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by Marge
Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: What to do about garlic?
Replies: 9
Views: 4108

Re: What to do about garlic?

erm... still not got round to it, my excuse is I had flu :roll: When I do I shall make use of the cold frame.
by Marge
Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: Harvesting Q&A
Topic: Leeks rule!
Replies: 8
Views: 3961

Leeks rule!

Considering I hated leeks as a child this is quite a statement - but leeks absolutely rule!

Not only have they proved easy to grow but despite thick snow and cold weather they are fine. I picked a leek yesterday and apart from a few floppy outer leaves it was it in perfect condition.
by Marge
Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: What to do about garlic?
Replies: 9
Views: 4108

Re: What to do about garlic?

I had never thought of putting garlic in pots - a great idea I shall give it a whirl :)
by Marge
Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:32 am
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: What to do about garlic?
Replies: 9
Views: 4108

What to do about garlic?

I was planning to plant some garlic in the borders this week, but alas 'snow stopped play' :roll:

Can I still plant the garlic out until the snow goes, or have I left it too late?
by Marge
Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:53 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Squash
Replies: 18
Views: 6366

Re: Squash

thanks FW I shall remember than for next year :)
by Marge
Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Garlick
Replies: 10
Views: 3458

Re: Garlick

erm, I hate to say this but I have grown garlic from a supermarket bulb with great success this year. In fact from one bulb I had more than 20 decent sized bulbs.
by Marge
Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:33 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Squash
Replies: 18
Views: 6366

Re: Squash

For the second year I have had no luck with squashes or pumpkins I just don't know where am I going wrong! The seeds germinate fine and then the subsequent plants look healthy, but the problem is the fruits either rot off (whether I put straw down or not), or I end up with all male flowers. Does any...
by Marge
Tue Oct 27, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Squashed bay tree!
Replies: 12
Views: 6881

Re: Squashed bay tree!

Oh thank goodness for that :) I had been so concerned because I grew that tree from a little plant over 5 years, but thought following the damage that that might be it.

I shall follow your tips about pruning the new shoots etc.
by Marge
Sun Oct 18, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Squashed bay tree!
Replies: 12
Views: 6881

Squashed bay tree!

During some recent gales my poor bay tree which had finally grown to a decent size and was going all pom pom, was hit by a large metal pole(!) The tree is OK except for the branches at the middle of the pom pom were cut away.

What should I do to help the bay tree to bush out again?
by Marge
Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:02 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: What to sow next?
Replies: 10
Views: 3835

Re: What to sow next?

Great stuff everyone :)

I am pleased not to have to leave the bed empty, not just because this is unproductive but because it wouldn't look nice :wink:
by Marge
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:52 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: What to sow next?
Replies: 10
Views: 3835

What to sow next?

I recently dug up a load of first early potatoes (very satisfying it was too!), and now have an empty section in the raised bed.

Is there anything I could grow there in the meantime, or do I have to leave this bed empty until next Spring?
by Marge
Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Raised beds
Replies: 13
Views: 3693

Re: Raised beds

Thankyou for all the tips and information. At the gardening club we managed to top up one of the raised beds using top soil taken once a nasty shrub no one liked was removed. The soil underneath was beautifully crumbly so we added some of that instead of buying extra top soil/compost. Also I hadn't ...
by Marge
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Raised beds
Replies: 13
Views: 3693

Raised beds

I help out at a gardening club where there is a raised bed system. I was wondering what to do about the level of soil/compost in the beds? The thing is we have planted cabbages, potatoes etc in various beds but now the soil/compost level has sunk down quite a bit. I am concerned this will affect the...
by Marge
Mon Jun 08, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: News and Views
Topic: NEW ONLINE: KG-TV !
Replies: 13
Views: 18513

Re: NEW ONLINE: KG-TV !

I liked the carrot sowing tips video, nice and clearly presented - watch out Gardeners World! :wink:
by Marge
Fri May 22, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Chelsea flower show.
Replies: 20
Views: 5378

Re: Chelsea flower show.

I do wish the BBC coverage would be less repetitive and not to always concentrate on the same few gardens. Also it is a shame none of the main show gardens featured a lawn. And why do so many of them look like hotel lobbies what with all the concrete, glass panels, and metal? Right rant over! I thou...