As the bacteria get going the nitrates will go up. The more nuisance stuff you have growing, the better it bodes for using heavier feeding plants....
Here`s a few pics of some chilli`s that i grew from seedling to fruit using this method to show what can be grown using the nitrate and other...
Hi Tangle The algae bloom is due to the increased nitrate production thanks to the warm spell. The algae takes advantage of the abundant food...
I think a lot of the big diy places compost was substandard last year, it seemed to be very lacking in nutrients. On a different note, just in...
I`d starve it out of existance by diverting its food source to more useful plants. You could use your existing pump depending on the type of...
I find that corriander tends to bolt quite easily and the basil is easy to grow but gets nibbled by all and sundry. I planted some chives from...
Mine are the same Dave, I have just two lowly strawberry plants in the tomato hammock. Completely covered with snow at one point but growing with...
Hi John elevated bed? this may not be of use as its in mad scientist territory..but you did ask for recommendations :wink: I`m busy designing my...
What about spent mushroom compost mixed with the clay soil? £100 for soil seems pricey, a definite case of where there`s muck there`s money :wink:
Hi Nick Strawberries don`t like having wet feet, could they be too wet?
I think chipboard will swell up and delaminate in a hot and humid greenhouse even if its coated with something. The glue they use in the...
I think thats the kiddie, strongy, If i remember correctly the leaves did begin with a striking yellow on the leaf edges too. I rooted it over...
Thanks all, Its good to know what its called and how big its likely to get. I didn`t see the whole plant as theres a 6ft lapboard fence and one...
I took a cutting from something that was growing through my mums fence..as you do :wink: I`m sure its as common as muck but the missus thought it...
Thanks for the reply John. I think they must have dug the trench by hand to get this in, there`s no access for any major machinery, getting the...
Thanks for the replies Guys, If you look at the pic carefully you`ll notice the pipe end are 1/2" out of alignment too. i hit a load of rubble...
I didn`t know where to put this but hopefully some of the more senior members will be able to help :wink: I was wondering what the generally used...
I used ronseal on the picnic table, after 3-4 years it looks like it needs another coat. Water based acrylic paint is pretty tough but you`d lose...
Mint is so prolific it grows shoots out of the bottom of a pot and can do the same thing under water :wink:
Hi Chriz If its any consolation i have a tub full that haven`t flowered either although they look like they still might. They flowered ok last...
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