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Garden centres sell all sorts of decorative gravel and pebbles, and at least our local Range sells decorative stones meant for aquarium. Overpriced for how much you get, but at least they'll last a lifetime. Literally My stones for the pond come bit by bit from a nearby field, I trust the...

It has always fascinated me with regard to how people view supposed class differences. I have little doubt that the origin of class is a combination of ability and accumulated wealth. This probably built up to what, over the centuries, became what is the perceived and actual class system. For...

As I use a laptop, it makes it very difficult to do anything on here and as I have two, they take turns...... Better than T'other half I guess ... he lounges on the sofa with his feet up so he has one on his chest and the other on his outstretched legs ...

Yes, I do know it's not the 2026 yet however I am getting geared up to commence starting my seeds for 2026's chillie crop. I usually start the seeds on Boxing day but this time around, I'm going to change up a bit.I figure I'll delay starting my Shineybrids to the end of January. I'll be...

I love the idea of fruit trees too, though I would say ornamental value is a bigger factor for me usually.I have an apple tree and while I do enjoy it, it is quite susceptible to apple scab. It was an impulse purchase at a garden centre so I hadn't done my homework. I know that there are...

Pretty sure it's squirrels as we have a few, also the markings match what I've now found online.Thanks all and have a great Christmas!

I'm finding it very erratic. Yesterday was very slow, early this morning it was almost back to normal but has slowed a bit now.

Hi,I hadn't realized Fabworks had changed their pricing to multiple half meters off the roll; I was pretty sure it was per yard but it's so long ago; I could be wrong. When we first visited Fabworks Gill the husband was the owner running the business with his wife and staff; later his wife...

HiI use my old beekeeping gloves

We’ve just published a new article answering a common seasonal question: “Can I lay turf in winter?” ❄️The guide covers when winter turfing works best, what conditions to avoid, and how to get great results during the colder months.If you’re planning a new lawn or considering turfing over...

Thanks - all excellent advice. Builders' tramp slightly difficult to control however! I'll take the rough with the smooth and wait till spring then for its beauty treatment!

MSNA very interesting Guardian article on AI. It is hopeful that the AI bubble will burst and then legislation etc can be put in to control harms. I'm not so sure. Super intelligent AI will be a force very difficult to control once out there.