Grow your own dinner 2014

browneyedbazzi

What's the purpose of the wall? Is it for security/privacy or because you think it'll look nice or just to mark the boundary ?

1m isn't very good for security or privacy (even I could step over it!), but would probably look nice and not block much light. 2m would be better for security/privacy but not as attractive and would block the light.

pretz_2

very silly question but I have searched and searched but couldn't find an answer I brought some corona strawberry plants/roots/things from the good old pound shop but I have no idea of when is best to plant it lol

pretz_2

oh and what is the difference between potting soil and multi purpose compost?
should I have a mix of both in the containers or is it better to have all of one over the other? finally what is the best multi fertilizer to use as my containers will have mixes of crops in

Little_Vics

browneyedbazzi wrote: »

What's the purpose of the wall? Is it for security/privacy or because you think it'll look nice or just to mark the boundary ?

1m isn't very good for security or privacy (even I could step over it!), but would probably look nice and not block much light. 2m would be better for security/privacy but not as attractive and would block the light.

I think more to mark the boundary. It will be in Yorkshire stone to match the cottage. I'll see what the neighbours think - they have to walk through the garden to access theirs - they are totally in favour of the wall, which is nice.

suzeesu2000

Little_Vics wrote: »

I think more to mark the boundary. It will be in Yorkshire stone to match the cottage. I'll see what the neighbours think - they have to walk through the garden to access theirs - they are totally in favour of the wall, which is nice.

I don't know the technical terms, but what about a wavy topped wall? Is it "undulating"? ~~~~~~~type of top, but a bit more exaggerated than this, you could also plant some trailing stuff in gaps in the stone, that would soften it too. Obvious plants are lobelia in all colours or there is a lilac/purple trailing one which is a bit more substantial and comes back every year.

sparrer

Going a bit stir-crazy this last week or so, desperate to get out there but it won't stop raining . My plans are firmly fixed in my head (with a few minor tweaks) and I'm itching to start this year's growing. I'd love a greenhouse but no room for one - almost tempted to bring everything into the kitchen to get started. I want to do something!

niftythrifty33

sorry haven't posted for a while!

I'm going to start some seeds in trays in the greenhouse and maybe in plastic bottles in the ground? (any advice on that?) do I need potting compost or normal and should I use a sieve?

Shall I leave them in the potting shed or greenhouse or a mixture of both to see what's best?

Also we have some glass panes missing from the greenhouse, would it be ok to just use some bubble wrap or is there a better material to use as temporary measure?

Thanks all

suzeesu2000

Can I do "chitting" with the potatoes that are at the bottom of my 56lb sack and are sprouting? They are normal Maris Pipers and we have been eating them, just have a few that have started to sprout. Do I use them whole or cut them or what please?

Jazee

sparrer wrote: »

Going a bit stir-crazy this last week or so, desperate to get out there but it won't stop raining . My plans are firmly fixed in my head (with a few minor tweaks) and I'm itching to start this year's growing. I'd love a greenhouse but no room for one - almost tempted to bring everything into the kitchen to get started. I want to do something!

I am going to bring the compost into the kitchen today and make a start. Already have potatoes chitting, but I'm going to bravely venture outside to plant some spring onions and dig up the rotten caulis, and inside on windowsills (I don't have a greenhouse) I'm going to start some radishes and basil.

Also need to deadhead the hydrangea while I'm outside. I left the flower heads on for 'interest' during the winter.

He who dares and all that!

Little_Vics

suzeesu2000 wrote: »

Can I do "chitting" with the potatoes that are at the bottom of my 56lb sack and are sprouting? They are normal Maris Pipers and we have been eating them, just have a few that have started to sprout. Do I use them whole or cut them or what please?

That's what I do - just keep a handful of good sprouting ones on the window sill in an egg box! I'm pretty sure it's not the best thing to do, but hey ho.