What jobs are we doing in the Garden today 2015

That's good to hear FC. I soaked the nappy filling in and old washing up bowl, I didn't think it was ever going to stop taking water. The consistency was like wallpaper paste.

 

I wish I'd known about nappies a month ago. I've already done ours ..... 2 hanging baskets and 8 half baskets.

 

Here's the thread that Pamsdish started @Anthony Rogers.

http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/threads/disposable-nappy-idea.90376/#post-901597

 

It seems I got it right first time then FC. I mixed mine in my wheelbarrow, so much easier.

 

So you'll be going shopping in the not to distant future then? Not so much strain on the back either. I've mixed small amounts of cement in there too, I'd be lost without it. It's an old metal one that was here in the garden when I moved in and the legs are rusting badly now so I don't know how much longer its got. I'd buy a decent metal one again, anything else isn't rigid enough for my liking.

 

I'm not sure that I'm convinced. A couple of points.......


How about if we have a really wet summer or what if there is just a really heavy downpour or storm? Isn't there a chance of waterlogging?


What does it do to the consistency/drainage of the compost? I wouldn't plant anything of mine in something with the consistency of "wallpaper glue".

Also, a lot of plants put on a spurt of growth just before the compost begins to dry out. Isn't using these just keeping the compost at the same level of wetness/dampness all the while?

What about any chemical reaction with feed or if you need to use any chemical spray etc.

I'm not doubting or trying to put a downer on the idea but I'd like more testing/information on it first I think.

 

Had a bit of time after a long day at work and a gym class.
Planted out a few sunflowers, watered the greenhouse, tied in a clematis and filled the bird feeders. Now everything has filled out I've got loads less weeds germinating. Hoed yesterday for the first time in a fortnight and there wasn't many at all.

 

All I can say is " trust you to think of that".