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Squash

I was given a young squash plant last month, it has happily trailed all over the veg plot and produced 2 fruits which are creamy white and about the size of tennis balls. In fact they look like smooth...

earthakitten

Apples

I have a reasonable crop of apples this year. Don't know what they are but they look a bit like Gala but a sharper taste. They are eaters but definitely not keepers. Can I slice and freeze raw or do I...

compostman1

Sloe gin/vodka- hawthorn berry wine

How can I tell if sloes are ready to pick? They seem to be very early this year and quite small, but there do seem to be a lot of them. Made a small amount of sloe vodka last year and it was gorgeous....

YorkieJohn

Shower going cold

Our shower runs from the combi boiler, and when showering runs hot then can run cold then go back hot again. This happens when only the shower is run no taps are on or the washer. Any ideas what it...

Impret-Sir

Am I unusual in that I can not drink spirits?

Even a sip of whiskey, brandy, vodka etc literally makes my stomach turn over, if I had to drink a glass I would throw up for sure. I have tried to detect the "smokey, woodey," etc etc flavours in...

loobie

1st Anniversary Present

Hi All, I'm hoping you can give me some inspiration. It's my sister and her husbands 1st wedding anniversary next month and I want to get them a little something. I know that it's the paper...

muncy

Locked First Aid Room

The Management at our office building have decided that they want to lock the first aid room and leave the key with the receptionist. The building is used 24x7 so when the receptionist is not around...

parris

Removing tree

Please could you tell me how much it costs to have a tree removed in Berkshire. I have been given an estimate which seems exceptionally high. Thanks Parris

parris

Extended warranty

Is it worth taking extended warranties on electrical appliances i.e. dishwasher, washing machine, camcorder etc. If yes, upto what age of the appliance should the cover be taken? Please also let me...

Easyme

Softdrinks

I am about 35. Do I run any health risk from taking 2 bottles of Coke everyday?

livcon

why have a high hedge law and not a high tree law

When trees planted in the wrong place can block out just as much light and view as hedges, why is there a high hedge law but not a high tree law?

sandrajo

If God..........

were to grant you one favour, what would you ask ?

rob06uk

money purchase pensions

can money purchase pensions be cashed in,i have had the pension 4 years and am been made redundant from my employer. i am 29 years old

mash

Income Investments

I am working on a long term financial plan which will involve switching ISA growth funds to Income Funds. Does any one have any good links to sites that show income funds historical % returns, I am...

leethal

need a job

im 14 what jobs can i do

sheribee

propranolol

hi, i suffer from ectopic beats and gp has offerered me propranolol, this would also help with my anxiety caused by the beats. i worry all day long in case i have a funny beat! but i am so anxious...

WendyS

Courgette cake.

Anybody got a good recipe which they've actually baked themselves, rather than just downloaded from the internet please? Courgette plants are currently in overload !

malachy

pyracanthus

what is the best time to prune a very overgrown pyracanthus bush and when is the best time to do this?

mimififi

fruit trees.

I would like to plant several fruit trees around my garden. I would like apple, pear and plum and was wondering what is the best time of year to plant these. Also, does anyone have any good places in...