We moved to France in 1985 and bought our 2nd house in 1990 to be nearer Périgueux where my first OH had his dental practice. OH had made friends...
Seville oranges are the bitter ones used for making marmalade. They are tender and mustn't get cold in winter. If they are too wet in winter they...
I hope they don't @lizzie27.I spent 3 hours in the garden yesterday, weeding, mulching and pruning.Too cold and grey to garden today.
I used not to like fake trees, but I've changed my mind and now I have one, or rather 1 and a 1/2. If the family were all coming to me like they...
Good morning all.I was so sorry to read your news @Badly_Maintained but glad that you are still with us. I translated the poem with Google...
But then you can't see it! I put a couple of canes in the ground and tie a piece of green jute string around the plant, doesn't show and the plant...
Morning all.Great news from you @Penny_Forthem! That must be a big relief.The forecast has changed, was sunny, now is cloudy. Chilly but I...
I think you could be right @noisette47. I don't get much slug damage in either garden. Mostly roe deer and drought in France and muntjac and...
Where am I going and why do I need a halo @Ladybird4? :dunno:Good afternoon. Back from the Gardening Club party and Bring and Share lunch....
I have Indian Summer growing in OH's garden in Norfolk in sandy soil with some shade from trees and in my garden in SW France in clay soil in the...
Good morning all.I'm sorry you aren't feeling well, @Ladybird4, I hope you feel better today. Haven't you had a cough for a while now?The...
That was lucky, @lizzie27, to find a suitable coat like that.I've been up to the loft and brought down the decorations and the fake tree. Now...
Father Christmas has come to visit a Dordogne garden. (not mine!)[ATTACH]
It's been very quiet here. I wonder if people's electricity or Internets are down after the storm? Maybe just busy with Christmas. I posted the...
I'm glad your cataract operations were successful and your balance has improved.
Good morning all.I'm glad Rob is so much better @Goldenlily26. What a relief for you, despite the expense.It's not a gardening day so I think...
In that case, @Obelix-Vendée, they are much better then they sound! I sometimes make up a mix of herbs, garlic and olive oil in a freezer bag and...
What do smelly potatoes smell like @Obelix-Vendée ? :biggrin: Happy birthday to your OH.It has rained quite a lot here, not windy. We went to...
Good morning all.It rained again in the night, the garden is already very wet.We are going to the C of E church Christmas Fair in a local...
I hope the storm is milder than expected, @lizzie27 and you don't have any damage.It was a mild sunny day in Dordogne today. This afternoon I...
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