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A Country Cabin

IAAM · 2018-06-23 15:27:29

Hi, I've just bought a house after a (very) long time renting - and it's absolutely wonderful!! I have a garden to plant flowers in, rooms to make my own, and a front door where I can shut out the rest of the world (on the rare occasion that I want to). However, like everyone else, my journey has started at a high cost! My…

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Suffolk_lass Posts: 10,935 Forumite

8 July 2018 at 4:18AM

If you do go to a garden, don't be afraid to speak to the owner and say, "I noticed there were some seed heads on those pretty (blue/pink, whatever) tall plants near the xxx and I wondered if you have ever tried to propagate these from seeds?" and then be prepared to ask if you could snip a seed-head or two to try them yourself (being armed with some secateurs and a paper bag) - I always ask but I know others do surreptitiously snip, as I have seen some doing so.

Save £12k in 2026 #2 I have banked £865.15 in January against a £10k target The 2026 Save £12k in 2026 thread is here
OS Grocery Challenge in 2026 I am sticking with a £3000 annual budget for 2026 - currently £138.39 for January and a bigger target of £300 for February, with lots to stock up on
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the grow your own in 2026 discussion thread
My keep within our budget diary is here
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