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by Zena
Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Successes & Failures 2009
Replies: 24
Views: 6003

Re: Successes & Failures 2009

For the first year ever I managed to grow broad beans & peas! Also some other type of bean, the name of which I can't remember They are purple when they grow but turn green when you cook them Also, the best crop of carrots I have ever managed to grow Loads of spinach - I'm just struggling to fin...
by Zena
Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Fig trees
Replies: 18
Views: 7298

Re: Fig trees

Sorry for the delay in replying - I'm still without a computer at home! The fig is in a pot in the garden, up against a fence. I used to bring it indoors over winter but stopped doing that a couple of years ago and just leave it outside. Since then, the plant hasn't done much, but at least it hasn't...
by Zena
Sat Sep 19, 2009 2:18 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Best time to harvest Jerusalem Artichokes?
Replies: 12
Views: 16237

Re: Best time to harvest Jerusalem Artichokes?

This is one of the few things that seem to flourish in my garden without requiring any effort from me. Such a shame that I can't find a way of using them that we like! Please could I have the recipe involving caremelized onion & bacon, as well? We cut the tops down after the flowers have died, a...
by Zena
Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Cabbage whites
Replies: 22
Views: 6319

Re: Cabbage whites

Caterpillars have officially taken over slugs as my pest of the year! I've lost most of my brassicas to them - probabaly because I took no preventative action. Other posts on here refer to netting, and physically removing eggs and caterpillars from the plants. Is there anything else I should try nex...
by Zena
Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Fig trees
Replies: 18
Views: 7298

Re: Fig trees

Any idea how can I get my fig to fruit? I have leaves and new growth but never any fruit. What am I doing wrong please?
by Zena
Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: Birds, Animals and Livestock
Topic: chicken advice please
Replies: 8
Views: 3825

Re: chicken advice please

Thanks for the advice everyone! sorry for the delay in responding - my blasted computer has broken so am having to log in at work. Let's hope the boss doesn't find out!
No doubt I shall be back again soon for more help xx
by Zena
Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Birds, Animals and Livestock
Topic: chicken advice please
Replies: 8
Views: 3825

chicken advice please

It's been a while since I posted on here - I'm glad to see not a lot's changed! I have finally (I think) persuaded my OH to let me keep chickens. My first thought was to go for some rescue battery hens, but the book I was reading today suggests that these aren't good for a beginner. Also, hybrid or ...
by Zena
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:33 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: HAS ANYONE HEARD IT YET.
Replies: 18
Views: 6659

No cuckoos here yet, but I do know a lady exactly like the one you used to know :wink:
by Zena
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:27 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: House for sale!
Replies: 31
Views: 10076

Why on earth do you want to move Jopsy? It looks perfect - so much nicer than my modern "box" :cry:
One day, when I win the lottery (or my son's left home and no longer costing me money)
by Zena
Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:19 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Is Old Herbaceous real??
Replies: 62
Views: 21113

What's really worrying is that last night I dreamt about Old Herbaceous.....and the rest of you, too! We were all meeting up at a pub somewhere. Can't remember any more, I'm afraid. Obviously my subconscious was telling me that I'd been away from this site for too long Personally,I still imagine him...
by Zena
Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:51 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Wind!!
Replies: 13
Views: 4502

Wndy down here in Northants, too. Very frustrating as I purchased some poly tunnels off e bay this week and I want to get them up. I think they might blow away if I put them up now though!
by Zena
Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: disbelief
Replies: 51
Views: 16352

Sorry to hear you've been suffering Herby.
Just watch your blood pressure when around all those nurses!
by Zena
Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Figs.
Replies: 12
Views: 6306

Me and my fig again........

I brought it in to avoid the frosts - it's next to the double glazed patio doors so plenty of light and no draughts. It's got lots of new shots so I think I'm watering it Ok but all the figs have fallen off!
what have I done wrong, please?
by Zena
Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Tickets!
Replies: 21
Views: 7987

Glad to see nothing's changed whilst I've been away! Herby,when will you ever learn to behave? (Actually, please don't) I quite like Take That - they're certainly more attractive with a few years "on the clock". Don't think I'd pay that amount to see them, though. The last concert I went t...
by Zena
Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:34 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: How could i forget
Replies: 11
Views: 4629

So sorry Jopsy - missed your birthday! Hope you had a wonderful time and had lots of cake
Zena
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