I think what Snowbaby is growing are actually calabrese, and to reiterate Ziggy, my old father would never eat calabrese because "you could'n't...
Hi Daisees, Sorry to hear about your peas. Mine have done the opposite, look at my thread called "jack and the pea stalk" for piccy.
What do other posters make of these peas. I think they are Kelvedon Wonder but not certain but on the packet it stated 3ft high. The cage height...
Hi, Melinda, don't feel too bad about it, I think the dry spring caused it. If you check recent posts you will find that I posted a similar result...
If you know anyone with a good, well established plant, they will likely give you a crown or two.
Why can we not get peat based compost easily. I suspect that this is the Climate Change Police again. Peat has been cut for fuel and fertilizers...
Might be worth getting an old OS map of the area. Try this link:...
Just wondered if any one else has had problems with early spuds this year. The plot had beans, peas and carrots last year and was dug over last...
Does anyone know of any decent radish variety?, they all seem bland when compared with the ones Dad used to grow. I have tried several but not yet...
Spread it on any ground where plants are growing. It will smother weeds and improve the soil. Personally I dont think that you can overcompost -...
I cant tell you the name but think it is some sort of palm. I can tell you that its a b****r to cut. I inherited one when I moved to my current...
Hi Hetty, have you found an online supplier for the galvanised edging, I can only find plastic. Thanks Ron
Has the duff compost that's been around in the last couple of years finally dissappeared? or has anyone found any this year?
Does anyone know where I can buy Garrotta in large sacks. The best price I have got is £4.79 for 3kg. If I could buy in bulk cheaper it would be...
If you have the space, a strong rope round the stump and tied to the car towbar is cheaper than hiring a winch. I've cleared many a stump(and a...
Same in Cornwall- Sunshine - open the door to the garden - rain. Please all you lucky people in the east, stop rubbing it in - its been terrible...
I use butterfly netting from two wests & elliot. They also do complete fruit and veg cages for a reasonable price. An occasional butterfly manages...
Thanks for the replies so far. I just did a search for Peer Gynt and whilst some of the regular suppliers claim to have them it appears that the...
Next year it is my intention to grow a small quantity of Sprouting Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts for each season - Autumn, Winter and Spring. I...
Arran Pilot earlies for me, however, they taste different grown in Cornwall. Grown in the Midlands they taste better. So, is it the soil, or the...
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