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Stuck for ideas for a gift that will grow and grow?  Auntie Planty Garden Advice is available to solve all those plant and garden woes by email or Zoom.  So, it's magical idea that makes a great gift, ranging from a stocking filler to the top I-love-you-to-the-moon-and-back present.   Vouchers start...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: for the gardener in your life
Replies: 0
by auntieplanty
Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:46 am

Re: Insects (ants?) near window

Flying ants -  Every summer, there is a day when thousands huge flying ants suddenly emerge from their nests all over the UK - a phenomenon known as Flying Ant Day. Some people might have already noticed some of the creatures buzzing around. This is because the flying ant period can last a few week...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Insects (ants?) near window
Replies: 2
by auntieplanty
Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:49 am

Re: Christening / newborn photographer recommendation sought

Jackie Rado would be an excellent choice! She specialises in new borns - I only wish that she had been around when my boys were at that age!

visit her website
http://www.jackieradophotography.com

tell her that Auntie Planty sent you.....
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Christening / newborn photographer recommendation sought
Replies: 3
by auntieplanty
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:59 am

Re: Refusing to have MIL for Xmas?

Oh Dear! If your husband won't take the baton up to talk to his parents and 'explain' the codes of being a good house guest in your house, then I would go away! I agree Christmas traditions need to be moved around a little to stop them becoming a burden and a little stale and obligated Skiing sounds...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Refusing to have MIL for Xmas?
Replies: 11
by auntieplanty
Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:14 am

Re: Restaurants that don't pass the service charge to staff

Sad to say, this is probably not an isolated incident. When we are in a restaurant, and paying by card, if he can my hubs removes the service charge off the bill and will leave the cash tip on the table. This means that there's a good chance that the kind person who served us will be able to get it....
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Restaurants that don't pass the service charge to staff
Replies: 16
by auntieplanty
Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:20 am

Re: Garden Help!

I firmly believe that understanding a particular pest or disease puts you well on the way to solving the problem. Honey fungus lives in dead and decaying roots, tree stumps and other woody items in the soil. It grows out from these in the form of black root-like rhizomorphs ('bootlaces') at the rate...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Garden Help!
Replies: 1
by auntieplanty
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:16 am

Re: large sycamore - keep or replace?

The issue here is that the sycamore probably planted itself - and here we can call it a weed tree. Sycamores are extremely efficient at spreading their seed, and unless you remain vigilant and pull them out when you see them, then they will grow to a point where (if you are in a conservation area) t...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: large sycamore - keep or replace?
Replies: 3
by auntieplanty
Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:26 am

Re: Commuter demands "where is the baby" before giving up se

I was on a train a couple of years ago when an elderly and frail lady staggered on and stood looking rather helpless - the train was full of teenagers. mainly boys. Seeing that no-one was going to move, I appealed to one young man that he would be doing a great service if he would offer his seat to ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Commuter demands "where is the baby" before giving up seat
Replies: 5
by auntieplanty
Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:15 am

Re: Small lottery win: advice wanted

Congratulations! I remember musing over such a think happening to me a few years back, and wondering what I would do. If the win was significant (i.e. h-u-g-e) then I was going to get a solicitor to collect it on my behalf and then sit on it for a month or two - might seem extreme - The minute that ...
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Small lottery win: advice wanted
Replies: 11
by auntieplanty
Mon Oct 05, 2015 8:32 am

Re: Kitchen recommendations

West London Kitchens are truly fab - and you should talk to them to understand their offering. Instead of showing you brochure after brochure (it's at this stage thatI go into information overload) they will take you to see some of their finished kitchens, with real live and appreciative kitchen own...
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: Kitchen recommendations
Replies: 5
by auntieplanty
Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:10 am

Re: Artist to draw a picture of your house

Lee Campbell would be my first port of call - she has been artist in residence of a number of notable and historic buildings in our locality. She lives in Twickenham so is accessible
http://leecampbellartist.moonfruit.com
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Artist to draw a picture of your house
Replies: 7
by auntieplanty
Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:04 am

Re: fraudulent planning permission

This is awful! I suggest that before you go off to find a lawyer that you put a call in to Verconica Congden - an architect - who is extremely well versed in Planning laws, and the do's and don'ts. 07984 069 145 http://www.veronicacongdondesign.co.uk Good luck, and tell her that Auntie Planty sent y...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: fraudulent planning permission
Replies: 11
by auntieplanty
Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:26 am

Re: Does a detox work?

I did a 9-day detox a couple of years ago. I knew that I drank a lot of tea during the day, but hadn't realised the impact this would have on the programme. My 'not drinking this huge amount' gave me the biggest headache ever and I felt really awful. Detoxing is a good idea, and if you are embarking...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Does a detox work?
Replies: 6
by auntieplanty
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:14 am

Re: Dentist needed

I would recommend Geoff Collins who has a practice on 18 King Street, Richmond Green, just behind House of Fraser.
0208 948 3080
He is excellent and caring and is terrific especially when there is a scaredy cat in the chair!
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Dentist needed
Replies: 5
by auntieplanty
Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:36 am

Re: What's Collis primary in Teddington like?

I have alerted a friend of mine who has 2 boys at Collis, and hopefully she will respond - no point me saying anything as it is all a bit second hand (but good) information!
Forum: Chat Here
Topic: What's Collis primary in Teddington like?
Replies: 4
by auntieplanty
Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:32 am