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Green tomatoes
Hi, I was having the same problem with my toms, An elderly aunt told me to place bananas around the base of them. This I did, it worked for me...
Post by: barb, Aug 18, 2009 in forum: Edible Gardening
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SPUDS - dug 'em up!!
Kristen thank you, my spuds were planted on GOOD FRIDAY, this planting advice from a friend of a friend who is a very keen gardener. He also...
Post by: barb, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Edible Gardening
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Broad Beans
Nope ,but after seeing yours going to pick some to have with tomorrows lunch. Hope mine look as good. Cheers Barb.
Post by: barb, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Edible Gardening
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What's your weather like?
Afternoon All, very pleasant early on,slight breeze now. A lot cooler than of late thank goodness. Just going to take a cup of tea and sit in my...
Post by: barb, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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SPUDS - dug 'em up!!
My potatoes are coming on a treat ,they are in containers. Will I have to lift them sooner than if they were in the ground. Thanks Barb.
Post by: barb, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Edible Gardening
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Tomatoes - How high? How many trusses?
Glad I read these post on toms, picked up some great tips ,I have 8 plants with 3/4 trusses on each. They appear to be doing well. Cheers Barb.
Post by: barb, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: Edible Gardening
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What's your weather like?
Good afternoon all, very muggy and cloudy start. The sky is showing a little blue at the moment and we have had a few showers. I do believe it is...
Post by: barb, Jun 30, 2009 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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What's your weather like?
Good Morning All, same as your weather Littleorme. That breeze is certainly welcome. Another great summers day on the way. Cheers Barb.
Post by: barb, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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bugs on my plant
Thanks Lavender, first time that I have spotted them. Will they eat aphids by any chance?. Cheers Barb.
Post by: barb, Jun 28, 2009 in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
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bugs on my plant
I have found two little critters one on the branch of my climbing rose , the other not on a plant but by a grid. They are leaf green and flat,...
Post by: barb, Jun 28, 2009 in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
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Beans & peas over winter
My peas and broad beans are coming a treat. plenty of pods on both. Cannot wait to try them my first home grown veggies. Cheers Barb.
Post by: barb, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Edible Gardening
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What's your weather like?
Good Morning All, what a glorious summers day ,hope it lasts. Everything in the garden coming along nicely, hope all yours are too. Cheers Barb.
Post by: barb, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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What's your weather like?
Good Morning All, another overcast miserable day, rain in the air.Hope it starts to pick up soon. Cheers Barb.
Post by: barb, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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What's your weather like?
Good Morning All,yet another grey overcast day, rain forecast for later. Roll on the middle of next week,supposed to be getting warmer and drier,...
Post by: barb, Jun 21, 2009 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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What's your weather like?
Good Morning All , it looks like its going to be another glorious day. Sat and enjoyed the garden for a while yesterday, hope to do same today for...
Post by: barb, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: General Gardening Discussion

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