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Last post by peter « Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:47 pm
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by peter » Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:47 pm » in General chatter

Can usually be spotted by their poor english syntax and lack of interest in or knowledge of any form of gardening.

They usually make between five...

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Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:47 pm
Weird coincidence

Last post by JohnN « Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:01 pm
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by JohnN » Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:01 pm » in General chatter

Having a drink at the pub today with a friend who was telling us a tale about when he was working at Borough Market he had to give one of the porters...

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Last post by JohnN
Sun Dec 15, 2013 3:01 pm
Damsonn tree in fruit

Last post by Beryl « Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:01 pm
Posted in Best practices

by Beryl » Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:01 pm » in Best practices

This crazy year. Can anyone help with a damson tree that was summer pruned then flowered late and now has a tree covered in grape size fruit which...

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Last post by Beryl
Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:01 pm
Chicken poo sampling request.

Last post by Diane « Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:06 pm
Posted in Birds, Animals and Livestock

by Diane » Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:06 pm » in Birds, Animals and Livestock

I've been asked to post this request on to any one who might like to take part. I've had my testing kit delivered and sent it all back. It's quite...

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Last post by Diane
Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:06 pm
Fennel and feta linguine ala Nigel Slater

Last post by Catherine « Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:32 pm
Posted in Readers Recipes

by Catherine » Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:32 pm » in Readers Recipes

I have just made this recipe again and I love it so I thought I would post it. Believe it or not I have had trouble getting hold of fennel. Tesco in...

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Last post by Catherine
Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:32 pm
Pearlwort - again

Last post by Monika « Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:32 pm
Posted in Weeds, Pests and Diseases

by Monika » Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:32 pm » in Weeds, Pests and Diseases

Looking at the KG forum archive, I realised that I asked the same question six years ago, but never received a reply:

We have pearlwort on the...

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Last post by Monika
Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:32 pm
Gone So Early this Year

Last post by Arnie « Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:05 am
Posted in Birds, Animals and Livestock

by Arnie » Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:05 am » in Birds, Animals and Livestock

Hi

This has to be the first year all the swallows and martins have returned home so early, in previous years we have had them still flying around...

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Last post by Arnie
Tue Sep 24, 2013 10:05 am
This year's rude veg

Last post by alan refail « Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:30 pm
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by alan refail » Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:30 pm » in General chatter

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Or are you just pleased to see me?

My only randy cucumber this year :wink:

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Last post by alan refail
Fri Sep 20, 2013 4:30 pm
Seed Swop Days

Last post by Colin Miles « Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:34 pm
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by Colin Miles » Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:34 pm » in General chatter

If you wanted to organise one of these when would you do it? And any tips as to what to do, include, not do, not include?

Thanks

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Last post by Colin Miles
Thu Aug 29, 2013 4:34 pm
Self Storage.

Last post by snooky « Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:26 pm
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by snooky » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:26 pm » in General chatter

Selling my present home because it cannot be easily adapted for my wife, now getting around in a wheelchair.The new home which I am looking at...

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Last post by snooky
Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:26 pm
Henpower project

Last post by Diane « Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:25 pm
Posted in Birds, Animals and Livestock

by Diane » Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:25 pm » in Birds, Animals and Livestock

To all those who love their hens, you may wish to "like" these folk on Facebook -

It's all about helping elderly people regain an...

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Last post by Diane
Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:25 pm
Blight Alert

Last post by Westi « Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:45 pm
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by Westi » Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:45 pm » in General chatter

Got my first 'near miss' alert! (well I did get one months ago but I hadn't even put them all in then)!

If we get this extra spell of hot followed...

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Last post by Westi
Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:45 pm
Hough Garden open on 2nd & 3rd August 2014

Last post by John Walker « Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:09 am
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by John Walker » Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:09 am » in News and Views

Peter Woollam's Hough Garden, Hough Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7JD (near the junction with Mottram Road) is open to the public on Saturday 2nd...

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Last post by John Walker
Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:09 am
Leek Moth traps.

Last post by Beryl « Thu May 30, 2013 8:16 pm
Posted in Weeds, Pests and Diseases

by Beryl » Thu May 30, 2013 8:16 pm » in Weeds, Pests and Diseases

All my leeks are now planted out under enviromesh but while looking for a crop cover for my frame I came across this leek moth trap.

This is a new...

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Last post by Beryl
Thu May 30, 2013 8:16 pm
Wormwood after blight

Last post by Gwen « Tue May 21, 2013 9:01 pm
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by Gwen » Tue May 21, 2013 9:01 pm » in Best practices

I have several very large wormwood plants which have to be cut down later in the year. One year I just put them over the potato rows where I had cut...

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Last post by Gwen
Tue May 21, 2013 9:01 pm
Bees & pesticides EU move to ban some pesticides

Last post by peter « Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:26 am
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by peter » Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:26 am » in General chatter

BBC article

Bee deaths: EU may ban neonicotinoid pesticides
EU states are to vote shortly on a proposal to restrict the use of pesticides...

