Dovefromabove

Spuds

No they'll be fine - just don't eat them 

MORNING FORKERS

Nope  

They'll probably all come at once - I seem to remember it happening once before 

Good morning folks - sharp frost over here in the east but gorgeously bright sunshine, blue skies and white fluffies at the moment - not that I'm allowed outside to enjoy it  

Best dwarf pear or apple?

I just wrote a long reply about Cox's and lost it by hitting the wrong key - blame my lurgy - but they need quite a bit of tlc, don't like damp and windy conditions, are prone to disease and in my experience the apples tend to vary a lot in size.  There are lots of nice apples out there, they're just not as well known.

My little Concorde espalier was only planted last autumn and only has two little branches and a leader, so it'll be a while before I get any fruit.   Concorde is a lovely pear, with the flavour of it's parent Conference, and the sweet buttery texture of a Comice.  I'm so looking forward to picking my own.

I bought it (and fruit bushes etc) from here http://www.readsnursery.co.uk/ an online supplier local to us here.  The website is good and they are very helpful, answering queries and offering advice by email and phone.  I have no hesitation in recommending them.

I have no connection with them other than as a customer.

what do u think this might be

What??? Are you not taking us seriously??? 

MOB rants

GG, you couldl be gogo goch, so we could then shorten you to GoGo  

or even GGG or 3G like my old iPhone

sweet pea framework

I use a wigwam of bamboo canes, and then I wind a spiral of garden string around it, going right around each cane working my way to the top, leaving a gap between each spiral of about 8" - this gives the sweet peas something to wrap their tendrils around, as they don't twine like runner beans, and it also holds the wigwam firmly against strong winds.

MORNING FORKERS

Hot drinks Bev, and put your hands and feet in hot water - that'll warm you up - and don't do it again 

Fencing for raised beds

You can keep the roots manageable by digging along the fedge about a foot from the base and keeping that area cultivated.  The willow is going to be managed to keep it controlled on top so the roots won't become unmanageable.

Thanks GG -  regular mugs of honey, lemon juice, brandy and hot water help a bit 

what do u think this might be

OK then, hotwater bottle, but you'll have to go out about midnight with a fresh one 

chestnut canker

It's a really good likeness 

Hosta flowering - shall I or shan't I?

Butterflies

Hellebore Addiction

Hedgehog Watch!!!

The average gardener

Growing giant pumpkins

Back to the top?

Windchimes

Battening down the hatches

Signs of Spring!!!

Protecting the outside tap from frost

Ash tree disease!

Weeding - a forgotten skill? Discuss ....

Berry-eating birds will need more help this year

Strange seed pods - any ideas?