summer day nothing is better than eating fresh, seasonal foods prepared at home using your own home grown ingredients.  This recipe is ideal to use your peas collected at this time of year. Serves 2-4.

Ingredients:
  • 9 oz fresh peas
  • 4 oz/110 g mint leaves
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 oz/110 g pumpkin seeds
  • 6 dates, pitted
  • 1 small chili
  • 50 ml plain yogurt
  • 1 small lettuce
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 6 spring onions
  • Salt and pepper to season

Place some cold water into a bowl, preferably adding ice to keep temperature low. Bring 1000 ml water to boil in a pan. 

Add the peas to the boiling pan for 30 seconds, and then remove them and place in the bowl of iced water for 10 minutes.  You do not wish to overcook the peas in order to retain their crispiness.

To prepare the dressing, remove the seeds from the chili and cut into small pieces.  Cut the lemon in half and collect the juice. Remove the mint leaves from the stalks. Place the dates, chili, lemon juice, mint into a bowl and blend until they are smooth in consistency, adding 2 tablespoons of water.  Stir in the yogurt.

Cut the lettuce, celery and spring onions into small pieces and place in a serving bowl. Add the peas, pumpkin seeds, celery, spring onions and salt.

Mix the ingredients, adding the mint and date dressing.


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Sunday 29 May 2011

GRASS MAINTENANCE - SOWING A LAWN USING SEED



The best time to sow grass seed is mid to late autumn, when the weather conditions are warm enough to help seed germinate but cooler than the summer with sufficient rain will help to establish the grass.  Seed can also be sown in late spring but it may require additional watering during establishment.

Preparing an area for lawn
Prepare the area to be grassed by removing all debris and vegetation. You will need to use a herbicide such as glyphosate if perennial weeds are present and this should be applied a month before you lay the turf.

You need to ensure you have 15 mm depth of suitable top soil onto which to sow seed. Remove all large stones and roots to this depth and dig over the bed to a medium tilth using a fork, or a rotavator for larger areas. You may wish to bring in screened top soil to achieve sufficient depth for planting, which should be incorporated into the soil when cultivating.  Using a rake even out all bumps and hollows.  Level to a gradient of 1:100 to ensure that the lawn is not completely flat and that rainwater does not pool on the surface.

Level the soil gently to remove air pockets, but you do not want to compact the soil or cause damage to the soil structure. Choose a dry day to level the soil by treading across the bed in small over lapping steps or rolling.  Do not do this when the soil is wet as this will damage the soil structure. Level the surface to a fine tilth with a rake afterwards, removing any stones and debris that appears on the surface.  Repeat treading and raking several times until a firm and level surface is achieved.

Incorporate a general fertiliser such as Growmore into the soil a week prior to sowing seed.

Sowing a lawn
Carry out a final level of the lawn bed. Choose a seed mixture that is appropriate to your needs. Sow the seed at a rate of 45g/m2, sowing first across the lawn and then in the opposite direction up and down.  You can do this either by hand or using a pedestrian grass seed distributer. Use wooden boards to avoid treading on the newly sown lawn and compacting the soil.

Rake lightly after sowing and water gently.  Continue to water as necessary to ensure establishment.  Grass seed usually germinates in 1-3 weeks, depending on the temperature of the soil.  You may wish to hang some old CDs nearby to deter birds from eating the seed.

When grass reaches a height of 5-7 cms lightly roll it using back cylinder of a mower (do not cut the grass).  This encourages seedlings to develop more shoots.  Cut the grass two weeks later with a mower set with its blades on high setting, gradually lowering the blades over the season to get the desired mowing height. This gently lowering of cutting height will prevent the grass from getting stressed and help to establish a healthy lawn.

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Friday 27 May 2011

GRASS MAINTENANCE - LAYING TURF



The best time to lay turf is mid to late autumn, when the weather conditions are cooler and rain will help to establish the grass.  However, you can lay turf in the winter if you avoid waterlogged areas and do not lay it on frozen ground. Turf can also be laid in late spring but it may require additional watering during establishment.

Preparing an area for lawn
Prepare the area to be grassed by removing all debris and vegetation. You will need to use a herbicide such as glyphosate if perennial weeds are present and this should be applied a month before you lay the turf.

