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What is wrong with my Okra?
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I am growing okra for the first time this year - Mr Fothergill's Cajun Delight F1. I chose this one as it is suitable for cooler climates (I'm in Central Scotland!).4 of the 11 seeds in the packet…Continue
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Jade Hwang replied to Fiona MacDonald's discussion What is wrong with my Okra?"Last year I tried to grow them, none of them germinated. This yeear I have two germinated and grown into 4 leaves as well. They didn't look happy in the pot so I planted them out in the sunny spot a week ago. They…"
Fiona MacDonald posted a discussionWhat is wrong with my Okra?
I am growing okra for the first time this year - Mr Fothergill's Cajun Delight F1. I chose this one as it is suitable for cooler climates (I'm in Central Scotland!).4 of the 11 seeds in the packet germinated and they were potted in to 3" pots. I initially kept them inside on a sunny windowsill then put them in the greenhouse.They were great for a while. We had a hot spell at the end of March then April turned really cold. They did not really grow much more and I put it down to the cold…See More
Colin Robinson commented on Fiona MacDonald's blog post Old wives' tales and homemade pest control"Some of the old remedies are very effective but I'm not so sure about using some of them. My grandad used to throw all his fag ends in a big bucket of water to make a nicotine spray.Yuk!!
Most of these old remedies are technically illegal as…"
Fiona MacDonald posted a blog postOld wives' tales and homemade pest control
I would not class myself as a fully fledged tree-hugger. I will use chemicals in the garden but usually only as a last resort. So I am always intrigued to hear about old wives tales that relate to the garden. Some of them work, some of them don’t but you shouldn’t knock them before you’ve tried them. Here are some I read about this week.Aphid garlic sprayAdd three chopped garlic cloves to two cups of water. Add a few drops of washing up liquid, shake and allow to stand for 24 hours. Sieve the…See More
Catherine commented on Fiona MacDonald's blog post The greenhouse that time forgot"We all seem to be in the same boat, but things are warming up and some seedlings I re-potted a few days ago have put on a spurt of growth. Weather looks promising for the coming week :))))"
Fiona MacDonald commented on Fiona MacDonald's blog post The greenhouse that time forgot"It is really misty here this morning but the sun is starting to break through - hooray. I know what you mean about always having too much. I am the world's worst for thining out and discarding weaker seedlings. I have some friends who just…"
elaine rickett commented on Fiona MacDonald's blog post The greenhouse that time forgot"I'm trying to get everything planted out that has been hardening off in the mini-greenhouse - broad beans this morning - yesterday Romanesco Cauliflowers - I shall be running out of planting space soon - I always seem to grow more than I have…"
Fiona MacDonald commented on Fiona MacDonald's blog post The greenhouse that time forgot"I have just seen the weather forecast for the week ahead and things are looking good. I might even be brave enough to plant some stuff outside!"
elaine rickett commented on Fiona MacDonald's blog post The greenhouse that time forgot"I suppose you can't have one thing without the other - I'd rather have the weeds and warm weather at the moment."
Debbie commented on Fiona MacDonald's blog post The greenhouse that time forgot"Be careful what you wish for. The temperature has risen here (Plymouth) and the grass and weeds have taken over. AAAAaaaaaarrrrgh"
elaine rickett commented on Fiona MacDonald's blog post The greenhouse that time forgot"I think we all know what you are going through - if only the temperature would rise things would soon take off. Fingers crossed we wont have to wait much longer."
Fiona MacDonald posted a blog postThe greenhouse that time forgot
It feels as if nothing is really growing but I have just looked at some photographs taken a month ago and there has been some movement…but not nearly as much as there should have been. It is as if time has stopped.I should have my tomato plants in growbags by now. I am only growing three varieties this year, moneymaker, red cherry and sungold. These are the ones I always have most success with.I was having a bit…See More
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Old wives' tales and homemade pest control
Posted on May 21, 2012 at 20:30 1 Comment 0 Likes
I would not class myself as a fully fledged tree-hugger. I will use chemicals in the garden but usually only as a last resort.
So I am always intrigued to hear about old wives tales that relate to the garden. Some of them work, some of them don’t but you shouldn’t knock them before you’ve tried them.
Here are some I read about this week.
Aphid garlic spray
Add three chopped garlic cloves to two cups of water. Add a few drops of washing up liquid, shake and allow to stand…
The greenhouse that time forgot
Posted on May 18, 2012 at 19:30 7 Comments 0 Likes
It feels as if nothing is really growing but I have just looked at some photographs taken a month ago and there has been some movement…but not nearly as much as there should have been. It is as if time has stopped.
I should have my tomato plants in growbags by now. I am only growing three varieties this year, moneymaker, red cherry and sungold. These are the ones I always have most success with.…
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