I too had so much trouble to get parsley to grow from seed. But guess what - it did and now I planted it into my garden and it is thriving. Hope it survives the winter though....

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now I will use my old potato compost on beds and pots etc. Just one thing though did I read somewhere that no good for tomatoes because they are from the same family - or did I make that up.....

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I have only planted and harvested ordinary garlic and although it was such a lovely strong taste they were quite small.

I think next year I will grow some elephant garlic - when do you plant it - it is in Autumn.

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well mostly there was a bit of rain earlier on - but hey nothing compared to what we have had. Fingers crossed for the weekend.

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to do our bit and have say a week/month of really being careful re what we throw out/buy etc.

I think I will start next week and let you know how I get on.

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whats the difference between compote and jam.

The recipe sound delicious and I will try it - just wondering thats all.

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for the short sell buy dates (particulary M&S)its ridiculous sometimes the sell by date is that day or the next, who can eat the whole thing etc. I am sure its a ploy to get us to throw away food that is perfectly fine and then buy some more - someone here is making a huge profit. Just having a ...

just had to share this with you, I harvested some of my shallots at the weekend and although small they are so tasty.

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Some of my shallots seem extra small this year, and only 4 to one shallot planted - read elsewhere someone had 17!!!!

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