Oxford Brookes University is decamping from its Wheatley Campus and has sold it for housing The 53-acre site, close to the villages of Wheatley and Holton, has outline planning consent for 500 homes. The development will provide a mix of houses, from two to five bedrooms, along with some apartments. There are also community facilities …
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Thanks to high prices and an extra trading day in January 2023 compared to 2022, the amount of money passing through the tills increased, but only just. The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, which analyses point-of-sale data from over 80% of generalist builders’ merchants’ sales throughout Great Britain, reveals that total value sales …
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Angelica archangelica If you are looking to add some flair to your herb garden this year, look no further than angelica. Referred to as the “herb of the sun” by the famous 17th century British herbalist Nicholas Culpeper, this plant will welcome visitors to the garden with its pleasant, aromatic scent and impressive stature. We …
What happened Railcar manufacturer Greenbrier Cos (GBX 2.14%) pre-announced its quarterly results and said it received orders for 4,500 new cars during the period. Investors are excited, sending Greenbrier shares up more than 10% for the week, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. So what Greenbrier isn’t expected to release results from …
Abelmoschus esculentus Okra, referred to by the botanical name Abelmoschus esculentus or sometimes Hibiscus esculentus, is a member of the Malvaceae, or mallow family, that includes cotton, hibiscus, and hollyhocks. It is thought to have origins in ancient Egypt and Ethiopia, and grows as an annual in all USDA Hardiness Zones. Also called lady finger …
You know how sometimes you have a plant that just seems to do exceptionally well in your garden? Or you fall in love with a neighbor’s rose bush? Or maybe a rose you love is entering its senior years? That’s the perfect time to take a cutting. Propagation by stem cutting lets you recreate a …
Melothria scabra About 10 to 15 years ago, no one I knew had a clue what a Mexican sour gherkin was. If you had asked how to grow mouse melon, cucamelon, or sour cucumber, you might have gotten some strange looks. So, naturally, as soon as I saw some available in a seed sharing group, …
Consolida spp. The best part of living somewhere cold and snowy is that the wildflowers that bloom after winter bring me a sense of delight I can’t quite describe. Here in Alaska, it’s the wild roses, bluebells, and fireweed that appear in spring which make every cold day worthwhile. In Montana, where I grew up, …
Could cutting spending be as simple as making this change with your phone? Key points Reducing spending can often be important to help you accomplish financial goals. Finance expert Dave Ramsey has offered many tips for reducing spending, but taking shopping apps off your phone may be one of his best pieces of advice. Most …
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Don’t worry — it’s good news. Key points The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% for the second time this year. While that’s apt to drive up the cost of borrowing, those with money in savings could benefit from higher interest rates. Inflation has been battering consumers since mid-2021. Thankfully, the …
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