You need to ensure you have 15mm depth of suitable top soil onto which to lay turf. Remove all large stones and roots to this depth and dig over the bed to a medium tilth using a fork, or a rotovator for larger areas. You may wish to bring in screened top soil to achieve sufficient depth for planting, which should be incorporated into the soil when cultivating.  Using a rake even out all bumps and hollows.  Level to a gradient of 1:100 to ensure that the lawn is not completely flat and that rainwater does not pool on the surface.

Level the soil gently to remove air pockets, but you do not want to compact the soil or cause damage to the soil structure. Choose a dry day to level the soil by treading across the bed in small over lapping steps or rolling.  Do not do this when the soil is wet as this will damage the soil structure. Level the surface to a fine tilth with a rake afterwards, removing any stones and debris that appears on the surface.  Repeat treading and raking several times until a firm and level surface is achieved.

Incorporate a general fertiliser such as Growmore into the soil a week prior to laying turf.

Laying turf
Collect your turf a day or so prior to planting. When the turves arrive lay them out flat and water well. The lack of water and light to the turves when they are rolled up will kill the grass in a matter of weeks.

Lay the first row of turf along the edge of the lawn, ensuring they are level and even. Fill any hollows under the turves as this will mean that the roots will not establish in this area and the grass will die. Using a tamper, firm the turves into place.

Lay the second row of turves so that the joints are staggered and repeat as above.  Do not tread on the newly laid lawn when laying the next row, use wooden boards to even out the weight if necessary. Avoid placing smaller, cut pieces of turf at the edge of the lawn so lay a full sized turf at the edge and place the smaller piece second in the row.

When all the turves are laid you will need brush a top dressing into the lawn to fill any gaps between the joints and knit the lawn together.  This top dressing mixture consists of four parts coarse sand, two parts loam and one part peat.

Trim the edges of the turfs with a sharp knife, spade or ending iron to the shape you require. Water the lawn thoroughly, and then as necessary to ensure establishment of the lawn. When established ensure you cut the grass with a lawn mower on a high setting, and gradually lower the blade over the season.  This will ensure that the newly laid lawn is not placed under stress which may result in the grass browning off and the turves shrinking.

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Thursday 26 May 2011

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RHODODENDRON AND AN AZALEA?

This is a common question that I often get asked. Rhododendron and azaleas do look very similar, and they can often be confused.  Not surprising when you consider there are hundreds of related plants in this family than can appear nearly identical when flowering.  
Rhododendrons and azaleas are flowering shrubs that are two species within a genus. The Rhododendron family includes varieties of both azalea and rhodendron, therefore all azaleas' are rhodendrons but not all rhododendrons are azaleas. Both species in this genus differ in plant traits. 
Characteristics to look out for when distinguishing each species are identified below. However, these are a guide as not all azaleas and rhododendrons conform to these rules.
  
Rhododendron
Rhododendrons
  • Flowers are typically bell shaped and are held above the foliage.
  • Flowers are typically larger than azaleas, 2-8" diameter.
  • Flowers have 5 lobes.
  • Rhododendrons typically have 10 stamens per plant, two per flower lobe.
  • Leaves are larger, 2-6" long, dotted with scales underneath. 
  • Leaves are more rounded at their ends.
  • Many rhododendrons are evergreen.

Azalea
Azaleas
  • Flowers are funnel shaped and bloom across the foliage.
  • Flowers are typically smaller than rhodendrons, typically 1-3" diameter.
  • Flowers have 5 lobes.
  • Azaleas typically have 5 stamens per plant, one per flower lobe.
  • Azaleas leaves are smaller, 1-2" long, and have underside leaf hairs
  • The leaves are more slender and pointed than rhododendrons.
  • Many azaleas are deciduous.

Notable exceptions to the characteristics above are Rhododendron mucronulatum and Rhododendron dauricm, which are deciduous. Rhododendron flammeum has a flower consisting of 5 lobes and 5 stamens, whilst Rhododendron canadense is an azalea with 10 stamens.


