Thats brilliant new Windy, I really enjoy my plot. Lets hope Cornwall is finally catching on to the fact that there is a need for more allotments
Check this link out (Southampton/Hampshire) hope there is one near you, you could ask for a bulk delivery....
I liked the idea from growing green manures from household dried pulses - definitely worth a try as seeds don't come cheap. [img]
Dont fancy meeting a lion with an itchy bum [img]
Cats love them or hate them, they are here to stay. There are many gels and crystals on the market that are supposed to deter them from your...
I can't imagine why anyone would want to set traps that could harm someone elses pets - far beyond me
"You have your ways, I see, Jlottie!"Lol - thats how the old concrete shed got knocked down so I could have my decking. I started by taking...
I tend to sow a lot of veggies in modules or newspaper pots at home and then transplant them on my plot. The idea behind this is that I don't...
Tried Swiss Chard a couple of years ago and it stood all winter, couldn't give it away. I love eating veggies - well most of them but not chard....
I just want to get rid of the concrete path that runs down the middle of my garden and block pave it. The OH even measured it all up in Sept and...
Hi Jarbax,I have been adding manure and garden compost each autumn as the soil wasn't too good when I started. It was all grass which was dug up...
Has anyone tried using aspirin water on their plants? I found this site last year and it did seem to help with the germination of seeds. I know...
Thanks for all your very kind comments. I really enjoy gardening, though didn't really get the bug till a few years ago. Still making lots of...
Hi Blackthorn, you really are out in the wilds. I'm a few miles inland, just far enough away from the summer madness ;)Hi Windy Miller, hows...
Thanks DaveMy garden was a blank canvas in Dec 01 and I have thoroughly enjoyed filling it. I am lucky living in the SW with the mild climate....
Thanks very much for the welcome.Blackthorn, I'm not a million miles from Camelford - Further down the coast between Padstow and Newquay.
These are some of my favourite pics of my garden this year, I think pics are better than words....
Lol, well after the kettle it has to be my down turned fork, wouldn't be without it. [img]
Hi Painted LadyHave you thought of a garden sized Poly tunnel - no glass. Mine is 10 x 12 and tucked away in a corner which is very sheltered...
Hi all,Garden is over spilling so 3 years ago managed to get an allotment. Still loads to learn so hope to be picking everyones brains soon....
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