This is the first year I am having this same problem. I think I have allowed too many male flowers. The long thin stemmed ones that is. I'll...
What a belting idea Scotkat! Are there gaps at the top? Intended vents no doubt. Well done. John
I've always composted Tbags. Shiney's comment about tearing the bag first, I'm not so sure whether it's necessary. I never have done and the...
None of mine are starting to ripe yet! John
Cheers chaps. Suppose I'd best look a bit harder. Mind you, I suppose I'm a bit closer to the pennine border now so that might hve something to...
I was brought up in Nantwich Cheshire but have lived in the Midlands for a while and now in Bolton. I only ever remember seeing damsons in...
Planted mine in pots this year for the first time. Looking good for the moment ie, swelling nicely at the surface. Must try picking soon. John
Must admit I would tend to donate it to the local authority recycling bin! John
I had a victoria some years ago but it had to go! Planted it too near the house and when the fruit was ripe the wasps used to beat me to it. It...
I always remember my garndad sitting on the ouside loo with the door open, trousers and brases round his ankles! He had a catipult and a bag of...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solanine Yep, not so plesant, to say the least! John
Cheers Ziggy. I am a chemist of a sought. Just going to google solanine. John
Know what you mean there Ziggy. Mine spends a good 20 mins in the shower. Mind you he's moved out now!! For how long htough is anybodies guess....
Has anyone here tried growing potatos from the seeds themselves? Be interesting to find out. John
Sounds like you work pretty hard for the Fidgets! John
Many thanx I'll do that. John
Sorry to show my ignorance but what do the plant/bushes look like? Anyone with a pic? John
Thanyou for that Fidgetsmum. That explains it very well! John
Still love these names! Can't you get Fidget to help as well? John
Sounds a bit iffy to me. I'll stick wth my railway sleepers, they'll certainly see me out. There are different grades you can buy depending on...
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