So you don't gain much then? (planting them in winter...)
Thank you, I'm constantly amazed by garlic (sad I know!) So if I sow in Autumn when should I expect a crop ?
Thank you. I'll store a couple of bulbs for this. Out of interest - why? is it the time of year or that a fresh bulb needs to dry out?
Amen. I had a wonderful present of a greenhouse in June so toms are going really well, and the one cuke that survived is big, tho not fruiting!...
Hi I dug up my Solent garlic today – the only thing that's done well this year. Given it's still quite early, can I split a bulb and sow the...
Thanks Marley, that's really useful. Yes they do like chimneys! we have about 5, and although only one is in use I guess I'll need to cover them...
Hi All I seem to get in my garden are horrible Jackdaws. I want a better variety of smaller, prettier birds. I've hung up a small peanut feeder...
How long should you dry them for? Mine are hanging in my carport...
Well I dug them up but there's nothing there! Guess they may have just rotted away? Bizarre.
Hi AndyI'm sure they're both plant Spring / harvest Autumn but will check the packet...
HiI bought two varieties of garlic at the same time from the same place. I've planted them on 6 March in the same bed next to each other so...
Oh blimey - was hoping for a simple answer! I don't know what most things are as they were there when we got the house.I planted a Wysteria and...
HiIs it OK to start cutting back things now? Shrubs mainly...I'm guessing waiting a month or so is probably better but when the autumnal...
Eh? Surely Autumn starts on the autumnal equinox... 23 Sept this year.
Thanks!Now just got to decide what to do with three huge marrows...
HiWe've come back from a two week holiday to find the courgettes have gone mad - huge marrows everywhere!The leaves are now so big they're...
can I still sow lettuce from seed this time of year?
HiWe've had a reasonably good crop of lettuce. However, after cutting off leaves they seem to be growing back as loads of small ones rather than...
I certainly resent not being able to use my hose when about a third of all water disappears in leaks...We've not got a ban yet in W Sussex though...
ThanksI'll get some netting this weekend and cross fingers...:lollol:
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