I have grown quite a few strawberries from seed, this year well see if they fruit. I sowed them last may.Going to grow some more this month. I...
Interesting thread. I just planted my runners into the ground with no added compost, they are planted in the black plastic. I planted first bed in...
Just removed 4" of snow off my polytunnel, its only when you shake from inside you realise how much weight is there.
I am just south of leicester and it has snowed all day. Came down heavy 1.00 to 3.00pm think we have had around 3".
Been snowing for a few hours and even the main roads have a covering. Struggled to get in drive.Our allotment meal over looked a lake, with the...
Just started snowing here in leicestershire and my parents and I are going for a late christmas meal (allotment society). Hope we dont miss it.
I have a phobia about one roundabout, a big one with lots of lights, lanes and accidents. I avoid it.Use to panic in shops and any public...
I watched it, it was just before I was born. Parents said it was cold but here in leicestershire it was nothing like 1940/1947. They often talk...
Its now 4" deep and still snowing. This afternoon it looked liked the pic below. Tomorrow it will look a lot different. [ATTACH]
Its still snowing in leicestershire and its 4" deep. Only seen that depth here 3 times in the last 25 years.
The snow they forcast looks like we will now miss. It is snowing but vere lightly. Pic taken first thing, a little whiter now but not much....
Thanks everyone for replies. I will grow some potatoes in pots in and out of the polytunnel. Like experimenting so will keep you all informed.
Last year I lost 9 rows of potatoes through black rot, worms and blight, so this year I am going to grow in containers. Does anyone have...
I remember in the early 80's cycling down lanes that had been cleared with drifts 8ft high. Havent seen drifts locally since then and went many...
Here in leicestershire it has been snowing lightly since late afternoon, everywhere looks white. Snow wasnt expected until tomorrow mid day. Looks...
I use to keep goldfish, shubunkin, golden orf and koi. From my experiences a minimum 2ft of depth is required otherwise there will be lack of...
Only -6 this morning and foggy, great for walking the dog.
Thanks again everyone for their feedback, advice and for making feel at home.I should mention I have heard the stories about growing rhubarb...
Jack, I am one of these gardeners who enjoy growing from seed but I am still a novice with rhubarb. It will take a couple of years before I know...
Forcast for -10c tonight where I am. Heated room for potatoes tonight.
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