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by Colin2016
Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: King Seed Supplies
Replies: 30
Views: 8088

King Seed Supplies

Anybody having delivery issues from King Seeds? Placed my order November through the allotment system for seeds & spuds with no sign of anything. They are saying covid has been an issue which I can fully understand, but with seed sowing due to start in two weeks, spuds being available in local s...
by Colin2016
Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:42 pm
Forum: Growing Advice for beginners
Topic: Brassicas Roots Eaten
Replies: 4
Views: 4493

Brassicas Roots Eaten

Checked brassicas growing in netted tunnel thought they had been clown over, inspection showed the roots had been eaten. There was a hole in the ground where the roots should be. I know I have moles but thought they did not eat plants just worms. Would rats attack from underground as no sign of dist...
by Colin2016
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Mid Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 177
Views: 26252

Re: Mid Winter Bits and Bobs.

Guess fortunate to live in area where shops are concerned about customer safety. No need to go into wet fish shop as you order outside the main window & goods are passed through top window, another shop will not allow anybody in without a mask & asks that those that are excused wearing one s...
by Colin2016
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:19 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Early Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 123
Views: 18712

Re: Early Winter Bits and Bobs.

Rather wet around the plot yesterday all water butts are full complete contrast to day before which was like a spring day with the auto windows on the greenhouse open.
by Colin2016
Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:27 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Merry Christmas.
Replies: 14
Views: 2621

Re: Merry Christmas.

No snow here very cold on the beach but the sun is out. First sign of broad beans growing in the green house along with garlic.

Merry Christmas to you all.
by Colin2016
Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Early Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 123
Views: 18712

Re: Early Winter Bits and Bobs.

Vaccine. Interesting comment from Tony Blair that rather than give two doses to one person give one dose to two people.

As came in my email the other day "There's always sunshine after rain".
by Colin2016
Fri Dec 25, 2020 11:11 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: What's on the menu?
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: What's on the menu?

Turkey for Er indoors, Sea bass for me...Turkey and Sea bass for the dog plus giblets.
by Colin2016
Sun Nov 22, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Autumn Bits and Bobs
Replies: 146
Views: 23826

Re: Autumn Bits and Bobs

Dead giveaway for paypal is when is addressed as dear Paypal user or similar.... only genuine was when was when Christian name & surname were used. Had battle with paypal over their texting a code to prove who I was wont work if you don't have a mobile that has a signal, could not get this in th...
by Colin2016
Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Seaweed compost.
Replies: 5
Views: 3454

Re: Seaweed compost.

I have used seaweed when there is a lot washed up on the beach mainly in my compost beds and as dressing on beds plants grew ok. Cant answer your specific questions though Westi
by Colin2016
Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Half of allotments held by women.
Replies: 19
Views: 3902

Re: Half of allotments held by women.

"Monty Don makes it look much easier."

Er indoors read his book about Nigel which stated it could take over 9 hours to put his show together.
by Colin2016
Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:57 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Half of allotments held by women.
Replies: 19
Views: 3902

Re: Half of allotments held by women.

"I would like to know how they save you money"

How about the money saved from gym membership (£hundreds) as opposed to allotment fees (£tens).

Free fresh air as oppose to supermarket air conditioning.
by Colin2016
Fri Oct 30, 2020 3:07 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Autumn Bits and Bobs
Replies: 146
Views: 23826

Re: Autumn Bits and Bobs

How about putting the compost/manure on top of the cardboard?
by Colin2016
Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:57 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Autumn Bits and Bobs
Replies: 146
Views: 23826

Re: Autumn Bits and Bobs

Have you thought of using cardboard as an alternative to plastic?
by Colin2016
Sat Oct 10, 2020 3:01 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: No dig?
Replies: 13
Views: 5375

Re: No dig?

What ever you do Retropants will work as long as you enjoy it.

There is an 80+ chap like you that digs his double plot and would not have it any other way.
by Colin2016
Fri Oct 09, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: No dig?
Replies: 13
Views: 5375

Re: No dig?

Not sure if you know so apologies if repeating the obvious: You do not need a border for your raised bed You can walk on the compost You can plant into the compost straight away no need to leave it for six months. "Then leave it uncovered for a while, and put a thick layer of compost/manure ear...