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Birds and Berries
Started by Gareth Howell. Last reply by Colin Robinson 2 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Nobody believes me, other than the most dedicated natur(al)ist, that the human being in the garden is always first in the pecking order, and the birds know it.In the raspberry patch, if you hear a blackbird clucking contentedly you know that they…Continue
Straw for strawberries
Started by Gareth Howell 14 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My strawberries are recovering from being transfered from a position that they liked but whoich was needed for wall extension. They are recovering with nice long runners which are evidence, and which will rppoduce plenty of berries next year.The one…Continue
Mares tails
Started by george speed. Last reply by Malagrowther on Monday. 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 on Monday. 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 Jun 13. 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
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Tomato Cliffhanger
Posted by Lee James on June 19, 2013 at 23:12 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Bit ashamed to admit this (I'm among friends here, right?), but I fear we've gotten dangerously close to knackering up our tomato plants. It's ferociously hot in the polytunnel when the sun…
Continue Flowers and veg.
Posted by Colin Robinson on June 17, 2013 at 23:23 1 Comment 0 Likes
If anyone needed an excuse to grow flowers among their fruit and vegetables let me give one.
A small clump of chives in the soft fruit area of the garden. This morning they were alive with pollinating insects but the tortoiseshell butterfly flew off just…
Sea defences
Posted by David Ford on June 17, 2013 at 17:10 1 Comment 0 Likes
Will a seaweed boundary keep the slugs and snails at bay from the brassicas and lettuces my next door plot neighbour hopes so he collected quite a sizeable amount that was washed up from our local beach and deposited a barrier all round the bed.…
Stop Slugs from Eating your plants with this simple solution
Posted by Laila Noort on June 14, 2013 at 20:55 0 Comments 0 Likes
A friend of mine gave me this tip and although doubtful I did give it a try because again my french beans were under attack from slugs. Low and behold...it works!
http://www.sowandso.com/stop-slugs-eating-plants-simple-solution/…
Sowing Between Showers
Posted by Robert on June 13, 2013 at 21:38 0 Comments 0 Likes
winners and losers in the cool weather stakes
Posted by elaine rickett on June 13, 2013 at 14:50 5 Comments 0 Likes
Where I live in the East Midlands the weather is definitely on the cool side. The odd afternoon has been sunny but still with a chill wind - certain plants are thriving but others are suffering from lack of warmth
As you can see from this picture, everything appears to be doing well, but all is not as it…
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