It seems like we were worrying about nothing https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-response-to-a-petition-on-allotment-dutiesSent from...
Bit and Hold tactics. Target an area you can cope with and cover everything else with black plastic sheet until you are ready to tackle it. It...
Lots, they won't part with anything that's actually theirs; but they're quite happy to sell off anything that isn't actually theirs to anyone for...
Done. I've put it on twitter too, perhaps everyone else could too
Hi I'm considering one of these for my allotment and garden; anyone ever used one or have any thoughts on Rotavators they'd care to shareAndrew
If you're asking whether to do it, I'd go for the half if anything at all. It will need time and dedication and if those are in short supply then...
Hi, Hope you all had a good Christmas and can't wait to turn the soil and see the first shoots of this year's growth. My plot is about 15miles...
Plan looks good,you've certainly cracked into the work; it all looks good. Take a look at what the old hands are planting, where and how they are...
Thanks, that's good advice. I think the seed suppliers just push anything they can as "Autumn Sowing" these days. Next we'll have winter tomatoes!
Will do!
I'm going to try my luck at over wintering some peas and broad beans. Marshals are offering them as winter varieties which should over winter in...
Hi guys, Further to my post in the "what are we doing this month" thread I thought I'd simplify things by making it a monthly thread. That way...
Hi all, This thread seems to have lapsed which is a shame because I'd love some tips as to what we could all be doing each month. I've only had my...
So all we need to do is avoid any wars for the next couple of years and the money we save will pay for it
That's a good plan, we'll run with it Thanks Andrew
Hi Loli, thanks for your message. The other chicken looks in great health, apart from a slight pinkish flush in her feet which I put down to the...
Yes; the poor girl looks lonely without her partner in crime. We'll see what's available this weekend
Hi, Thanks for asking; she rallied a little Tuesday and looked on the mend Wednesday morning but then died that afternoon - I hink her heart gave...
Hi, Does anything know anything about illnesses they get and their treatments. We have two black rocks one of which has gone down hill rapidly in...
I've never thought of beans in pots but I'll certainly give it a try next year. Well done on the potatoes - unearting your crop is something akin...
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