Our 5 hens had quite a large area of lawn fenced off for a run, but quickly destroyed all the grass and all that remains is bare soil, which is fine when it's dry, but when it's wet they have to wade around in the mud. Can anyone recommend something suitable to improve the surface? We're thinking ma...

Thanks Alan, that's helpful, if you've had no problems outdoors then the polytunnel should be no different - we'll give it a go!

I planted various daffodil bulbs in pots this year, and they provided a brilliant display, but what is the best thing to do with them now? Can I feed them in the pots and leave them to die down and re-pot next year? If so, what should I feed them with? Any advice much appreciated!

I am growing Burpless Tasty Green as usual in my solartunnel this year, and am thinking of also growing Marketmore. As both these have male and female flowers, and the instructions on the packet say not to remove the male flowers,I was wondering if there is any risk that they will cross-pollinate an...

Thanks for the replies chaps, this confirms my own research and I reckon I've won this one.

Can anyone settle a debate between me and the present Mrs Wright? She flattens any crane flies that come into the house at night as she reckons they will bite our dogs and infect them with disease. I didn't think they were into biting things, and I've certainly never been bitten by one despite picki...