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Last post by peter
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:26 am
Recording Wildlife

Last post by Colin Miles « Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:44 pm
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by Colin Miles » Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:44 pm » in General chatter

First a thank you to everyone on this forum, especially for the Signs of Spring. I have started a weekly wildlife walk at the National Botanic Garden...

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Last post by Colin Miles
Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:44 pm
The KG Magazine from the first edition

Last post by glosspop « Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:49 pm
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by glosspop » Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:49 pm » in General chatter

I am raising funds for a house removal and I have 167 issues from the very first one in 1997 of the KG Magazine in pristine condition which I no...

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Last post by glosspop
Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:49 pm
Glasgow Potato day

Last post by realfood « Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:30 pm
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by realfood » Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:30 pm » in General chatter

Anyway good news, its official The Glasgow Potato Day 2013 is on!

Following the success of last years event we are back for more ! Over 36 varieties...

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Last post by realfood
Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:30 pm
Bad weather prompting more British farmers to favour GM use

Last post by alan refail « Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:58 pm
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by alan refail » Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:58 pm » in General chatter

A suggestion that circumstances may bring about some changes in the public perception of specific GM research.

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Last post by alan refail
Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:58 pm
Herts Police advice re fords.

Last post by peter « Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:14 pm
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by peter » Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:14 pm » in General chatter

At least five vehicles and slightly more people rescued from two backroad fords near me today, well done Herts Fire & Rescue and Herts Police. :D...

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Last post by peter
Thu Dec 20, 2012 8:14 pm
Cheap Kitchen advertisers.

Last post by peter « Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:55 am
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by peter » Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:55 am » in General chatter

Don't bother joining this forum to advertise cheap kitchens.

All your posts will be removed and your account deleted.

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Last post by peter
Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:55 am
Missing Avatar

Last post by Shallot Man « Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:10 am
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by Shallot Man » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:10 am » in General chatter

Would like to thank Jason for fixing my missing Avatar. Felt quiet naked without it. shallot man

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Last post by Shallot Man
Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:10 am
Rockwool - any advice on what to do with it?

Last post by MikA « Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:40 pm
Posted in Growing Advice for beginners

by MikA » Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:40 pm » in Growing Advice for beginners

I have been growing 3 tomatoes in a hydroponic unit using rockwool cubes covered with clay granules. The root system is a solid mass.

Is it safe to...

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Last post by MikA
Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:40 pm
Mint is not the only sauce

Last post by alan refail « Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:05 am
Posted in Readers Recipes

by alan refail » Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:05 am » in Readers Recipes

When winter cuts down the mint try this alternative with lamb. I made it last night and thought it superior to mint sauce.

Chopped flat-leaf...

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Last post by alan refail
Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:05 am
Berries and birds

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:50 am
Posted in Harvesting Q&A

by PLUMPUDDING » Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:50 am » in Harvesting Q&A

Has anyone else noticed that it takes a while for birds to recognise new varieties of plants with edible fruits/berries in the garden?

Two years ago...

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Last post by PLUMPUDDING
Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:50 am
Wales Fungus Day

Last post by Colin Miles « Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:18 am
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by Colin Miles » Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:18 am » in General chatter

For anyone near enough to drop in, this promises to be a very interesting day.

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Last post by Colin Miles
Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:18 am
Rainfall

Last post by Colin Miles « Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:27 am
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by Colin Miles » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:27 am » in General chatter

Just to illustrate how different the weather can be in these small isles, here in Carmarthenshie the rainfall to date this month is only half what it...

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Last post by Colin Miles
Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:27 am
Carrots and nematodes

Last post by Monika « Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:37 pm
Posted in Weeds, Pests and Diseases

by Monika » Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:37 pm » in Weeds, Pests and Diseases

Our carrots have done really well this year but I am now finding the odd one with carrot root fly damage (presumably the little blighters got in when...

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Last post by Monika
Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:37 pm
Citrus

Last post by Westi « Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:15 pm
Posted in Best practices

by Westi » Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:15 pm » in Best practices

I put my citrus out a bit early and they got nipped by a late frost. As a result they are putting out new branches from lower on the stem with a big...

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Last post by Westi
Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:15 pm
Raw beetroot and carrot salad

Last post by alan refail « Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:55 pm
Posted in Readers Recipes

by alan refail » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:55 pm » in Readers Recipes

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Raw beetroot and carrot salad

One medium beetroot
A carrot or carrots about the same weight as the beetroot

Roughly grate...

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Last post by alan refail
Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:55 pm
Bird for the Table

Last post by Arnie « Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:46 pm
Posted in Birds, Animals and Livestock

by Arnie » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:46 pm » in Birds, Animals and Livestock

Hi

Can anyone recommend a good dual purpose bird please, I don't want broilers but something for the table. I would be grateful for any advice on...

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Last post by Arnie
Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:46 pm
The WI and Guerilla gardeners

Last post by Nature's Babe « Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:54 pm
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by Nature's Babe » Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:54 pm » in General chatter

Nowhere to grow? Check out these links. :)

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:54 pm
Nicotinoids affect bumble bees.

