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by arwinfm
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:30 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Best Gardening Books List
Replies: 19
Views: 14023

Hi - personally I enjoy anything by bob flowerdew - informative and hunourous - cheers arwin
by arwinfm
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:28 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: asparagus blowing over
Replies: 6
Views: 3556

asparagus blowing over

Hi - my nearly 2 year old asparagus bed suffers geatly from a strong wind on my allotment. The stems just bend over. I have tried using canes,but they are no match for the numerous stems. I am considering putting up a windbreak. Has anyone else had a similar problem? I was expecting asparagus to be ...
by arwinfm
Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:27 am
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Sweet Peas
Replies: 23
Views: 14521

I sow exactly the same as Steve - perfect results - all my overwintered sweet peas has overcome being planted out in -4 temperatures.
Cheers Arwin
by arwinfm
Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:25 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: leeks from modules
Replies: 8
Views: 5699

Sorry tigger - DVD has gone - cheers Arwin
by arwinfm
Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:26 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: startin new allotment
Replies: 19
Views: 12439

Hi Phil - good luck with the plot. I took over a plot a few years ago which was in a similar state. My warning would be, not to try to do too much and find your source of pleasure becomes a dread. You could clear the weeds off a couple of beds, double dig with manure and grow potatoes. Maybe clear s...
by arwinfm
Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: leeks from modules
Replies: 8
Views: 5699

leeks from modules

Hi - I am a very lazy fellow and am looking for an easy way to grow leeks. I am currently germinating leeks in a seed tray. I intend to move them to modules and plant on later. If I transplant, say, 3 leeks into a 3inch pot, can I just plant them out as a group later and get 3 smaller leeks at harve...