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Couple of questions - Bear with me !
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zoe Apr 22, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hiya This is probably a really simple couple of questions but I cant suss them out ! 1. Ive bought brocolli & cabbage seedlings and planted them (good start ) but the leaves seem to have been…Continue
Newbie - Be Gentle !!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Debi Williamson Mar 10, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi - just thought Id introduce myself - we have been growing veg in containers for a few years now, and have juggled with the idea of an allotment for a while - now the kids are past the stage of…Continue
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Zoe replied to Andrea's discussion Couple of questions - Bear with me !"the best way to get rid of weeds is brute force. Dig them up & rake out all the bits. Don't use the weed-killer, its a toxic substance that won't differentiate between 'weeds' & 'plants', so…"
Debbie replied to Andrea's discussion Couple of questions - Bear with me !"The 'nibblers' are probably tiny slugs and you will find them lurking under stones or other plants somewhere nearby. If the plants are in pots they will be hiding underneath or on the sides.
I've never heard of burning weeds, but if…"
Andrea posted a discussionCouple of questions - Bear with me !
Hiya This is probably a really simple couple of questions but I cant suss them out ! 1. Ive bought brocolli & cabbage seedlings and planted them (good start ) but the leaves seem to have been nibbled, there doesnt seem to be any sign of caterpillars/slugs/mice - any ideas what it could be before I spend a fortune on preventative measures for the wrong creature? 2. Is there any way to get the roots of weeds out or is it just brute force and determination ? we were looking at talking on…See More
Debi Williamson replied to Andrea's discussion Newbie - Be Gentle !!"Hello and welcome
I know how u feel, I think our house resembles a garden centre most years at this point, I seem to always come with a great excuse, last year we hadn't long moved, this year, well waiting on my polytunnel!!
Hope u gonna…"
Stephen Shirley replied to Andrea's discussion Newbie - Be Gentle !!""Welcome to the wonderful world of..." is not quite the right thing to say as obviously you have already got the bug.
But now you need to get the kids having fun and enjoying the time with you on the plot - and learning that most important…"
Plantaliscious replied to Andrea's discussion Newbie - Be Gentle !!"Hi Andrea, good to meet you - I've just taken the same leap, from growing in containers to having an allotment - so will enjoy learning from you as you take on the challenge."
Andrea replied to Andrea's discussion Newbie - Be Gentle !!"haha I never thought to expand to the rest of the house - may be an idea though - I have a daily juggle of seed trays just to make dinner ! - thanks for the welcomes x"
Simon baldwin replied to Andrea's discussion Newbie - Be Gentle !!"Welcome to the forum Andrea.
Clearly you aren't trying hard enough if only your kitchen looks like the garden centre.... you need to take over at least half of the house to really annoy your partner (ask my girlfriend Sarah) :)
I'm sure…"
Colin Robinson replied to Andrea's discussion Newbie - Be Gentle !!"Welcome to the forum.
You'll find that once you get the plot into production every window sill in the house will have seed trays or egg boxes of chitting potatoes on it. Then you'll have to think about how to store all the veg you've…"
Stephen Byrne replied to Andrea's discussion Newbie - Be Gentle !!"Welcome Andrea, and good luck with the plot. I look forward to seeing how it develops now the growing season is here at last."
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