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  1. Philippa
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I do the same as @fairygirl for most of my edibles - spent compost and perlite. Germination is usually good but some seeds ( noticeably cukes )...
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 16, 2024 at 12:35 PM in forum: Edible Gardening
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    whether to pinch out tall peas

    @Dovefromabove I've not seen Pea crops round here but yes agree that a pea farmer isn't likely to do anything detrimental. Stockier plants all...
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 15, 2024 at 3:34 PM in forum: Edible Gardening
  3. Philippa
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    whether to pinch out tall peas

    That's quite interesting @Dovefromabove . I only grow the Sugar Snap peas but I've never pinched out. I think I'll try it with a couple and see...
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 15, 2024 at 1:46 PM in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Seed sorting for 2024

    @Michael Hewett I wouldn't worry too much - Spread sheets are really just sheets of paper which you spread over any available work surface and...
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 3, 2024 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Adding to the compost heap ( if you have one ) . Other than that, you could sieve it - just to get rid of any possible slugs/eggs,etc. - and bag...
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 3, 2024 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Has anyone had success with San Marzano tomatoes ? First time last year with this one - poor fruit production and none ripened ( latter could...
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 3, 2024 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Earthworms and BFB

    @Plantminded Yes Dogs and Foxes are very keen on BFB - luckily I don't have a problem with either. Just seen Mrs Blackbird drag a huge worm out...
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
  8. Philippa
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    Earthworms and BFB

    @Dovefromabove :smile::smile:
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
  9. Philippa
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    Earthworms and BFB

    @NigelJ Yes, the BFB is scattered on the surface and then gently raked in - the worms are therefore not at risk of being "coated". Of course,...
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
  10. Philippa
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    Earthworms and BFB

    @infradig I agree - natural is always best. No shortage of worms here tho ( including the Slow variety ).
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
  11. Philippa
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    Earthworms and BFB

    @Thevictorian - precisely - best avoided if possible.
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
  12. Philippa
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    Earthworms and BFB

    Hello Dove - Philippa here - yes, I use BFB but hadn't heard that about the Growmore so thanks for the tip. Don;t tend to use that much anyway....
    Post by: Philippa, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Earthworms and BFB

    I have heard that applying BFB is not good for earthworms. The source didn't appear to offer any evidence either way but I wondered if anyone has...
    Thread by: Philippa, Apr 2, 2024, 17 replies, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
  14. Philippa
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    Doing more harm than good

    Just done the same as you B3 - more harm than good. Hello to you and Nut from Philippa
    Post by: Philippa, Mar 20, 2024 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Why don't members give some indication of their gardening qualificatons.

    Paper qualifications rarely mean much in any sphere without practical experience to back them up. I've found the paper can be useful in the...
    Post by: Philippa, Nov 19, 2020 in forum: Gardening Discussions
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    Don't look at your old house on Google Earth

    It can certainly be a shock to see what happens to a garden when someone else takes it over - what you prized can be decimated almost in the blink...
    Post by: Philippa, Nov 19, 2020 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    WHY?

    I'd say Charlie would have most of the expenses you mention only once. He will have his GH which he can make good use of for 20 years or so....
    Post by: Philippa, Nov 16, 2020 in forum: Gardening Discussions
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    WHY?

    Post by: Philippa, Nov 16, 2020 in forum: Gardening Discussions
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    Semi-ornamental edibles...

    Looks like you have your hands full already but Dolichos Lab Lab - strong annual climber producing edible purple pods. You can eat fresh or freeze...
    Post by: Philippa, Feb 10, 2020 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Christmas cactus

    Light pink in full flower and the red just thinking about it. Beautiful plants for the few weeks they flower.
    Post by: Philippa, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Other Plants
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