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by oldherbaceous
Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:22 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: New seed catalogues
Replies: 24
Views: 7302

As you think we should do as the professionals do, we should keep them on open display racks, in the full sun, in sweltering temparatures, in the greenhouse, just like they do at the garden centers. :twisted: :) :wink:
by oldherbaceous
Wed Sep 19, 2007 7:27 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Rather chilly.
Replies: 10
Views: 3365

Well done Lizzie, you can't beat that feeling you get when one has taken on a rather difficult job, and then you can stand back and admire your acomplishment when all is finished. I hope you didn't get your tiny lady-like, lily-white hands dirty. Pongeroon what sort of motobike do you own, a Honda m...
by oldherbaceous
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:14 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Rather chilly.
Replies: 10
Views: 3365

Rather chilly.

I've been doing a little bit over the allotment this morning, and by the heck was it chilly.
Did anyone get any ground frost last night, as i think it wasn't far off one here.
by oldherbaceous
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:03 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: New seed catalogues
Replies: 24
Views: 7302

Tigger. :oops: :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
by oldherbaceous
Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:58 am
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Feeding strawberries
Replies: 12
Views: 5387

Dear Vivienz, i would have thought tomato food would be ideal for the stawberries, as it will help the flowers, fruit, and put the plants in good shape for next year. Stick to the makers recommendations on dilution amount though. :)
by oldherbaceous
Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:12 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Happy Allotment Day
Replies: 1
Views: 1091

Well i for one didn't know that, thanks Colin_M. :)
by oldherbaceous
Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:06 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: New seed catalogues
Replies: 24
Views: 7302

When i can think of something polite Chantal i'll let you know. :lol: :wink:
by oldherbaceous
Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: News and Views
Topic: Meet the gang at Malvern
Replies: 32
Views: 25193

Dear Chantal, it really just boils down to commitments at this time of year. Dear Lizzie, it was the interfering bit that nearly swung it for me to make it, but never mind. I think the first year i do make it, i will turn up unannounced and spend the day milling around with you lot, without any of y...
by oldherbaceous
Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:49 am
Forum: News and Views
Topic: Meet the gang at Malvern
Replies: 32
Views: 25193

How i wish i was going. :(
by oldherbaceous
Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:45 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: scarify
Replies: 11
Views: 4980

Dear Clive, i was just taking a look at the photo of the recovered lawn, and i didn't realize you were that tall. :)
by oldherbaceous
Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: No dig.
Replies: 25
Views: 8728

Dear Bren, you never can beat a little foreward planning. :wink:
by oldherbaceous
Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: The REAL World Cup
Replies: 72
Views: 23985

Not now. :evil:
by oldherbaceous
Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:22 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: the co-op
Replies: 9
Views: 2936

A pat on the back for the Co-op then S.T, good job somebody is getting it right.
by oldherbaceous
Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: No dig.
Replies: 25
Views: 8728

Dear Giulia, thanks for your reply, better late than never. :)

I too love digging, but i'm just trying to plan for the latter years of my life. :wink:
by oldherbaceous
Fri Sep 14, 2007 7:13 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Comfrey Tube
Replies: 1
Views: 1532

Good morning Fred, and a warm welcome to the forum.
I too saw this idea on the TV a while back, glad it works, as i don't know anyone that has actually tried it.