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- Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:33 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: What has been your biggest success this year?
- Replies: 21
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Being able to get out to the plot at all with two children under two, considering I had number two in June. place is heavily covered in weeds in some places, but I'm still working away, loving every moment I manage to steal to get out there. But veg-wise, my peas!! Usually they get eaten by pea beet...
- Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:39 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Comfortable Gardening Boots/Shoes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5221
I use an old pair of Doc Martin's but they're getting a bit worn in the uppers, but the soles last forever. Need some new inbetween the house and plot shoes, had a pair of cheap cloggies, so am keeping an eye out for them. They're great for popping out with the laundry or rubbish when the grass is w...
- Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:33 pm
- Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
- Topic: Large Cabbage White Caterpillar
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4051
- Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:21 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Malk's Baby
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3442
Malk's Baby
Baby Finn arrived 5 June, healthy, happy and in a hurry. Mum, Dad, Finn and big brother Aidan all well and surviving the big transition.
Been to the plot twice already, but don't think he even opened his eyes.
Big wave to all and will catch up later.
Been to the plot twice already, but don't think he even opened his eyes.
Big wave to all and will catch up later.
- Wed May 28, 2008 7:10 am
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Bits and bobs No4
- Replies: 106
- Views: 28210
Still no sign of baby.
Nice of you to ask, OH. Sorry been absent for so long. Just hanging around waiting, but been getting out to the allotment lots to finish last minute things up and to try and shift this stubborn babe. Am due tomorrow, but hoped it would be early like my son. Seems to be moving down, so keep your fing...
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:03 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: lovely day today
- Replies: 44
- Views: 11589
Lovely toasty day here. Can't do much at 8 months pregnant, but got out and dug and sieved the last load of usable compost into carrot and lettuce beds, weeded a bit of the flowers, threw a few carrot and lettuce seeds down, but really too early to expect much. Just nice to get out and enjoy the sun.
- Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:00 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Gardeners' World
- Replies: 56
- Views: 17366
I was wondering what you guys would be saying about the new look GW and the allotment segment. And I'm not disappointed, i thought there would a 'hate it' contingency, but glad some are more philosophical about it. I don't think it's going to please everyone, and especially people who've had allotme...
- Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:48 pm
- Forum: Seed Swop-Shop
- Topic: My Offers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2253
My Offers
Most of these are last years seeds. I'm happy to give them away, but if you have something interesting to trade, I'd consider it. Tomatoes Sub Arctic Plenty - unopened Gardeners Delight - about 20 seeds left Gardeners Delight - unopened Red Cherry/Moneymaker with California wonder pepper - unopened ...
- Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:27 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Tens Machine
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7703
I used one with son's birth and it was great until the pressure started. Need to get one for this birth as borrowed the last, was looking on Ebay, but might try lloyds if I can find one. Don't turn it on until you have both pads secured or take the pads off while on. I had the midwife and my partner...
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:00 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Looks good this weekend!!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 11752
Herby
thanks for the concerned clucking. don't worry, though, my body tells me right away when I'm reaching my limit and I listen. Didn't feel bad at all yesterday.
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:55 pm
- Forum: Readers Recipes
- Topic: Jamie Oliver Asparagus Tart Recipe (high Cholesterol version
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19727
Jamie Oliver Asparagus Tart Recipe (high Cholesterol version
As so many people are salivating over it, here's the recipe: 500g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 500g asparagus spears, woody ends removed 200g filo pastry 100g butter, melted 100g freshy grated Lancashire cheese 100g freshly grated cheddar cheese 3 lar...
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:52 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: jamie at home
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4988
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:25 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: The pros and cons of mulches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3666
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:22 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Monty Don
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10090
I think garden presenters are like Dr Who for the British, you love the ones that were on the telly when you were really getting into the subject. I like Monty Don and I'm not really worried about his 'credentials'. I like that he's an enthusiastic gardener with an interest in veg (that seems to be ...
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:02 pm
- Forum: General chatter
- Topic: Reading Material
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2885
I've just read 'My Life on a Hillside Allotment' by Terry Walton. A light, fun read. The first book I've managed in ages and it got me wanting to get out and work on the plot again. I'm now re-dipping into Monty Don's 'Roots'. Say what you like about him, I like his style. And again it's light readi...