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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.

Good morning all ,cloudy with a high of 4c ,maybe snow showers later ,tonight low of -2c.

Speaking about bias, I was sent an nhs questionnaire which asked about my local Dr's surgery and how I found them as a service. Most questions were about my last visit, which was only applicable if I had been in the last two years, which I hadn't, such as was I offered a choice of oppointments,...

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I can only get bone-in skin-on chicken thighs here @Penny_Forthem so have been known to skin and bone them myself depending on the recipe. Always much tastier and juicier than breast and I then bake the skins separately to crisp them up as a garnish.Another grey day here after a wild, wet...

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

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