Thank you very much Pa Snip, couldn't believe they had gone for good.

Beryl.

Does anyone know what has happened to the NSALG website.
www.nsalg.org.uk/

Seems to have disappeared.

Beryl.

Plumpudding, I rarely use a frying pan, only for eggs, it is the stir fry pans that I go through; that will be the real test for me when I replace it.

Beryl.

Thank you JB. My canes are growing away very well and already throwing out fruiting spurs, I am looking forward to trying the berries this year as I renewed my summer canes as well last spring so won't get anything till next year on those.

Regards
Beryl.

I've been getting rid of a lot of my older larger non stick saucepans and replacing with ceramic smaller ones. Too early to say how long they will last but so far I love 'em. Black outside with white interior, and nothing as yet has stained or stuck and they wash so easily. Next to replace will be s...

Yes, well done Mr. Snip. I did a similar thing with an old wire flour sifter some years ago now. Worked well for small amounts.

Beryl.

I live near the sea too, I wouldn't try forking it into the soil, you may damage the crowns. Use it as a winter mulch and it will rot down.

Beryl.

Very interesting Geoff, many thanks, reassuring to know I am doing most things right. My bed is producing some lovely spears now so I think I will still give the salt a miss though.

Beryl.

New one on me, but I do give mine a dressing of wood ash and a friend of mine always collects sea weed for hers. Maybe that's where the salt bit comes in.

Beryl.

This is my runner bean frame.

Beryl.

Yes they are more shaded Monika but they aren't any different to the ones on the outside. Maybe the outside flowers get pollenated first. I still get a very heavy crop.

Beryl.

Very interesting discussion - thanks everyone; think I will stick with my 2 rows either side of the path that grow across the top into a small tunnel. I can walk between and still pick the beans hanging down easily. Takes up far less space.

Beryl.

Yes, Elaine but there are lots of others way to use it to. Once tried I am sure you will be hooked. Be prepared now for lots of everyone's favourite ideas.

Beryl.

Has anyone tried growing their beans/peas this way? I had not heard of a Munty frame before till this week-end. So far I cannot see any advantage to any of the conventional methods and it appears to takes up more space. Maybe giving a heavier crop I don't know.

I Googled these pictures.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Mun ... ORM=IQFRML

Beryl.

Oh that would make the day just perfect OH - any time you are passing.

Beryl.