Netherfield

Where we are. the Big Map.

I've moved you to Harrogate, I think.

Where we are. the Big Map.

happycottontail you appear to be near Barnsley not Harrogate.

Seems to be a good spread all over the country.

The daftest thing you've done in your garden

 Filled the knapsack spray with Glyphosate, upon pumping up the pressure I found the trigger leaking, so I went back to the shed for some o rings and tools.

About a week later footprints appeared on the lawn, I'd never given it a second thought I'd been stood in the leakage.

Monitor spray and blowtorch spares

Depends what sort of seal you are looking for, O rings can be found quite easily, and sometimes I have used silicone sealant to replace parts no longer available.

Buying plants on ebay

Although strangely he does have a good feedback rating.

You would think the seller would be more sympathetic,most would like to keep the 100%.

1st early Potateo's

Then a few weeks later you will think ' where did all that lot come from' , happens every year.

Have you put your potatoes in yet?

6 to 8 inch is recommended, I usually dig the depth of my spade,then place sheep pellets in the bottom,put a light covering of soil over,plant the potatoes and then 2 inch of soil on top,wait for the tips to show through and then cover back to level ground.

After that it's a case of earthing up as needed.

Have you put your potatoes in yet?

Main crop went in today.

Have you put your potatoes in yet?

First and Second Earlies are planted, in containers.

Main Crop will have to wait, the soil is too wet to work with.

Tree Roots / Fence Posts

I can appreciate the fence looks an eyesore, but as above, not really your responsibility whoever owns it.

Diesel is not a good idea, it will contaminate the soil for years, and take as long as a stump killer to work.

Even with a very good axe those roots will take some getting rid of.

Potatoes