Lila Wiese on Perennial vegetables: Tree cabbage Maybe I missed someone stating this but is it possible to obtain seeds for this in the US? Veronica on Working hard on the cottage We are still happily settled in our little house in France, but have taken to spending a few months in Spain in the winter. At first we tried differen… When calculating the cost of your new water supply pipe, it’s important to know that you’re responsible for the pipework from your property up to the main stop tap in the road. Steve Kendall on Working hard on the cottage My heart sank when I read the words "put the cottage on the market", felt very sad for you. Our cottage too will become my wife's pension after I've g… Fiona Nevile on Perennial vegetables: Tree cabbage Hi Lila, Thanks for your comment. You need to look for seeds on your side of the water, unfortunately :0( Import rewsrictions are tough. Something sim…

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Always speak to your local water company first to understand what the situation is with your property, and what work (if any) they will carry out for you. On average, it should take somewhere between 0.5 – 3 days. This can vary considerably depending on the length of your water pipes, their location and how easy access is to replace them. Can I replace my mains water pipe myself?The width of the trench should be the minimum of pipe outside diameter (OD) plus 250mm to allow for the correct compaction of sidefill. Fiona Nevile on Fiona’s traditional elderflower cordial recipe Hi Peta, Yes it does ferment a little = that is what you want. Simmering would kill the brew. This lightweight pipe is available in coils of 25m, 50m, 100m and 150m for ease of use, and comes in sizes ranging from 20-63mm. The benefits of using MDPE over copper is that it won’t corrode, meaning it is ideal for delivering clean (potable) water services. It is also inert and so has a good resistance to a wide range of naturally occuring ground chemicals and doesn't support the microbiological growth of algae, bacteria or fungi in normal operating conditions. Although lead pipes haven’t been in use for over 40 years, in older properties some service pipes may be made from lead. If this is the case with your property, it’s recommended to replace lead pipes with modern plastic pipes to avoid drinking water with traces of lead in it.

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In general, the material costs for the pipes themselves are relatively low. The main cost of the new water supply pipe will be the labour involved and how long the job takes, as it will often involve excavating work to access pipelines. Factors affecting mains water pipe replacement cost Fiona Nevile on Fiona’s traditional elderflower cordial recipe Hello Angela, The link is to Andy's elderflower chamapgne - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gardening-blog/2011/may/12/gardeningadvice-garden…

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The following process describes conventional open cut trench installation of below ground water supply: Fiona Nevile on Working hard on the cottage Dear Veronica, So good to hear from you. I'd love to hear all your news - I often think about you and wonder how it's going for you both... Yes, it's… In fact the water pipe is so sturdy we are thinking of making two enormous hoops and setting them at right angles to make a fruit cage or summer house.