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Love that Vicky and true for our cat up to the last line, ours would end like this"If you are nice to me I will ignore you"

One of the farmers I know has lost more lifestock to the local hunt than he ever has from foxes. The reson is the hunt just doesn't/didn't care about private land and boundaries and simply left the gates open to his land. He lives in the new forest and as the locals tend to drive at high speed,...

Yes, I do know it's not the 2026 yet however I am getting geared up to commence starting my seeds for 2026's chillie crop. I usually start the seeds on Boxing day but this time around, I'm going to change up a bit.I figure I'll delay starting my Shineybrids to the end of January. I'll be...

I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It was an impulse purchase at a garden centre so I hadn't done my homework. I know that there are...

Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!

Slow 1 minute then speed up the next, funny i click on 1 thread it was fashish, then i click on slow page thread and it was slow to change!!!!!

Hi,I hadn't realized Fabworks had changed their pricing to multiple half meters off the roll; I was pretty sure it was per yard but it's so long ago; I could be wrong. When we first visited Fabworks Gill the husband was the owner running the business with his wife and staff; later his wife...

HiI use my old beekeeping gloves

We’ve just published a new article answering a common seasonal question: “Can I lay turf in winter?” ❄️The guide covers when winter turfing works best, what conditions to avoid, and how to get great results during the colder months.If you’re planning a new lawn or considering turfing over...

Thanks - all excellent advice. Builders' tramp slightly difficult to control however! I'll take the rough with the smooth and wait till spring then for its beauty treatment!

MSNA very interesting Guardian article on AI. It is hopeful that the AI bubble will burst and then legislation etc can be put in to control harms. I'm not so sure. Super intelligent AI will be a force very difficult to control once out there.