Just as a matter of interest ... does anybody know the name of the TV show (probably in the 70's) which promoted the idea of wee plots. I think...
I want to plant a Bramley Seedling tree on my new allotment. Cooking apples are always expensive to buy and as a kid, I remember this type of tree...
I had the idea of having a wormery at one stage ... but no longerI saw Rick's Youtube clip, see link below .. fast forward to about 4 mins 30...
Just in case anybody is interested, there are bundles of 5 2400mm (8ft) canes being sold at Wilkinsons, which seems pretty cheap to me, just 5p...
Hello AndreaOwl, welcome to the forum.You state you have a big garden ... so have you ever thought about having a beehive ?The bees would...
I am thinking of putting a bird box somewhere on my allotment, perhaps on the side of a shed to maybe attract some blue tits, or some other...
I used to work in South Africa many years ago. In shops there, it is very common to find seedlings being sold of all the brassica crops, but also...
I think one of those wee plastic spirit levels which hook on to a string-line would be useful when fixing raised beds etc ... at least for the...
The reason I ask now, is that I'll soon be erecting a GH which I managed to dismantle over the weekend.By chance I saw that you can hang hanging...
Wow !Looks like a lovely site .. you'll have a great time I am very sure. Only downside that I can see, is that everybody will be new and will...
I fancy getting a decent shed for my allotment, maybe 6 x 8 in sizeAs a first point of call, I looked at the B & Q website and was surprised at...
HiI've just been offered a greenhouse for my allotment (an 8' x 6' model)I am obviously delighted, but am now wondering how easy, or otherwise...
Thanks for the reply. With internet / phone reminders, let alone the wall calendars, it would seem harder, not to forget.I remember a few years...
I have just received an email, with an offer to try out a magazine (Grow Your Own) for 3 issues at £6Not a great saving on the normal price, but...
Just seen this...
I have just got an allotment, so I'm still busy clearing it and digging it over.After that, I'll take measurements and make some sort of layout...
I managed to get hold of 4 'dumpy bags' today ... those big bags, which builders get sand and stone delivered in.I think I could you these, at...
I'll take a look tomorrow .. they are behind the greenhouse and it's dark and scary outside now
I think I'll just get some pallets after all.I could make a 2 or even 3 bay 'composting station' and maybe use one just for leaf mould.I...
Is it possible to stack a few old car tyres on top of each other to make a compost bin ?It would be pretty easy, almost certainly free of charge...
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