Failed!

Hydrangea bush planted last year completely destroyed.

Dahlia planted three days ago destroyed.

Three plants I planted at the same time. On the left, almost completely gone; on the right, giving up the will to live. The one in the middle is the only one flourishing.

I even tried slug pellets around the hydrangea, and now, on Stu's advice, I've squirted washing-up liquid around the dahlias.

The ones that don't even try I have no remedy for.

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I went to town after cooking in Zac's this morning to stock up on pants. Some generous people had previously donated Primark vouchers to us so I had over £150 to spend.

I gathered a goodly collection, not bothering to keep count of the cost, and took them to the checkout. They came to £100 exactly!

"Go me!" I said.

I'm not sure the young boy on the checkout understood why this meant so much to a foolish old woman, but you're my people: you understand why buying pants at random and finding they come to exactly £100 is satisfying, don't you?

This is £100 pants from a cheapy store.

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One thing I didn't buy when in the store was this 'bra' (?). (In case you can't read it, it's a strapless and backless adhesive bra.)