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Courgettes

Just browsed through Sarah Raven's 'The Great Vegetable Plot' and she recommends making a planting hole on top of heap, filling with molehill soil or I guess good mpc would do. And with regard to Green Magpie's post, using effective slug deterrent of your choice.

May In Your Garden

Thanks, but have got council around so I hope they take bait and hint! Breaking news - think Geoff's back. Shall we hide?

brussel sprout seedlings - why no growth ?

I agree with above,but as there have been a lot of postings complaining about the quality of multipurpose compost this season, I'm wondering how your other seedlings are faring?

Make the most of the weather

What sort of soil do you have and what aspect is the recently cleared area?If you want some perrenials with a long flowering season and tough constitution, have a look at the hardy geraniums, they suit most situations and can cover a fair amount of space. You might like the idea of obelisks or canes to grow climbers up to give height in the border too. But as I said, soil type and aspect are both important in your planting choices.

May In Your Garden

Gave up on the gardening as every time I heard something rustle in the borders I thought it was a rat, but each time only the blackbirds. Will try and be braver tomorrow.

Butterflies

Probably. Can you describe them? And what plants did you see them on?

What's the weather like in your area?

Hear hear re barbecues! My brother in law loves doing 'em, my heart sinks if I'm down there!
Hot here again, but we have a good breeze so not as sultry as yesterday.

Blue spots on my Chilli leaves

Have you been using slug pellets?

Courgettes

Well I've never done it myself as I have dalek compost bins, but I have read about it and it does seem to be a common practice. I suppose if your compost heap is in a shady position then the courgette might not do so well. If you google growing courgettes on compost heaps I'm sure you'll get more explicit advice.

What are these two plants

http://www.gardeningcentral.org/allium_roseum/allium_roseum.html Doesn't seem to be a thug, above link raves about it!

Bay tree root eradication

Best way to do it! 

Plan bee

One of the more uplifting news stories... 

Overwintered runner bans

Left the roots in after clearing last year's crop, they've survived the winter and putting up new growth. 

Red rhubarb leaves

I've got a bad feeling about this... 

What can I use as green manure?

Landcress just about to go to seed