Gardening This is mostly a diary of what we've been up to in the garden, but it also covers anything for the guy or gal with green fingers. If you have any gardening questions, or reckon that anything here is a load of tosh, speak up by Adding ... (more)
I bought a second-hand Garmin Edge 1000 recently, as a Christmas present, and it's a nice device with a handy big screen. It quickly transpired though that the map screen was missing all the minor roads (UK's B roads and smaller), which made ... (more)
After relocating our garden pond late last Autumn, we were a bit concerned how the wildlife might adjust. Well, we shouldn't have worried: the pond weed is growing well, there are plenty of snails, and frog spawn has appeared! We also ... (more)
There is a minature garden railway in Wroxham, and it is open to the public on the Easter Sunday and Monday. It's at Barton House, as shown on the map below. There are electric and steam trains running, and the signal box and ... (more)
Garmin has a really neat ANT+ speed-sensing device, which fits to the hub and does away with the need for a spoke-mounted magnet. It can also be bought in conjunction with a magnet-less cadence sensor, and if you don't want the cadence sensor ... (more)
My previous on-bike device is a Garmin Edge 820, so that is what I'll be comparing my new computer to. First impressions On the surface, the Edge 1030 isn't fundamentally different to the 820. Sure, it's bigger (a lot bigger, really ... (more)
Description, accessories, reliability, compared to other Garmins (more)
For the last few years I've been the happy owner of a Garmin Edge Touring Plus cycling computer. It's been completely reliable and the battery still lasts well, but it has been lacking in a couple of areas - namely, power meter support and ... (more)
During periods of extreme heat and drought it is important to limit the amount of time you spend outdoors, but the garden will need a bit of attention! The best thing you can do is to collect waste water from indoor usage (eg, from washing ... (more)
Two publications have started up recently in North Walsham and North Norfolk. Both are free, glossy magazines with interesting articles supplemented with a fair proportion of ads. Just North Walsham, published by justRegional (based in ... (more)
A pond is a wonderful addition to a garden, but it's important that you take some simple measures to avoid disappointment down the line. Firstly, try to be creative when digging the hole. Make sure that the deepest part is at least 70cm ... (more)