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I use grass cuttings @waterbut with very good results, never had problems with slugs. I've done it for several years running

Haven't heard that one @Escarpment but I like it. Might try that one out on grandson.

Over the months we have had just 1 or 2 long tails at the feeders. Today suddenly we have had over 20. They are brilliant in that they don't fight off each other but just stack up on the feeders and get on with feeding. So lovely to see so many all at once....and they came back many times.

You would be looking at me for a long time before the word “royalist” came to mind, but this news story cheered me up. Nice to see the younger generations interacting with real people and taking an interest in real life in a genuine way.George joins Prince William in preparing meal for homeless

@Thevictorian that's good that she's feeling a bit better.

What they skipped Valentines day. Horrid.

Just started raining again after a dryish but cloudy morning. Feeling cold out there at 10c in the dampness.

I've got polyanthus in flower but haven't done any pictures yet, it's usually raining when i have the time.

Homosexuality has been referred to as "a lifestyle" in Europe during the times when homosexuality was either a crime or just not talked about.My male homosexual friend was most amused about the "leading a certain lifestyle" references in the 80s. Visiting a supermarket to buy milk, eggs and...

I've collected my annual rainfall for over 10 yrs now, I just like to keep a record, you have to keep the climate change geeks under scrutiny. I wish I had started longer ago.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Gardening Year to one and all!

A crocheted bag in cheerful yarn.

I've just had time today to walk round the garden to sprinkle slow release fertiliser tabs around emerging clumps of snowdrops. Supposed to be good at boosting flowering. Will have to wait until I see other clumps coming up. I also cautiously lifted a small paving slab by a path I relaid after...