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I know this is not veg. related but when I was out with the dog this morning I saw nine magpies flocking in a clump of trees just outside the village.According to the old rhyme it's nine for a kiss....they lied.See More
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John Martin replied to Darren Blick's discussion 'Sowing Onions From Seed'
My method is very similar. As you say my first sowing was too deep and only 15 germinated out of about forty came up. I've resown and covered with vermiculite. Got them sitting in the green house over a heating tube temp is…
Darren Blick replied to Darren Blick's discussion 'Sowing Onions From Seed'
Just don't keep them too warm or they will wilt over
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Debbie commented on Stacy Drury's blog post 'BROADening my pallet…....'
I agree with Colin, how can you live without broad beans? I can't. Hope it goes well.
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Sowing Onions From Seed
Started by Darren Blick. Last reply by John Martin 7 hours ago. 15 Replies 0 Likes
How many of you sow from seed or do you settle for the easier option and grow from sets?I find onions grown from seed last a lot longer after lifting. This may of course be simply down to the…Continue
Using out of date seeds
Started by Henrietta Fernandez. Last reply by Colin Robinson 10 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
HelloI'm about to order new seeds and been through old ones from last year. I've still got half a bag of Broad beans(Stereo) from Chase garden seeds. The packet says that they were packaged June…Continue
Tags: broadbeans, outofdate, seeds
What you been up to Jan-12
Started by Darren Blick. Last reply by Darren Blick 10 hours ago. 33 Replies 0 Likes
I go on a lot of forums and there is always a blog for people to comment on what they have been up to and blog generally in the month, so I thought I'd start one up on here in the hope it may…Continue
Where is your dream horticultural destination?
Started by Liz Postlethwaite. Last reply by John Martin 11 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Following an inspirational month with the Ministry of Agriculture in Cuba learning about Urban Agriculture I'd love to know where other people's dream garden destinations are.And if you'd like to…Continue
Tags: overseas, agriculture, urban, cuba
What tips would you give to veg growers giving it their first go in 2012?
Started by Liz Postlethwaite. Last reply by Stephen Shirley yesterday. 6 Replies 0 Likes
What advice would you give to new allotment holders? Or growers who have created a veg patch in their garden for the first time?Here are my ideas on the subject…Continue
Preparing Seed Potatoes
Started by Darren Blick. Last reply by Darren Blick yesterday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
The majority of people probably never bother to take the time to prepare their seed potatoes and simply stand them in a tray ready to chitWhen showing, you need to take extra care to ensure you don't…Continue
Visiting a Potato Day?
Started by Damo. Last reply by Darren Blick on Wednesday. 20 Replies 0 Likes
You may be visiting a local Potato Day in the next few weeks. But what to buy? Here's my list:For show (as well as eating) - Kestrel, Blue Belle, Nadine, NVS Amour.First Early - Arran PilotFor salad…Continue
What do I need to do?
Started by Donna C. Last reply by Liz Postlethwaite on Wednesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My small veg patch was created in September and I have some onions, garlic, cabbages, peas and broad beans in it planted in the autumn. I have space for potatoes but I have not really done anything…Continue
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Venturing Out
Posted by Teri Sherman on January 27, 2012 at 9:43am 0 Comments 1 Like
BROADening my pallet…....
Posted by Stacy Drury on January 26, 2012 at 2:04pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Onions ready for stage 2
Posted by Paul Hearne on January 26, 2012 at 12:44pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Preparations
Posted by Teri Sherman on January 26, 2012 at 12:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Garden Larder
Posted by elaine rickett on January 26, 2012 at 9:42am 3 Comments 0 Likes
muckspreading
Posted by Colin Robinson on January 25, 2012 at 9:20pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Quick veg patch update
Posted by Donna C on January 25, 2012 at 1:41pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Appetite for Destruction!
Posted by Teri Sherman on January 25, 2012 at 10:34am 6 Comments 1 Like
Two new varieties of Spuds
Posted by Darren Blick on January 24, 2012 at 9:25pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
All this MUST go!!
Posted by Teri Sherman on January 24, 2012 at 9:44am 6 Comments 0 Likes
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