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Meditation classes for health & balance in mind body & spirit this sunday in Overhill road First class free See details in The Lounge Or Call Nigel 07961888253

just 4 places left now.First class complimentary (free) Overhill road

The Big Calm A class teaching the power of meditation using TM (Transcendental Meditation) We will explore the virtues of stillness for health in mind body & spirit.Open philosophical discussions to give our lives meaning,positivity,balance & answers in this very busy, outward looking world. 1 hour classses starting this Sunday morning,9am For beginners, current meditators & the curious! This is a class that it is hoped will lead to further holistic practices at The Big Calm centre overlooking the beach on the beautiful island of Kefalonia this summer. details @ thebigcalm.com Contact Nigel for more information 07961888253

Would be happy to do this for you. We regularly assemble greenhouses & sheds in our garden designs & have a good thread on the forum. Please give me a call if you would like us to quote Thanks Nigel 07961888253

Hi Morgy I would be happy to give you a reasonable free quote & selection of styles. I have good recommendations on the forum & am fully insured & qualified. Ready to start next week. Regards Nigel Exterior Design Gardens 07961888253

Hi Saraswati & PHIL I would be happy to give both of you a free & reasonable quote for your fence replacements. I have good recommendations on the forum & have been doing quite a few fences lately due to the weather. I can advice on a full range of styles & am available next week, fully insured & qualified. Nigel Exterior Design Gardens 07961888253

I believe the pet shop does. I've also found a good selection in Homebase. Would live to recommend more locally but haven't come across them so far.

Quite a frost last night which made me realise, I had forgotten to say cover up your tender plants & shrubs with a gardening fleece or bubble wrap. Our current summer climate encourages these Mediterranean plants, but our winters do not! Nigel

Just a thought. If you're looking for a different & original present this Christmas, why not buy a shrub, plant or tree this year. It will bring long lasting pleasure & remembrance. I'm down at my nursery a couple of times before Christmas if you can't find anything locally. Let me know Nigel 07961888253

Not too cold so far, but remember last year? I do!!! I know gardens are the last thing on your mind at this time of year, but as a gardener I must insist! So; 1.Lawns.As the seasons were late this year the trees are still shedding their leaves, rake, blow or brush them off your lawns if you are to keep your lawn in good condition for next spring. Trim the edges of the borders & keep your lawnmower handy as the grass will keep growing above 5degs. But don't cut too short. Keep off the lawns in the event of frost or snow. I know, what a kill joy! 2. Clear out drains & gutters to avoid flooding when the rain comes. Clear all debris off ponds & water features, put a ball in your ponds & take it out often to prevent a build up of gases. Service electric pumps & stop feeding the fish. 3. Clean up or power wash your wood furniture, sheds, pergolas, archways, trellises & decks,then apply a wood preservative to keep off the moss & verdigris until spring. 4. If it snows, knock the snow off your trees & shrubs to prevent them stressing & breaking. Check ties are secure or tie in new ones to shrubs & especially roses to keep them stable in the wind. 5. Lift terracotta pots off the ground with little support legs to prevent cracking, or if old, take them in or wrap them. 6. Take watering systems off the taps & store them somewhere warm. Put away hoses so they don't freeze & go brittle in the spring. Lag outside taps & turn off the water to them if you can. 7. Prune trees & shrubs with clean downward facing cuts, using a pruning paint for larger branches. 8. Still warm enough to plant fruit trees & shrubs. Prepare the ground well & use plenty of good compost well heeled in. Get your plants from a good reputable nursery. 9. Wildlife care: put out a consistant supply of seeds & lard balls, along with fresh water for the birds, they will reward you with their colours & company throughout the winter. Keep your feeding base away from the cats. Finally to wish you all a wonderful happy Christmas, look after each other, it can be a very stressful time of year. Have a care for those less fortunate than us & a big thank you to all my customers & The East Dulwich Forum for all the work you have given me & my team this year. Please continue to use the well recommended & qualified gardeners on this forum.From your comments, there are some amazing ones.We have some space for work currently, & are happy to offer advice, quotes & designs free of charge Nigel 07961888253

We have around 17 6ft x 6ft fence panels + posts available. Some re-usable, but most good for your belated bonfire party. Can deliver locally for a decent bottle of wine or free if for a charity or local community project. Call me to arrange, as need the space for the new fence & deck we are installing Nigel 07961888253

We would be very happy to do this for you. It will probably need a timber or deck treatment to protect it over winter, & would be happy to discuss in more detail. We are working in your area tomorrow afternoon if that's convenient. Nigel 07961888253

Hi. I would be happy to help out. I have many recommendations on the forum & have pruned many a runaway wisteria. They need pruning twice a year & although a little late, should be ok to produce some flowers next year with a good feed. Give me a call if you think I can help. Nigel 07961888253

Hi. Firstly, thank you Dave for the recommendation. I normally suggest to my customers to get 3 quotes for the work, so you get a balanced view of the cost, plus you get to pick our brains for ideas. I would always say, only use recommended gardeners from the forum. At least you know you are getting someone who knows how to do a good job & will not overcharge you. I would be happy to come round & give you a quote & hopefully some ideas to keep the cost down & offer a good job, as we have been doing this for 12 years & offer a guarantee on all our work. Nigel 07961888253

Nearly forgot!! This is the time of year to power wash your decks or patios & apply appropriate treatment or sealant. This will protect them from the rigours of the winter to come. Beware you don't wash out the pointing on patios. This will not only protect your deck/patio but make it far easier to clean come spring & also prolong its life.