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Wednesday 25 May 2011

HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS



It seems like to fun to grow mushrooms at home or in the garden in order to get the freshest ingredients for your recipes. There are many varieties of mushrooms which can be grown at home including Oyster, Shiitake, Lions Mane, White Button and Portobello mushrooms.  They are popular due to their general taste and ease of growing.  Mushroom spawn for these varieties is readily available to purchase

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of mycelium, a fungus that grows underground. In nature mushrooms grow on the woodland floor or on lower parts of trees/rotting wood.  The fungus feeds on decomposing material and likes moist, shady conditions.  There are two ways of propagating mushrooms at home, either using mushroom spawn on a substrate or impregnated logs. It is important to keep the mushrooms as sterile as possible in order to prevent other bacteria infecting your crop.
 
These can be grown any time of year.  You can buy mushroom growing kits containing sterilised compost, a container for growing them in and mushroom spores.  Alternatively, you can buy spores to use on your own substrate and container.

 
Growing mushrooms on logs outside


Mushrooms can be grown in your garden on logs. Mushrooms spores can be purchased as plugs, which are small dowels of wood that have been impregnated. Select a log that is a few months old, and is a hardwood such as birch, beech or ash. Drill holes into the log and hammer in the plugs.  Water well and position the log in a shady area of your garden.  Keep well watered.  You may wish to cover the log in a mulch of wet leaves to help retain moisture. Mushrooms will be ready for harvesting in a few months time.

Growing mushrooms on a substrate indoors

Mushrooms can be grown in a plastic bag placed with a thick cardboard box or in a plastic tray with a lid. Fill the container with a suitable substrate such as wood chips, sawdust, compost or paper. Mix in mushroom spawn at manufacturers recommended rates and water.  Water as necessary to ensure mushrooms are kept moist.  Place the container in a cool, dark area such as a garage or basement. Mushrooms will be ready to crop in 2-3 months depending on variety.

Growing mushrooms on substrate outdoors

You can grow mushrooms outside in a shady area in your garden by introducing mycelium spores into your substrate. Bark mulch or leaf mould works very well. You may wish to start your mushrooms inside in sterile conditions and then transplant to your substrate outside.  You will need to ensure you keep the substrate is kept moist.

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Tuesday 24 May 2011

RECIPE FOR STRAWBERRY JAM



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I love making jam.  Its so simple and the taste of home made jam is comforting.  You can make up several batches at a  time, restricted only by how many jam jars you can acquire.
This recipe is for strawberry jam as at this time of year I enjoy strawberry picking.  Delicious on toast, but even more delicious with scones. Makes 3 kg/6.5 llbs jam.
Ingredients
  • 1.8 kg Jam Sugar
  • 2 g fresh Strawberries
  • 3 lemons
  • 25 g butter
Equipment
  • Jam jars, sterilised in hot water
  • Waxed Jam discs
  • funnel
  • Labels
Wash the strawberries and cut into quarters. Cut the lemons into half and squeeze to obtain juice. 

Place the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice into a large saucepan on the hob and cook gently until the sugar has dissolved, stirring constantly.  Do not allow the mixture to boil.

Once the sugar has dissolved boil at high heat for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and test setting point of jam by smearing a teaspoon of jam onto a cool plate, allowing it to cool for several minutes. Push your finger through the jam and if it wrinkles it is ready.  If it is not ready, boil the mixture for another 2 minutes on high heat and repeat the test until it is ready.

Take the pan off the heat and add the butter to the mixture and stir. This helps to remove any scum on top of the jam.  Cool for 10 minutes prior to jarring or the fruit will rise to the top.

Place the mixture into sterilised jam jars using a funnel and place a waxed disc on to of each pot.  Place the metal lid on the jar directly after as the heat of the jam will help to seal the jar. 

Label each jam jar and store in a cool cupboard for up to 6 months.  Keep refrigerated once opened.


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Saturday 21 May 2011

HOW TO GROW CUCUMBERS FROM SEED


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The advantage of growing cucumbers from seed is that you can grow many different varieties of cucumber that are not available in the supermarkets to buy.  The taste of home grown cucumbers far exceeds shop bought ones, and there is a good choice of cucumbers to plant that differ in appearance and taste.

