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by retropants
Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Ask the team
Topic: Large seed potatoes
Replies: 8
Views: 317

Re: Large seed potatoes

We've done this in the past. Cut side down, eyes up ! I can't recall any problems using this method.
by retropants
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 201
Views: 75171

Re: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.

I repotted my column apple tree ‘Lord Derby’ yesterday and scrubbed and disinfected the strawberry buckets ready for planting the new stock, which are currently soaking in water. I’ll need some more topsoil for them, as I only have one bag left, and that won’t do for 6 buckets! I had an infestation ...
by retropants
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Garlic - softneck
Replies: 7
Views: 1332

Re: Garlic - softneck

I wouldn’t. Just plonk them in and let them do their thing!
by retropants
Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 201
Views: 75171

Re: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.

Visited West Dean gardens today. My niece volunteers there, and she showed us what she’s been up to! Must go back in the spring.
by retropants
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Jack Hargreaves to return to Talking Pictures
Replies: 14
Views: 16245

Re: Jack Hargreaves to return to Talking Pictures

We used to watch him too 😊
by retropants
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Repeatedly Demanding Cookies
Replies: 3
Views: 12862

Re: Repeatedly Demanding Cookies

Ok, thanks Peter!
by retropants
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 201
Views: 75171

Re: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.

still popping up on a loop.
by retropants
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Technical Data
Topic: Cookie nag screen
Replies: 7
Views: 928

Re: Cookie nag screen

Huh?
by retropants
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 201
Views: 75171

Re: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.

Yes, the cookie pop up hasn’t stopped popping up! Thought it was just me.
by retropants
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 201
Views: 75171

Re: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.

Westi, I don't dig anymore. I just can't sustain it :( So I just add to the top and take weeds out as they come. I only have a little plot, so not too much work. I've just put a nice thick layer of manure on the surface, and will let the frost & worms take it down. It all gets a little shuffle w...
by retropants
Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 201
Views: 75171

Re: Late Winter Bits and Bobs.

I’ve ordered all new strawberry plants (bare root) hopefully the leaf miner/chafer won’t come back.
by retropants
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: House Plants
Replies: 3
Views: 188993

Re: House Plants

Oops, me too. I’m going to look him up on instagram!
by retropants
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Burnt out
Replies: 9
Views: 229259

Re: Burnt out

rant away, it will help.
by retropants
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Neighbours
Replies: 18
Views: 542084

Re: Neighbours

Nowt so funny as folk Stravaig! My 86yr old neighbour won't accept any help whatsoever, even when she's ill. I think my dh managed to take over mowing the lawn one day last summer, but that's about it. She is very determined. We've been neighbours for over 26 years, and she is very nice. I can't eve...
by retropants
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Happy Birthday Retropants,
Replies: 10
Views: 276496

Re: Happy Birthday Retropants,

thankyou! still got a residual cough, but am back at work today :)