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Fryer Basket

I haven't used my fryer for ages, thought I'd get it out tonight to give it a clean up. The basket is manky, I'm soaking it in hot soapy water but don't think it's going to work. Anyone got any ideas?...

Ric.ror

Lack Of Lilac Blooms

I'm a little bit disappointed this year as I have hardly any blooms on my lilac tree - last year it was covered but they did not last too long

dieseldick

Planter / Herb Garden

bought a planter today for wifey, i got her some chilli / pepper/tomato plants and some mint and chives, it is in an area of the garden where it will catch the sun in morning untill around 2pm . is...

paddyk

Nesting Boxes For Garden Birds

I am planning to put up some nesting boxes for sparrows. I believe they are "colony" birds which means they are more likely to occupy the boxes if there are several close together. Is this true and if...

foxhaven

Pond Plants

Every morning 'something' has pulled out all my pond plants and left them on the side or knocked over the pots into the bottom of the pond - whay would do thid foxes/cats/birds and why ? also how can...

Tilly2

Identification Help

Can anyone help me identify this beautiful climbing plant that I discovered in my garden today? The one with the big white and yellow flowers. http://i60.tinypic.com/1zczwwh.jpg...

Matheous-2

Fierce Destructive Creature

Can any ABrs guess the name of the likely creature which is shredding both sides of my newly opened leaves owned by a solitary fruit cherry tree. It's only 3-4 seasons old. It resides in West...

dieseldick

Nice Flowers For Window Box, Advise Please

im currently making my wifes garden for her, i have not the first idea about flowers or anything, i want to buy her some nice plant boxes for around the garden and windows. i need some ideas and...

trt

I Have Been Looking For A Small Rescue Dog.....

and have been in contact with a few kennels, but they don't seem to have hardly any, and most I see are Staffies. It would be a shame to buy one with so many dogs needing homes, but they keep sending...

Mosaic

Pond Plants For Small Containers

I'm Ok at gardening but don't know the names of many plants. We get a lot of rain and I like the look of the small container ponds shown in many permaculture-type websites and magazines. I wonder if...

KARL

Tree Death Mystery

Can anyone suggest why cherry trees that are in excess of 30 years old should start to die slowly, or where I could look for informed advice ? Death appears to move from the upper part of the trunk...

Tilly2

The German Eagle Owlets

are becoming interesting to watch now. http://webcam.pixtura.de/SWR_UHU/...

zabado

Plum Tomatoes.

I have grown some plum tomato plants from seed in my greenhouse and are now about 12" tall and have quite a few flower heads starting to develop. But the plant seems to have stopped growing and the...

MooCowKat

Red Faced Bird?

This morning I saw a red faced bird on my windowsill, it had a very bright red face and beautiful black nearly blue wings and back. I wasn't quick enough to snap a photo but it's been bothering me all...

Mags22

Gooseberry Bushes

no sign of life in mine yet, bIt dry brown buddy bits on it, wHe will leaves appear? Thanks

melv16

Nesting Garden Birds.

What's nesting on your patch?

corylus

Have Ypotted Any Returning Swallows Yet?

The swallows usually arrive here (West Yorkshire) mid April but I haven't seen any yet....

tonyav

Spiky Haircuts

A spiky haircut in Iran means that your a devil worshiper ! http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/iran-bans-spiky-haircuts-tattoos-and-use-of-sunbeds-because-they-are-signs-of-devil-worship/ar-BBjdbyz...

mintymow

Azalea - Mikado

I have been given this plant looking beautiful and in full bloom. Should I leave it until its finished flowering before putting it in the garden....

sandyRoe

Forest Flame Tops Drooping

Some of the new growth has turned a tan colour and is drooping. Any ideas?

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