Good gardening tips for May & June 2016
Easter came early this year, making us think that the season is further advanced than it actually is – but, though we shouldn’t get ahead
24 April 2016
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Easter came early this year, making us think that the season is further advanced than it actually is – but, though we shouldn’t get ahead
If you’re on the hunt for a new companion, your investigation work should begin before you even visit a potential playmate. You need to ensure
Food festival news The 2016 Ludlow Spring Festival promises to be a corker, bringing together the best regional beer, food and music to the town
Ed Andrews muses on the lasting legacy of two men with a gift for natural landscaping. It’s a winter day in Rectory Wood, Church Stretton.
Visiting the Pheasant in Broseley for a family Sunday lunch, we were delighted to find the place busy and welcoming. What struck us immediately was
There’s no sugar-coating the fact that sugar consumption is having a massive impact on our health and wellbeing. From reports that slashing the amount of
The best laid plans… Writing this in January, the weather has been mild if very wet, with flooding in some parts of the area, followed
I’m often asked my advice on puppies as opposed to rescue dogs, and I recently had that very dilemma when I was looking for a
Get a pizza the action Little ones will love being ‘a pizza baker for the day’ at Fordhall Farm near Market Drayton on 17 April.
Ed Andrews finds out that small can be beautiful in the case of the diminutive goldcrest. The sight of certain birds in our skies can
For beer loving residents in the picturesque village of Worfield, there’s plenty to celebrate these days with the arrival of new incumbents at The Dog
After all the stress and hassle of festive cooking, the temptation is to go out and stock up on ready meals or order in takeaways.
As we leave Christmas behind and welcome in 2016, it’s time to start planning for the gardening year ahead. If you’re growing vegetables, get out
If you’re a smallholder, sudden death within your flock can be devastating, especially when it hits your healthiest and strongest animals. Last year I took
Broseley restaurant scoops award The King and Thai in Broseley are again celebrating a win – in November, they were crowned regional winner of the
Get your finger-foods well in hand before the Big Day arrives – these festive recipes from The Raven’s Jason Hodnet, star of The Great British
Golden Fork for local cheese Shropshire goats’ cheese dairy Brock Hall Farm is celebrating winning a coveted Golden Fork, the Oscar of the food industry.
Here come the frosts Last year’s mild winter may have lulled us into a false sense of security – but take a few precautions now,
Vet Sarah Probert finds out there can be several reasons for itching in cats. Many cats come in with sore patches on their skin. Sometimes
It’s all too easy to become a creature of habit when it comes to choosing an Indian restaurant; an abundance of choice plus three within
In the conclusion of a two-part feature, our wildlife expert Ed Andrews discovers a species that has made an unexpected return to the county… and
Keeping summer alive Provided the sunshine continues through August and into September, summer bedding, perennials, baskets and tubs will continue to give good colour into
Found a lump on your pet? It’s always worth checking it out says Becky Robinson of Severn Edge Veterinary Group – but don’t assume the
Beer Festival brings cheer Severn Valley Railway Station will again play host to the popular CAMRA-run Bridgnorth Beer Festival which kicks off at 3pm
The eyes of the regional press have recently been on the village of Neenton – the story of ‘the community heroes who had fought hard
Easy weekday dinners September signals the end of the summer holidays, and that means back to the old routine – work, school, college… and more
In the first of a two-part feature, our wildlife expert Ed Andrews goes on a night-time ramble in the Shropshire Hills. It’s a clear July
With the warm drying winds we experienced in May, it’s more important than ever to ensure newly planted trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are kept
Vet Sarah Probert gets up close and personal with a most rewarding pet – the inquisitive guinea pig. Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are fairly
Clean up your plate Back in 2011, TV presenter and cookery writer Ching-He Huang began to suffer from allergic reactions, weight gain and tiredness. As