Hi Rosiemongrel, I found loads of caterpillers on my sprouts and purple sprouting broccoli today then spent the afternoon picking off the big ones...
They might just be a later season strawberry David. Don't worry, I'm sure they'll ripen and taste gorgeous soon. Just keep watering and giving the...
Mine are looking great in their tower pot and covered in netting so the birds can't get at them. Only the snails to worry about though the netting...
I was in wickes today and they were selling pre-treated railway sleepers for 9.99 each. Though now having worked out how many would be needed it...
I'd agree with chengjing on the overwatering Martin. Mine live in the greenhouse and I water them when they begin to look dry, usually every 2/3...
Right. Seeing as the plant is no longer pretty I'll give splitting it a go now. Should be able to split a couple off the main no problem. Thanks...
Thanks for the reply. The trunk is still green though some of the branches look dead at the ends. Should I trim down to the live bit or leave it...
I didn't take my flowers off last year and still got plenty of potatoes. Perhaps I'll take them off this year and see if there's a bigger harvest.
The whole plant was completely flattened in the rain and wind last night. All 5 flowering stems were snapped off at the base. Incredibly annoying...
Looks interesting Dizi though if I buy one more gadget for the kitchen I think my husband will kick me out!! lolI also really don't mind the...
I bought a damson tree in november last year (leafless) and planted it in the garden following the planting instructions. That would be manure and...
I grew 4 plants from seed in individual pots in the greenhouse last year. Two of which I planted in the spot my potatoes had recently vacated, the...
How strange Willow. I'll have to go check my 3 gooseberry bushes now. Though there wasn't anything wrong with them yesterday.
If you know anyone with horses or a local stables its really worth asking them if they'd be willing to give you some of their manure. That will do...
I grew a couple plants in a hanging basket last year but think I'm not a hanging basket kind of person as I kept forgetting to water them and they...
Thats a decent sized plant there Nick. Mine still tiny in comparison. Only had it a year now.Is there any kind of organic treatment that can...
Hi Terry, thanks for all the info. It was really useful. Have you ever grown them yourself?I just had 10 slips delivered and will be growing...
Do you have any fleece or spare carpet you can wrap them in? That would help or just move them to a sheltered spot.I'm going to try growing...
Tres yummy!!! I toss the chips in a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper then stick them in the oven till they crisp up a bit. Really...
I know its tradition to plant ones tats out on Good Friday but with the threat of snow here in Herts over the weekend I couldn't bring myself to...
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