Hello,I have a few bags of ericaceous compost left from 2023 and 2024 and wondered if using them as part of a medium for container grown...
A woodland garden for nature is a lovely thing, @berarde. I am trying to have a similar garden. I was wondering if you could prune off strategic...
Last Sunday's hour long, BBC, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light whizzed by like 15 minutes. So good. Would love more thoughtful, introspective...
Could you crown-lift the willow to give the Japanese maple more light and allow better access to the washing line? Are the trees in a north-facing...
Clematis cirrhosa is looking good, heralding the beginnings of wintry weather. Too dark outside, to take a photo!
Yes, that makes sense. I think the muddle we are in is a legacy from when established religion had more of a sway in our minds. I do understand...
The current system in the UK is cruel, in my view. I am aware that some medics are resisting their support for the bill, because they don't feel...
Thanks for posting @CatDouch, (I will make a note, as I am trying to add more grasses to my garden) and I am very sorry about your dog. Your pond...
It was frustrating, but very understandable that the son lost the plot a bit and went rogue. Very well-crafted and I enjoyed the way the music led...
Lucan bbc2/iPlayer (was this week) and Wolf Hall next series, starts tomorrow
I paid special attention when washing and cutting a courgette this evening. Unfortunately for the purpose of this report, there was nothing odd...
Thankyou very much @infradig, for your detailed information, which will be a great help to me.
Thanks very much, @pete for your knowledge. I will check your link so I can order one before I need it. It sounds as though it will be better to...
Thank you, @Plantminded, @pete and @NigelJ . Just thought I would reply so you know I am still here...only kidding!Thanks for that re the...
Thanks for all your replies for now...The thing is, the slimy feel gets worse with contact with water - I think. Will check again later, when...
Thanks, @Plantminded, it is so tempting to try something that involves less of a heave-ho- I know what you mean - not sure what is least scary -...
Thanks @pete - that is where I am - needing to make sure it is manageable because in another year, it is more likely to be 11cm that needs cutting...
Thankyou, @pete, that is good to know. I do need to have confidence that I have the right saw before I begin. I have an old one which I think is...
Thankyou, @Plantminded. Yes, I remember your Catalpa - it looked really good. You are right about the sycamore wood - my face fell when I realised...
Thanks, @Escarpment. It is so weird and slimy though. I don't get this with lemons and oranges. It sounds like I need to try organic...
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