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Stephen B to Capel St Mary and 4 more areas

problem shrubs

We've lost one shrub [keeled over and died a few months ago] and i think another two are going the same way - I think they are all a Euonymous - is anyone else suffering this problem? It may be the very wet weather has caused a rot to set in, or it may ... more »
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Rosemary R
Not 'choosing' Choysia...drat predictive text!
Les B
Yeah mine keeled over last week too. Leaves went all brown and crispy (like me after this weekend!). I have one that looks OK still. Euonymous are usually quite hardy - I reckon it's some sort of infection.
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SuffolkBoy1956 to Capel St Mary and 9 more areas

Tattingstone Sun Park

I've noticed there's quite a campaign against the proposed Solar Park at Tattingstone building up. There's lots of "anti" posters going up around the village, but I don't understand why. I'd have thought it was a good use of the land, and compared with ... more »
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Phil P
I agree , why would you complain about a field full of solar panels? compared to a wind-farm they are way more efficient, less ugly and noise-free! Seems like a no-brainer to me.......maybe there is something we don't know about..
Stephen B
I've heard that when installed the panels can  be at a height that allows sheep to graze underneath, which gets two uses out of the same land..... cool eh?!
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capel lady to Capel St Mary and 9 more areas

Weeds

weeds are growing everywhere but where are our spuds? Not a sign of one yet although peas are showing their heads .amazing how a decent bit of sunshine can make me and plants look and feel better. good to get down allotment and plant and sow at last and ... more »
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Les B
Yeah my spuds are dormant too, but peas, lettuce OK under glass. Grass growing like mad now though!
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Alton Water Walk - this Saturday

The Rotary Club is holding its annual "Spring Challenge" this Saturday, 20th April. The idea is to walk or cycle (or run) around Alton Water - get sponsored, and two-thirds of what you raise goes to your favourite charity or club, and one-third goes to ... more »
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