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by KG Emma
Wed Nov 20, 2019 11:09 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Reducing allotment plot sizes
Replies: 17
Views: 4868

Re: Reducing allotment plot sizes

Thank you for all your replies. A variety of opinions there.
by KG Emma
Tue Nov 19, 2019 11:17 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Reducing allotment plot sizes
Replies: 17
Views: 4868

Reducing allotment plot sizes

We have been having a debate at KG on allotment sizes. We have a feature going in the February issue on a site that turned two large overgrown sites into tiny starter plots for people, complete with mini coloured sheds containing a few colour co-ordinated tools. A complete starter kit for growing yo...
by KG Emma
Tue May 14, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: A funny thing happened on the allotment
Replies: 5
Views: 1903

A funny thing happened on the allotment

Actually nothing that funny has happened to me on the allotment other than applying Nemaslug nematodes in the pouring rain. I spent a happy hour mixing and watering all the beds with a watering can. To anyone seeing me they must have thought what on earth is that batty woman doing watering her beds ...
by KG Emma
Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Happy Birthday.
Replies: 15
Views: 8479

Re: Happy Birthday.

Belated birthday wishes from the KG team Peter and wishing you a great gardening season
by KG Emma
Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Goji berries
Replies: 6
Views: 2332

Goji berries

The KG team were wondering whether anyone has tasted goji berries or grown them? Do you rate them or hate them?
by KG Emma
Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Your season in 10 words
Replies: 14
Views: 4328

Re: Your season in 10 words

Excellent replies. All good for the November Kitchen Garden magazine
by KG Emma
Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Your season in 10 words
Replies: 14
Views: 4328

Your season in 10 words

Ok we are looking for some comments for our Last Word in our November issue if you fancy taking part. How would you sum up your growing season in 10 words? Mine might be... Slugs invaded and ate the first sowing, second and third Or as an alternative it could be....Nightmare, slugs, flowers, courget...
by KG Emma
Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Mammoth marrow competition
Replies: 26
Views: 7449

Re: Mammoth marrow competition

Well the competition rules has been published in the magazine every month since about July so no excuses I'm afraid. Clear as day in the rules. Any marrow will do.
by KG Emma
Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Mammoth marrow competition
Replies: 26
Views: 7449

Re: Mammoth marrow competition

Just to let you know that in the end we decided to leave it open to any variety. We have not actually specified in the rules that you have to only use a marrow grown from the free seeds we gave away.
A giant pumpkin competition may be a good one next year.
by KG Emma
Mon Aug 21, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Mammoth marrow competition
Replies: 26
Views: 7449

Mammoth marrow competition

Have you have a good sized marrow on your plot? Do take a picture and enter our competition. There is just over a week left to enter. Deadline for entries is 30th August 2017.

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Mammoth marrow competition
by KG Emma
Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Sitting and admiring your plot
Replies: 14
Views: 5650

Sitting and admiring your plot

And here is another question for you. The answers may be used as a Last Word in a future issue of the magazine depending on how many we get. How much time do you actually spend just sitting and looking at your vegetable plot? 1 Never, too busy 2 An hour a day watching the bees buzz from flower to fl...
by KG Emma
Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:02 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Tidy plot versus a jungle
Replies: 11
Views: 4193

Tidy plot versus a jungle

So the question is...
Are your veggies healthier and suffer from less pest damage if grown in perfect straight lines, no weeds at all and no flowers. Or are they better if grown within a jumbled mix of flowers, herbs and a few weeds around..to the point you almost have to hunt for the crops?
by KG Emma
Mon May 08, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: The Giant Marrow Topic!
Replies: 98
Views: 22436

Re: The Giant Marrow Topic!

Marvin the marrow is growing very well in his round pot. Square pots must slow up growth when the root hits the corner and then has to acutely change direction rather than going in a natural circular motion. I am talking absolute rubbish. Not a clue which is best. Anyone else have any theories?
by KG Emma
Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Dealing with glut of cucumbers
Replies: 10
Views: 7316

Dealing with glut of cucumbers

So we have a feature in our June issue on what do do with all your cucumbers. We have had similar features before on gluts of beans and courgettes but it is all too easy to have too many cucumbers as well. Anyone got any tips on using a lot of cucumber? Cucumber soup recipe maybe? Cucumber jam? Cucu...
by KG Emma
Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: When is it a marrow
Replies: 10
Views: 5105

Re: When is it a marrow

So presumably there is a point when it is neither a marrow nor a courgette.... be it only for a minute or two?