I have 4 compost bins- A Dalek very easy I just fill it and leave it, it is faster than the traditional wooden slatted one as I can't turn them...
The round leaved plant must be Butterbur- you've got a collection of invasive plants there, as this one can spread like mad as well. It's a pity...
I have some Commelina in my garden, which is neutral to acid soil. I planted them in semi shade, and they are fine; I gave some to my neighbour...
:confused: Are you talking about Feijoa or Caesalpinia? My Caesalpinia germinated easily, the big seeds came up with round leaves and all had had...
Probably your soil is warm enough to plant things straight into the soil. If you like salads, you could sow mixed packs of seed- I have edible...
Hi Lyn, it's not the Mac;) as I can use them:cool: :) Have you tried using the symbols to insert the smiley? I noticed that on the new site people...
They are one off the few creatures I will kill- being introduced here they don't seem to have any predators except us. I tread on them. You should...
I've used Ecover products for years too... and tend to use less than instructed because of expense. I use lemon, vinegar and salt where I can for...
Thanks Pete, I didn't know that. I suppose I have time to start more seed! The flowers are lovely.
The main difference is that in a wormery it's the worms that do the work by munching up all the stuff you put in. In a composter it's the...
Thanks both. Think I'll try a couple outside and leave the others in the pot! Also, pete, how long did your feijoa take to flower? I have a sole...
I now have 5 plants coming into their 3rd year and I am hoping for flowers this year, but they've only just started into growth and I think...
Plants are also available from several nurseries, eg: http://www.vanmeuwen.com/times/plant/73977 expensive West country Online Nurseries -...
Partly due to incompetence and partly to lack of money, I ordered my potato tubers late and they only arrived last week. they are sitting on the...
I've noticed that some catalogues are now offering alternatives, eg J.Parkers say you can pay in advance or on despatch. Accepting petes' point, I...
I've just been admiring all the pictures. I love guinea pigs, they are endearingly foolish little creatures, and the babies are lovely, born fully...
My council [West Wilts.] had a special offer earlier in the year of compost bins with meshed bottoms and tight fitting lids that you can put food...
'Gardening Success' pellets contain an iron compound which is harmless to birds and animals. Slugs disappear to die and do not leave horrid messy...
Before GC goes off air or my computer breaks down again [both imminent] I had to add that I shamelessly copied Paladin's edging and it works...
Hope they are being looked after properly, they do seem to have eaten or trodden most of the field. The sad one should have a shelter. :(
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