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by Beryl
Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:13 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Flea Beetle
Replies: 32
Views: 14537

flea beetle

Yes, I can second that too. I find it very effective for all brassicas.

Beryl.
by Beryl
Sat Jun 03, 2006 8:46 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Don't poke your eyes out
Replies: 9
Views: 4640

cane caps

I agree Alan, bright colours are best.
I have only seen yellow ones - common sense not to use green I would think.

Beryl.
by Beryl
Sat Jun 03, 2006 8:23 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: Don't poke your eyes out
Replies: 9
Views: 4640

cane caps

Not so sure a clothes peg is any better than the cane. Why not invest in a few cane caps (cheap to buy) or save your empty vitamin pots with a little bit of blue tack inside to hold secure.
Your eyesight is very valuable. Don't take risks.

Beryl.
by Beryl
Sat May 27, 2006 8:16 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: black fruitlets on pears.
Replies: 2
Views: 2195

black fruitlets on pears.

Many thanks for your advice Herbaceous. I will have another look. The fruitlets so far have not dropped off but when I take them off they are completely black inside and all squashy and yuky almost liquid. No sign of any bugs that I can see. I will remove all of them and try not to let any fall and ...
by Beryl
Fri May 26, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: black fruitlets on pears.
Replies: 2
Views: 2195

black fruitlets on pears.

I have 2 Williams Pears. The blossom was fantastic this year and loads of fruitlets have set. Now however many of them are turning black and rotting. I can't see any bugs inside.

Any ideas what can be causing this and what can I do to prevent it happening again next year.

Thanks
Beryl.
by Beryl
Fri May 19, 2006 9:13 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: THE BIG DIG
Replies: 26
Views: 11888

The Big Dig

Oh come on guys - at least they have re-scheduled it for us, which is what we all wanted.
Live or recorded - can't please everyone all of the time - just some of us some of the time.

Beryl.
by Beryl
Wed May 17, 2006 9:01 pm
Forum: Seasonal tips
Topic: THE BIG DIG
Replies: 26
Views: 11888

Big Dig

Most of us will be out on the lottie that time on a Sunday morning - how insensative.
I will have to master the DVD before then.

Thanks for the info.

Beryl.
by Beryl
Sun May 14, 2006 9:44 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: fox cubs
Replies: 3
Views: 2508

fox cubs

Just a word of warning. This time of the year if you have young fox cubs on your plot. Please be careful not to leave the large square pea/bean netting lying around. Sadly one was found on our site, strangled - not a pleasant sight. I know they can be a nuisance but please keep you netting out of ha...
by Beryl
Sun May 14, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: grass clippings as a mulch
Replies: 2
Views: 2084

grass clippings

I use grass clippings as a mulch for potatoes.
Earth up first, wait for it to rain and get a good soaking then fill the trench with grass clippings and anything else to hand. Compost, rotted manure etc. It all rots down and gets turned in when you harvest the spuds.

Beryl.
by Beryl
Sun May 07, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: sweet dumpling
Replies: 5
Views: 2786

butternut

Thanks very much Sally. I'm just off down the greenhouse to carry out your good advice.

Regards
Beryl.
by Beryl
Sat May 06, 2006 9:19 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Flea Beetle
Replies: 32
Views: 14537

flea beetle

I tried the greenhouse yellow sticky fly traps tied to sticks.- had some success.

Beryl.
by Beryl
Sat May 06, 2006 9:14 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: sweet dumpling
Replies: 5
Views: 2786

squash

Hi Sally, Interested to see you comments on Butternut and Turks Turban. I grow both of these each year but this year, having sown 3 times so far and got nothing. The seeds have just 'disappeared' in the pot. No sign at all of rotting. Any ideas? I shall have to buy another packet and try again. Rega...
by Beryl
Mon May 01, 2006 9:29 pm
Forum: Readers Recipes
Topic: Rhubarb & Orange Cake
Replies: 3
Views: 3184

What a great idea for the Autumn fruit- thanks
If it works with apples and pears what about plums and the soft fruit? Endless combinations.


Mmmmm now you've got me thinking.
Beryl.
by Beryl
Mon May 01, 2006 7:36 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Large grobags
Replies: 6
Views: 3512

growbags

Jude, the ones I saw at Focus were more than twice the regular size. A new thing they have brought out. Much deeper to allow the roots to spread.
If you use grobags worth considering.

Beryl.
by Beryl
Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:16 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Large grobags
Replies: 6
Views: 3512

growbags

I was in Focus today, they had large double size growbags by Levingtons I think the price was £4.49.
I bit pricey but I was impressed. Not sure of the capacity but they looked very large compared with another one for £1.20.

Beryl.