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Thanks for all your suggestions - I love the idea of the Chinese Bee Tree as well as the Pyracantha. I'll start scouring the garden centres looking for them now!

I have a big gap in one of the boundaries on my allotment that backs onto a public path and river so I would like to grow something that is bee friendly, grows large and quite quickly! I already have blackberries/brambles but they are quite low. I'd like to stop anyone thinking they can gain...

I'd like to read it when its available please! Thanks

4hrs left - I wish I had some money!!

Ebay have an auction going at the moment if anyone is interested? Item number: 120748180169 Its nothing to do with me - I just stumbled across it!

I was recently researching suits and finally settled on a sherrif after getting a lot of good advice from everyone on here. It was a bit more money but I'm hoping it will last! No complaints so far. I started with just a veil, thick clothes and wellies but feel much more confident in the suit now.

We've been moving ours from one allotment to another about 3ft every few days in the evening when they've all come home. The next morning there have been about 10-20 bees looking for the original site but the majority have found their way to the new place. Its taking a while but we'll get them...

Can someone tell me the difference between an Empire and an Etna smoker please? Which would you recommend? Many thanks Balloonies

Thank you for all your suggestions - I've decided to go with the Sherrif suit. Hopefully a long term investment! Now to get the best deal..... Balloonies

Hi there, I'm still a newbie and have been getting by with just a veil and thick marigold gloves, however today i got stung so perhaps its time to invest in a proper suit! After some research I see there are lots of makes and lots of prices so I'd love to hear some opinions about what makes a...