Thanks, Pete. So...looks as if I'll have three ripe figs in the Autumn then. :-(
Thanks for the info, Claire. (Although I'm definitely growing mine for the fruit rather than the leaves...) Love, Debbie (www.rawforlife.co.uk)
ClaraLou - the figs that fell off were between the size of a pea and a marble. So are you saying that it was fine that they fell off? (And, if...
Hi everyone About two weeks ago my small fig tree was covered with tiny figs and I was looking forward to a bumper harvest! Today, to my...
David, thank you! I shall include perlite in the ericaceous soil.
Even more replies - what a brilliant forum this is! Husband has also suggested containers for mixing plaster, and, as Doghouse Reilly suggested B...
Very useful replies - thanks everyone!
Yes, since posting I've been doing some googling myself! It seems that they might actually survive our winter, but unfortunately wouldn't fruit...
I need some large containers for blueberry plants. The ones at the garden centre cost a fortune. Anyone any ideas for cheap alternatives? (and...
Thanks, everyone. Have thought of large pots - so expensive though.
Many thanks to you both. I'll be digging in the ericaceous!
I have three small blueberry bushes bought over the last two years. They've hardly grown, have looked half-dead most of the time, and although...
Has anyone managed to grow ripe persimmons (eg sharon fruit, kaki) in the UK?
Many thanks to all of you for your suggestions. It occurred to me that soil shouldn't be a problem, as can use compost in a pot, but had been...
Hi everyone Just visited my aunty's and as usual her garden looks beautiful - in particular her patio crammed with spectacular flowers and...
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