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Wood For A Raised Bed

I was planning on growing some veg. I think it would look nice if I had a wood 'frame' around the patch. My original idea was scaffolding planks but someone told me they rot really quickly if the are...

Christianne

Frog Spawn

Has any one seen any frog spawn in their ponds yet this year. I haven't even seen, or heard, any frogs! Normally by now they're croaking for England!

tinkerbell23

Tropical Fish Hatchery

Just for those who are interested i have a little hatchery floating in my tank now with four greedy baby guppies in it!!! Ill do my best to look after them! Hehe xx

91210

How To Kill Hibernating Mosquito Larvae In Plant Pots

Last summer i was plagued with a large mosquito problem which looks like it originated from my plant pots as they were always overfilled with water and were filled with thousands of wriggling insects...

xingwang

As Per Uk Law What Should I Do

Hi I have a good job offer in the same city where I'm already working and I accepted. Now, my employer is saying you can join any company in this city for 5 years after leaving us, as per your...

Chipchopper

Kew On A Plate...

BBC2 9pm tonight. May be of interest to folk who love gardening. Hope so....

Bonkers123

I Wrote To My Mp

This is painful to recall ...but it needs to be asked as i am so confused !My ex was charged with rape .He admitted to his friends that he had assaulted me several times after plying with me drink ! I...

derekpara

Compost For Carrots

This year I want to grow carrots in containers. What is the best store-bought compost to use ? Cheers. D...

hc4361

How Much To Pay For Labour In Garden?

I am about to put an ad on my local website asking for someone to do 2 to 3 hours weeding. It will be heavy, mucky work with no skill required, perhaps suit a strong teenager. What price should I...

dunnitall

Simvastatin

Does anyone here who takes this drug ever suffer with extreme tiredness, lethargy and falling asleep virtually at the drop of a hat? Just wondering if this could be one of the many side effects of the...

gness

Frogspawn

Does anyone have any yet? My daughter in Devon has a pond full but there's none here yet....that I know of..... Gx...

hammerman

Decking Base

Im looking to put down some decking on a piece of uneven ground, strewn with building rubble. It's only about 2.4 x 4m. I'll probably use 4" joists. Any suggestions on how i can "lay" the base so it's...

hc4361

Wpc56 - New Series

Just to let you know there is a new series starting Monday, BBC1. It's a very entertaining show if you haven't seen it....

brainiac

Steve Wright

Another week with someone standing in for him! Anyone know why he has so much time off?

hammerman

Lots Of Colds

Are some people more prone to colds (man-flu ;-) ) I had a cold last Ocotber, one at the start of Feb and now i've got one again. It's only the usual stuff, bunged up nose, aching joints, bit of a...

trixie_dar

Choosing Paint

What colour of emulsion would be a warm inviting colour in an entrance and hallway...

Tsk277

Relationship Matters

My sister has confided in me that she cheated on her husband. They've been married for 3 years and together for 10 years. She says it wasnt with anyone her or her husband knows, but that she met him a...

megfitz

Annual Climbers

Which Annual Climbers should I be growing to be able to have sprays of flowers in the summer, (not Sweet peas) ...I'm thinking of covering Gazebo posts ...it's packed away for winter so no perennials....

Christianne

Pancakes

Which milk is best to use when making pancakes, skimmed, semi skimmed or full fat? Many thanks.

lilacben

Updated Post ......i Do Some Gardening For A Freind And She Has An 8Ft Yucca...

I do some gardening for a freind and she has an 12ft yucca.... a thick middle stem and a few stems off of it....she has asked me if I can cut the top off and replant it in another place in the...

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