How to start seeds like a pro

I’m standing on autopilot filling seed trays. I have my quota for the day and I know that I’ve plenty sowing to get through to make my schedule for planting. I’m going to do something you’ll hate. I’m going to tell you something you already know how to do. Much like a sulky teenager, I understand if you’re feeling reticent to listen. I’m going to teach you how to sow a seed tray with soil. “I’ve done that a million times Scott!” Hey look I know, I know, but have you done it properly before? There’s a difference between banging…

Republic of Ireland under-21 international linked with Aberdeen

Republic of Ireland under-21 international linked with Aberdeen Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret An icon of a block arrow pointing to the right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of the Facebook “f” mark. Google An icon of the Google “G” mark. LinkedIn An icon of the Linked In “in” mark. Logout An icon representing logout. Profile An icon that resembles a human head and shoulders. Telephone An icon of a traditional telephone receiver. tick An icon of a tick mark. Is…

Glenelg Ferry bosses launch petition against SSEN pylon plans

Operators of the world’s last remaining turntable ferry have launched a petition over fears plans for new pylons would have a “catastrophic effect” on its future. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has outlined plans to install 15 new super pylons near Kyler Rhea in the south of Skye. The venture forms part of their £480 million project to replace the existing power lines from Ardmore on Skye to Fort Augustus. Citing pylons along with Kyler Rhea Glen would deviate from the existing route north of Kylerhea village, coming into contact with MV Glenachulish, the original Glenelg to Skye car…

Jota: What does move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad mean for Jota and Celtic?

Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Cristiano Ronaldo. Just three of the new stars of the Saudi Professional League. Soon to be joining them is Jota. The winger, 24, is leaving Celtic to join Al-Ittihad in Jeddah, where Benzema and Kante have recently moved. But what does the potential move mean for the player, Celtic and indeed the landscape of the game? Is Saudi Arabia the new go-to destination? Former Celtic forward Simon Donnelly is stunned by the potential move and highlights how Jota is different from players like Benzema, 35, Kante, 32, and Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 38, by moving to…

France, Jamaica, Brazil and Panama: A guide to Group F at Women’s World Cup 2023

The 2023 Women’s World Cup is taking place in Australia and New Zealand between 20 July and 20 August. Former finalists Brazil are in Group F, along with 2019 hosts France, Jamaica and debutants Panama. BBC Sport takes a closer look at those teams. Brazil Managers: Pia Sundage, 63, previously coached both Sweden and the United States, winning Olympic gold with the latter in 2008 and 2012, as well as taking them to the 2011 World Cup final. As a player, she scored the winning penalty against England as Sweden won the inaugural European Championship in 1984 at Luton’s Kenilworth…

The Ocean Race: Teams helping track warming sea and plastic pollution

British navigator Will Harris is part of Team Malizia, which bears the slogan ‘Climate Action Now!’ on its sail “I had to jump over the side of the boat with a knife, like a pirate. We had ropes, fishing nets, pieces of garbage stuck around the hydrofoils.” Will Harris is a British sailor competing for Team Malizia in The Ocean Race, which finishes this week in Genoa, Italy, after a 60,000km circumnavigation of the globe over the past six months. The teams have combined navigating what is considered one of the longest and toughest professional sporting events in the world…

Does David de Gea’s ‘shocking’ mistake raise questions about his Man Utd future?

He has been a mainstay in the Manchester United goal for more than a decade, but is David de Gea’s Old Trafford future now in the balance? The Spaniard made a horrendous mistake to gift Said Benrahma a goal that proved to be the winner for West Ham on Sunday, damaging the Red Devils’ hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four in the process. The 32-year-old has now made four errors leading to a goal in all competitions this season, the joint most of any Premier League player, along with Hugo Lloris. In February De Gea said contract…

Belleville Sports Hall of Fame Call for Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame (BSHoF). To date, 110 individuals and six teams have been inducted into the hall, their plaques proudly on display in the Dr. RL Vaughan Atrium at the Quinte Sport and Wellness Centre. BSHoF Committee Chair Ian Press says submissions are being accepted in the categories of Athletes, Builders and Teams. Those who were born or lived in the Belleville area and have brought sporting honor to the community on the regional, national or international stage may be eligible. Nomination forms can be found on the BSHoF website. A…