Last post by Nature's Babe « Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:26 pm
Posted in Weeds, Pests and Diseases

by Nature's Babe » Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:26 pm » in Weeds, Pests and Diseases

If we want our blossom pollinated next year - please don't use nicotinoids.
bumble bee queen population dramatically reduced.

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:26 pm
Poly Tunnels

Last post by Benspab12 « Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:07 pm
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by Benspab12 » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:07 pm » in General chatter

I have a greenhouse on my allotment, but I am thinking of investing in a poly tunnel.

Any advice on the best one/ones to buy will be gratefully...

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Last post by Benspab12
Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:07 pm
Good news for Oxfam

Last post by alan refail « Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:40 am
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by alan refail » Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:40 am » in General chatter

Federer's defeat of Britain's Andy Murray in Sunday's Wimbledon final means the charity will now collect a payout from William Hill of £101,840.

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Last post by alan refail
Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:40 am
Neosporosis

Last post by peter « Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:29 pm
Posted in Birds, Animals and Livestock

by peter » Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:29 pm » in Birds, Animals and Livestock

Walking across a large village green grazed by cattle next to the National Trust property of Hatfield Forest I encountered some slightly terse signs...

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Last post by peter
Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:29 pm
Un-named daisy, seeds shortly available.

Last post by Ricard with an H « Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:01 am
Posted in Seed Swop-Shop

by Ricard with an H » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:01 am » in Seed Swop-Shop

I would be grateful to anyone naming this ground cover daisy, fairly hardy perennial that self seeds and flowers from early spring until now when it...

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Last post by Ricard with an H
Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:01 am
GinO'clock at Chelsea

Last post by peter « Tue May 22, 2012 12:50 pm
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by peter » Tue May 22, 2012 12:50 pm » in General chatter

GinO'clock is a satirical humorist on Facebook and Twitter who purports to be HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Check out the opinion of Chelsea Flower Show at

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Last post by peter
Tue May 22, 2012 12:50 pm
KG at Harrogate Flower Shows 26-29 April

Last post by peter « Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:28 pm
Posted in News and Views

by peter » Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:28 pm » in News and Views

Follow this link KG Live
KG Live is at the 2012 Harrogate Spring Flower Show The perfect day out for all garden lovers 26 – 29th April 2012, Great...

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Last post by peter
Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:28 pm
Pidgeons/wood peckers

Last post by Catherine « Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:33 pm
Posted in Growing Advice for beginners

by Catherine » Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:33 pm » in Growing Advice for beginners

For the last few nights we have been sitting our front lounge with the fire lit and have been able to watch a pair of wood pidgeons settling in for...

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Last post by Catherine
Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:33 pm
Tulips and Sweet William,, in March

Last post by Marigold « Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:31 pm
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by Marigold » Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:31 pm » in General chatter

We sell cut flowers when we have them' planning to have a lot more this year..

Today at our stall, a bunch of glorious yellow tulips ( bought a bag...

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Last post by Marigold
Sat Mar 31, 2012 6:31 pm
Irish Seedsavers

Last post by Marigold « Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:21 pm
Posted in Best practices

by Marigold » Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:21 pm » in Best practices

Just to tempt you!

I am still saving seed from 2 vegetables I bought from them ten years ago.

The pumpkins look good; the one thing I haven;t...

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Last post by Marigold
Fri Mar 30, 2012 2:21 pm
home made paneer cheese

Last post by dirt-digger « Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:07 pm
Posted in Readers Recipes

by dirt-digger » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:07 pm » in Readers Recipes

found this link and made it today so easy go on have a go

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Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:07 pm
More interesting research results on plant genes

Last post by alan refail « Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:02 am
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by alan refail » Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:02 am » in General chatter

Researchers have identified the genetic "switch" that triggers the flowering process in plants as they respond to warmer temperatures.

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Last post by alan refail
Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:02 am
dried tomatoes

Last post by dirt-digger « Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:02 pm
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by dirt-digger » Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:02 pm » in Readers Recipes

Oven dried tomatoes

2.2 lb/ 1 kilo ripe tomatoes
coarse sea salt
6 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 tbsp dried oregano
freshly ground black...

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Last post by dirt-digger
Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:02 pm
Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables

Last post by dirt-digger « Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:09 pm
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by dirt-digger » Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:09 pm » in Readers Recipes

i found this recipe on the web a few years ago just love it with egg fried rice you can get all the stuff from must supermarkets to make this...

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Last post by dirt-digger
Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:09 pm
first yellow brimstone butterfly

Last post by sally wright « Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:35 pm
Posted in Birds, Animals and Livestock

by sally wright » Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:35 pm » in Birds, Animals and Livestock

Dear All,
saw a yellow brimstone today. only they can carry off that shade of yellow though!
Regards sally wright.

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Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:35 pm
Race to serve up artificial chicken for a $1m prize

Last post by alan refail « Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:28 pm
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by alan refail » Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:28 pm » in General chatter

Here's one to get your teeth into - or maybe not!

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Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:28 pm
Happy New Year

Last post by alan refail « Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:50 am
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by alan refail » Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:50 am » in General chatter

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