Rory Wilson

Mares Tail - how to win

I had an infestation in my allotment when I took it over 1.5 years ago. It is now under control.

The plant is waxy, and it is difficult to get Glyphosate to adhere to it.

The trick is to cut it back under the soil (in a similar way to picking asparagus) removing 2.5-5cm of root each time it rears its ugly head. This eventually weakens the plant. We still have it popping up now and again though it is now relatively easy to control.

Tust that this is of assistance.

Rory

Bulb Fennel

Thry this, delicious!

1 kg Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1cm thick
1 Bulb fennel, finely chopped
1 Clove garlic, finely chopped
300ml Double cream
300ml Milk
100g Gruyere, grated
75g Parmesan, grated
Salt and pepper

Heat oven to 200C.

In an ovenproof dish, layer the potatoes, fennel and garlic.

In a bowl, mix together the cream, milk, 75g of the gruyere and the parmesan. Season then pour this over the potatoes and fennel.

Cook in the oven for about 50 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Sprinkle over the rest of the gruyere and finish off under a hot grill until golden brown.

Serve with chicken, pork and fish dishes.

wet wild flower medow

Hi Cody;

Try the link below, very helpful company with meadow mixes for most conditions.

http://www.scotiaseeds.co.uk/WetMeadowmix.php

Rory

Feathers in Compost?

Yes feathers are fine to use in the compost head so long as they are well mixed in with other organic matter.