The land of the eternal stripey list returns.

Karmacat

Pippilongstocking wrote: »

There you are lovely how perfectly lovely to see you.

:hello::hello::hello:

A book is indeed a book so that's very exciting! Do tell all
when you can. Loving your blog at the mo btw.:D

Thanks! I enjoy it - downsizing the photos is what takes the time, I can prattle for England, but I *like* the photos up there I hesitate to say what the book is, in such company as this, but I wouldn't have done it if people hadn't *suggested* I do it, honest :o:o - its about foraging from trees in suburban England shoot me now :eek:

Garden and house tartage is also very exciting - hope its all coming together.

Its not bad, not bad - the stairs are getting *very* creaky, but I have a cunning plan to take care of that. The plants in the garden are very happy, and I have chilis, but the chilis have greenfly - how did I get greenfly *inside* the house? Doh!

The wellie fest - well its going to be a fun DAY but its only a day after all in the grand scheme of things whilst I respect the way others celebrate their union, ours will be frugal as we've a house to buy this year, a holiday to have (very important) and we'd rather spend the core money we have on some nice grub lovingly made with special friends/family than burden ourselves with more debt.

I love that, Pipster - much better to spend money on memories than 3 sorts of confetti and all of that... and a holiday definitely counts up there as crucial :j

want a house with a greenhouse and a garden and chickens - my husband to be has assured me if we keep under budget for the wedding, I may have one, if not all of these lovely things, for being superfrugalstripeywife.

So whilst its in the plan to keep the spends low, I'm finding it quite fun trying to fathom how to do most things for low cost/free.

It just sounds so wonderful right now, you're making new linkages with all sorts of people. Love it :j

You're an angel for being so lovely and popping by on my squinty path - thank you x

Angels together :A:A and all :A:A:A

mum2one

pippi- can I rack your brains - I got DD some fruit plants as the advert said they were for patio but looking at the instructions it says dig a hole 2 1/2 times bigger than the pot...... I was wondering if we could put them in pots that size
Red Gooseberry
Blackberry
Raspberry
Something else

Theyre designed to grow to 3ft/5ft

Thank you in advance xxxxx

Pippilongstocking

mum2one wrote: »

pippi- can I rack your brains - I got DD some fruit plants as the advert said they were for patio but looking at the instructions it says dig a hole 2 1/2 times bigger than the pot...... I was wondering if we could put them in pots that size
Red Gooseberry
Blackberry
Raspberry
Something else

Theyre designed to grow to 3ft/5ft

Thank you in advance xxxxx

:AThanks for asking - happy to help!


Think of your pot like a hole.:T

Its done the work for you.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

So you need to buy a pot 2.5 times the size of the pot they're currently in.

Ie if they're in a 1ltr pot (it will say it on the bottom) then buy a pot at least 2.5 ltrs. But unless you're familiar with pot sizes look for diameters.....see below. Its often easier to understand.

Or look for nice cheerful pots/buckets/etc and plant them in that. If its a container of sufficient size they'll be happy.

A decent fruit bush will be happy in a pot recommended as follows by those clever chaps at the RHS.....

As far as the type of container, clay pots are heavy and stable; plastic is durable, light and easier to manage. For most fruit, choose pots 45-50cm (18-20in) in diameter.

Fruit trees, vines and bushes can be planted in containers at any time of year. However, spring (March or April) is a particularly good time, as the roots soon grow and establish into the new compost.

When planting, place plenty of crocks (small pieces of broken clay pots) in the bottom of the clay containers to retain potting media during watering. Use a good-quality compost (John Innes No 3 is ideal), or multi-purpose compost mixed with one-third by volume grit or perlite. Incorporate controlled-release fertiliser pellets, or feed fortnightly with a high-potassium liquid tomato feed.

Reference here Source

PS I'm especially intrigued by the 'something else'.

mum2one

pippi your an absolute star, guess what were be doing on Monday!!

You may have another help soon - brought DD a mini 2 shelf greenhouse reduced to £10 in Argos, pck of gro ur own mushrooms and 2 packs of cherry tomato's - could be fun!! thou there going up for bday in Sept xx

savingforarainyday

Good Morning Pippi:)

Bleurgh!!!!! to spreadsheets that don't add up. (I am doing Company accounts at mo, and losing the will to live:mad:)

All sound really busy up north.

I have been very neglectful of my MSE'ing this past year, work has been busy and family busier, but I have bitten the bullet and started, looking at my finances:eek:
Having a nice quiet day, no-one here, so no excuses

savingforarainyday

Good Morning Pippi

Bleurgh!!!!! to spreadsheets that don't add up. (I am doing Company accounts at mo, and losing the will to live)

All sound really busy up north.

I have been very neglectful of my MSE'ing this past year, work has been busy and family busier, but I have bitten the bullet and started, looking at my finances

Pippilongstocking

savingforarainyday wrote: »

Good Morning Pippi

Bleurgh!!!!! to spreadsheets that don't add up. (I am doing Company accounts at mo, and losing the will to live)

All sound really busy up north.

I have been very neglectful of my MSE'ing this past year, work has been busy and family busier, but I have bitten the bullet and started, looking at my finances

I hate accounts 53p gave me nightmares when I couldn't find it.

Pippilongstocking

savingforarainyday wrote: »

Good Morning Pippi

Bleurgh!!!!! to spreadsheets that don't add up. (I am doing Company accounts at mo, and losing the will to live)

All sound really busy up north.

I have been very neglectful of my MSE'ing this past year, work has been busy and family busier, but I have bitten the bullet and started, looking at my finances

Hey there lovely to see you.

I hope your family and that garden of yours is well?

Here's to getting on top of finances :T

I'm busy cos I have a dull life and bore easily!

So busy=not bored!

Pippilongstocking

mum2one wrote: »

pippi your an absolute star, guess what were be doing on Monday!!

You may have another help soon - brought DD a mini 2 shelf greenhouse reduced to £10 in Argos, pck of gro ur own mushrooms and 2 packs of cherry tomato's - could be fun!! thou there going up for bday in Sept xx

You're welcome sometimes the instructions are confusing.

Sounds fab for the greenhouse and the mushrooms.

Pippilongstocking

Waves hello!

How are you all - I had a day off yesterday with the Fabulous Mr F and we had a lovely day.

There were even quite pretty things bought from a jewellery shop thankfully NOT in my budget - but beautiful.

I hope you're all well.

Went grocery shopping yesterday too - must add up both shop spends. Mainly fruit and some fresh bits.

Sun's a shining I may even venture out on my bike

Have a great day! I'm off to catch up with various peeps.