"We now need rain!! The wind has made our allotments up here on the north east coast into a dustbowl"
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Sue Gollop
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Pruning Autumn raspberries
Started this discussion. Last reply by Debbie Oct 26, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I know somebody here told me to prune in January but I have harvested all my autumn raspberies so why wait until then? The spent canes are so high and untidy and the weather is still mild enough for…Continue
Saffron
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Shirley Sep 12, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Heard james Wong talk about growing saffron-I use a lot of it (or I would like to use a lot of it if only it was not so expensive) in Indian and brazilian cooking. Has anybody out there grown it? …Continue
Autumn Raspberries
Started this discussion. Last reply by Malcolm Rose Sep 10, 2012. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Just harvesting my first crop of Autumn raspberries (Polka). They are so beautiful. But how do I…Continue
Redcurrants
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joanne Jul 23, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Help! All the leaves on my redcurrants are shrivelling up and falling off. What is happening?Continue
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Sue Gollop replied to elaine rickett's discussion Seed sowing - have you made a start yet?"At last digging with arms bare to to the sun! The soil was turning over nicely and almost dry. We haven't had the recent snow up here in Bridlington just endless east wind making it so cold. For the first time ever I have lost…"
Sue Gollop replied to Kamila Przekop's discussion Flowering Chillies"Spray with a weak solution of washing up liquid once a month. It really works and doesn't harm the plant. I just keep my plant on the window sill for ages-the current one is now 3 years old and just started shooting again for its…"
Sue Gollop replied to Colin Robinson's discussion where is everybody?"Welcome daisydebs to this site. Keep put me to shame-I have forgotten to plant my sweet peas. Tried with both overwintered sweet peas last year and Spring planted ones. The winter planted were much more robust and more…"
Sue Gollop replied to Flighty's discussion Stepping down"Thank you for all you have done for us Flighty-hope things turn out for you"
Sue Gollop replied to Colin Robinson's discussion where is everybody?"I think I go temporarily into a sort of period of mourning at this time of year for my disappearing days on the allotment when i can hide away, no phone or e-mail, and just potter productively. I start to rally again about the end of…"
Sue Gollop replied to miriam abbott's discussion Broad beans and companion planting"And pinch out the tips quickly-make lovely eating as well
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Debbie replied to Sue Gollop's discussion Pruning Autumn raspberries"Peter, I do cut the tops now to stop windrock as my plot is on the side of a very windy hill. I don't get any problems and I cut them down to ground level in February. Had a brilliant harvest this year, which was the first year I tried…"
Stephen Shirley replied to Sue Gollop's discussion Pruning Autumn raspberries"Peter
Was in no way wishing to offend and I can see no sarcasm in my post.February is the correct time to plant as mentioned in the Pruning and training section of the link I provided, specifically...
Autumn-fruiting raspberries
Cut…"
Peter Pearson replied to Sue Gollop's discussion Pruning Autumn raspberries"Dear Stephen
I don't want to plant Autumn raspberries,I need to prune them,when should this be done?
I was merely quoting a well known magazine whose opinion I value and I feel your tone was rude.
If this an indication of this…"
Stephen Shirley replied to Sue Gollop's discussion Pruning Autumn raspberries"We've only been growing Autumn Fruiting Raspberries for just over 50 years - but from our experience (and my college experience) February is the best time to plant.And just as most commercial growers do, the RHS seem to…"
Peter Pearson replied to Sue Gollop's discussion Pruning Autumn raspberries"November's Gardeners World mgazine says that they should be pruned to ground level now."
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Redcurrants
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 0:05 0 Comments 0 Likes
The leaves on my redcurrant bushes are beginning to shrivel up and fall off. Is it some dreaded disease?
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 12:36 on November 10, 2010,
Cheryl Lewicki said… - Hello Sue. Thanks for the welcome. I'm in Harrogate where I'm just starting to grow edibles at the top end of my back garden which is the only bit that gets enough sun. I put in some fruit bushes and canes last autumn and just had a go with courgettes and tomatoes this summer. I'm going for the real stuff next year - leeks and kale would be wonderful.
- At 8:00 on December 27, 2010,
Mo said… Thank you for the welcome. Working on my laptop, I was stuck for a profile pic. I'll update it sometime soon. I'm meaning to introduce myself once i get the hang of where to post what.
Hope you are enjoying the Christmas Season.
- At 8:27 on January 10, 2011,
Jo said… - Happy birthday, Sue. Hope you have a great day.
- At 10:11 on January 10, 2011, Cheryl Lewicki said…
Happy Birthday Sue! I borrowed this wish from another gardening blog to pass on to you:
In 2011 may your seeds germinate, your compost gently steam, and your slugs take a long holiday somewhere else.
Cheryl Lewicki
- At 1:14am on March 10, 2011, Jan Willetts gave Sue Gollop a gift…
Congrats Granny Sue! Twice!! Became a granny myself for the first time in january, its great!
- At 21:56 on March 28, 2011,
Darren Blick said… Hi Sue, I know you are miles and miles away from my home town but I don't suppose you have any relations down south, do you?
Gollop is obviously not a common name or at least one I have come across more than a friend of mine call Simon Gollop
- At 10:26 on March 29, 2011, Darren Blick said…
Hi Sue
If you accept my firend invitation, you can send me messages
This way, you can send me your email address without necessarily letting everyone else see it
- At 18:34 on January 10, 2013,
Flighty said… Happy birthday! xx
- At 23:11 on January 10, 2013, Sue Gollop said…
Why thanks Flighty!
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