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Wartime Farm

Posted: 01/09/2012 at 14:40

I'm really pleased to hear others are also interested in this new series.

I remember starting a similar thread on the BBC Gardening boards, just prior to the Victorian Farm series and have to say it turned out to be one of the most interesting & wholesome threads I have seen on any message board. Folks would visit the thread after each episode to reminisce and in several cases share their own agricultural experiences and knowledge of yesteryear.

Wartime Farm

Posted: 31/08/2012 at 22:43

I know a new program starting on BB1 next Thursday 6th Sept (8pm - 9pm) will be of particular interest to Ma, Frank & myself.

Others who found both series of The Victorian Farm & Edwardian Farm will likewise enjoy this new series.

 

 

Fork Handles

Posted: 31/08/2012 at 19:31

Thank you for your kind words folks.

Fraid the pics don't do justice to the views though. You really need something to give perspective to show how high above the landscape you are.....you may notice that farm houses seem to be the size of matchboxes.

Fork Handles

Posted: 31/08/2012 at 15:16

Here we go...scroll on if you find them boring: 

 

http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c186/DavidKnapper/Rheidol%20Railway/?albumview=slideshow

Pruning Buxus

Posted: 31/08/2012 at 13:56

Hello, Mike.

The first week in June is the best time to be pruning box (certainly not now). Some  old gardeners would suggest cutting on Derby Day.

Fork Handles

Posted: 31/08/2012 at 13:51

Good day in Aberystwyth yesterday, the weather (apart from being a tad breezy) was as forecast very good......took some pics aboard the Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge steam train if anyone would like to see them?

 

 

Fork Handles

Posted: 29/08/2012 at 18:58

I'm off to Aberystwyth for the day, tomorrow....wish me luck. The all important weather forecast seems to be promising.

One thing on the agenda: http://www.rheidolrailway.co.uk/  Remember to watch the video.

why don't people bother to read post before answering them.

Posted: 29/08/2012 at 18:50
lilylouise wrote (see)
figrat wrote (see)
Anyone been to Wilko's recently?

No - I wish I lived closer to one

Pam LL x

 

I was in there just yesterday, a large Lenor soft rinse for just £1.50....I mean!

Sweet Pea Queries

Posted: 29/08/2012 at 17:16
figrat wrote (see)

http://www.eaglesweetpeas.co.uk/about_us.php

HI David, here's the Eagle Seeds stuff re sowing times. But I think it's maybe more appropriate for commercial growers? Tempted to try a few, just to see if I can get some blooming in my gh for April...

Ah, I didn't read that item, he does say late September and these are cordon grown and under cover until flowering.

Worth a try if you have the facilities, Figrat, although I would say be careful if you only have a small greenhouse...temperature fluctuations are amazing, even in the winter. Eagle's greenhouses & poly-tunnels are huge and don't suffer from these fluctuations.

I would add further that the plants referred to are grown for seed purposes. This seed is then send to New Zealand where (under contractual  arrangements) are grown on for seed production.....then it is imported back to the UK and this is in fact the seed you buy from them.

Sweet Pea Queries

Posted: 29/08/2012 at 13:18

Hi, Pat 12. You say 'But autumn sowing also helps with PM resistance, apparently.' 

Well not as such....it does help inasmuch as autumn sown sweet peas flower much earlier than those sown at other times. Powdery Mildew usually makes its appearance it late summer, thus affecting later sowings more severely.

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