When my Buddleja first came into flower a few weeks ago, I found it encouraging to see some butterflies being attracted, including a : Painted lady, a few Commas and a Red admiral, even though the...
A guy walks into a psychiatrists office wearing shorts made out of cling film.
The shrink looks at him and says..."well, I can clearly see you're nuts"....
I have attached a garden hose reel to a wall, trouble is the holes drilled into the brickwork are too big and I don't think they will hold. What can I do to get a good fixing ? It has a steel bracket...
My old plastic, garden hose reel has seen better days. Its become warped, leaky and difficult to use. I'm thinking of replacing it with a wall mounted type with at least 25m of hose. Any good...
In my box of drill bits and screwdriver bits, I have a couple of plastic, cone shaped widgets labeled 'finders'.
What I'd like to know is, what is their function ?...
I was astonished when I read somewhere that squirrels have four fingers on each hand but have five toes on each foot.
Is this true ?
Its been driving me nuts!...
I saw a Hipster in a waiting room at the local A & E. The nurse asked him what had happened ? He replied (with great difficulty) that he had burnt his tongue by drinking his coffee, before it was...
I heard somewhere recently that birds that specialize in feeding in trees, as opposed to ground feeders are finding it tough finding food to feed their young as well as themselves, due to heavy rain...
I thought I'd share this tip with those who are plagued by slugs. I was reading an article in a gardening magazine regarding Runner beans, when I came across this tip, that I think is worth trying......
I was admiring my neighbors fine range of garden ornaments and outdoor furniture.
He explained that he had got everything, on-line.
"Amazon or ebay" ? I asked.
"Nope...Google earth" He said....
If the weather improves, I'm thinking of firing up my charcoal barbecue. The main point of my question is - Whats the best way to cook sausage links, bearing in mind that my hand is less steady than...