Ooo Bunkie, I have grown sunset before and the flowers are gorgeous. I will sow mine over Easter weekend. I'm not as efficient as you though...
The older leaves can be quite tough so what I do is fold them in half, and cut out the stalk. Then chop them and either steam them until tender...
Thanks again folks. Visited mum again this afternoon. She is still poorly, but getting a little better everyday. They have removed some of the...
1. I would pick both broc heads. They go to flower so very quickly and it would be a shame to let it go to waste. If you pick it, it will stay...
Phew, glad it can be treated. I wear sunblock on my face, arms and neck when I am out working, all year round as it is suprising how a bright...
Sprinkle the vermiculite over the seeds. I always cover my seeds, even against advice, just not a lot. I tend to not press down the compost to...
Rosebud, my hibiscus self seed all over the place in my garden and I have been able to transplant them successfully which is just fab as I love...
Mine germinated in a cold greenhouse, and I mean cold at the moment here in the UK, and I have a full tray of coleus seedlings. You say you are...
I'm with Eileen. Mine are out in the garden all year round and have had thick layers of snow, and really mean ground frosts smothering them this...
Over here you can buy seed compost, or just regular multi purpose, but seive it. However, I have never worried and just crush it between my...
Kays Horticulture are very good, reasonably priced also. I believe they have a website...hang on I will go check.......
Good to hear it was all good Capt. Now remember to rest it!
Evening all. Spent the day at the hospital with mum today. The ultra sound first showed a 'large mass' around the pancreas and liver, so of...
Not having a good weekend. Mum has been poorly for 2 weeks now, a sickness bug, however she seemed to be getting better at towards the end of...
The prep you have already is great and next year you will have plenty of your home made compost to spread about the plot. Regarding strawbs....
Kitty was sure Polly had eyes in the back of her head.
For one minute I thought heather was cutting the grass!! :) Lovely looking snuggly coat you have on, and it looks like it's a good job you...
Honestly, I use my credit card all of the time. We use it for everything, inlcuding bills, and then settle up completely at the end of the month,...
For the allotment Coopes, if you don't have any good rotted manure or home made compost yet, then pelleted chicken manure is a good all round...
Oh Margie, what an awful time for you. I don't know if the anti-depressants are a new idea or not, they have been okay, but my sleeping pattern...
