General Gardening Discussion

Have had great success growing all kinds-banana, habanero, tiny fiery ones. Got mine from Nicky's seeds, lots of different sorts there and some collections. also saved seeds from those I've bought, they also grow well. Good luck with them!Aria

I looks as though Matthew has had his knife out for your poor little tree for some time now :( Having decided that you wanted to try to save it, I think you should have 'stuck to your guns' and given it a chance to see what would happen Ah well ... maybe there is hope for a little Japanese maple...

Yes T Digger,my gladiolus and golden rod etc. suffered the same. What the wind didn't flatten, the downpours did:(:(

thanks for that:thumb:

It feels like last year all over again. Global warming? 8 year weather cycle? Bit of both? The crux of the matter is, this weather isn't too good for the allotment. One crop that has made the most of the rain this year is my squashes. The pumpkins have gone mad, courgettes and marrow -...

brilliant news. Dont forget to collect the seeds and propagate them. Its very easy and fullfilling.!! Good luck

Sounds like Cyril used something like Gramoxone which doesn't "kill" the plant as such, it desiccates it. So the plants very quickly go yellow, but the roots can regrow. Plus if the plot has been neglected "forever" there will be lots of weed seeds. If you can make them germinate quickly, and...

Not sure whether the cheapie kits are much good. If you only want a one-off testing of your soil might be better to see about sending a sample away - they would have better quality equipment, and for a one-off test perhaps it would be a similar price?Or have a look at what grows around you -...

good tip walnut:thumb:

Hi Gogs, According to the RHS plant finder website there are five nurseries in Scotland who stock that plant (I know Scotland is a big place) but a couple of the nurseries have a mail order service, would you like me to Pm the details to you?

i hope so dai,i really must note the names down as i "pinch" them

I've just bought a load of plants for my wildlife garden and a border. The only thing is the border's not been built yet so gonna have to be really nice to hubby and get him to build it for me at the weekend. I'll have some left over too prob and so I'll be able to pot some up. I also got some...

I use cheap beer in a very shallow bowel or platter. Good beer for me.

Can I just say...just in case you are wondering...I don't think that I am in any way related to Robin Middleton

MouliI admire your determination!Google says that in India,Thermocole is synonomous with EPS (expanded polystyrene) so I'm assuming that you're thinking of making a big seedlings tray? Or are you intending a more permanent structure like a raised bed made of EPS?When they're...

Lol I had a sleeveless top and shorts on with sandals only had a couple of spikey things get me.

Thanks for that Cajary, will have a go! Yeah you are right about growing from scratch, lotta work and sometimes little reward, all comes down to time methinks. I am not a purist by any stretch of the imagination, I am very lucky, it all seems to grow even when I just 'chuck it in' Ta ,Jan

right at the moment, it does not look good for anyone. I have almost given up hope with my little vegetable patch. will try tp dig up the potatoes as soon as I can.

Harry, thanks for your reply. I know now I CERTAINLY planted mine up far too late - I think it was 2nd half of May - I'm in Lincolnshire! They are however looking quite lovely now, albeit not quite as lovely as yours!I think I'll lift them rather than leave in-situ - I don't have a large...

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