Well, ladies & gents, I went off to bed in real need of some sleep and battery recharging. I've woken up to find that people have been having a good time in the garden. How lovely. Laughter is a great medicine. Now then Mr Hillbilly, I believe you were hinting that you wanted to know where I got the pic from. It was photobucket.com. I've noticed that you prefer "Jerry" so from now on I'll either address you as Mr Hillbilly (which I think is rather sweet) or Jerry. Thank you for your offer of help and if you'd like to fulfill your duty, I have a question or two or three........ My main prob is that the soil in my garden is very heavy clay soil. The sun dries it so that it is rock hard and when it rains, the water stays on top for a long time before soaking down or evaporating with the sun's heat (South of France). Many of the trees and shrubs that we've planted have died. Even well established ones have died and many trees that should be huge by now are dwarves in comparison to trees planted at the same time elsewhere. Any tips on what trees will survive here (and what vegies to grow)? Voila. I find it very upsetting when plants die, especially ones that I've nurtured from seed. That's on a serious note and now for some laughter med. Is this Jerry & Benton?  LOL What do you think chaps? Angel cuddles, Sarah  |