Wed, 07 May 2008 03:58:07 UTGardening, home efficiency, recyclingWed, 07 May 2008 03:58:07 UThttp://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlXMT RSS generatorwebmaster@whatprice.co.uken-gbhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/webmaster@whatprice.co.ukhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/recycle.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/recycle.htmlOn average, every household in throws away about a tonne of rubbish every year, based on Government figures. In 1999, about 26 million tonnes were thrown away by people living in England and Wales. In total, no less than 423 million tonnes of waste were created, mostly from farms, factories, sewage sludge, dredging, mines, quarries and offices.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/energy.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/energy.htmlalifornia's current energy crisis has made conserving electricity a hot topic nationwide. No wonder. The energy emergency is not just a California phenomenon. The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) predicts New England, New York City and Texas could experience electricity shortages as well.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/compost.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/environmental/compost.htmlThe makings for nature's best, most complete fertilizer may be wilting in your refrigerator's vegetable bin. Kitchen waste, along with grass clippings, leaves and other garden waste can all be used to create compost.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/wet-fly-fishing.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/wet-fly-fishing.htmlMany anglers who are new to fly fishing consider dry fly fishing the "traditional" way of catching trout. Well, that's not entirely true. Wet fly fishing dates back hundreds of years, well before dry fly fishing came around. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/trout-senses.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/trout-senses.htmlWhen fly fishing for trout, it is of crucial importance to understand their senses. Trout are fish, after all, and make different use of their senses than we do. Und...Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/trout-sense.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/trout-sense.htmlTrout have amazing powers of smell. For humans, trying to understand smell underwater is rather difficult since we can't do it. However, trout have no difficulty smelling underwater, so it is worth an anglers time to make sure that they aren't introducing foreign smells into a trout stream (which can warn a trout to a lurking danger such as a fisherman.) Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/winter-feeding.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/winter-feeding.htmlWith air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of the country, now is the time to greatly reduce the amount of food you are feeding your fish.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/water-garden.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/water-garden.htmlSo the water garden bug has bitten. You've dug and leveled and sweated and said words you hope that no one else has heard. Now it's time for the fun part -...Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/tree-shrubs.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/tree-shrubs.htmlIn general, trees and shrubs are planted and cared for in the same way, the difference between them being chiefly one of height. One definition of the difference, however, is that while a tree has only one trunk, a shrub has several stems or trunks.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/shrubs.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/shrubs.htmlAmong the bewildering lists of shrubs, certain names stand out as new and unusual, or, on the other hand, tried and familiar. These include both the evergreen and deciduous types.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/patio-heaters.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/patio-heaters.htmlIn some areas right now, the weather is ideal for sitting outside in the evening -- the bugs have gone and the sky is clear -- but the nights are chilly. Don't let the cool evenings send you inside -- extend your outdoor living season by heating your deck or patio.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/hedges.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/hedges.htmlA hedge that is well kept and attractive can do much for your grounds. Used in the front of the house and on the sides of your lot, hedges are a barrier against traffic, noise and all things unsightly; at the same time they enhance the proportions and general appearance of your house and lawns.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-tarragon.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-tarragon.htmlLong a favourite of French chefs, the herb Artemisia dracunculus, known as French tarragon or dragon herb is an essential ingredient in Barnaise sauce, tarragon vinegar, and certain Dijon mustards.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/garden-maintenance/gazebo-placement.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/garden-maintenance/gazebo-placement.htmlThe secret to a good gazebo is in the placement. Positioned correctly, your gazebo will add dimension to your landscape. Positioned incorrectly, your gazebo will make your backyard look disjointed and junky. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/LED-technology.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/home-efficiency/LED-technology.htmlLED light bulbs generate only trace amounts of heat, resulting in nearly all of the electrical energy consumed being used toward creating the light itself.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/garden-maintenance/greenhouses.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/garden-maintenance/greenhouses.htmlThis article will highlight the important features to look for in a greenhouse and help you select the greenhouse kit for your plants and your lifestyle. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-parsley.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-parsley.htmlA cook's best friend, Petroselinum crispum, commonly known as curly parsley, is used in myriad ways in the kitchen. Often discarded by diners as 'just a garnish,' parsley has many valuable nutrients including bet-carotene, calcium, iron, and Vitamins A and C in easily assimilated form. Parsley has a pleasant flavour and is often used as a breath freshener particularly after eating raw garlic and onions.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-mint.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-mint.htmlThe Mentha species or mints as they are commonly called include many varieties that flavour everything from appetizers to desserts. The best-known species in North American are peppermint (M. x piperita) and spearmint (M. spicata), which are highly valued for commercial use. Mint symbolises "hospitality" and can be grown in pots and containers indoors and out.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-dill.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-dill.htmlThe ancient herb, Anethum graveolens or Fernleaf dill as it is commonly known, was mentioned some 5,000 years ago in early Egyptian writings. It is the most important culinary herb in Scandinavia, as popular as parsley is in other parts of the world. The word 'dill' stems from the Old Norse word dilla, meaning "to lull," and can be grown indoors and out.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-cucumbers.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/growing-cucumbers.htmlThe versatile cucumber (cucumis sativus) is tasty pickled, in a salad, as a salad, in a sandwich, or just eaten raw. How to grow cucumbers depends largely in part on how you plan to eat them. Cucumbers come in over 120 varieties that range from small picklers to large slicers and from dark green to the yellow of the lemon cucumber. They come "burped" or burpless, seeded or without seeds.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 UT