Some of you may remember that for the last few years I've been "making" my own Advent Seed Calendar - basically, dipping my hand into a bag of seed packets each day and sowing a few of whatever I pull out. I know that SC has joined me in this Festively Nutty adventure - even making her own amazing Advent calendar.

I've just had a mail shot from Victoriana Nurseries selling one for £55 https://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/Chri...UeUo7wXSIw and I saw another retailer I'd never heard of with one for sale. 

I'm giving you advance notice that I shall be doing this again this year - and it will cost far less than £55.  I'd welcome some company while I try to get in the Festive mood. 

Several cases of Avian Influenza have been found in the UK. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influe...ity-advice
If you keep poultry, have a look at the map and see if there are near you. Be vigilant.

Today, November 11th, I shall be sowing Poppy seeds in memory of those who gave their lives for us.

Flanders poppy seeds can be sown in Sept/October so Nov 11th is only a bit too late!
I'll be sowing other poppies too as I love poppies but don't have much luck growing them. Maybe this year?

Flowers you want to grow or already grow please.
I'm expecting lots of Dahlias.

Just read an artical about human bodies being composted, this is allowed in Washington State, in America, environmentally not such a bad idea, but possibly like everything else there would be different finished quility of compost, evedently I would be of a greater quantity than the likes of some forum members (no names) and more than likely, quality as well after all I undoubtedly have more??? relaxed muscle :rolleyes : to feed the microbes with, but if you went that way what would you like to provide feeding for, personally I would like to think I would be good for a beech tree, which grows into a lovely strong tree and of course holds on to its leaves, which sort of reminds me of something just not sure what

Sleep tight my beautiful MarleyCat.  He battled a chronic mouth problem for last 18 months, had all his teeth removed last summer, but as never fully recovered. I handreared his litter from just under 24 hours old. He nearly died 3 times, lost 2 sibling as the litter had panleukemia, and was shot in jaw.

No more pain and Metacam for you.  We loved you from a day old, and letting you go is the last gift we can give you. Forever in my heart, just 3 years an 3 months old. 

I’ve decides to make a portion of my front garden available for growing wild flowers. I found a tub of mixed meadow flowers and I’m wondering if now is the time to shake the seeds, I’ve already shaken some grass seed over the area about 2 weeks ago. 

Suggestions and tips very welcome.

I just came across an advertisement on Instagram for these, and went onto the website. Anybody got any experience of growing these types of fruit trees, they sound very intriguing to me.

https://www.mylittletree.co.uk/mylittlet...w5TOYI0wvk

I hope this link works.

Yup I'm the idiot

Do any of you use them?

If so are they any good?

We have very poor light in our house and limited windowsill space so I thinking any additional light would be a help, I think!

I'm a fan of herb flavoured salt - basically dried herbs and salt crystals in a grinder, although I've never made them myself.   Great on chips.

I'm about to start one with seaweed!! The ingredients are:-
Sea salt, Nori, Sea lettuce, oregano, Parsley, Celery, Basil, Thyme, lemon grass, pepper, Mustard, Coriander, Onion, Garlic, Poppy seeds, Bay, Chilli, Mint, Herb flowers.

So many ingredients you can add - and the more you add, the less salt you use.

A suggestion for SC, in particular - have you made Chilli Salt? Maybe a new line for your "shop" especially if you could find local sea salt. Recipes at https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili...lt-blends/