Pests, Diseases and Cures

I think it's time to remove the dead Autumn leaves out of the crown yes from a distance it's not noticeable, but if it doesn't kill it I'll get something to treat potential fungus/bacteria come spring.

Full cream milk, by the way.

That's just her hobby

If I remember correctly, Gardener's World did something on this with either Geoff Hamilton or Percy Thrower many years ago. I am not sure of the result or what had been offered up for a alternative.

A new idea sent in by member Justracing..

Which team does he play for then?

our 2 trees have it as well , no fruit really either this year but im blaming the weather

Wasn't that a plastic laminate? I'm annoyed as I only planted two last year!

Chap next to me uses mustard,but he sows it at the back end and digs it in when it is about to flower.Then plants his potatoes on it in the new season.Also try growing Kestral or Picasio 2nd earlys as slugs and wireworm seem to leave them alone.

Yep, after further research it looks like it definitely is autumn colours. Thanks very much guys

You could perhaps put some plastic around the plant / container so that the rain runs off,rather than into, the container? That would prevent it getting any more wet in the winter. Or move them into garage / under carport / overhang (they'd need light periodically if in garage though, so that's...

Simon - I would agree with you about the devastating effect man is having on the environment. However, I think that the devastation is mainly cause by the sheer quantity of humans, rather than by individual humans per se. And why do we have such quantities? Its because there is nothing to...

Traps Zigs - and not the so called humane ones either. Been there, done that and got the t-shirt, and can tell you from experience the only way to get rid is to play hard

Very good point Kristen. I have been pruning off affected branches for some time now with the same view in mind. Most are reshooting and flowering,some or not. I don't normaly spray but maybee next year I might.

Somebody should throw him/her a rope.

I'm sure someone more knowledgable will have a better answer, fc, but my understanding is that hollyhock rust is a common problem. In your shoes, I would bin them and enjoy your seeds.

Thanks pete! I've got a load of others ripening in my home made ripener - Help! Off-plant ripening - and they will probably end up in a tomato sauce to freeze and use for curry or pasta etc, so it can join them

I was a teenager once

Oh well that's something to look forward to lol