I am very dubious about the tin can washing business. During the original smelting process from the ore a lot of impurities have to be burnt off...
Duke of York is a nice waxy potato that you can plant fairly early.
Fascinating stuff. Keep up the banter you guys! That's one of the things I enjoy about vegetable gardening, you can always learn something more...
So, I presume that if I plant a banana shallot from sets I will get multiple bulbs?I have never grown shallots, so please permit a (perhaps)...
I bought them 18 Dec so they should still have them on the shelves. Only 24p for a 250g bag of 7-8 big bulbs.
In Lidl I bought some Banana Shallots (produce of France). Has anyone tried growing these in UK, and with what results? Presumably, as most...
Can I suggest growing something tall and fast growing (eg Jerusalem Artichoke or sunflower) in a pot. You can then place that where you think you...
Oh yes, I like that, Ivory. The only drawback is that it would also spray the postman and other visitors.
I have several young flowering cherry trees: I have a fairly large garden so I am visited by a number of cats. My problem is one particular cat...
DaiDoes the plastic rabbit guard work for plastic garden gnomes?
The chicken wire option sounds good.
Last year I planted several flowering cherries - all now very well established. Unfortunately a neighbour's cat has taken to using one of these...
Rampant ivy can indeed swamp a tree as many people have said. If you are prepared to spend a lot of time and effort (and some climbing!) it is...
If you use a tin of mixed vegetables your system will fall down!
Pro Gard - not MY pruning, honest Guv.Thanks for the tip about Jeyes. I use it for many things but didn't know if it would do for this...
Thanks, treeserver, for the positive spin! I guess that I shall have to be careful about cleaning my tools to prevent transfer. Any tips on a...
Dai,I reckon that you are right. Still, I don't need that bit of ground at the moment so I'll give them a chance. Failures will be consigned to...
I planted some onion sets this time last year in a poor area of ground that got very dry (despite the wet summer). Most of the onions failed to...
I have inherited an old apple tree (not sure of the variety, but a very nice eater). It fruits well and has accepted my pruning attacks with good...
Anyone tried taking cuttings of Blueberries?
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