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and blackbirds fight over the shallow bath, as soon as I melt the ice and top up with fresh water. I'm surprised the water doesn't freeze on their wings!"My deep bird bath is a frozen solid block of ice, boiling water makes a jagged hole so I stick to the shallow by Helen

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28/11/2011 18:30:58

by noviceang

Talkback: Wolf spider

just love to share my little patch of earth with them. Incidentally we have definitely had a yellowhammer at the bird table recently (we are on the edge of a cultivated field). It was a lovely surprise. These small arrivals make life worthwhile! Reply by thetrainsman

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28/11/2011 18:31:08

by Richard Jones - reply to scared of spiders

Talkback: Clematis 'Arabella'

a fabulous variety called 'Pagoda' that has been in flower for weeks. The blooms are smaller than large-flowered summer hybrids, but what they lack in size they make up for in quantity. As Arabella is an herbaceous clematis is it liable to wilt by Clematis Arabella

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28/11/2011 18:36:44

by Issybee

Talkback: Hornets and hoverflies

for and not confused with our English hornet. We live quite close to the New Forest and nearly every year we have a hornet nest somewhere around. They seem to be hugely attracted by light which makes letting the dogs out at night a bit scary and something by Ruth H

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28/11/2011 18:36:45

by Barbara

Talkback: Glow-worms

attempting to make payments on a household level, any savings that can be made really are a blessing. Lifeline Sunshine Coast Business Manager Ian Ezzy said fresh clothes is definitely an expense that many households just can't entertain or it is often by mutharshep

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28/11/2011 18:36:47

by Peaftenellurf

Talkback: Mulberry trees

mulberry tree. I refused and eventually managed to make him see sense! Fruit can also be a problem when it gets on the soles of peoples shoes, so the black mulberry is not a plant to put near a path or entrance. The white mulberry is a graceful tree by hereisabee

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07/08/2012 16:21:00

by maggie19

Talkback: Strawberry theft

with squirrels last year. As fast as I put out bird food they would either eat the lot or make off with the complete feeders - usually leaving the empty container half way down the lawn. I had to use strong wire to attach the feeders to my balcony. I'm afraid by daisy roche

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28/11/2011 18:37:10

by sylvia

Talkback: The last dance - grasses in autumn

Could anyone tell me when the best time to plant grasses is? I would like to make a new border with grasses and perennials. Also when should I prepare the soil -now before winter sets in or wait until spring. My soil is wet clay and the area by Blodwyn

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28/11/2011 18:37:25

by Julie

Talkback: Composting

of water but dont make it to wet you will see the worms cuming and it will feel warm you will no then it is working it will take atime to rot down i get sume good compost from mine Composting, It's addictive. Last year I decided to start growing a few by Libby

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28/11/2011 18:37:27

by berd321

Talkback: Christmas list: gardening gifts

real bonus last year. I always intended to make my own but never got round to it. The socks sound good though. Merry Christmas. by byrnes unit

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28/11/2011 18:37:36

by James A-S

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