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Nesting Box

Decided to clean out my nest box today. Bluetits raised a family of at least three. Sadly there were two unhatched eggs in the nest. Not quite sure what happened to these. Any ideas?

john1066

I have just removed a rather straggly and too tall Buddleia from a corner of my garden and am looking for a replacement. Any ideas? It would be surrounded with a six foot wodden fence,I would prefer a...

greengage123

Tomatoes

Does anyone have a useful tip to encourage my tomates to ripen?

berniecuddles

Lettuce....!

A man walks into the doctor's office with a piece of lettuce hanging out of his bum. The doc takes one look and he says, "Jeeze, it looks like we have one hell of a problem here. " The guy responds...

ferlew

Lavender Hedge

I have a beautiful lavender hedge out front, in full sun. The smell is amazing right now, and it's full of bees. My problem is, I want to continue to be a bee cafe, but at some stage, I want a harvest...

mizfiesta

Parasol Base Storage

In the winter months, what do you do with your parasol bases? I have a cast iron one and I just leave it outside all year round. This obviously causes it to be a bit grubby - surface rust and dirt...

ELVIS68

Cherries.....

I've got some cherries which are on the turn, rather than bin them would it be ok to put them on the bird table?

Chipchopper

Basking Sharks

I recently watched an interesting TV program about basking sharks, off the coast of Scotland. They said that basking sharks are the worlds 2nd largest fish, I've been wondering ever since, what fish...

annominous

Mystery Plant

Can anyone identify this plant which appeared in a neglected part of my garden. It is about 3 feet tall. (August) It has never flowered but has a spike of small berries or buds in a cluster which have...

clewis10

In A Lichin, What Benefits Do You Think That A Fungus Could Derive From Its Algal Partner?

In a lichen, what benefits do you think that a fungus could derive from its algal partner?

mrs.chappie

Please Someone, Tell Me This Is A Man In A Bear Suit...

If it was a real bear, wouldn't the plastic chair collapse under his weight?

interele

Grass

I have a very shady garden with a few big trees Is there and grass that I can get that will grow in dry shady conditions ... and.. out compete the weeds I don't mind if the grass is like string. I'm...

fabsec54

Plant Identification

Hi All We have been given a grass plant but don't know what it is. This is a real long shot as I can't take a picture of the plant so will have to describe it to you: The grass is green/black and...

lilacben

Still No Wasps Her In Somerset?

Any where you are.?

Uselass1

Allo Vera Plant

I have an really big indoor alleo- vera-plant, it's very healthy and growing vigorously, what I need to know is do I need to repot it in a bigger pot?

Trixibella

Will The Holly Grow?

I have had a large conifer (30ft) cut down and the holly tree next to it is more or less bare down one side due to the conifer. Could the holly adapt now it will have light and grow properly?

berniecuddles

Clairvoyant Midget??

Have you heard on the news about the clairvoyant midget who has just escaped from prison? police say there is a small medium at large !...

poppysix

Lily Bulbs

Hi, I have alot of lillies, some of them are very old and the flowers have become smaller, I was watching a show on gardening and I think he mentioned that lillies should be planted in ericasious (...

fuggy

Perennials.

i have an acer which i want to plant perennials beneath, i am open to any suggestions as to what i can plant in this barren spot.

puternut

Quick Jokes - Sorry For Any Reposts

I just brought a friend of mine a new fridge, should have seen his face light up when he opened it! **** I've just had a letter back from Screwfix. they said they regretted to inform me that they're...

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