Thanks Johnboy . You could have told me before I stank out my kitchen. I forgive you though The smell went pretty quickly and hubbie didnt comment.

Nicotine liquid is now filtered and waiting in plastic squirty bottles. I`ll wait till it looks like its not going to rain for a bit and then go out and squirt the little b******s. By the way the saucepan has been through the dishwasher and there is no smell or evidence of tobacco left - thank god

I`ve just boiled up some tobacco to make nicotine spray. The pong factor is high .(cant believe I used to smoke 20 a day) Note to self, Chantal and anyone else thinking of making this brew. Use a very old saucpan. ( i didnt), put the kitchen fan on before you begin ( i didnt) and wear a peg on your ...

I`ve tried bran before and it didnt seem to make any difference. The slugs just seemed to climb over it and eat my plants anyway. Peerhaps I`ll have another go and make it wider and steeper so the have to really work for their supper.

Hi Old Herbaceous,
I too thought the day was brilliant. Everyone was so friendly. Got some lovly plant swaps, great food, and great company. Looking forward to the next get together. Seedling

Me too. Such a big grin the top of my head is coming off

Hi Chantal. I`ve found a packet of tobacco for you - butt and spit free. I`ll bring it to Malvern tomorrow. Seedling

I`m using an old 5 litre paint container with holes drilled in the bottom.Seems to be doing the job. Just used multi purpose compost with no sand.

Thanks . Not sure I`m qualified. Are we now agreed on the meeting time and is everyone happy?

Just had a thought Would it be more sensible for everyone to arrive at a time which suits them and then arrange to meet at 12.30pm for the picnic? That way we can all have a good look round before we meet up and have had a chance to go back to our cars to get our food etc . Seems to solve some probl...

If there is disagreement about meeting time perhaps we should all meet in the showground at 9.30am..What do you think? I know alot of you have each others mobile numbers. If any of you have been to the showground before are there any "obvious" meeting place/landmarks? I`m keen to make a da...

hi chantal
i`ll try to keep the jokes to a minimum - promise

Thanks Tigger. See you on Sunday. Seedling

Good site Peter .Thanks for that
Thought you might like a slug joke?
Q. Whats the difference between a slug and a snail?
A. The slug is the one shouting "Big Issue"

Seedling

Tigger, May I also have some cape gooseberry at Malvern please?.Thank you in anticipation Seedling