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Non toxic / non plastic way of to line wooden planter for fruit/veg
Hi, I’m giving away all my plastic fruit/veg growing patio tubs and have replaced them with second hand wooden crates. I want to line them so they don’t rot so fast. What can I use to line the wooded crates that is non toxic and not plastic? Or is their a non toxic treatment I can use on the crates? I was thinking of Coop…
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Fruit trees
Hi would anyone have an idea when Al** or Li** have their fruit trees in.? Also is there a supplier of reasonably priced trees that anyone could recommend please.
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Does anybody recognise this plant?
We've lived in this house 2.5 years and as far as I'm aware, we've had no flowers on whatever this is. About to start building work in this area, don't know whether to try and save it or not. It's quite vigorous, pushing up between a couple of paving slabs.
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Wood chippings, free or very cheap?
I've just spent a merry couple of hours trying to find a source of free or very cheap wood chippings to make new paths on my allotment, and failed miserably. DD1's boyfriend, who lives 30 miles away, acquired a trailer-load delivered to his driveway for a mere £20 a couple of weeks ago; he brought me a couple of sacks,…
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Deeply weird...
A friend gave me one of her Rugosa del Friuli knobbly courgettes at the end of last season; it had gone too hard to eat but, she said, might be good for seed this spring. I popped it on top of my boiler - an excellent spot for drying herbs & seeds & starting seedlings - and kind of forgot about it. Until now, when I need…
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Mitox
Anyone got any experience of Mitox especially chain saws
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Rat(s) in the polytunnel - cleaning up
Hi all, posted about this in the In My Home section, but it probably makes more sense being here. I went out to check our polytunnel before the storm tomorrow, hadn't been in there for a few weeks, and discovered around 20 rat droppings over out rattan sofa which we're storing out there. I'm not going to clean it today,…
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Protecting Daffs From Wind?
The daffodils are coming into bloom again but the high winds are already taking their toll as you can see on the end, Any tips for protecting these with stormy conditions at the end of this week?
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Rats at allotments
Hi all i would love to have an allotment but terrified of rats and I know allotments are a common place for them to be found. I wondered how do you manage this/deter the rats. The fear is real and is preventing me doing something I really want to do - grow veg on an allotment. would really appreciate any tips/feedback.…
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Why aren't green energy deals cheaper, given that the energy price hike is down to gas prices?
Genuinely, I have no idea why those of us who invest in green energy aren't getting a better deal. That should be the incentive for people to move to green - you're no longer beholden to gas prices. I haven't seen any discussion about this on TV or online for some reason. Answers on a postcard.
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Forgotten new potatoes - can I plant them?Hello all
Hi all, I bought some 'small new potatoes' from Waitrose and then totally forgot I had them. I'm impressed that they have managed to have tiny babies :D What can I do with them now? Can I plant them and hope for some growth? Is it the right time of year? Do I chit them first or dry them out? or just bung them in some…
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Tips for looking after your real Christmas tree so it survives til Dec 2022?
Green fingered folk, what are your tips for keeping real potted trees alive so they last for the next Christmas?
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Where to buy from online?
I've always been reluctant to buy plants online but with garden centers now selling only new varities from the same supplier I'm being pushed making a garden from scratch. Looking for winter honeysuckle. Crocus.co.uk comes up. Also old roses. Are any companies more reliable for good plants than others?
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How to sort out my fencing.
Please ignore, I have found the answer.-------------------------------- My house is on a large corner plot and is completely surrounded by a wooden fence. Its not one of those where you have fence panels slotted into concrete posts but its one which was made by the previous owner about 5 years ago. Its sturdy and I have no…
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Savings near Taunton, Somerset.
There's a plant nursery on the road between Taunton and Wellington, Somerset called Blackford Garden Centre. It's been taken over by a bigger company and full off fresh plants. As they are still stocking up from empty they are offering 20%off. Lots to see when it's done too. Although a good selection it's just a wider…
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Can someone tell me what this bush is please?
Hi, My neighbour has this bush, its incredibly aromatic all year round, quite a herby fragrant smell that you can smell at some distance. I want one!! (neighbour doesn't know, before their time) Thank you!
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Plants for Shade
Looking for inspiration or suggestions The area gets sunlight for only a few hours and rest of the time is under shade at the peak of summer. We would like to have some shade loving plants which are good to keep/grow in containers. Would prefer to not have climbers. Ta
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Amazing Seed offer - How to series from Kitchen Garden Magazine
15 packets of free seeds with this issue - bundle costs £9.99 - worth £30 Copies are available at all leading supermarket, WHS HS and from the publishers at classicmagazines How to... Grow your own produce - month by month guide A guide to all the essential tasks to do on your veg patch or in your greenhouse throughout the…
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Anyone interested in Vermicomposting?
The Urban Worm has National Lottery funding to help supply 1000 budding worm farmers with free worms to get them started. They have lots of ideas of different types of vermicompost setups and to get your free worms you just have to fill in a short application and supply photos of the setup you will use so they know you…
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Is it too late Geraniums?
I recently heard as person online say they save money by bringing in their bedding Geraniums during autumn and put them back towards summer. I have never heard of this and just purchase new ones each year, is it too late to do it this year now the cold weather has set in? If is was possible how would it be done?
