My friends in Turkey laugh that we buy figs in supermarkets as they grow everywhere there, car parks, wasteland etc.

Hi Primrose, I will definitely report back. I've planted the same batch of garlic with a standard B&Q compost to see if there will be a difference.......now the waiting........

Wonder if you can help with a Storm Dennis related query? Can I cut a dead tree down that is precariously balanced and threatening to slide down a neighbours embankment onto my land? The neighbour is not prepared to do anything until it actually happens. The tree has been dead for ages but Dennis wa...

I had a magpie visitor on my old house. He started being curious about me digging in the garden and after about a month started to come into the kitchen if the door was open and watch me cooking etc. We used to get 6 different visiting cats too and he was not bothered by them at all!

On the subject of wool, I have just bought some woolly compost. It does look lovely and is supposed to be an excellent alternative to peat based compost. Not sure how long the fleece takes to break down but it is being used in its natural state as a compost. The company is Dalefoot Composts if anyon...

Please can anyone recommend a chilli that isn't too hot? A bit of heat but flavour too is what I'm after. I've looked at various supplier websites and the range is huge! Thank you

I do hope we get some less soggy weather soon. Even if it's cold at least we can wrap up and get out.

Thank you all! I feel very welcome indeed. Although the garlic didn't get planted as planned as I've been struck down with a revolting bug.

Hello all - I'm new too and loving all the information and tips. Planting my first lot of garlic tomorrow