Chipchopper Member Profile in The AnswerBank

James Taylor's Montana...

When I first heard this new release, I thought it must be an oldie from the 1970s. Even so I think its a pretty good song! It also reminds me a lot of John Denver's' 'Annies Song' too. So, anyone else...

1ozzy

Gone Walkabout.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/cat-born-in-sydney-turns-up-in-northern-ireland-animal-shelter/story-fni0cx4q-1227403673668 Definitely not an "indoor" Moggie....

queenofmean

Whats Cooking

in your kitchen this fine Evening? For me its Beef in a peppercorn sauce with Minted New Potatoes and Peas and Pear and Pecan tart for afters

ladybirder

Grrr! I Am Soaked. The Dog Is Soaked. The Patio Is Sopping Wet But ...

the plants are still bone dry! The blasted yellow plastic piping or whatever you call it has decided it won't stay in the connector once I turn the outside tap on. I've got one of those curly Hozelock...

mintymow

Weeds

Do small weeds have to be pulled or can they just be hoed in?...

melv16

Peruvian Ground Apples

I bought the above on offer from a garden centre. Has anyone on here grown them? If so, what do they taste like?

Tilly2

Tomato Plants

An elderly friend of mine gave me six tomato plants today. They are in individual pots and are about eight inches high. I have no idea what to do with them now. She said, 'They're getting a bit leggy...

MTbowels

Vimto

I bought a bottle of Vimto squash recently just to try it out. It has that typical vimto taste that recall the smell of germolene from my childhood. Does anyone have any idea what herbs/spices etc...

melv16

Crepuscular Walk.

Had a great walk yesterday evening in the Peak District. Species noted were; curlew, lapwing, roding woodcock, oyster catcher, a brief glimpse of a long eared owl and to cap a good evenings walk.... a...

megfitz

Leggy Dianthus

My Dianthus plants in the rockery are looking very leggy , there are brown stems about 6 inches long with growth and flower stems at the ends,some of the leaves are brown also. Should I have trimmed...

Stargazer

Growing Anemonies

I have three Anemonie Coronaria plants which are producing lovely flowers. When the petals drop off am I supposed to remove the black seed head in order for the corms to benefit or do I leave them on...

meerkatmadam66

Alpine Thymus Edibility

Hi Can anyone help with my query. I've recently bought a potted plant from my local morrisons supermarket gardening section simply called "Alpine Thymus" with no latin equivalent, and I just wondered...

thesecondlaw

I Bought A Build-It-Yourself Bird Table For The Garden

The lazy little *** haven't even taken it out of the box yet!!

Chipchopper

Male & Female Sweet /bell Peppers ?

I heard a snip-it of information today, which sounds like nonsense to me, but is it strictly true ? Apparently the peppers that have 4 bumps on the bottom are the females and the taller, thinner ones...

sandyRoe

Should I Be Flattered?

I was sitting having a coffee in a cafe on the Lisburn Rd this afternoon when an old lady came over and asked did I not take a walk along Osborne Park any more. I replied that I rarely get as far as...

johnny37

Does Grass Seed Go Off?

I am extending the lawn. Prepared and put down seed about 10 days ago but it does not seem to have taken. The seed has been stored in a dry condition in the shed for a year or so. Does it go off?...

daginge

Who Poos Like This?

Tonight I have found some droppings about an inch long browny green and wet looking, in the top of my garden compost bin. There is a quite obvious "Tunnel" leading into the grass cuttings, which I...

suequiz

Vine Weevil

I have quite a problem with vine weevils. Does anyone know how long one has to leave compost that had grubs in before they die off if they have no food - i.e. roots to eat? Since quite large amounts...

Chipchopper

Hot Dogs...

I love hot dogs (frankfurters) and find them a handy standby at BBQ's when the weather permits. I'm fond of the old favorites like ketchup and mustard, but most of all cucumber relish, trouble is I...

sarahc1986

Anybody Know What This Plant Is?

Been searching the internet but not having much luck. This plant was in the garden when we moved but have no idea what it is so don't know when to cut back etc it's got dark green leaves with yellow...

Questions

Answers

Best Answers