SMART WATER. I think its a new Common Market directive, that the water only goes to vegetables, and bypasses weeds, if it is not that, it should be.

On www.gardenaction.co.uk in the carrot section is a letter from a Mary on how she thinks she has cracked the carrot fly problem [being a computer moron I do not know how to forward this letter to the forum] basically she plants alternate rows of carrot and onion sets. Hopefully this is enough infor...

Brenjon. I agree with you, the carrots on sale in supermarkets etc show no signs of carrot fly.

Purchased "MARSHMELLOW" strawberry plants from Marshalls early last year, a few strawberries in first season. Then Ihappend to visit the next site to us, witnessed an Eastern European plot holder pruning his strawberries with a rotary mower, looked at him in amazement,he assured me that th...

Elaine. Brought back memories of some 60 odd years ago, weekend camping in the scouts getting our cooking badges, my turn came, went into the grandly named supply tent, all that was left was custard powder and shredded wheat biscuits, made custard and poured over the shredded wheat, went down a trea...

macmac. Thank-you for using imperial measurements, never could get on with metric, though no:1 son tells me it is so easy once mastered.

The stinging nettle brew is a complete and utter flop. The pesky carrot flies are thriving on the brew. OH well, back to the drawing board.

I see on the news that the Police are now involved with some of the MP,s expenses. I would be happier if the real professionals were involved, IE The Inland Revenue.

alan refail. Looks like an off day at the crematorium.

Cider Boys. I am ashamed to say, I also found it quite amusing.

As I see it we the long suffering public have two choices at the next election. 1/ do not go out and vote, 2/ support one of the fringe parties, the downside of option two is you just change the pigs at the trough.

Chantal, now there's a thought book ,a plot now and grow salads etc whilst waiting for old nick.

Alan Refail. That mop looks familiar.

Alan. The only Temptation I knew was when I was in my teens, but they wore a skirt.

I have noticed that all this years crop of sloes have died, they are all about the size of a one penny piece and have all gone brown, I also notice that they are not the normal ball shape but are slightly oval. Any ideas.