aubergines in the heated prop. and sprouts, calabrese and lettuce on the greenhouse shelf. I also tried an experiment, by putting spanach seeds in the greenhouse beds a few weeks ago! It was quite warm in there until it snowed! (the ground never froze as far as I'm aware) they are not showing yet, b...

well, that's not very nice is it....they do all the hard work, then someone comes along and says their spuds are rubbish. pah. there are ways to advertise your products, and 'dissing' (for want of a better word) soemone else's established product is not the way to do it.

sounds like a fabulous experiment! I don't like the sound of it to be honest, and having picked up a bunch of fresh samphire during a holiday to Wells Next the Sea last summer, it doesn't look or smell very appetising! I juiced it to use in my soapmaking! It was very tough and stringy! Hope I havne'...

could be as it has not been a very cold winter this year, they are normally fine under there!

mine aren't storing too well, about 50% have sprouted, which is most unusual. (cupboard under the stairs is where they are usually stored)

i caught a lady allowing her dog to foul ON my driveway a few years ago. I had just come out of the doorr. I yelled at her asking how would she like it if I came and reciprocated on her doorstep. she was really embarrased and quickly tried to pick it all up and run away! Absolutely foul behaviour. i...

ours always look dry and dusty when not in use, but has plenty of goodness added annually. we soak it well 2 weeks before planting and it looks lush and rich again!

I had a few squidgy ones too. the garlic seems OK though thankfully.

ah! thanks for the birthday wishes oh! no probs re: gift! I'm sure the other person is very happy with it

not sure what happened? life just seems to be moving so fast, I can't remember the last time I popped by to say hello!

So, Happy New Year to you all, and I'll try to come by more often!

happy new year! I am still eating jam from 2000!!!

sounds like you are off to a smashing start! We have one rabbit on our plot, I think he lives under the shed. There are undoubtably more around (you know rabbits ;p) We have to protect everything, even onions, they eat those too the little blighters. Best of luck to you, you will become addicted bef...

Happy birthday to you

thankyou both! I will do all of the above.....new shoots are growing fast, so plenty to take cuttings from