Edible Gardening

Very fond of nuts (and chocolate) here, 2 nutcrackers in the garden they are well used by my mob. I have sprayed the whole cluster thing with PVA glue. This will dry almost transparent a hopefully it will remain good condition and hold it together. Polythene under the one tree at this moment to...

Yep, nowt wrong with that list.Don't think they're trying to say the rocket is a variety, probably just had to put Summer veg in that field before it would let them press enter

I've never done onions before but I planted some sets last week. They have already started growing because of this spell of warm weather we are having, I'm thinking that this isn't a good thing. I'm growing electric btw its a red onion variety but I have no idea how they will turn out. I plan on...

Your problem has probably been caused by Red Spider Mite. To confirm - look at the underside of an affected leaf. There should be lots of tiny mites running around. These can vary in colour but are often a dull pink/red/brown. They like hot dry conditions and are common under cover. On severly...

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Yeah, same here..

Might you try growing it?

Just as ONE example of the risk from ONE common species that has been known to be mis-identified, check out this:Amanita Phalloides, aka Death Cap, grows on land rich in animal poo. I believe (but am not certain) that it grows on my land.I am certain of one thing though. 99% sure is not...

and cherry trees in my opinion the most beautiful trees around.

Good point, I've only ever used it to carry them from plot to store ... but I reckon even that might be risky if the top part is very ripe

If the plants look healthy why not train a few runners into some pots to root,then you will have some nice fresh plants to start a new bed maybe !!

Back again Just been trying the Chilli jelly and Garlic jam out on the members of the local gardening club. Yes, Pete, the mix is boiled and therein lies my dispute with the sainted Nigella! She says boil for 10 minutes, the jam sugar instructions say 5 minutes for high-pectin fruits or 7...

Hmm, these bits don't quite add upReminded me of when my mate walked into my shed and asked me what I was making, I replied "Antique."

Don't get too hung up on the branches being in sunlight as much as possible. I have a apple (Spartan) tree in the front garden which is mostly shade and always get a good crop

thanks dave & loofah, haven't decided yet. regards nijinski

Jenny and I are already vice -presidents of Shineys grumpy club..

If it's plum fruit moths they fly up into the tree and lay their eggs on the plums (by-passing grease bands) And the best time to spray when you start catching moths in traps which will be the time of year when the fruits have formed. So is it codling or plum moth? Plum moth Codling...

I've never had a problem with them not surviving....i've even had them frozen solid in the ground but were fine.....

I could be wrong, I assumed it was as my greenhouse had regular visits but it could have been a moth I suppose. I haven't used any pesticides this year, hoping nature's balance will control the levels of each nibbly creature but my peppers, toms and rhubarb have all been hammered :-(

These are my aforementioned squash I planted them out early may were they sulked for what seemed like ages but plenty of bfb and nettle tea followed by plenty of tomorite they produced hundreds of flowers followed by plenty of fruit which all but 1 or 2 are now fully ripened