"I always start mine in modules in my unheated polytunnel, then plant out when i think its right. never get problems and always get good crops. mine will be going out this week, but i am still eating last years from the freezer ! i tried autmn…"
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Now what????
Started Sep 7, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Well this year has seen it all ! we have had to contend with, warm spells , cold spells, wet and windy conditions, an abundance of slugs and snails, moles, birds, gales and anything else you can…Continue
Gone to seed !!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Robinson Jul 5, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
First break in the weather for days so off to the plot, Onions are going to seed, so are the shallots and the pak choi and the lettuce !!! broad beans and peas battered by the wind and rain !! We…Continue
Climate
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lucinda Lupin Jun 27, 2012. 16 Replies 0 Likes
After listening to a very interesting programme on the radio it appears (according to an eminant scientist ) that because of global warming/climate change/ price of chips etc that the British weather…Continue
Raddish
Started this discussion. Last reply by elaine rickett May 23, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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"most peppercorns come from cambodsia, so if you can recreate the conditions you will be fine !
Have a look at this.
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/spice-trip/4od#3469481"
"Grown it for the last 2 years and its been a dismal failure so will not be bothering this year, plus i don't know anyone who likes the stuff !"
Petition
Would be nice if you could take the time to read this and iff you agree please sign ! http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/44634See More
"Well you have to realise that in gardening its all swings and roundabouts ! If you ask me how my carrots, parsnips or beetroot did then i would hide in embarrasment!
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"Well if thats the way allotment holders/comittee members behave then i am just so pleased i don't have an allotment! To be honest i think i would last about a week! Its such a sad situation that supposedly rational adults can behave like that.…"
"I normally do well with them but last year they were one of the few things that did well ! they just kept on fruiting and fruiting! but i am not complaining!"
"I had the same problem and i have 2 dobermanns ! but like you say that doesnt work all the time ! i tried all sorts of advice and suggestions, eventually a neighbour who has a similar lent me his catapult! a few small stones bounced off its…"
"Mine arrived today from JBA they were ordered in December , but they will not ship if the weather is frosty !"
"Mine are already sown,(last weekend) Always done really well with aubergines so am growing more this year (black beauty) . It's true they do need a long growing season, but i had 19 aubergines from 4 plants last year, all grown in the…"
"I ordered mine from JBA last year too, really glad i dd because it seems unless you want to pay through the nose from T & M or the like, you will be out of luck!"
"Escalonia, puts up with most things also sea buckthorn which you get nutritious fruit from ."
"The Trouble is that its very difficult for farmers to make a stand, if they refuse to abide by the supermarkets rules they have to find other markets, not easy! if they go along with them they have to dispose of tons of perfectly good fruit and veg.…"
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Petition
Posted on February 2, 2013 at 17:55 0 Comments 0 Likes
Would be nice if you could take the time to read this and iff you agree please sign !
Autmn raspberries
Posted on January 2, 2013 at 11:32 1 Comment 0 Likes
I'm beginning to believe Elaine and that i do live in a parallel universe ! down the plot ths morning and one job i was intending to do was prune my autmn raspberries (polka) then i looked and looked again, they are in fruit !!!…
Peas still producing!
Posted on December 9, 2012 at 20:48 3 Comments 0 Likes
Went to the plot today, frost and very cold but hey presto ! peas in flower and with pods filling out !! What on earth is going on this year? …
Courgettes
Posted on September 16, 2012 at 19:27 0 Comments 0 Likes
For anyone who loves courgettes i have grown 3 varieties this year, Blck Beauty, Golden and Bianca Trieste. The Bianca Trieste have produced constantly at a rate of 4 to one against the other two! So if you really love your courgettes, give them a try. Mine came from premier seeds direct.
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