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  1. Gogs

    TUMBLE TOMS

    We visited the open gardens in the village of Little Hallingbury at the weekend. One of the gardens had a Tumble Tom in a raised pot. It had dozens of toms on it but none ripe yet. He said he...
    We visited the open gardens in the village of Little Hallingbury at the weekend. One of the gardens had a Tumble Tom in a raised pot. It had dozens of toms on it but none ripe yet. He said he had been growing them for years and now keeps his own seed and they grow true.All our determinates...
    We visited the open gardens in the village of Little Hallingbury at the weekend. One of the gardens had a Tumble Tom in a raised pot. It had dozens of toms on it but none ripe yet. He said he had been growing them for years and now keeps his...
    We visited the open gardens in the village of Little Hallingbury at the weekend. One of the gardens had a Tumble Tom in a raised pot. It had dozens of toms on it but none ripe yet. He said he...
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  2. evelyn

    garlic

    Dave, Although you can plant in the Spring, Autumn planting over there is about the best time as this will give you better sized bulbs to harvest... M-L
    Dave, Although you can plant in the Spring, Autumn planting over there is about the best time as this will give you better sized bulbs to harvest... M-L
    Dave, Although you can plant in the Spring, Autumn planting over there is about the best time as this will give you better sized bulbs to harvest... M-L
    Dave, Although you can plant in the Spring, Autumn planting over there is about the best time as this will give you better sized bulbs to harvest... M-L
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  3. Blackdown Jane

    July vegetable planting

    I'm planting and sowing:Onion Cipolla Rossa Savonese (Franchi) (for overwintering - sow by mid-August) Broccoli Raab Cabbage Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Wintergreen Choy Sum, purple Flowering Gai...
    I'm planting and sowing:Onion Cipolla Rossa Savonese (Franchi) (for overwintering - sow by mid-August) Broccoli Raab Cabbage Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Wintergreen Choy Sum, purple Flowering Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) Kale, Red Russian Komatsuna (Mustard Spinach) Dwarf Bean Pole Bean Salsify...
    I'm planting and sowing:Onion Cipolla Rossa Savonese (Franchi) (for overwintering - sow by mid-August) Broccoli Raab Cabbage Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Wintergreen Choy Sum, purple Flowering Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli) Kale, Red Russian Komatsuna...
    I'm planting and sowing:Onion Cipolla Rossa Savonese (Franchi) (for overwintering - sow by mid-August) Broccoli Raab Cabbage Wheelers Imperial Cabbage Wintergreen Choy Sum, purple Flowering Gai...
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  4. sharon

    Eating runner beans

    Thanks for the ideas everyone, I shall pass them on as we were only chatting about it yesterday.
    Thanks for the ideas everyone, I shall pass them on as we were only chatting about it yesterday.
    Thanks for the ideas everyone, I shall pass them on as we were only chatting about it yesterday.
    Thanks for the ideas everyone, I shall pass them on as we were only chatting about it yesterday.
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  5. cathysue

    Courgettes, squashes and runner beans

    Mmmm, I love courgettes, I could eat them every day! Mine are just starting to grow now and Im all excited, they're about 3 inches long.
    Mmmm, I love courgettes, I could eat them every day! Mine are just starting to grow now and Im all excited, they're about 3 inches long.
    Mmmm, I love courgettes, I could eat them every day! Mine are just starting to grow now and Im all excited, they're about 3 inches long.
    Mmmm, I love courgettes, I could eat them every day! Mine are just starting to grow now and Im all excited, they're about 3 inches long.
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  6. nicsdad

    lemon grass

    I put ginger root in potting compost and keep it VERY moist till it roots .. must admit, not tried it in water, may have a go tomorrow!Have a nice weekend .. boa fim semana!
    I put ginger root in potting compost and keep it VERY moist till it roots .. must admit, not tried it in water, may have a go tomorrow!Have a nice weekend .. boa fim semana!
    I put ginger root in potting compost and keep it VERY moist till it roots .. must admit, not tried it in water, may have a go tomorrow!Have a nice weekend .. boa fim semana!
    I put ginger root in potting compost and keep it VERY moist till it roots .. must admit, not tried it in water, may have a go tomorrow!Have a nice weekend .. boa fim semana!
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  7. Deli

    courgette flowers

    crosco Deli Enjoy :D
    crosco Deli Enjoy :D
    crosco Deli Enjoy :D
    crosco Deli Enjoy :D
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  8. marge

    When are my potatoes ready!

