Had a reply from Kings saying "...estimate that your order should be sent in the next week or so. The potatoes are despatched separately, again in date order. They are going out at the moment but we do have a very large number to send out and this can take approximately three to four weeks to c...

Good luck with your Browns order. Shredded my book and put in compost.

Shallot Man does the GYO magazine come out same month (February in February) or early like Kitchen Garden (February in December)?

This is copy from Charles Dowding email "Better news on seeds! I have heard from Kings Seeds that the problems currently are less about any shortage of seeds, which is not the case, and more about the difficulties of meeting strong demand. They are facing a perfect storm of large and also panic...

Thanks for the info Westi, will have to do a bit of reteach to find ho they are getting in.

That's interesting Westi.

Any idea if rats leave a hole without any build up of soil?

Thanks for the feed back. I heard that independent orders (like Monika's) placed in November were delivered before Christmas. Checked Browns website for delivery issues and they are not inspiring me to place an order, seems daft to offer discounts which will increase their workload which they are ha...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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".

Turkey for Er indoors, Sea bass for me...Turkey and Sea bass for the dog plus giblets.

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...