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Not sure I call the little town we have a "town" its a blink of an eye and you miss it. Like I said probably the town about 20 mins from me could have rats, I spend no real time there. Around me is lots of woods and country settings thus we have Foxes, Raccoons, etc. Some folks say they have...

Or chicken wire perhaps.

As I use a laptop, it makes it very difficult to do anything on here and as I have two, they take turns...... Better than T'other half I guess ... he lounges on the sofa with his feet up so he has one on his chest and the other on his outstretched legs ...

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...

I have had badgers scratching the bark of my spruce trees, but the bark on these is fairly thick and fibrous, so it just looks like hair coming off the tree trunk. Could also been cats, but cats have never been that fond of my garden.

Sorry to read this, albeit that it isn't a huge surprise. Sadly, we are in the lap of the Cloudflare Gods on this one...

Hmm, Fabworks quote their prices per half metre which seems a bit sneaky!I buy all my new fabrics online although I do find and hoard fabrics from charity shops and car boot sales too. Some of my hoard is now gradually being donated to a friend's daughter who is learning to sew.I use Pound...

Thank you for your suggestions, very helpful.

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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!