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by Louise
Sun Jul 09, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: polytunnel planting
Replies: 5
Views: 4262

Thanks Richard - the heat is the problem really - I will start everything in cells as usual and just keep watering.This is only my 2nd year with the tunnel so although I have been a veggie grower for years I have not had to deal with these high temperatures etc before. Luckily my squashes are on the...
by Louise
Sun Jul 09, 2006 1:11 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: polytunnel planting
Replies: 5
Views: 4262

polytunnel planting

I have loads of space in my tunnel due to teenage son's watering techniques whilst I was away!Any suggestions for what to plant now would be great - veg, flowers anything. I don't have much room outside at the moment so everything goes inside.
Thanks
Louise
by Louise
Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:05 pm
Forum: Birds, Animals and Livestock
Topic: Hens & Foxes
Replies: 2
Views: 3495

hens

I agree - Point of lay pullets in spring are a good bet, commercial hybrids bred for outdoor production lay at least 300 eggs each a year for me for the 1st couple of years, then production drops off.They are pretty robust. You could get some 'spent' battery hens which can lay really well, depending...