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"my handsome" - pronounced "me 'ansum" - is typically Cornish. I got a lot of it growing up. I had a older (not by much) male colleague who called all women "flower", it made me laugh. And the supermarket workers in my town often say "my lovely". All these terms are much safer than the American...

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

They are easy to overlook with all the glamorous males around.

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

Thanks everyone. She was starved yesterday, was still drinking but violently expelling it later. Last night things calmed down a little and I only had to get up a couple of times. She seems brighter this morning and wanted to go for a walk, so I think she's over the worst of it now.They...

Good morning all.I hope your eye feels better today and your migraine has goneI think you could have used the chicken in a stir fry @AuntyRach as it could have been heated enough to sterilise it again.We've been to the monthly farmers' market in the village hall. It was today instead of...

Dull, damp and dreary but a sunny spell is promised this afternoon. Max 10c.

I love Bailey and his videos

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

@cactus_girl The Covid jab is only being given to the over 75s and those in high risk groups.

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.

It's been too wet to do anything here without treading mud everywhere. However, my lawn was covered with worm casts again so yesterday I spread them over the lawn and gave the lawn a light raking, to improve the look.