Monthly Archives: December 2011
A DIY Christmas Tree
They say it’s an ill wind that blows no good and while Hurricane Ba’bag wreaked havoc with travel plans and caused massive amounts of damage to property, those trees that came down don’t have to be all bad news. Here’s … Continue reading
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Acer griseum – Paperbark maple
Acers must rate as one of the most ornamental plants grown in the Lothians. This plant rates as my favourite tree for a small garden and must be,pound for pound, one of the most beautiful trees. However I know of … Continue reading
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How to Make a Golem and Terrify People
Golems have featured in Hebrew and Czech legends, books and even musicals and now they are the subject of a children’s novel by Edinburgh based Kelpies’ prize winner Alette J. Willis.
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Good (but could be Excellent) Boots from Merrell
When I read the marketing which arrived with the Merrell Wilderness Canyon boots with its references to retro design, limited editions and their recent showcase alongside finely tailored suits at catwalk shows I was instantly concerned that these were the … Continue reading