Excellent tip Chantal, must remember that! Also if you microwave your squash / pumpkin chunk for a bit it makes them easier to peel, just heats below the skin and softens it slightly so you don't have to worry about the knife slipping!

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Is that thinking about saving the planet, how your going to do in your quantum physics exam, creating a cure for all ills - or whether that fox outfit will really fool OC?

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Beryl (& buy little arm floats for them as well!)

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We probably had that little beauty come through here first! Traffic news on the radio extra long reporting trees down in a wide area! All fine around here though, but was a tad breezy!

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OC - so good to see you back in form! Mind you would need to be to keep OH in line!

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Thank you Sally - received the spread sheet - very thorough! Will be going through the catalogues on the weekend - decisions, decisions!

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Looks great Geoff - bet you are really itching to get going now!

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I did look on the Grow It site & they don't have a forum as such so maybe a real BIG obvious plug in the next edition? (Although I do appreciate we got a mention in this one)

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What is the life span roughly of raspberries that they will remain productive? I've had my plot 12 years this year and they were there when I took it over. They do crop well but are becoming a little sparse in places & the summer & autumn ones are all mixed up. I'd also like to move it as th...

Yah - I think I may have found a source for Chokoes!

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I believe it is meant to be that way - saw a description of these in one of the seed catalogues. Thought about it but didn't buy them this time - decided to go the traditional sprout & kale route instead. What was the price like in comparison? I think these seed were fairly expensive as well. We...

Hmm - lucky mouse in more ways than one!

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Richard - your plot looks fab! I have quite a bit of mildew on my leafy crops, some toe rag has nicked my sprouts - BUT my caulis are well grand!

Obviously my thieves are selective - thankfully!

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Glad you resurrected this - my Swiss chard got a bit of mildew & was looking sad but now got new growth due to mild weather so got rid of the worst of the bad leaves & had a wonderful clean harvest - will have to buy the beans though!

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Oops Tigger! Elton says controls the cholesterol, don't think that means increase the challenge! Welcome to the forum Elton - we are very friendly - post away anything that takes your fancy! You will be very surprised at the wealth of knowledge, patience & suggestions that will aid you be an eve...