Thanks for your replies gents, crankcase it is then

I think it's about time I changed the Gearbox oil on my old Merry tiller Rotavator. What oil do I use Please ? Thanks in advance for any advice.

Thanks for the replies, sounds as if Richard will be able to help me out.

Beeman

Hi to all, I'm after a clutch cable and drive belt to fit a Super Major, anyone any idea where I might sorce these?

Beeman2

Thanks very much for the prompt and helpful replies, hopefully you have both helped get me out of a hole! It looks as if Merrytiller.co.uk will be my salvation. Thanks again to you both.

Regards Beeman2

Hello to all,
Does anyone know where I can buy a new clutch cable from? mine has just given out, and I'd like to get on while the weather is ok.

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There's a fair chance it was grown in Lincolnshire,Boston way on.The land around the wash is used extensively for growing Vegetables, Cauliflowers included.

Hello to all,

I buy from Alan Romans where i can. I know he only has a limited choice, and no fancy packets.But at 50p a packet for F1 seed you just cannot go wrong.

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As Bees will fly up to 3 miles in any direction in search of pollen/necter,that gives a 6 mile circle from the Hive. There cannot be many farms in this country of this size that can guarantee organic status. I guess there may be some of the huge estates in the scottish highlands that could qualify. ...

Many thanks for the advice guys,I think I will go with it and see how it goes.

Call in at your local recycling centre,they get old barrows in and would no doubt let you have a wheel.

What, if anything,is to stop me useing some of last years spuds as this years seed? I'm not a tight wad, just interested.

Hi Rooster, Looking at your photos I can see that you have neighbours on all sides.As a novice Beekeeper you would find it VERY difficult to control your Bees from swarming. A swarm can put 15 to 20,000 Bees into the air in a matter of a few minutes.This can be very frightening for non beekeepers an...

When is the best time to set Shallot seed?,I have an unheated ghouse with a heated propergator.Chantal was kind enough to give me some seed and I do'nt want to waste it.

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I'm pleased to say that my 9 hives have all come through the winter ok,in fact they are very strong. Because it was a mild winter, the Bee's were out and about a lot.Because there was no income to be found it meant they had to fuel their flights by useing up their winter stores. Many Beekeepers have...