    I am growing some pentland javelin and have dug up a few today to see if they are ready. Some are lovely little white potatoes and some are purple - why is that. The purple ones just...
    I am growing some pentland javelin and have dug up a few today to see if they are ready. Some are lovely little white potatoes and some are purple - why is that. The purple ones just disintegrate when cooked. Does this mean I have dug up too late or too early?
    I am growing some pentland javelin and have dug up a few today to see if they are ready. Some are lovely little white potatoes and some are purple - why is that. The purple ones just disintegrate when cooked. Does this mean I have dug up too...
    I am growing some pentland javelin and have dug up a few today to see if they are ready. Some are lovely little white potatoes and some are purple - why is that. The purple ones just...
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  9. Marley Farley

    Horseradish is out..!

    Yes, but too far from you. Right on the Herts border. ---------- shiney
    Yes, but too far from you. Right on the Herts border. ---------- shiney
    Yes, but too far from you. Right on the Herts border. ---------- shiney
    Yes, but too far from you. Right on the Herts border. ---------- shiney
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  10. cathysue

    Winter harvests

    Hi cathysue, you already have parsnips, jerusalem artichoke etc. growing? Some ideas for sowing and planting now and next month, to overwinter and eat fresh from the plotAllium Onion Cipolla...
    Hi cathysue, you already have parsnips, jerusalem artichoke etc. growing? Some ideas for sowing and planting now and next month, to overwinter and eat fresh from the plotAllium Onion Cipolla Rossa Savonese (Franchi) Allium Stuttgart Giant Allium Onion Senshyu Yellow (Japanese)...
    Hi cathysue, you already have parsnips, jerusalem artichoke etc. growing? Some ideas for sowing and planting now and next month, to overwinter and eat fresh from the plotAllium Onion Cipolla Rossa Savonese (Franchi) Allium Stuttgart...
    Hi cathysue, you already have parsnips, jerusalem artichoke etc. growing? Some ideas for sowing and planting now and next month, to overwinter and eat fresh from the plotAllium Onion Cipolla...
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  11. sparkle

    sick courgette

    this sounds very likely actually, the lower leaves have all but died off and the ones higher up and starting to turn yellow and there are brown streaks on the stems. Is it a fungal disease?
    this sounds very likely actually, the lower leaves have all but died off and the ones higher up and starting to turn yellow and there are brown streaks on the stems. Is it a fungal disease?
    this sounds very likely actually, the lower leaves have all but died off and the ones higher up and starting to turn yellow and there are brown streaks on the stems. Is it a fungal disease?
    this sounds very likely actually, the lower leaves have all but died off and the ones higher up and starting to turn yellow and there are brown streaks on the stems. Is it a fungal disease?
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  12. poppet

    Basil

    He's definitely wilting. He is sitting in a pot of all purpose compost outside my backdoor along with some chives/celery leaf/lavender/mint and parsley.It gets quite strong sun in the morning...
    He's definitely wilting. He is sitting in a pot of all purpose compost outside my backdoor along with some chives/celery leaf/lavender/mint and parsley.It gets quite strong sun in the morning until about 2.00pm. The celery leaf isn't looking too happy either though not for the same reason I...
    He's definitely wilting. He is sitting in a pot of all purpose compost outside my backdoor along with some chives/celery leaf/lavender/mint and parsley.It gets quite strong sun in the morning until about 2.00pm. The celery leaf isn't looking too...
    He's definitely wilting. He is sitting in a pot of all purpose compost outside my backdoor along with some chives/celery leaf/lavender/mint and parsley.It gets quite strong sun in the morning...
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  13. Neil

    tomatoes

    Once the tomatoes have started getting a hint of red on them (too early for that at the moment) I always remove the leaves below them - for the same reason that DAG has said. it seems to keep the...
    Once the tomatoes have started getting a hint of red on them (too early for that at the moment) I always remove the leaves below them - for the same reason that DAG has said. it seems to keep the plants healthy for longer and makes it easier to pick the fruit. By the end of the season there is...
    Once the tomatoes have started getting a hint of red on them (too early for that at the moment) I always remove the leaves below them - for the same reason that DAG has said. it seems to keep the plants healthy for longer and makes it easier to...
    Once the tomatoes have started getting a hint of red on them (too early for that at the moment) I always remove the leaves below them - for the same reason that DAG has said. it seems to keep the...
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  14. FrancesB

    planting leeks

    You'll certainly need to split the clump as leeks are quite hungry feeders and also need space. You might get away with potting them, but it would be a lot of work for a fairly small return....
    You'll certainly need to split the clump as leeks are quite hungry feeders and also need space. You might get away with potting them, but it would be a lot of work for a fairly small return. Making a bunny-proof patch in the garden would be worth thinking about.
    You'll certainly need to split the clump as leeks are quite hungry feeders and also need space. You might get away with potting them, but it would be a lot of work for a fairly small return. Making a bunny-proof patch in the garden would be worth...
    You'll certainly need to split the clump as leeks are quite hungry feeders and also need space. You might get away with potting them, but it would be a lot of work for a fairly small return....
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  15. sparkle

