Victoria K

Potting shed burglary

Really sorry to hear about your break in, unfortunately there are so many mindless thugs around... Every car in my road got there car wing mirrors kicked off last night... 50+ cars! I hope you have lots of lovely friends around you to help... Installing a security camara might be a good idea, at least if it happens again the police can help catch the scumbags

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Just make sure you put the cam high enough that they can't pull that off too!

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I would install a fake security cam, you can pick one up fairly cheaply .... That should act as a deterrent

A few snow shots taken in the garden

Fantastic pictures!

Talkback: Growing wisteria in a pot

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Talkback: Plants for bees

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Talkback: How to grow mint from cuttings

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Talkback: How to pot on sweet peas

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