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Growing Parsnips

I've always grown parsnips from seed in my veggie patch. I know to dig the ground reasonably deep but otherwise they are usually pretty easy. This winter however the crop was disappointing. The...

Pullman

Bulbs

I have loads of Daffodils in tubs which I will need to take out when they have finished flowering. What would be the best way to keep them for replanting in the Autumn.

Ric.ror

What plant would be suitable to grow against a trestle fencing - preferable something fragrant to hide and disguise the smell from next doors dogs? I am thinking maybe a screen of jasmin but would it...

Mags22

Rosemary

My rosemary is looking a bit the worse for wear,can I cut it back like I do with the mint? Thank you for any info

EcclesCake

Climbing Plants

I want to plant some troughs with a selection of climbing plants that will give AYR interest. They will grow against a wall that faces South but one end is shaded. Any suggestions for climbers of...

megfitz

Penstemmon Care

When should I cut my Penstemmons down and how low do I cut. Last year I lost several through pruning too low/too early, also Salvias and Gauras??

ladybirder

Have Any Of You Had To Deal With Heavy Clay Soil In Your Gardens?

If so I'd love to hear what you did about it. I've been looking at things like Ground Breaker which seems to be available only in Oz, more's the pity. Clay Breaker is one that is on sale in this...

CharlieJack

Am I Allowed To Have A Normal Tv On The Wall (Kitchen) Playing Standard Freeview Channels In My Workplace With A Fully Paid Tv Licence?

Am I allowed to have a normal TV on the wall (kitchen) playing standard freeview channels in my workplace with a fully paid tv licence? I ask because someone told me that I must also pay some other...

Ann

Geranium Cuttings

I have some geraniums in pots in my open porch which amazingly have survived this mild Winter and are still flowering. Can I take lots of cuttings now from them, thereby increasing my stock of them?...

EcclesCake

Fast Food/takeay.....last Snaffled?

'fess up, when did you last have a Maccy D, KFC, kebab, pizza slice? I'm fairly sure I've had a takeaway this year but cannot recall what it was. I am in need of chips though and will be going out for...

Canary42

What Would Your Last Meal Be ?

The food-lovers website http://www.lovefood.com/journal/features/27426/the-ultimate-last-meal--what-would-yours-be have conducted a survey on this subject, and the results are :- Top three starters:...

greengage123

Butterflies

Several really bright yellow butterflies have fluttered by my window this morning. What might they be called?

Tilly2

Magnolia 'susan'

Can I put a Magnolia 'Susan' in a large pot ? Will it grow too big to stay in the pot.? I don't really have room for it inthe borders and would like to place it on the front driveway.

Jennykenny

Herbs That Go Together

Have an old bathroom basin outside the back door and I'd like to have two or three herbs in it that I can get to easily rather than tramping into the garden. I don't mind which they are but need...

hammerman

Frozen Butternut Squash

Bought a bag of frozen butternut squash for roasting from tescos. So it's in the oven...it's in big chunks. What am i supposed to do with it...mash it or eat as it is ? Ive never eaten the stuff...

pinkerton

Lemon Trees

Are lemon trees deciduous, or is my wife's specimen dying?

BigDogsWang

Plumbing Question.

There is a small white box attached to one of my cold water pipes in the airing cupboard. It is about 3 x 3 inches in size, and has an Electrical cord coming out of it, and it seems to connect to a...

Mags22

Schimmia Plants

Previous question printed wrong ! Do these plants need deadheading at some point ?

slinky.kate

Too Much Milk

how can I use it up,it went out of date yesterday.

tiggerblue10

Pancakes...i Made Some Earlier

I put Nutella, strawberries and chopped hazelnuts in mine. They were delish :o))) I know this has been asked many a time on AB but so many new people join throughout the year and its Shrove Tuesday...

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