just got offered a new permanent job after being on short term contracts at various places for the last couple of years
I had always intended to run do a marathon at some point but recent circumstances gave me the extra motivation I needed to get out there and train...
Just wondered whether there are any other runners out there? Having not done any sport for 7.5 years when a broken leg put an end to playing...
Gives us all something to aim for next year - I had an abismal year this year, very little grew and what did got eaten by the slugs before we...
JWK has very kindly sent me some spare seeds so I (& my girls) will see how we get on with the pumpkins. Luckily there are so many tips on this...
Just wondering if anyone had spare 'Patons Twins Giant' seeds as my daughters would love to try and grow a supersize pumpkin?
Sounds good to me. The allottment I got with a friend at the end of summer is only about a 10 minute walk away, with my daughters school about...
I am hoping to get up to the allottment a few times this week.Unfortunately Isabel, my 3 year old was in a car crash a week ago last thursday...
The first time I grew sunflowers from seed I had several that were at least six inches tall when I put them in the garden. We went away for the...
It's quite shocking that the companies named are all reputable firms who seem to be taking advantage of newbie veg gardeners!
I haven't tried them either but was thinking of giving them a go this year too, so would be very intrersted if anyone here has tried them before...
I hope you don't mind me posting this, but I am doing a charity bike ride in July from London to Paris.The route is approximately 300km over...
This looks like it could become a very useful thread - I got an allottment last year which I am sharing with a friend and we are just about to sit...
The view from the bar at the top is fantastic though.Only problem is, a friend who works there has advised that all their secretaries have no...
What is the best liquid feed for courgettes - can I use tomato feed?Thanks
Some of my garlic appear to have flower stems growing (I can't trace what variety I have got) - presumably I need to cut this out or can I leave...
They are looking good already - I have a crane bag of shingle coming this week, how many spuds do you think I could get away with planting in there?
My in-laws have a Staffy called Ellie - It is the daftest dog I have ever known. My girls both adore it (OH & daughters).My daughters stay...
Mike,I'm very sorry to hear of your sad news, I don't usually look in this section so have only just seen it.You and your family are in...
Hi Barry, Welcome to G.C. You should be able to find the answer to most of your queries here. There are some very expert gardeners (Pros &...
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