Donna Franklin

Talkback: How to grow mushrooms

please tell us how to grow mushrooms. ( the button variety) pls...!!!

I found something on the web which said, a cellar, garage or shed,

Does it have to be dark for them?

Talkback: How to build a raised bed

hello again,

I wonder if anyone can give some advice. I have a long 'Brighton beach' garden ( lots of small pebbles. This covers a dark secret of Japanease knott weed which developed in the garden some years ago. My dad has dealt with it ( and its worked as it not long billows up each summer) by:

1. laying a layer of thick sheet plastic on top

2. putting the pebbles on top.

Now: I want to build some raised beds, the plant veg. I have built 2   3ft x3ft boxes ( no base and these sit on the pebbles. 

Question is:

How do I ensure good drainage before filling the boxes with soil b4 planting?

Could i clear 4 spaces amonsgt the pebbles and cut holes in for drainage or should i just puncture the plastic in several places?

what do you think?

many thanks

Talkback: How to build a raised bed

hi all,

sorry to be a little slow, but where are the instructions for the raised beds that you are all talking about.

thanks

Talkback: How to grow potatoes in a bag

hello all, like Ken im new to getting greenfingered, and am excited. Ive made a attemtp with some maris pipers in a laundry ( breathable) bag which is outside. It has good compost and about 10 spuds around the circumsference. Its been a couple of weeks now and nothing is popping up. I did some research and saw that chitting the potatoes ( letting them grow 'eyes' was helpful, but had planted them already. Could this be the reason they are not showing or am i being too impatient?

thanks