artjak

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New deliveries

Posted: 16/02/2013 at 19:01

Had to pull up the Autumn planted Broad Beans today; first time ever that they have not survived the winter and it's only in the last week or so that they have succumbed to frost. The Cavolo Nero is looking good though, will start cutting leaves from that tomorrow.

February in Your Garden

Posted: 16/02/2013 at 18:57

I agree, us gardeners are such a happy lot! The smallest bud at this time of year gives so much pleasure. Welcome newbee flowergirl and happy gardening.

Climbers

Posted: 16/02/2013 at 18:51

How about an evergreen honeysuckle or 'Mermaid(?)' a semi evergreen rose, so you don't have to look at a collection of dead twigs for 5 months of the year? Or one of the evergreen clematis

Planting for a Philosophy Garden

Posted: 16/02/2013 at 18:44

The one thing that is always going to be flourishing in early May is the lawn. Since it is philosophy as a theme; i.e. thought, how about grass walks for people to walk on, discuss and think.

New deliveries

Posted: 16/02/2013 at 18:40

I was thrilled that one of the 'Dalek' bins was cooked and could empty it out on to the veg bed. Then cleaning the greenhouse and washing of pots. Sounds tedious but I really enjoy it. A blackbird serenaded me very loudly; it doesn't get any better than that

Recommendation Please

Posted: 16/02/2013 at 18:37

Ask your neighbours perhaps? Then you might get someone who knows local soil conditions.

Really need some help, badly!!!!

Posted: 16/02/2013 at 10:10

Dear Hawk and rose, so sorry to hear about what has happened. Hopefully Dove is right and it is all a big mistake. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you

Too early for annual seeds?

Posted: 16/02/2013 at 10:06

Am about to get the big paraffin heater going in the greenhouse and sow a whole lot of stuff. This is the first spring I've had the GH so am looking forward to experimenting

Favourite allotment food recipes

Posted: 15/02/2013 at 18:39

Why do people say 'fry off'? instead of fry? I am always intrigued by the changes in use of the English language also 'listen up' as an Americanism.

Do these grow through plants?

Posted: 15/02/2013 at 10:01

Figrat, Artjak is a laydee!! and G. Grandma, I have never had problems with slugs on Delphs. In fact I almost never put slug pellets on the flower beds unless it is for Sweet Peas and Morning Glory, the latter being real slug magnet. I save the slug pellets for the veg; but this year am making an exception as there were SO MANY slugs when I gardened yesterday.