How best to water growbags by Mike Santer23 April 2012
The Isle of Wight Beacon's gardening expert, Mike Santer, explains how to make the most of growbags.
Homes & Gardens
Students Enjoy the Therapeutic Benefits of New Gardening Service27 March 2012
Gardening can be an environmental stimulus and therapy in its own right and a new community gardening project aims to offer the benefits of this activity to people with extra needs.
Love the Bee in your Bonnet27 March 2012
There’s an old English poem that begins “a swarm of bees in May is worth a load of hay” but in reality honeybee swarms can begin as early as April. Liz Van Wyk is the manager of Quarr Teaching Apiary based at Quarr Abbey. Here she tells us that what may be one man’s poison is most definitely another’s bread.
One of the loveliest plants25 January 2012
Someone mentioned to me recently that they thought F1 hybrid seeds were the result of genetic modification – this is a myth
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Isle of Wight News
Assistant Commissioner will 'canvas' Island opinion 18 June 2013 - 2:00PM
The new Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the Isle of Wight says she'll work hard to find out what Islanders want from their police force. …continue
Two car collision in Binstead 18 June 2013 - 7:48PM
One person has been taken to hospital after a two car collision in Binstead. …continue
Housing provider to tackle Island unemployment 18 June 2013 - 4:35PM
Isle of Wight housing provider Spectrum is extending a scheme which aims to get people back into work. …continue
Future flood risks to be discussed in Yarmouth 18 June 2013 - 2:18PM
A drop-in session highlighting future flood risks to Yarmouth will be held tomorrow (Wednesday). …continue
New Hambrough chef promises creativity 18 June 2013 - 5:41PM
The new head chef of the Hambrough says he wants to bring his own style and flair to the Ventnor hotel. …continue
National final for Island golfer 18 June 2013 - 4:15PM
An Island golfer is targeting success in the national final of a Prince's Trust tournament. …continue
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