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Including when the Shah was in power.

Thinking about it - I might put one of the bait boxes near the hole where they are coming in and out, assuming I can get it behind the barrel... with the other under the shed. Both would then be away from the dogs, but hopefully more chance of hitting the target

Sitting under the Brug this morning ...

I think this becomes more of a phychological topic. It's a personal choice on what's more important: the peace of your mind, as you don't like the present, vs the attempt to be kind and not to offend the giver. Life is too short to make everyone happy.

Thanks everyone for their input. I've taken a few cuttings and put one pot outside and the other 2 on the kitchen window.This is the tree I'm going to have to leave behindLots of pencil sized straight growth coming from parts that I pruned hard back last winter

how are you Philippa ? Not seen you for quite a while ?

I bought several Harrod aluminium veg cages about 10 yrs ago and they're all still standing (fruit cages are the same, just a bit taller). I also got the 'storm-proof' netting which automatically detaches from the poles in very strong winds or heavy snow (if that's appropriate) so stops damage...

If you look at the picture of mine below you can see there are lots of stems. I didn't separate mine. These were very thin when I first got it, now they have thickened considerably and it is now quite a sturdy compact little plant.Your three will probably be fine once established. In fact,...

Mystery solved. Thanks everyone