When in the UK recently, we visited Westminster Abbey. I was struck by the following on a tomb. So much so that I wrote them down. "When I was...
Hi all, I have a number of potplants which seem to be doing OK. But my soil meter says the soil (potting mix) is a little too alkaline,...
Two friends, John & Jerry were on vacation in the isles of Fiji. While there they decided to go out fishing since hearing of the many great...
Hi all, OK, I have the strawberry bug. :D I want to plant some strawberries, but have never done it before. Have any of you any hints...
Hi Frank, This is completely off topic, but..... I am trying to start a new blog re a houseboat trip we did over the weekend. I thought I had...
Hi all, Has anyone got any tips on caring for Lilliums. Someone told me you should cut them back to ground level once a year! Is that right?...
Hi all, Can someone give me some ideas for a nice hanging plant in a temperate climate? it will be under shade cloth in a pergola. :?: Thanks
Hi all, As you enjoyed my last lot of pics I thought I would post some from a different spot we visited on Monday & Tuesday. it is near...
Hi all, I have bought a combination Light, Ph, moisture meter. i have no idea how to use it as I'm not sure what the various levels should be...
Hi all, I thought I'd start a topic about money & time saving ideas around the home and garden. There are lots of ways to save, which really...
Hi, This may be way off. But it is home related, though not specifically garden related. I had the idea of adding a new forum called...
Hi all, I have been looking for a recipe for Passionfruit pudding for ages :!: Does anyone have one they can share :?: Many thanks Craig
Hi all, Here is a pic of part of the 12 Apostles in Victoria, Australia. We drove along the Great Ocean Road recently and have more stunning...
Hi all, I have a Phormium Tenax (New Zealand Flax) plant which has been doing well. But now the leaves are starting to droop. Is this normal...
Hi all, I have just been given an Asiatic lilium. I know they need full sun, but what other care instructions can you all offer :?: I...
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