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Not many of us actually had a summer holiday, did we? But despite that and having to face the obvious challenges of working within COVID-19 safety restrictions, our volunteers achieved a HUGE amount during the summer. So, we’d like to
Read MoreGardening advice for the new (and not so new) gardener Having been caught out with lack of seeds and compost earlier this year, I’ve made a concerted effort to make sure I have everything ready for next spring, just in
Read MoreThe recent situation across the UK, and in the wider world, has seen people looking for ways to improve their outdoor experience at home. Whether that is by taking a staycation or improving their gardens as locations to relax and
Read MoreWelcome to the first of an occasional series of articles about key volunteer roles in Swansea Cats Protection. Although a small Branch, we pride ourselves on making the very best of the range of skills and resources our wonderful volunteers
Read MoreAgain, my ambitions of winning a prize at the local Garden & Produce Show were thwarted, but this time by the Covid Pandemic. That said, I haven’t had the best of years in the veg garden. Despite more attention than
Read MoreIt’s now that time of year; you’ve worked hard though the COVID lockdown, so the most important thing to do now is to enjoy your garden; heady scents, glorious colours, an abundance of fruits and vegetables and hopefully some sunshine
Read MoreGood to meet you I first met Pilchard last winter when the weather was cold, bleak and wet. As I arrived with Karen, the kind person who’d contacted us and is one of her carers, Pilchard wobbled up to greet
Read MoreWell, what a couple of months we’ve had! I, for one, didn’t see the lockdown happening so quickly – so was not at all prepared from a gardening perspective. Very little compost and only last year’s seeds to use. 3
Read MoreDigital Solutions What’s your WiFi password?’ asked my great niece. ‘We don’t have internet in the house, it’s just up in the studio, sorry’ I replied. She gave me a look that told me I was a dinosaur, definitely prehistoric.
Read MoreWith the country emerging from lockdown, we are all anticipating the ‘new normal’. Will it be much as before, or will we have a better awareness of the fragility of the environment and a desire to do things differently? I
Read MorePolar & Bear (left) We’re brothers and best pals – we go everywhere together. Can you tell us apart? You’ll have to come and meet us to find out! Bit bewildered at the moment and we’re still getting used to
Read MoreYes, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – the days are getting longer. Both gardeners and plants are keen to get going, but the temperature of the ground is critical and must be right to ensure success. March is said to
Read MoreBay is delighted to be a sponsor of Swansea In Bloom. Swansea in Bloom was started about 25 years ago as a joint venture with the City and Council of Swansea, but sadly, due to financial constraints the council had
Read MoreAs part of the Crowdfund Swansea initiative, the Friends of the Botanical Gardens are taking part in a project to raise funds for a new set of gates for the gardens. The aim is to raise £5000 within the four
Read MoreHere we are at the start of another growing season and a new decade. This monthly article is mainly designed for those new to gardening who are looking to enjoy the fruits of their labours on their dinner plate. For
Read MoreThis month I thought you’d like to read about the wonderful work of a Swansea couple, who spend part of the year in Greece caring for stray and feral cats. Sue and Ron share a little of their experiences here
Read MoreWinter time brings a heap of different birds returning to the UK to spend their time in a slightly warmer climate – looking for food, they often bring their families and young in-tow. Sometimes we see a surge in garden
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