"Sorry folks, just a little bit busy at the nursery at the moment so haven't been spending too much time on UK Veg recently - just popping in now and again!
When we get back to less than 7 day weeks (and some of them 18 hour days) I'll sort…"
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For Early-birds on the 28th March the site will be down from approximately 5am - 8am for essential maintenance by Ning.Let's hope they don't break it like the last time!Continue
Well Done Mark
Started this discussion. Last reply by Anna B Mar 21. 11 Replies 1 Like
Well done Mark for being chosen by Grow Your Own Magazine as their blog of the week - very well deserved indeed!http://marksvegplot.blogspot.co.uk/Continue
Potatoes In Containers
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It was either Darren or Colin (or possibly both) that gave some great advice about growing potatoes in containers last year - but can I find it???Included such useful advice / experiences as optimum…Continue
And The Winners Are... Autumn / Winter 2012 Photo Competition
Started this discussion. Last reply by linda claxson Jan 4. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hot off the press, I have just heard from Mark Diacono after his deliberations who described the judging as"Tricky, some very good shots, but here they are...All caught something, a mood, perfect…Continue
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Stephen Shirley replied to Lynn Howarth's discussion Which cherry to plump for?"A little confusion going on here with regard to 'form' and 'stock' (or 'rootstock')
Generally speaking fruit tree stocks can be divided in to three types...
Dwarf
Dwarfing (Or Semi Dwarf)
Vigorous
Earlier Gareth…"
Stephen Shirley replied to Mark Willis's discussion William James"Have you seen First Tunnels cloche tunnels - we have a couple here that we have clad with netting to protect Brassicas etc."
Stephen Shirley replied to Lynn Howarth's discussion Which cherry to plump for?"Sunburst is an excellent variety that I can highly recommend - the other two I have never heard of.
That said, it really does not matter - as if you research other posts on here re Lidl you will discover that the label of the tree…"
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Asparagus
"Bit late Mark! :-) :-)
If you've been following me / us - on Twitter ( @Victoriana_NG ) you'll know we've been harvesting Asparagus for 3 - 4 weeks now from our tunnel."
Stephen Shirley replied to Donna C's discussion Risk of Legionnaires in bagged compost??"The biggest concern would be that being a year old the compost would be completely stale and only worth incorporating into the garden."
Stephen Shirley replied to elaine rickett's discussion Broad Bean Protection"They'll take frost to -5 C - no problem.
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Stephen Shirley replied to Kiwi Medic's discussion How do I prune just planted apricot and peach?"No, leave as is - remember both fruit on second year wood - so pruning now will remove flower / fruit bud.
Prune back after they have set fruit and the new growth is being made."
Stephen Shirley replied to elaine rickett's discussion Broad Bean Protection"We hardened off our first broad beans about a month ago (during the frosts and snow) and have been sending out subsequent batches since - no complaints.
They will be fine!"
Stephen Shirley replied to elaine rickett's discussion Peach Trees"You say miniature - is it a genetic dwarf or a tree on dwarfing stock?
John Innes, large pot and samll peach may not be the best combo."
Stephen Shirley replied to Darren Blick's discussion Brassica's coming along nice but slow"But they look strong, squat and sturdy - so not too much to worry about there!"
Stephen Shirley replied to David Ford's discussion home made elderflower champagne"Well said Darren - if everything was easy as 'one way' there would be no need for books, magazines, discussions - and even forums like this.
As my father, who has 65 years of commercial horticulture 'under his…"
Stephen Shirley replied to Bobby's discussion Which tomatoes are you growing this year?"In the first instance seed production - but also for our Tomato Tasting Day...
http://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/Forthcoming_Events/
But no fruit's go to waste - even the flesh from the fruits used for seed are made into sauces and…"
Stephen Shirley replied to Darren Blick's discussion Easter is coming but is it warm enough to put potatoes out ?"Yesterday on Twitter someone was proudly showing a pic of their just germinated Sweetcorn - a little premature I think!"
Stephen Shirley replied to Bobby's discussion Which tomatoes are you growing this year?"Actually, there are a couple more varieties that I have sown 'by mistake' - I'll get shot for it one day!
Shirley is nothing to do with us (sadly as it is such a great variety) - but Shirleys' Pixie is - it is one of the…"
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More About the Bees - And Chillies !
Posted on August 30, 2011 at 21:05 0 Comments 0 Likes
Molly, Milly and Stephen spend a little time with the bee man discovering what has gone on in the few weeks the hive has been here at the nursery - and how the bees are preparing for Winter.
Apologies for the clip being 'as is' with a little background banter, but Nanny and Granddad and Serena were chatting at the same time!
If you like this video clip…
Continue Apologies for the clip being 'as is' with a little background banter, but Nanny and Granddad and Serena were chatting at the same time!
If you like this video clip…
Bees Arrive
Posted on August 5, 2011 at 14:16 0 Comments 0 Likes
Finally our bee man was able to bring over a colony to settle in here at the nursery.
I'm really look forward to discover a year in the life of the bee - and I'll try to keep the updates coming.
Here's episode 1
And So A Week On...
Posted on August 5, 2011 at 14:13 0 Comments 0 Likes
We could stand the silence no longer and took the plunge of a new pup - Tufty.
We're still all missing PB desperately and I don't think that will change for a long time - if ever.
So this is about where we are now...
And I've managed to crack a rib or two so will be a bit more office based than I'd like to be at the moment!
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- At 7:37pm on February 13, 2011, Jan Willetts gave Stephen Shirley a gift…
Don't want you to feel left out! Appreciate the time and effort you put in to give helpful advice, especially as you are a very busy gardener!
- At 8:43pm on February 16, 2011, Debbie gave Stephen Shirley a gift…
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TheLittleBalcony said… Thanks for the Aloe Vera tip Stephen, they have been sitting in the sun for weeks now and were re-potted up last week, the redish leaves have turned a fab green colour over the week and looking healthier everyday.
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