hi,
I have got loads of rummer and broad beans left on my plants. I've read that they can be saved for next years use, but i'm not sure when they should be taken from the plant and how they should be stored. any help would be appreciated
thanks
Search found 14 matches
- Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:28 am
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: saving seed/beans for next year
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5007
- Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:17 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Grow your own film....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2985
Grow your own film....
Hi,
Is this film at the cinema only or out on dvd?
My brother is too ill to get to the cinema but would enjoy the film I'm sure, if it was available on dvd...
Cathy x
Is this film at the cinema only or out on dvd?
My brother is too ill to get to the cinema but would enjoy the film I'm sure, if it was available on dvd...
Cathy x
- Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:43 am
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: Asparagus pea
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10074
asparagus pea.....
Hi again,
Just to say thank you to all that replied... i now have enough info to go plant these seeds and will be waiting in earnest to see whether they taste like: asparagus, cereal boxes or beer lol
thanks again to you all
Cathy
Just to say thank you to all that replied... i now have enough info to go plant these seeds and will be waiting in earnest to see whether they taste like: asparagus, cereal boxes or beer lol
thanks again to you all
Cathy
- Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:43 pm
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: Asparagus pea
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10074
Asparagus pea
[B]Hi,
I'm going to grow asparagus pea for the first time this year. Can anyone tell me how tall it gets and does it need a wigwam or support of some kind? the seed packet doesnt give much information
Thanks
Cathy[/b]
I'm going to grow asparagus pea for the first time this year. Can anyone tell me how tall it gets and does it need a wigwam or support of some kind? the seed packet doesnt give much information
Thanks
Cathy[/b]
- Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:06 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: vermiculite or perlite?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2571
vermiculite or perlite?
hi,
Can anyone tell me the difference between vermiculite and perlite and do they have a preference?
thanks
Cathy
Can anyone tell me the difference between vermiculite and perlite and do they have a preference?
thanks
Cathy
- Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:31 am
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: KIWI BOUGHT ON A WHIM....NOW WHAT?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15632
Not so sunny yorkshire???????
Have just read latest posts...and tho' i'm a sussexlass thru and thru i find myself defending Yorkshire and its' weather!!! Yorkshire has had as much sun and warm weather as the south over the last few years with the added bonus of rain...and the winter? Last year was deffo cooler in the south!! My...
- Mon Nov 27, 2006 2:41 pm
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: kiwi...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2217
kiwi...
Hi again,
just to thank you all for your words of wisdom,will have to re-think Jenny's new home on the advice given!!
just to thank you all for your words of wisdom,will have to re-think Jenny's new home on the advice given!!
- Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:18 am
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: CHRISTMAS PRESSIE IDEA....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1780
CHRISTMAS PRESSIE IDEA....
I've just seen this DVD advertised and thought it might be of interest to some of you. (Might be a christmas pressie idea) It's called : THE ALLOTMENT and more information and order form can be found at: dvd@allotment.info
Cathy
- Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:14 am
- Forum: Seasonal tips
- Topic: KIWI BOUGHT ON A WHIM....NOW WHAT?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15632
KIWI BOUGHT ON A WHIM....NOW WHAT?
Hi
I've just been a bought a self pollinating kiwi...I now need some advice on where the best place to plant it would be and what conditions it likes. Any advice would be welcome
thanks
I've just been a bought a self pollinating kiwi...I now need some advice on where the best place to plant it would be and what conditions it likes. Any advice would be welcome
thanks
- Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:03 pm
- Forum: Best practices
- Topic: Asparagus..........
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3692
Asparagus..........
hi, we've just taken on a jungle...they tell me it's an allotment!!! Maybe after a few weeks of ok weather and some hard work it will look something like... what I'm wondering is: What asparagus would anyone recommend ,when's the best time to buy and plant? i have a few bits that i grew from seed l...
- Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:00 pm
- Forum: Best practices
- Topic: Saving beans to sow next year....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5570
Saving beans to sow next year....
Hi there,
how do I know when my runner beans are big enough to pick and save for next years sowing? and how do i dry/save them? This is all new to me!!!
Thanks
Cathy
how do I know when my runner beans are big enough to pick and save for next years sowing? and how do i dry/save them? This is all new to me!!!
Thanks
Cathy
- Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:50 pm
- Forum: Harvesting Q&A
- Topic: golden hop..........
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2736
golden hop..........
Have got a gorgeous golden hop that has produced a mass of hops this year...are they the same as the wild hops? can I make beer with them? would love to know before i put them in the compost bin!!!
Thanks
Thanks
- Sat Sep 23, 2006 10:33 am
- Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
- Topic: new way to beat the slugs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12527
Another taster for slugs....
Hi, I've tried several different methods all to no avail...so I've gone back to my old favourite: Salt.... I just pour salt over the little darlings...not too much and watch them curl up!!! the best time to go looking is first thing in the morning and just before dusk or after rain...you'll be amaze...
- Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:13 am
- Forum: Harvesting Q&A
- Topic: Which Grapes??..........
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2590
Which Grapes??..........
Hi,
This is my first time on the kitchen garden forum so hope I'm doing it right lol....
I would like to grow a grape vine outdoors. I would like a white seedless variety if there is one suitable. Does anyone know of a suitable variety?
Thanks
Cathy
This is my first time on the kitchen garden forum so hope I'm doing it right lol....
I would like to grow a grape vine outdoors. I would like a white seedless variety if there is one suitable. Does anyone know of a suitable variety?
Thanks
Cathy
