Hi Hartley, I'm no houseplant expert but it looks a it like a christmas cactus???? best of luck
Fresh manure no good as it will breakdown in the soil and take nutirents including nitrogen from the soil as it does so I think. Bernard
Hi Golfer, I always just chuck the manure (well rotted) into a trench. In my mind this is just in the right spot for the roots to get to it. I...
Thanks L.avender,good advice methinks
Thanks Pete, yeah I saw that about the ericaceous soil too..seems a bit of a contradiction. I suppose if they were that good then there would be...
Has anyone tried these ? I am on chalk and would love to have a rhododendron flowering in spring!!!
JWK, well done that man I will go for it. B
I ve always fancied having a go at a giant pumpkin too!!!! The kids would be over the moon!!
Thanks for being positive Alice!! I will let you know how I get on...
Hi Natty, the autumn ones might be japanese onion sets as these are supposed to be planted in september and then they overwinter and are ready...
Hi!! Sounds lovely where you are- have been to Italy once only to my Uncles village Roio del sangro (I think) I loved it over there. What sort of...
"the seed packets you buy come in handy as you can put your crop in them at harvest time." love It!!! Maybe I'll start off with a raised bed...
Thinking of growing veg this year but my garden is north west facing, sloping down away from the house!Will it be a complete waste of time-...
Will bamboo thrive even if planted next to a tree?? I want something to fill a gap to give my private sun bathing spot a bit more privacy from the...
Cut my first lawn of the year today! It was lovely out there.
Thanks again guys. I will let you know how it responds. I think I will have to try the Provado as suggested. I assume do it now- or wait till spring?
Thanks Pro Gard, Ill let you know how it went! Thanks guys for all your advice and pointers, much appreciated.
Linlin, brilliant idea for cloches! What did you do? just bowl into the shop and say any plastic covers up for grabs? Very innovative!
Good question boots. I bought some Boltardy yesterday, would be interested to see whether I can start them off under cover now...packet says March.
Only Joking. All that history gone in one fell swoop.
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