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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostYes, I've heard the effects can be more taxine than HMRC. We've only got a cat, and they tend to avoid yew. We'll keep my grandson well away. Apparently yew berry jam is quite tasty. Just remember to remove the seeds.
If you don't remember to remove the seeds, you'll have nothing to worry about after about 12 hours. Those you leave behind might not take it lying down.
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Yes, I've heard the effects can be more taxine than HMRC. We've only got a cat, and they tend to avoid yew. We'll keep my grandson well away. Apparently yew berry jam is quite tasty. Just remember to remove the seeds.Originally posted by WTFH View PostJust be careful with pets around them, and wash you hands after handling them.
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Just be careful with pets around them, and wash you hands after handling them.
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You need a hedge-fund manager.Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostI've just received delivery of 50 1.2-1.4m yew trees, in order to create a classic British yew hedge, here in the heart of Europe, to show these Johnny Foreigners what a real hedge looks like.
My work crew arrive tomorrow to plant the hedges. Any tips in the meantime for keeping the trees a healthy as possible?
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Yew trying to get me into trouble?Originally posted by BR14 View Postagreed, from the top of a nearby hill in the Jura, preferably
followed by 'rule brittania' and 'jerusalem'
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And on a Sunday morning
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Are you going to let us make investments into these yew trees, as they will surely grow in value? You could set up a hedge fund.
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Don't forget to inhale the delightful fumes.then light a single match & drop on top
warning about burning Yew logs - Living Afloat - Canal World
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agreed, from the top of a nearby hill in the Jura, preferablyOriginally posted by Yorkie62 View PostOk but most of which still applies especially the music which should be played very loudly.
Sent from my SM-G955F using Contractor UK Forum mobile app
followed by 'rule brittania' and 'jerusalem'
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And on a Sunday morning
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