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Latest posts by flowering rose

Secateurs.....bin them or sharpen them

Posted: 28/12/2012 at 14:40

sharpen if in good conditon ,bin if not.

Revive drowned Christmas tree

Posted: 28/12/2012 at 14:37

dont give up,I have a second Christmas tree I rescued and it loses its pine needles each year and renews them in the spring,let it dry out and then feed it in spring and water regurlary (if not bucketing down) and make sure drainage is OK.

What's for tea?

Posted: 28/12/2012 at 14:34

shortbread with a cuppa.

Flooding!

Posted: 28/12/2012 at 14:31

I am getting a boat,its easier.

 

Bird feeders causing weeds?

Posted: 28/12/2012 at 14:29

looks a good Idea.

The Year of the Slug

Posted: 28/12/2012 at 14:28

is that to go with the snails as a sauce with the lettice?

What's the weather like in your area?

Posted: 28/12/2012 at 14:20

Rain,Rain,Rain  and more Rain with gusts of wind to add to it all!

Talkback: Healing herbs

Posted: 27/12/2012 at 15:56
I like useing herbs in the home for household cleaning or freshing the air.Rosemary and lavender are two I like for washing the bathroom with.Herbs have so many uses in our lives.Lemon balm I drink as a tea in summer e.t.c .

new years resolution

Posted: 27/12/2012 at 15:51

I am going to do everything the right way,no short cuts ,no lazy way out of doing things,going to be on time and have a stunning display despite all the weather and slugs throw at me.Going to be kind to all wildlife even if they wreck my displays and eat everything in sight,yes I am going to be a reformed gardener with tools at the ready clean and tidy and not stopping for too  many cuppas and chocie biscuits,watch out Monty!

The Year of the Slug

Posted: 27/12/2012 at 15:40

I have tried a strong solution of garlic it spray and it did work to a degree but slugs will be slugs and they are crafty little gritters.

Discussions started by flowering rose

breathing life into faded plastic chairs.

new life for the garden set set. 
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Last Post: 09/05/2013 at 16:12

Talkback: Plant diseases and busy Lizzies

is it because we are inporting more plants and the movement of people round the world.we are no longer confined to area and this makes for v... 
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Last Post: 19/03/2013 at 20:34

is re-cyling your green bin ,a good thing?

Chemical found in lawn clippings set to contaminate for years. 
Replies: 8    Views: 265
Last Post: 24/02/2013 at 12:15

The weather

The lost art of observation 
Replies: 7    Views: 194
Last Post: 10/02/2013 at 15:14

Talkback: Edible dahlia tubers

no,but I would like you to try it first,sounds interesting. 
Replies: 8    Views: 285
Last Post: 05/03/2013 at 14:05

Talkback: Orange ladybirds

I have come across yellow,blak with red spots but not orange. 
Replies: 6    Views: 234
Last Post: 26/01/2013 at 01:36

squirrel shot for coming to the table.

is it necessary to shoot a univited guest? 
Replies: 46    Views: 1452
Last Post: 16/02/2013 at 10:48

down at thefrozen pond

breaking the ice! 
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Last Post: 25/01/2013 at 20:03

what you find when out walking

the strange things you come across. 
Replies: 17    Views: 419
Last Post: 10/01/2013 at 14:45

new years resolution

What s your new year resloution? 
Replies: 73    Views: 2415
Last Post: 13/01/2013 at 18:24

wildlife in the city

wildlife at work 
Replies: 8    Views: 256
Last Post: 21/12/2012 at 21:22

Ford Abbey near Yeovil

The place to visit for inspiration. 
Replies: 5    Views: 333
Last Post: 14/12/2012 at 21:53

Talkback: Hedgehog rescue

I glad you were able to rescue the hedgehog,so many are run over and thier habitate is under threat.I have not seen any around my area for a... 
Replies: 2    Views: 145
Last Post: 23/12/2012 at 15:04

slugs in the kitchen

sly silent slugs  
Replies: 22    Views: 859
Last Post: 18/12/2012 at 09:24

christmas tree

a tree for ever 
Replies: 63    Views: 2450
Last Post: 08/01/2013 at 17:41
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