You can start planting your cucumber seeds from the end of March. To give you seedlings a head start, plant indoors or in a heated greenhouse.  Fill your pots with John Innes seed and potting compost. You could use small individual pots or a modular plug tray. Make two holes near the centre of each pot and place a cucumber seed in each hole. Water thoroughly and cover with a perspex sheet/glass to keep in moisture and place on a sunny windowsill or greenhouse.

The cucumber seedlings should germinate within a week or two.  Remove the weaker of the two seedlings when they are 3 cm high. When they have 2-4 true leaves they can be transplanted outside into there position.  Ensure that this occurs after the risk of frost has passed and that they are hardened off in a cold frame.  If you do not have a cold frame you could bring them back indoors at night or protect them with a poly tunnel or cloche.
Alternatively you can sow seeds directly into the soil when the danger of all frost has passed, usually beginning of May. The cucumbers will be ready to harvest later than plants grown earlier indoors.

Prepare the ground by digging over the soil and incorporating farm yard manure to help retain moisture in the ground. Cucumber plants like to stretch out so plant the seedlings 45 cm apart in rows that are 1.5 m apart. Ensure you water well during dry spells and feed fortnightly with a general purpose fertiliser.  Cucumbers are ready to harvest July to October depending on variety - ensure you keep an eye on them during this period or they may suddenly grow to massive proportions.

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Tuesday 17 May 2011

RECIPE FOR RHUBARB CRUMBLE



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It is this time of year that rhubarb is starting to flourish, so what can be better than picking your home grown rhubarb and making a crumble? Serves 4.

Ingredients
  • 12 stalks rhubarb
  • 8 table spoons sugar
  • 4 table spoons water
To make crumble:
  • 4 oz/110 g Butter
  • 4 oz/110 g Flour
  • 6 oz/180 g Sugar

  • 2 oz/55 g desiccated coconut
Wash the rhubarb and cut into 4 cm pieces and place in an ovenproof dish. Add the water and sugar.

Cut the butter into cubes and place in a mixing bowl.  Add the flour and the sugar and rub the mixture together until it resembles fine crumble. Add the coconut to the mixture.


Place the crumble over the rhubarb and place into a oven set at 180C/350F/Gas 4  for 45 minutes.

Serve with custard.

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Sunday 15 May 2011

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FRUIT AND A VEGETABLE?


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It is a common question that I often get asked, but it is not as simple as it would first seem.  There are several ways to classify fruit and vegetables and often terms are used interchangeably.

FRUIT

A fruit is the swollen ovary of a flowering plant, and therefore contains seeds.  The fruit is produced to help plants colonise wider areas and are often brightly coloured and flavoursome in order to attract animals to eat the seeds. They are  ingested by the animal and then deposited in their droppings. Some seeds require this digestion in order to aid germination of the seed. 

VEGETABLE

A vegetable is any other part of the plant harvested for food such as the seeds, root, stem or leaf of a plant.


Fruits and vegetables are referred to differently in botanical, culinary and retail terms, and terms are often used interchangeably. Tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, squashes and gourds are all fruits.  Peas and beans are vegetables, but if eaten in the pod are considered fruit. Although often referred to in culinary terms as a fruit, rhubarb is in fact a vegetable. Bananas have immature seeds within them.  Strawberries have their seeds on the outside of the fruit. Peanuts are a variety of bean. Nuts are tree seeds.


Vegetables
Asparagus (stem), Beans (seeds), broccoli (flowers), cabbage (leaves), carrot (roots), celery (stem), cauliflower (flowers), lettuce (leaves), peas (seeds), potato (root), rhubarb (stem).


Fruit
Apple, aubergine, banana, bell peppers, cherry, cucumber, melon, orange, peapods, peach, pear, strawberry, tomato.



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Saturday 7 May 2011

VEGETABLE CROP ROTATION


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In order to keep your vegetables healthy and to ensure a good crop you will need to rotate the beds in which your annual vegetables are planted.  This is because the numbers of pest and diseases within the soil increase every year, to the detriment of your vegetable crop. Each year the yield will be less and your plants are more likely to suffer from pest and diseases.

