Are snakes worth the trouble? A news report says that snakes kill 7000 people annually in Bangladesh alone (probably 10s of thousands worldwide). It seems their main function ecologically is in... ...
A steady day beckons for us today , we are signed up for a small/shortish sponsored walk this evening in Aid of our local Hospice, should be a fun evening we dont set off until 8PM
The perils of buying goods online. I bought a patio/bistro set, and was not told in which country it was made, or that it would arrive it a flat pack. Also, it was impossible to assemble due to... ...
Had a lovely treat this afternoon - a family of long-tailed tits flitting between my camelia and apple trees. We don't very often see them in the garden, they are a favourite of ours. Certainly... ...
How long after there has been weedkiller sprayed around garden can you go in and remove them by hand safely? I don't know much about weedkiller or gardening, but I would imagine you don't want it... ...
Almost a bubble car - the steering wheel isn't attached the door. I suppose it would be okay for driving a few miles to work and back every day but I wouldn't feel safe in... ...
I recently cut off all the 'babies' on my spider plant and repotted three of each, into small pots. Within a few weeks they are outgrowing the pots, which admittedly are very small. They all... ...
I grow half a dozen sunflowers from seed every year. I start them in small pots on the windowsill and gradually repot and move them towards the outside when they are approx 4-6inches. Something I'm... ...
Well, not a meadow exactly, more an overgrown lawn. If I bought a lot of wildflower seeds would it be enough to sprinkle them in the long grass or would it need more preparation?
I do have one which holds my garden appliances. This sits on loads of breeze blocks (which does the job) However, I am wanting another bigger shed but don't want it to sit on breeze blocks - what... ...
I am not for nuclear weapons or power stations , but the country to the south of mine likes them but not on their soil so I have to have them. I want to be part of Europe but the country to the... ...