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    horrid caterpillars on cabbages

    Hi Rosiemongrel, I found loads of caterpillers on my sprouts and purple sprouting broccoli today then spent the afternoon picking off the big ones...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Aug 4, 2008 in forum: Pests, Diseases and Cures
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    strawberrys

    They might just be a later season strawberry David. Don't worry, I'm sure they'll ripen and taste gorgeous soon. Just keep watering and giving the...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    strawberrys

    Mine are looking great in their tower pot and covered in netting so the birds can't get at them. Only the snails to worry about though the netting...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Raised bed planks

    I was in wickes today and they were selling pre-treated railway sleepers for 9.99 each. Though now having worked out how many would be needed it...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 21, 2008 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Chillie Question

    I'd agree with chengjing on the overwatering Martin. Mine live in the greenhouse and I water them when they begin to look dry, usually every 2/3...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 21, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Globe Artichoke

    Right. Seeing as the plant is no longer pretty I'll give splitting it a go now. Should be able to split a couple off the main no problem. Thanks...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 21, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Damson Tree

    Thanks for the reply. The trunk is still green though some of the branches look dead at the ends. Should I trim down to the live bit or leave it...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 21, 2008 in forum: Trees
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    can i plant potatoes in pots now or am i too late

    I didn't take my flowers off last year and still got plenty of potatoes. Perhaps I'll take them off this year and see if there's a bigger harvest.
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 19, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Globe Artichoke

    The whole plant was completely flattened in the rain and wind last night. All 5 flowering stems were snapped off at the base. Incredibly annoying...
    Thread by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 19, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Automatic presserve maker?

    Looks interesting Dizi though if I buy one more gadget for the kitchen I think my husband will kick me out!! lolI also really don't mind the...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 19, 2008 in forum: Off-Topic Discussion
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    Damson Tree

    I bought a damson tree in november last year (leafless) and planted it in the garden following the planting instructions. That would be manure and...
    Thread by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 19, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Trees
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    Courgettes

    I grew 4 plants from seed in individual pots in the greenhouse last year. Two of which I planted in the spot my potatoes had recently vacated, the...
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 19, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    gooseberries

    How strange Willow. I'll have to go check my 3 gooseberry bushes now. Though there wasn't anything wrong with them yesterday.
    Post by: Mrs Bobs, Jun 19, 2008 in forum: Edible Gardening
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