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I've gone with sealed, pre-baited boxes for the safety of the dogs, so won't be able to do that. I was tempted to fill the holes in, but then wondered if all I would do is remove their exit...

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

Ho I remember visiting Dunster Mill & castle with my parents years ago lovely place and remember the massive trees in the grounds, sadly I lost my mum just over two years ago , miss her deeply. Just been looking at holidays the prices have shot through the roof abroad, did you have a nice Xmas...

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

This is one of my 2 heated propagators I cobbled together -

TThat's Old Hopeless, isn't it?

I keep telling you. There is too many of you on here, maybe we need a rota.

I meant to say before, the old books always said if you achieve the correct open goblet shape, then you should be able to throw your hat from one side, through the middle, and out the other side. Good luck.