"They look ok once set up in the ground I'm in no hurry to change the ones surrounding my fruit bed."
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Asparagus crowns planted in the autumn.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Willetts Jul 20, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Would any of you lovely people have any experience of planting asparagus crowns in the autumn rather than spring.We are in the process of building a raised bed which will be filled with rotted manure…Continue
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January According to my old 'Practical gardening & food production in pictures' book, which will now be known as PG for short, there are a number of jobs for me to complete this month.I would like to have a more productive plot this year & there is nothing wrong with some good old fashioned advice. January work Turn over vacant soil, add lime if your gound needs it, spread manure during frosts, order seeds.If you should wish to read anymore please click on…See More
Joanne replied to miriam abbott's discussion old fence panels as edging"I used some old fence panels for one of my veg beds, the bed holds my soft fruit bushes, rhubarb & flowers. They have grown fine & healthy for the 18 months its been in place. My main beds are edged in decking boards if thats any help, they…"
Colin Robinson commented on Joanne's blog post Thinking of trees."I like the idea of an under gardener. Unfortunately the only time mine ventures into the garden is to pinch the fresh pea pods before anyone else can eat them!"
Joanne replied to Stephen Shirley's discussion November Photo Competition"Sounds fun, something nice to do during these cold winter months."
Joanne posted a blog postThinking of trees.
Now that I have sorted out the vegetable patch for next year my attention is turning to trees. I need more fruit trees.If I ask the under gardener nicely to build me some sort of contraption, I would have the space for some cordons. Nothing too elaborate you understand, but needs must. Also this gardening lark is quite addictive.If you wish to read further please click on this link.…See More
Catherine commented on Joanne's blog post A harvest for me ( & to share)"Joanne....no matter how small your garden ....it is the thrill of harvesting your own that makes it worthwhile, and well done with your cucumbers :)"
"I have just pulled up my second crop of broad beans, the third crop is just coming into flower! freezer is already bursting with them and peas and runner beans ! i always sow all my beans in modules in the polytunnel, in fact i am so fed up…"
Joanne commented on elaine rickett's blog post The milk bottle garden"We have two of those large water dispenser bottles. We used them for the courgettes earlier on in the year."
Debbie commented on Joanne's blog post The end of one crop, the start of another."am very jealous as my broad bean crop has been a complete disaster this year and I usually have loads of them which I love, however other growers around me haven't managed runner beans and I have so swings and roundabouts spring to mind!"
Joanne commented on Joanne's blog post The end of one crop, the start of another."Fred - it was to be my onion bed. The beans took so long, I had to plant my leekd in the salad bed instead.
Colin - I have my broad bean seeds for next year & I have a free packet from a magazine. I shall do a trial run. The free packet will be…"
Colin Robinson commented on Joanne's blog post The end of one crop, the start of another."I sow my first lot of broadies in pots in the greenhouse and plant out when they're well developed. If you can give them a bit of cloche protection it helps to get an early crop. I've tried and better tried to overwinter beans and…"
Fred Hogg commented on Joanne's blog post The end of one crop, the start of another."Pea and bean haulm are a useful addition to the base of an onion bed, also."
Joanne posted a blog postThe end of one crop, the start of another.
We spent a couple of hours yesterday afternoon harvesting the broad beans & removing the old plants. To make the job easier I snipped each plant at the bottom. All pea & bean roots have nodules attached to their roots. These nodules help fix nitrogen from the soil for the plants, therefore they are a useful addition to leave for the next batch of veg to be planted.Pretty soon we ended up with a huge pile of plants. We stripped off each useable pod & podded them for the beans. These…See More
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Posted on January 5, 2013 at 15:39 0 Comments 0 Likes
January
According to my old 'Practical gardening & food production in pictures' book, which will now be known as PG for short, there are a number of jobs for me to complete this month.
I would like to have a more productive plot this year & there is nothing wrong with some good old fashioned advice.
January work
Turn over vacant soil, add lime if your gound needs it, spread manure during frosts, order seeds.
If you should wish to read anymore please click…
Continue Thinking of trees.
Posted on November 22, 2012 at 10:05 1 Comment 0 Likes
Now that I have sorted out the vegetable patch for next year my attention is turning to trees. I need more fruit trees.
If I ask the under gardener nicely to build me some sort of contraption, I would have the space for some cordons. Nothing too elaborate you understand, but needs must. Also this gardening lark is quite addictive.
If you wish to read further please click on this link.…
A harvest for me ( & to share)
Posted on August 6, 2012 at 8:22 1 Comment 0 Likes
I am unable to lie so I have to admit my harvest took place later on last night. However it is being classed as today's harvest. Look -
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Continue Pottering in the greenhouse & other items.
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 8:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Morning!
It's a grand morning outside, a pleasure to stroll round the garden this morning. Mike was particularly amused to hear of my tale in which I tried to take a photo of a bee. I nearly fell into the borage.I doubt I would have been found again. I'm only small & the borage is huge this year. It really is beautiful this year, I should have taken a photo of that instead. If you wish to read anymore please click on…
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