In addition, rotating your crops helps to optimise the level of nutrients within your soils.  If you plant one type of vegetable only in plot of soil year after year then the soil will show decreasing levels of available nutrients. However, if you rotate your vegetables then you can ensure that the successive years vegetables have contributed to healthy soil nutrient level for this seasons crops. Perennial vegetables such as asparagus and rhubarb should be planted in permanent beds and not be part of the crop rotation system.

There are many different types of vegetable rotation, based on a three, four, five, six, seven or even eight year cycle depending on what crops you are producing. However, the system below is a simple system that I have used successfully in the past in my garden that occurs over three years and seems ideal for garden or allotment use.

For the purpose of crop rotation vegetables are grouped together according to their growing requirements.  These categories are:

Roots - beetroot, carrot, chicory, artichoke, parsnip, potato, salisfy

Brassicas - broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale, kohl rabi, radish, swede, turnip

Others - aubergine, bean, celeriac, celery, cucumber, endive, leek, lettuce, marrow, onion, pea, spinach, sweet corn, tomato

The crop rotation system is based on a three year cycle. Divide your vegetable patch into three distinct areas, and ensure that you move your vegetable groups each year to the adjacent area. 

Three year rotation cycle
Year 1 - Roots, Brassicas, Others
Year 2 - Others, Roots, Brassicas
Year 3 - Brassicas, Others, Roots

Each group of vegetables has specific needs that differ from each other, so you will need to prepare the ground differently in each area. They are grouped together in families that have similar growing requirements.


Roots
Roots do not require manure to be dug into the soil, as this will make the vegetables fork and split.  They do not require lime either. Potatoes can be affected by scab if the soil is limey.  Incorporate a general purpose fertiliser 2 weeks prior to planting.

Brassicas
Brassicas require alkaline soil so add some lime to the soil at manufacturers recommended rates. Incorporate a general purpose fertiliser 2 weeks prior to planting. You may also wish to add farm yard manure at this time if there is little in the soil.

Others
Others require high levels of nutrients so dig plenty of well rotted manure or compost into the bed. Only add lime if the soil is acidic.  Incorporate a general purpose fertiliser 2 weeks prior to planting.

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How to grow onions from onion sets
How to grow onions from seed
How to grow onions
How to grow orchids
How to overwinter geraniums
How to grow parsley
How to grow parsley
How to grow peppadew peppers
How to grow Peppadew peppers from seed
How to plant Dahlia tubers
How to propagate using division
How to Grow Pumpkins from Seed
How to grow primulas
How to grow rosemary
How to grow tulips
Recipe for scones
How to grow seeds indoors
How to grow squash
How to grow strawberries from seed
How to grow sunflowers from seed
How to grow sweet peppers
How to grow sweet potatoes
How to grow thyme
How to grow tomatoes from seed
How to make compost
How to keep your Christmas tree
How to take a stem cutting
How to propagate by grafting
How to propagate from root cuttings
How to propagate from seed
How to roast pork
How to roast turkey
Indoor cacti garden
Is the sea sponge a plant or an animal?
Keystone species
Ladybirds
Ladybird facts
Lawn care
Lawn grasses
Laying concrete
Lemon meringue pie
Loaf cakes
Low GI foods
Macaroni cheese
Majorelle gardens
Manuring
Medical benefits of herbs
Moth Facts
Non-grass lawn
Nymans Gardens: History
Nymans Gardens
Nymans: The Summer Borders
Nymans: Sub tropical borders
Patio gardens
Patio Garden Plants
Paths - Brick paving
Plant names
Plants for free
Plants for Autumn
Pruning trees and hedges
Peppadew Peppers
Preparing a seed bed
Poinsettia care
Poisonous plants
Potagers
Pumpkin carving
Pumpkin carving for Halloween
Pumpkins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin cupcakes
Pumpkin cheesecake recipe
Pumpkin Risotto recipe
Ragwort
Raspberry and coconut loaf
Raspberry pie
Record breaking fruit and vegetables
Recipe for Asparagus Quiche
Recipe for blackcurrant cheesecake
Recipe for cauliflower cheese
Recipe for Chocolate Cheesecake
Recipe for chicken fajitas
Recipe for Christmas pudding
Recipe for Egg Custard
Recipe for English Apple pie
Recipe for fairy cakes
Recipe for home made olive bread
Recipe for Italian pizza
Recipe for Italian tomato sauce
Recipe for lasagna
Recipe for Quiche Lorraine
Recipe for pancakes
Recipe for pea salad with mint
Recipe for Plum Chutney
Recipe for pumpkin pie
Recipe for pumpkin puree
Recipe for rhubarb crumble
Recipe for Salmon with lemon and herbs
Recipe for shortbread
Recipe Spaghetti bolognese
Recipe for spinach and broccoli fritatta
Recipe for strawberry cheesecake
Recipe for strawberry jam

