WATCH OUT FOR TOXIC PROCESSIONARY CATERPILLARS!
Islanders are being urged to stay clear of Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars, whose toxic hairs can cause allergic reactions and skin irritation, following reports of the insects near First Tower. So far, the caterpillars have been found at St Andrew’s Park, a private garden, and a number of other locations in the area. Caterpillars of […]
ALL ISLAND GARDEN COMPETITION – 12, 13 & 14 JULY
Judging for the RJA&HS All-Island Garden Competition takes place on Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th July. Anyone can participate and with 22 classes to enter into, there is something for everyone, whether you have a large garden, small patio garden, allotment or community garden. Horticultural Secretary at the RJA&HS, Rachelle Robinson, said: ‘We know many […]
JULY WILD WATCH: HOW TO SEE PUFFINS ON JERSEY’S NORTH COAST
The puffin is one of Jersey’s most iconic birds but despite their distinctive appearance they can be hard to spot as a result of declining population numbers. In recent years, this reduction has brought the puffin close to local extinction. There are still a small number that breed on the Island’s rocky cliffs though, so […]
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GARDEN INSECT FRIENDLY
From bees to beetles to butterflies, insects help keep our gardens healthy. But with bees and other pollinators in decline, it’s more important than ever to optimise our green spaces to support our local wildlife. Help make a difference with these four easy tips for turning your garden into an insect haven.. Let your garden […]
EVENTS HAPPENING IN JERSEY THIS JULY
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the sunshine next month with various open gardens, outdoor concerts and wildlife-themed workshops happening across the Island. Read on for some of the best events happening this July… Sunday 3 July – Open garden at Trinity Manor For the first time in many years, Trinity Manor gardens will be […]
SUMMER FLOWER AND CATTLE SHOW OF THE RJA&HS
The Summer Flower and Cattle Show of the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society took place over the weekend of 11 and 12 June. It has been generally considered to be a very successful event, with nine dairy farmers showing their cattle, which were of high quality and has proved the value of importing genetics […]
EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITY
AN exciting land-based job opportunity has arisen at The Grove property, St Lawrence. Are you aged between 18-25 years old or know someone aged between 18-25 years old who would be curious to learn more about this gardening apprenticeship opportunity? To apply or for queries, please email Roger Polard Head Gardener to the Grove Estate […]
JÈRRIAIS ADDED TO GLOBAL LANGUAGE-LEARNING PLATFORM
From the Association of Jersey Charities (L’Associâtion des Charités d’Jèrri): Islanders can now learn Jèrriais online via an award-winning app, following work by L’Office du Jèrriais and language-learning platform uTalk. Islanders can use one of five thousand free codes being offered to subscribe to the uTalk app and access beginner Jèrriais for free, rather than the usual […]
VOTING FOR NATURE: HOW ‘GREEN’ ARE YOUR ELECTION CANDIDATES?
From regenerative agriculture and food security to sustainable policy and achieving net zero, local campaigners are uncovering which candidates in this year’s election are committed to environmental issues. Conservation charity Durrell, sustainable cooperative SCOOP, and the Société Jersiaise Environment Section have all been quizzing candidates on their green credentials in the run up to election […]
IF THESE LINES SURVIVE
By Anne Penn (née Sandeman) I grew up knowing of the existence of my paternal grandmother’s Occupation diary, but it was in 2017 that I first saw the manuscript when my father, Brian Sandeman, gave it to me. Bundles of loose pages tied up by string, handwritten in ink and in an old paper carrier […]