Thanks guys

Poor ole OH, I will be sure to be shouting to him for help

If there is a chance they are going to go straight to seed, I'd be inclined to pull them up and use them as smallies - rather than let them waste

I'm in the ditch 'em camp.

Whilst I realise I could be throwing away viable seeds, it's disappointing when seeds don't germinate and I'd feel that I have wasted my time and I'd only have myself to blame

ken wrote:....uses it for potting up her chrysanthemums to over-winter in the greenhouse.

That's a good idea

Elle's Garden wrote:I have been really enjoying the series on raised beds this year.

Me too - excellent series

I am so pleased this is re-starting on 7th April - lovely gardening programme, can't wait

My spring progress, this year, has involved potting up my garden and lottie ready for a move to Bedforshire (in five weeks time). I, sadly, had to let my tomato and aubergine seedlings go as I have dismantled the greenhouse ready for the move. I'm hoping to hit the ground running by starting some ea...

Thanks pongeroon - there's much to read here

I was shocked when I first started reading your OP Victoria - blimey!

I have always covered unworked areas to keep them weed-free(ish) and have always grown flowers on a plot to encourage diversity in benefical insects etc.

I'll be interested in how this develops. Enjoy you 'day off'

I, too, would query it Catherine - fingers crossed it is an oversight and they fix it for you.

Morning all

I'm just finding my way around the site and looking forward to getting to know you