Recipe for Tiramisu
Recipe for tomato soup

Recipe for victoria sponge
Rose pest and diseases
Salt
Santa
Strudel recipe
Sun dried tomato and herb bread
Shade loving fruit and nuts
Sea animals: Sea Anemones
Star Starfish
Seahorse facts
Sea cucumber facts
Starfish facts
Soil structure
Sponge cake recipe
Spiced brussels sprouts
Spicy meatballs in tomato sauce
Sultana Scones
Superfoods
The anatomy of vegetables
The house spider
The false widow spider
The hummingbird hawk moth
The seahorse
The sea cucumber
The worlds largest vegetable
Thinning and transplanting
Tree size
Tulip care
Tulip diseases
Valentines Cake
Vegetable crop rotation
Vegetarian recipes - vegetable fried rice
Weight
What are gallstones?
What is fracking?
What is a sea anemone?
What is a solar eclipse?
What is a starfish?
What is a loofah?
What is a sea cucumber?
What is a tree?
What is acid rain?
What is global warming?
What is the greenhouse effect?
What is Christmas?
What is Halloween?
What is light pollution?
What is mistletoe?
What is the best way to lose weight
What is Boxing day?
What is an artichoke?
Why is the Dead Sea so salty?
Why is Mars red?
What is a cuttlefish?
What is a vegetable?
What is a food allergy?
What is a food intolerance?
What is a fossil?
What is a mushroom?
What is a sea sponge?
What is tonsillitis?
What is a potager?
What is a light year?
What is green manure?
What is the difference between an asteroid and a comet?
What is the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?
What is the difference between a soup and a broth?
What is the difference between a currant, raisin and a sultana?
What is the difference between an insect and a spider?
What is the difference between a marrow and a courgette?
What is the difference between a stew and a casserole?
What is the difference between butter and margarine?
What is the difference between a cold and the flu?
What is the difference between a snail and a slug?
What is the difference between a butterfly and  a moth?
What is the difference between a millipede and a centipede?
What is the difference between a bee and a wasp?
What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
What is the difference between a fog and a mist?
What is the difference between a rambling and climbing rose?
What is the difference between a peach and a nectarine?
What is the difference between a rhododendron and an azalea?
What is the difference between a banana and a plantain?
What is the difference between a squash, pumpkin and a gourd?
What is the difference between a yam and a sweet potato?
What is the difference between a vegetable and a fruit?
What is the difference between hard and soft woods?
What is the difference between hibernation and sleep?
What is the difference between energy efficient light bulbs and traditional light bulbs?
What is the difference between a toadstool and a mushroom?
What is the difference between neon and fluorescent light?
What is the difference between gammon, ham and bacon?
What is the difference between a zebra and a horse?
What is the difference between a wasp and a hornet?
What is the difference between a snake and a serpent? 
What is the difference between a wallaby and a kangaroo?
What is the difference between a particle and an atom?
What is the difference between a geranium and a pelagonium?
What is the difference between a cactus and a succulent?
What is the difference between a parrot and a macaw?
What is global warming?
What is the Gulf Stream?
What is frankincense?
What is Myrhh?
What is 5 A DAY?
When is pancake day?
When to plant potatoes
Where are fossils found?
Which plant has the largest seed?
Which plant has the largest leaves?
Which plant has the largest flower?
Why do we kiss under the mistletoe?
Why are polar bears white?
Weeding
Why don't seedless grapes have seeds?
Worm facts
World largest insect
5 A DAY PORTIONS
10 ways to be happy
10 ways to improve your sleep
Using pedestrian mowers