Losing your sense of smell and taste is a classic symptom of having Covid. When I was in the throes of Covid I could barely eat anything because...
I had forgotten, Rob was terrified of guns shots. We get random shooting around here when farmers decide to clear the rabbits. My previous dog...
Hmmmm! Over the last couple of days I have been able to slow down and have a better look at the garden near me, being developed on the roadside. I...
Condolensces Tui34. I know what you mean. Having recently seen my children deal with the slow death of their father, I felt it was almost inhumane...
I was interested in reading about Gin's reaction to you sneezing/coughing. I am no expert, but I know dogs read us like a book so wondered if your...
I never bother with winter displays in containers either. We have too many storms and torrential rain to make it worthwhile. Too much hard work...
Your tree looks very poorly I am afraid. It will not be able to survive for long, regardless of the time of year, with that amount of bark loss. I...
I have 2 sore arms today. I fortunately went to the surgery a bit early, only 4 people in front of me. When I came out the corridor was full of a...
I also have a loose loo seat, on the downstairs toilet that needs tightening, so whoever comes to sort out the cistern can do that at the same...
I think I am going mad. Went out yesterday and not a sign of road signs anywhere. My daughter called in later and wanted to know what was I...
I enjoyed my lunch out and my trip to club. My partner didn't really have his mind on the game, he was waiting for a call from his grandson, whose...
As above, there is no one hard and fast rule for pruning shrubs. Variety and flowering times dictate for best results. Many plants can be...
I agree with the above. I have chosen DA roses over others purely for the scent. The Austins have cross bred a lot since the Dad retired, I feel...
My overgrown ivy, growing over the long gone outdoor privy, is just coming into flower. I feel I should get rid of it but the bees love the...
Good morning all. I hope we are all slowly recovering from our aches and pains. My ribs are subsiding, with the help of regular doses of...
I would leave well alone. Take a chance and try to 'do better' next year. The trailing ones will probably get eaten by slugs first. I gave up...
Weather, location and soil really affect roses. They like to have their feet in sticky heavy clay and need feeding and watering regularly. My soil...
Some lovely raised beds. I have watched with interest, the goings on in a roadside garden near me. The new owners of the house have spent a lot...
I had a very quiet non day. I caught up with my emails and wrote a couple of letters. That was it until the weather forecast at 6.30pm when a...
Welcome to the site. Everything as above. Beware, there is no such thing as low maintainance gardening. Whatever you choose, there will be some...
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