Mares tails

Started by george speed. Last reply by Malagrowther yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes

can anyone tell me how to get rid of mares tails. at the moment on the outside of our property however there are signs of invasion.Continue

Shrub and tree training.

Started by Gareth Howell yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes

When i think of the number of shrubs which can be very effectively and attractively trained, i wonder why i have not go started on it before.Here is my list for this garden;Grape vinesApplePear(Non…Continue

protecting peas

Started by Sue Gollop. Last reply by Allotmentor on Thursday. 2 Replies 0 Likes

For the first time on our allotments we have sparrows attacking our peas.  The seagulls used to keep them away but they have now been frightened off by big swooping bird balloons on the roof of the local factory.  I grow my peas up wigwams made from…Continue

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shovelling our compost

Started by pete. Last reply by Southbourne Gardens Jun 12. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Shovelling compost for our six new veggie boxes - (decking boards - May 18th, 2011) - which we'd just found the week before.... setting things up on our 2nd half plot allotment and the plan was to add compost as mulch, so as to disturb the soil as…Continue

reminder

Started by Colin Robinson. Last reply by Gareth Howell Jun 11. 9 Replies 1 Like

Just a reminder for those of you who don't already do it but there's a quick and easy way to increase your stock of tomato plants. Simply root the side shoots that you are pinching out and you get new plants. I let them grow to about 4 inches then…Continue

Seed sowing - have you made a start yet?

Started by elaine rickett. Last reply by Mark Willis Jun 11. 58 Replies 0 Likes

Although the wind is still freezing cold it was nice and warm in the greenhouse so I made a very late start on sowing seed - I just couldn't wait any longer.  I lost my first batch of tomato seedlings so have re-sown together with cucumber, salad…Continue

New to veg growing

Started by Fiona Craddock. Last reply by Fiona Craddock Jun 10. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Hi everyone,Am new to the forum and to growing veg.I'm currently attempting potatoes, carrots and spring onions. Due to a small garden I am growing all of these in bags.The potatoes seem to be doing well considering I only planted them 16th…Continue

Know your onions...

Started by Colin Robinson. Last reply by Darren Blick Jun 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes

On my daily plot inspection I found one of the onions with a small seed head formed so I pinched it out before it could sap any more of the plant's energy. I suppose one out of a hundred and fifty or so ain't bad but with the spring we've just had I…Continue

Seed Germination

Started by Trevor Alun Davies. Last reply by Trevor Alun Davies Jun 6. 2 Replies 0 Likes

First we had cold, dry weather, now we have warm dry weather. I find this has made germinating seeds in the open ground difficult. Has anyone else experienced this and how have they overcome it?Continue

Beauty of Bath a reluctant bride?

Started by Gareth Howell Jun 5. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I guess Rev Wilkes must have got married to the Beauty of Bath, since they cross pollinate, but she is showing signs of being a reluctant bride.  Wilkes is covered with many "set" little apples, almost too many, considering the eventual size and…Continue