Edible Gardening

Accidentally suck instead of blow when using your state of the art laser guided pea shooter?

Hi again Kevin, I've had a look at a general gardening book of mine but it's not very helpful. Regarding the disease/pest, could it be apple sawfly that is causing the damage. I've also noticed in these new pictures that your trees seem to be very close to what is possibly a conifer hedge, that...

The grow like a vine, but the sweet potatoes form under ground.

Yep! Agree, a bargain Chillies are pretty tough cookies. Repotting, a bit of TLC and they're away!

Scrungee what are loganberries like, taste wise? something ive never seen in the shops but I see regularly at garden centres

Good to know. I've got a few normal shaped fruit developing now so we will see how we get on.

Yes, if you just pull off the stalk with no root attached it hasn't got a chance. However, you would at least clear a space around your planter if you pulled them off. The raspberries will come up again next year, probably even worse, so will need to be dealt with firmly at some point by digging...

my current shed will become the new chicken house Jenny

One or three look like they're starting to turn green, so I'd avoid those ones, but other than that they look like nice spuds. I'd have no qualms about eating them. have you got any rosemary?

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I'd say they are getting enough water. All three plants are planted in our home-made garden compost with added Growmore granules. This approach is working well with other potted plants, incl some edible crops, but I still wonder if the lack of male flowers is...

I found radish growing fiendishly difficult . They grow so fast that they go from being raw to tasting like a plank of wood in 2 days ! How they grow them commercially is beyond me.

When you need them, i.e. when pickling the cucumbers or gherkins. The leaves can be also used for drinks, here is a bit more complicated recipe Google found: The lazy gardener just crushes some handfuls of leaves, pours over a cup of hot water and when cooled down, fills the jug with cold...

Thanks Kristen, I'll do that! I started to get worried as it seems that now all the canes want to flower this year. Not complaining though

Great - sounds pretty low maintenance, just the kind of plant I like! Got a few fruits forming now, about golf-ball size

I suppose with gardening the only way to learn is to do and learn from your mistakes. I have made a few so far but am learning more with each one. I really appreciate all the advice everyone gives on here.....it stops me making more mistakes. Thanks again everyone

Thanks John I gave them a good soak last night . So I'll see if they pick up a bit. I was picking regularly and kept them well watered.

I've bought some blood fish and bone and watered a good amount in - fingers crossed

As per zigs reply .... The leaves can be used ... But also the roots

Humour aside, any real ideas why my 'white currants' are red? Simple case of mis-labelling perhaps?

Chard / Leaf beet, brussels sprouts, parsnips. I think Kale is a winter crop isn't it?