    'purple dragon' carrots

    I harvested my first baby carrots a few days ago and they were amazing - tasted just when my dad dug babe carrots for me when I was little. I have never grown any before, but they had absolutly no...
    I harvested my first baby carrots a few days ago and they were amazing - tasted just when my dad dug babe carrots for me when I was little. I have never grown any before, but they had absolutly no problems with them. I recommend this variety for ease of growing, taste, and of course the groovy...
    I harvested my first baby carrots a few days ago and they were amazing - tasted just when my dad dug babe carrots for me when I was little. I have never grown any before, but they had absolutly no problems with them. I recommend this variety for...
    I harvested my first baby carrots a few days ago and they were amazing - tasted just when my dad dug babe carrots for me when I was little. I have never grown any before, but they had absolutly no...
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  16. Neil

    Onions

    Hi sal, they are ready when the tops flop over and the tips start to go brown. Jiggle a fork gently underneath to detatch the roots from the soil, wait for a few days, then lift the onion from the...
    Hi sal, they are ready when the tops flop over and the tips start to go brown. Jiggle a fork gently underneath to detatch the roots from the soil, wait for a few days, then lift the onion from the soil and lay it in the sunshine to ripen for a week or so til the tops wither and there is no more...
    Hi sal, they are ready when the tops flop over and the tips start to go brown. Jiggle a fork gently underneath to detatch the roots from the soil, wait for a few days, then lift the onion from the soil and lay it in the sunshine to ripen for a...
    Hi sal, they are ready when the tops flop over and the tips start to go brown. Jiggle a fork gently underneath to detatch the roots from the soil, wait for a few days, then lift the onion from the...
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  17. stannolly

    Tomatoes

    I have gardeners delight and money maker couple in my hanging baskets they are growing but doing nothing at present the others i have staked ,fed them with tomato feed but i blame our weather here...
    I have gardeners delight and money maker couple in my hanging baskets they are growing but doing nothing at present the others i have staked ,fed them with tomato feed but i blame our weather here in the north east it has been windy and dull, we have had a couple of warm sunny days but i reckon...
    I have gardeners delight and money maker couple in my hanging baskets they are growing but doing nothing at present the others i have staked ,fed them with tomato feed but i blame our weather here in the north east it has been windy and dull, we...
    I have gardeners delight and money maker couple in my hanging baskets they are growing but doing nothing at present the others i have staked ,fed them with tomato feed but i blame our weather here...
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  18. Deserter

    More Aubergine / Tomato Questions

    Thanks all - I've brought the tomatoes out as they get tall, and planted in growbags once they've started to flower, and that seems to be having some success. The aubergines are still in the...
    Thanks all - I've brought the tomatoes out as they get tall, and planted in growbags once they've started to flower, and that seems to be having some success. The aubergines are still in the greenhouse, which I've kept closed (I've only just seen this thread), but have been watering up to twice...
    Thanks all - I've brought the tomatoes out as they get tall, and planted in growbags once they've started to flower, and that seems to be having some success. The aubergines are still in the greenhouse, which I've kept closed (I've only just seen...
    Thanks all - I've brought the tomatoes out as they get tall, and planted in growbags once they've started to flower, and that seems to be having some success. The aubergines are still in the...
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  19. evelyn

    planting potatoes

    I emptied one of my 'compost bag' potato plants. I had enough potatoes for two people and still loads of nodules starting to bulge so I replanted the plant so those nodules could mature. Some of...
    I emptied one of my 'compost bag' potato plants. I had enough potatoes for two people and still loads of nodules starting to bulge so I replanted the plant so those nodules could mature. Some of the potatoes were half baking potato size. The rest were jersey new potato size. They were very...
    I emptied one of my 'compost bag' potato plants. I had enough potatoes for two people and still loads of nodules starting to bulge so I replanted the plant so those nodules could mature. Some of the potatoes were half baking potato size. The rest...
    I emptied one of my 'compost bag' potato plants. I had enough potatoes for two people and still loads of nodules starting to bulge so I replanted the plant so those nodules could mature. Some of...
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  20. marge

    Potatoes with no flowers

    mine have only JUST started flowering - only a couple of flowers. I'm sure they'll come eventually. I think you harvest all spuds once the growth has died back, so just wait till then, unless...
    mine have only JUST started flowering - only a couple of flowers. I'm sure they'll come eventually. I think you harvest all spuds once the growth has died back, so just wait till then, unless someone tells you different
    mine have only JUST started flowering - only a couple of flowers. I'm sure they'll come eventually. I think you harvest all spuds once the growth has died back, so just wait till then, unless someone tells you different
    mine have only JUST started flowering - only a couple of flowers. I'm sure they'll come eventually. I think you harvest all spuds once the growth has died back, so just wait till then, unless...
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