I do the same as @fairygirl for most of my edibles - spent compost and perlite. Germination is usually good but some seeds ( noticeably cukes )...
@Dovefromabove I've not seen Pea crops round here but yes agree that a pea farmer isn't likely to do anything detrimental. Stockier plants all...
That's quite interesting @Dovefromabove . I only grow the Sugar Snap peas but I've never pinched out. I think I'll try it with a couple and see...
@Michael Hewett I wouldn't worry too much - Spread sheets are really just sheets of paper which you spread over any available work surface and...
Adding to the compost heap ( if you have one ) . Other than that, you could sieve it - just to get rid of any possible slugs/eggs,etc. - and bag...
Has anyone had success with San Marzano tomatoes ? First time last year with this one - poor fruit production and none ripened ( latter could...
@Plantminded Yes Dogs and Foxes are very keen on BFB - luckily I don't have a problem with either. Just seen Mrs Blackbird drag a huge worm out...
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@NigelJ Yes, the BFB is scattered on the surface and then gently raked in - the worms are therefore not at risk of being "coated". Of course,...
@infradig I agree - natural is always best. No shortage of worms here tho ( including the Slow variety ).
@Thevictorian - precisely - best avoided if possible.
Hello Dove - Philippa here - yes, I use BFB but hadn't heard that about the Growmore so thanks for the tip. Don;t tend to use that much anyway....
I have heard that applying BFB is not good for earthworms. The source didn't appear to offer any evidence either way but I wondered if anyone has...
Just done the same as you B3 - more harm than good. Hello to you and Nut from Philippa
Paper qualifications rarely mean much in any sphere without practical experience to back them up. I've found the paper can be useful in the...
It can certainly be a shock to see what happens to a garden when someone else takes it over - what you prized can be decimated almost in the blink...
I'd say Charlie would have most of the expenses you mention only once. He will have his GH which he can make good use of for 20 years or so....
Looks like you have your hands full already but Dolichos Lab Lab - strong annual climber producing edible purple pods. You can eat fresh or freeze...
Light pink in full flower and the red just thinking about it. Beautiful plants for the few weeks they flower.
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