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by Petunia
Thu May 21, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Powdery Mildew?
Replies: 7
Views: 3706

Re: Powdery Mildew?

I keep the soil moist, usually watering a bit every other day. Feels moist, but not wet to the touch...
by Petunia
Thu May 21, 2020 5:59 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Powdery Mildew?
Replies: 7
Views: 3706

Re: Powdery Mildew?

Me again This is a pic of the mint that I clipped back to nubbins a couple of weeks back. The mildew is back which is quite frustrating Is there anything else I might try so that I can save it? When it first started to grow back the leaves seemed in good condition but after a couple of inches of gro...
by Petunia
Wed May 06, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Powdery Mildew?
Replies: 7
Views: 3706

Re: Powdery Mildew?

Thank you, Sally :)

I've done the 'clip' (felt horrible, lol) so we'll see how we get on *fingers crossed*
by Petunia
Sat May 02, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Powdery Mildew?
Replies: 7
Views: 3706

Powdery Mildew?

The photos (not sure if I can post 4?) are of my lemon balm and black peppermint. Both have this white powdery ‘dust’ on them, leaves and stems, the peppermint plant is more affected but I’m worried the balm will go the same way. I’ve kept them away from each other and my other plants because I’ve h...
by Petunia
Sat May 02, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Only ‘old’ compost available
Replies: 11
Views: 3334

Re: Only ‘old’ compost available

Well... The bags I had did smell, something horrible, when I opened them. Plus there were slugs roaming about too so I decided against using them Many phone calls and 4 days later I had 4 bags delivered from a small farm/nursery near us, so happy days! That said, I now have another small issue which...
by Petunia
Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Only ‘old’ compost available
Replies: 11
Views: 3334

Re: Only ‘old’ compost available

Thanks for the warm welcome and the advice. I have some seaweed feed and fish, blood and bone. I’ll use the latter with the compost, I’ve not opened it yet but will take the advice of the boiling water if it seems mouldy. Fingers crossed and I’ll let you know how I get on in a week or so. Will spend...
by Petunia
Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:55 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Only ‘old’ compost available
Replies: 11
Views: 3334

Only ‘old’ compost available

Newbie poster here, please excuse if this isn’t quite the correct thread. I did do a quick search but was told that the words I used were too common I have some small/young herb plants that are now becoming desperate to be planted out, I’m planting into pots. The only compost that I have available j...