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Sweetpeas are nice to look at and smell lovely (I got a dark lilac one that really smells), but it’s a lot of work and in my garden, they last no longer than until early July. They don’t like our dry clay soil.

Tis world radio day, when are we going to get a world do it right day? Who makes this sort of thing up and puts it on the internet we must be paying people to much money in which to find silly things to do

Good morning,Another wet day here. We’re forecast a wintry mix but thankfully there’s no snow here yet. Still no chance to do anything in the garden as it’s far too wet and boggy.How did your recipe work out @Penny_Forthem ?How annoying for you Yet another example of one department not...

Rain. Wot a surprise.What offering to the weather gods did Aberdeenshire make in order to get sunshine?

Collared Doves are not at all common around here so three on next door's roof was a surprise as I hardly ever see two. They have been declining Nationally over the last 20 years.

Anyone who knows Edinburgh will know of Greyfriars’ Bobby. Here is the Brazilian one.Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil

Spot the collie

King Alfred's cakes.Witches Butter.Early Spider orchid rosettes.

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Well done @pete! It came with a plastic flower and as the plant gets bigger I increase the height. It's only a few years old. My previous one did flower, but the photo is on hard copy somewhere. It was very beautiful.