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Just getting on with it!

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Nov 13, 2012

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Maggie McLean commented on VP's group Book Club

"Wasn't sure where to post this but I saw on the Book People website, they are selling the whole set of River Cottage books (in paperback) for £25.00. Would love to buy it myself but already have the bread and veg patch, both well worth…"

Oct 12, 2012

Maggie McLean joined VP's group

Book Club

Whether it's a book about how to get the best from your plot, a specialist tome, or a fab cookbook for either fruit or veg, this is the place to have a chat about it!

Oct 11, 2012

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Maggie McLean and Ruth are now friends

Oct 5, 2012

VP replied to Maggie McLean's discussion nematodes, when is the best time

"NB with vine weevil nematodes the compost also has to be kept damp for a few weeks for them to work, which of course wasn't a problem for most of this season, but as soon as I used mine at the start of September we immediately had a spell…"

Oct 3, 2012

Maggie McLean replied to Maggie McLean's discussion nematodes, when is the best time

"Thanks for the info to both of you. Picking them off seems to be keeping them at bay at the moment and I'll just have to keep an eye on the plants in the future. Thank you for the advice, saved me spending out money. That's not to say I…"

Oct 3, 2012

Stephen Shirley replied to Maggie McLean's discussion nematodes, when is the best time

"As Darren has said, the problem is with viability. I cannot comment from an amateur point of view - but from the other side when we spend £250 a time for enough nematodes for vine weevil (+ the the time it takes to apply) - and then…"

Oct 1, 2012

Darren Blick replied to Maggie McLean's discussion nematodes, when is the best time

"I think they are a waste of time I tried them this year and they didn't do anything for me They are also very hard to keep alive You have to keep them in the fridge from the minute you get them to the minute you use them"

Sep 30, 2012

Maggie McLean posted a discussion

nematodes, when is the best time

I've got a jostaberry plant which I noticed yesterday had most of its leaves chomped by caterpillars (green with black heads). They have completely ravaged the plant, I've spent two day picking them off. I don't want to use chemicals on them. From what I can understand they are sawfly and nematodes are recommended. Can anyone tell me, is there a best time to use them? Is it worth using them in the Autumn or should I wait for the Spring?See More

Sep 30, 2012

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Sep 24, 2012

Maggie McLean posted a blog post

Picking battles

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Sep 23, 2012

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Maggie McLean commented on elaine rickett's blog post Late Brassica plantings

"I'm still seeing quite a few butterflies most days so I'm keeping mine covered a bit longer. You might be ok Elaine being further north if the temperature are lower, having said that I've tried finding out on the web and there…"

Sep 17, 2012

Maggie McLean replied to Colin Robinson's discussion super snips...

"They look amazing Colin. Good for you!"

Sep 13, 2012

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