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We have aquired half of our log/ wood supply for end of/next year from skips and other peoples throw aways in a town. This includes about half a ton of hardwood. Have saved £1000 on gas since last september.

Mine sweeping 6 bottles of larger from the bar of one of the roughest clubs in Glasgow.

Not something I had done before or again.... My glaswegian friend was very concerned for our health!

Dont think their is much of a solution to be honest. We bought one of the 'sonic' machines for our small front lawn. OH found cat sitting looking at it!! Have tried chilli powder works a bit, have to keep it up but rain is a problem. Parents had best method, Airedale....cat fits in mouth quite nicel...

Wow, lot's of hard work but fantastic log pile.

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Have you looked at your local council's website, maybe they do compost give aways....

or freecycle, could ask for wood?

Chicken madras, with added home grown green beans, pepper, chilli and cauli from the freezer to make the meat go further.

Winter warmers. What are we all having in the cold weather? Tonight, cast iron pot - chucked in a free range chicken, onions and spuds, parsnips and carrots put in half an hur before cooked and 5 mins before pulling it out a large chung of savoy. Thick gravey from the juices. Bread to rise in the he...

What about asking your family / house hold for a list fave of cheap tea's/ dinners. egg n chips, jacket spud & beans, veg soup with homemade bread... the list is endless.... as is cheap cuts of meat cooked long and slow. leftovers with spuds made into a pie the next day. liver, kidney and ribs a...

ok, maybe not said by anyone else..... but thanks...

letting nature run it's way. we all need a bit of food to keep us warm for the winter.

I look at it this way, a little good will for 'mother nature' always gets re-paid.

Small price to pay for lots of enjoyment on a dull or cold day.

Something will 'set' you off.

We have 2 allotments still 2 dig over......but OH is in a skip geting wood for the fire as I type. It's still January. dont rush the ish, you'll get it when your ready.

Things i've tried, rocket, diffrent lettuce such as red little gem, pickling onions, radish - grow on for the pods, mint and peas. Also not veg but, mellon....cantaloupe type, 12" pot and i usually get a good 4/5 grapefruit size fruits and cape gooseberry (12" pot again). but what ever you...

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Like most of us, start small and catch the 'ish' bug.

Well done for taking on those hens.

Compost - look at your local council website, some do 'free' give aways during the year... mine does about 6 per year. Also do any of your neighbours have chickens...? As for the cider, yes i do... but more wine . Have a look at the home brew section here, everyone gives great advice. Dont pay a lot...

Dont know your area, but look in your yellow pages for local riding schools/ stables......they maybe can help you out.

Sweet williams, seeds are cheep and they last very well.