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But one last question... Does this mean that when the pupae all hatch, the garden will be swarming with moths? :pale: If they're anything like the holly leaf miner they will be predated on by a parasitic wasp, plus a fair few will fail to hatch for various other reasons. I doubt you'll even notice ...

You can buy wasp killers here that are really effective. My parents use one in Bulgaria and it zaps 'em good! All depending on your moral standpoint of course - they sting people and cause pain for enjoyment so as far as I'm concerned they've had their chance! Hmph! My moral standpoint is that they...

Hi :wave: Welcome...can't wait to hear about your caravan exploits. It won’t be for a while yet unfortunately; got to do the sensible thing and finish my degree first, which also gives me time to research my options. I’ve got my eye on one of these at the mo (but as plain as possible externally I t...

I saw a thing on acoustic stives the other day - they look ingenious! They've been invented for the third world. As you cook, they conver the excess heat into electricity. Cook for 2 hours and you can charge phones, or you an light a bulb for 24 hours! There's heat exchanger ones as well (i didn't ...

Green Aura wrote:I have to admit to being very worried about your interest in horse flogging - then I read it properly

LOL, I'm glad I'm not the only one who misreads things!

We found a hand cranked 'rumble tumble' washer & it's brilliant! http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/acatalog/Wonder_Wash_Manual_Washing_Machine_.html MW I’ve had my eye on one of those :cooldude: Do you use yours a lot and, if so, howdoes it stand up to regular use? Soaking, but I have a little ...

Been lurking on and off for a while now and finally got round to registering! I’m interested in anything that helps me become more independent, plus I like loads of old skills, some of which I do, eg spinning wool, and some which I’d love to try, eg greenwood crafts, horse logging. My aim is to stic...