I usually follow the recipe - at least on the first occasion, and then tweak it next time if I think of an improvement. I'm so old that I'm still using lbs and oz measurements. I'd never buy a cookbook with no recipe measurements - wouldn't trust myself not to mess it up and waste the ingredients. I...

My thoughts exactly. Good to hear from you Johnboy.

Thank you all - the sun is shining (a bit) so we are off to Poole Park lakes to feed the ducks later on, with appropriately suitable duck food. I've been a bit lazy over the festive season and need to blow away the cobwebs. I've a little bag of oats and layers pellets for the ducks so that should be...

Thanks Westi.

Well I've never been called gullible before. That's a first.

Think I might try to grow a few of these next year -
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It looks a bit odd but might be a talking point.

Elmigo - if anyone can grow it then it'll be you, for sure.

Afternoon all, I've been making curry all afternoon - and just wondered if it's possible to grow my own curry leaves. This is the plant - (Murraya koenigii). Not the yellow flowered Helichrysum smelly one that grows outside in the garden. I would think it's best to grow it indoors. Anyone had succes...

I'd forgotten all about my peripheries until the cold snap

Well I think you are very brave coping with the pain and admire your decision to postpone the op.

Sounds delicious - thank you.

What an interesting dilemma - I'd plant them and just see what happens, if you have the room.

Once again this year, I’ve had requests for my Vodka Christmas Cake recipe so here goes. Please keep in your files as I am beginning to get tired of typing this up every year! (Made mine this morning!!!!) 1 cup sugar, half pound butter, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 cup water, 1 tsp. salt , 1 cup brown su...

Welcome Carmen - wishing you well with your garden. Always lots to do - just take your time and be flexible with your plans. And take care of your back.

Of course, you know we all expect progress pics

Right - there's absolutely no room left in the greenhouse. Just dragged all the banana plant, canna and ginger lilies into their winter bedroom, as my weather app said it would be 2 degrees tonight. I'm knackered - it took 2 of us to lift some of the pots. Now the weather app has said it was fibbing...