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They're 79p in my local Netto - Philips ones too. I can't imagine what possible reason anyone could have for not using them!

(apart from dimmer switches, that is)

Snails& Slugs! I remember reading a story about a guy who used slugs to clean his bathroom. He had a little 'house' for them in the corner of his bath, and they'd slither out at night and eat any deposits they could find, before going back 'home' at first light leaving the bath and shower spotl...

Silver Ether wrote:They very high in pectin. Good jellies and jams can be made from it.

Aha, this is good to hear, thanks SE.

Thanks for the replies. I was pretty sure they were medlars already - just wanted to check there wasn't something similar-looking. As I understand it, I could pick round about November and then 'blett' them indoors. Well, I might as well give it a try anyway! Never turn down the opportunity for a bi...

Hello all, whilst out for a walk in the park yesterday I came across what I think (& hope!) is a medlar tree. It's in fruit at the moment, though from what I've read on the internet I should wait until much later in the year before going back there with my stepladders and grabbing what I can... ...

Hello everyone... I found this place when Googling for 'homegrown fruit', and thought it looks interesting enough to sign up and join! A bit about myself - 30 years old, married with an 8-week old son, moved to north Kent in April and currently trying to start living 'The Good Life' with our small v...