Over 100,000 visitors annually flock to the New Park area near Brockenhurst for the New Forest and Hampshire County Show. The three day event has a history going back more than 80 years and features a huge variety of entertainments.

The show jumping events are considered one of the major features of the show. Other popular competitions include the showing of cattle, sheep, rabbits and other types of livestock. Apart from this, there are crafts, locally produced goods and different types of entertainment on offer.

Gazebos have become more popular and more affordable in recent years. There are many styles and sizes to choose from, so regardless of the size of the garden you may have, there should be a suitable gazebo somewhere out there for you. It is important to decide before choosing your gazebo whether or not you want it to a permanent fixture. It is also necessary to choose where about in your garden or grounds you would like it and whether or not your property can accommodate the gazebo you desire. Read the rest of this entry »

Black poplars were once one of our commonest species. Their springy wood was used for making everything from arrows to carriage wheels in the Middle Ages.

But female trees were regarded as a nuisance because of the clouds of fluffy seed they produce each summer. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you thinking about buying a hot tub or spa for your home? If you are, there are a few things you’ll want to think about. Installing a hot tub in your home can be a bit difficult, although it doesn’t have to be if you do your research. You’ll need to do some planning, of course, but once you’ve looked at all the various benefits and reasons for installing a spa or hot tub in your home, you’re sure to find the expense and work worth it. Read the rest of this entry »

A tree in Surrey has been valued at £500,000 by the county council.

The Oak in Weybridge has been assessed according to its size, health, history and how many people live nearby.

The tree is thought to be about 300 years old but Surrey County Council said it would not be able to get an exact figure without damaging it. Read the rest of this entry »

The tree species Malus domestica produces apples, of which 55 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2005, with a value of about $10,000,000,000. The tree originated from Asia, where its wild ancestor is still found today. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples resulting in range of desired characteristics.

Also known as the Pedunculate Oak, this tree is native to most of Europe, and to Asia Minor to the Caucasus, and also to parts of North Africa.

It is the type species of the genus (the species by which the oak genus Quercus is defined), and a member of the white oak section Quercus section Quercus.

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