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Europe's rarest orchid rediscovered in the Azores

Posted by Landscape Juice on December 10, 2013 at 1:41pm

What is believed to be one of Europe's rarest orchids has been rediscovered by scientists on an island in the Azores.

Known as Hochstetter's butterfly-orchid, and first found in 1838, the scientists spotted it again on a volcanic ridge.

The team of scientists analysed the islands' orchid populations and found the archipelago had three species of butterfly-orchid.

The findings are published in the open-access journal PeerJ - Systematic revision of Platanthera in the Azorean archipelago: not one but three species, including arguably Europe’s rarest orchid.

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The Landscape Juice Network's Aims and Objectives

Posted by Phil Voice on June 30, 2010 at 9:00am

The Landscape Juice Network (LJN)

What is it?

LJN is an open association of individuals and companies involved in landscaping, garden maintenance, horticulture and garden design.

The site is…

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A Quick Reminder to Talk

Posted by Fleur Voice on January 17, 2020 at 6:32pm

As Blue Monday is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good idea to give a small reminder to our community here on Landscape Juice to remember to tell people about your worries and if you’re having negative thoughts. Talking about emotions…

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Diversity in the Horticulture Industry

Posted by Fleur Voice on February 20, 2020 at 7:49pm

“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…

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The Impact of Burglary on the Individual

Posted by Fleur Voice on November 20, 2019 at 4:14pm

Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…

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The LJN Big Interview with Westhill Garden & Landscaping Ltd

Posted by Fleur Voice on October 10, 2019 at 9:13pm in Company publicity

Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…

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Starting a gardening or landscaping business?

Posted by Phil Voice on October 1, 2010 at 6:30am

This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…

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Honey Badger replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"I've watched a few videos on the 9010 serious power knocks the socks of the br850. I'm not a fan of 4mix engines.
20yrs with a blower that's Impressive.
I haven't managed to find a local dealer for echo I'd prefer to have a look first than buy…"

Peter sellers replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"We have run pb 8010's for four years without issue and also pb770"s for everyday use. The pb 9010 is 10% more powerful than the 8010 which in itself is an awesome blower and outperforms anything Stihl have. We are nearly all Echo kit now and have…"

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Honey Badger replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"I use the husqvarna 525bx. I used to use bg86's (had 3), carbs were good for 3-4 years before failure. You can get cheap Chinese carbs. 525bx is a better machine, it doesn't turn in the hand because of the nozzle and is more powerful, I think its…"

Billybop replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"Ego 7650 battery model has excellent power had it a few years now and has never missed a beat, I use the 7.5ah batteries with it, they have recently brought out a couple slightly more powerful but those have a fancy LED screen which would get…"

Peter sellers replied to Tim Bucknall's discussion Stihl blowers failing

"Echo are bombproof !!"

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Stihl blowers failing

I've had a definite increase in machinery failing, and lately I've had a rash of BG86 blowers failing due to carburettor wear- something I've never come across before. Has anyone else had issues like this? What hand-held blowers would people…

Sam Bainbridge replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"Let's face it this first year they will stamp there feet if you don't comply but won't do anything, next year will be the year"

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Ian Harvey replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"I suggest that everybody on here read the HMRC MTD Guidance notes.
HMRC base the requirement for MTD ITSA on prior year tax return figures, including any now-ceased income streams. No crystal balls involved."

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"Good point about having a crystal ball re turnover. Like you say what can they do about it!"

Sam Bainbridge replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"Oh right i run as a partnership to help the tax that's what he would be meaning
There's your first loop, you didnt know you have income of over 50k until you did your tax return at the end of year they'll grumble but won't do anything about it.…"

Neil Darby replied to Neil Darby's discussion Dirty subject.

"That's it, I finanly gave notice (without any notice) 7 turds week before last & 2 more in your face ones when i arrived last week. I was about to walk away then but I had to finish off a job I had started.
The client was very upset, blaming an…"

Peter sellers replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"Your accountant is wrong! " If you have qualifying income of 50 k or more you have to file every 3 months from April 2026 " This is on Gov.uk website. The figure reduces to 30 k April 2027 and 20k April 2028.
Might be worth converting to a LTD…"

Will Roberts replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

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Sam Bainbridge replied to Peter sellers's discussion Making tax digital

"But to be fair to big nige they are all liars"

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Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…

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Dedicated Garden Waste Collection/Garden Clearance Business

Hi all,A few quick questions for anyone running garden waste or clearance work:What vehicle setup works best for fast, one-person jobs?Do private firms use their own green waste bins, and how do you manage them?How do you deal with overfilled dumpy…

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Robot mowers and rabbits

Ideas please..The garden I look after is mown by a couple of large very heavy robot mowers - they are generally my friends - they remove the bore of cutting the lawns which used to take 2 full days a fortnight with a large ride on and smaller…

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