Most of my asparagus (12 yrs old), is up & full of foliage but I still find the occasional spear which I leave. They don't get as that big before autumn comes but I still think they help feed the crowns a bit for next season. I cheated with mine & took a few to taste in the 2nd year but not ...

I've a suspicion of blight on my Crimson Crush Tomatoes. Only on one to date and they are side by side so will see how it goes. They have had no protective treatment which the other varieties have had a couple of times when I received blight warnings. All my other tomatoes seem clear. They crop earl...

Thanks!

That can go on my Xmas list then!

Westi

Sorry to her about the loss of your wife Alan, it has indeed been a turbulent year for you. All the best with the eye op as well. I think you'll have to have some mega self control to sow for just one. You're obviously a very experienced grower, ever thought of asking the local store to take some of...

Sound a perfect solution to me - best you point out the other stuff you want sorted while he's visiting! Think about all that space just waiting for something else to be planted!

Westi

Hi Primrose!

Don't by Elvis Presley was the No 1 on by birth day - that'll do nicely!

Westi

Hi Dan I've been looking at getting one of those for quite some time but remain undecided based on other's opinions. My concern is them not lasting long enough to get the seedlings into the ground, as others report that the newspaper soon perishes with the watering and the plants & compost leak ...

Many Happy Returns OH!

Hope you are behaving & not giving Cook too much to do for your birthday!

Westi

That is very impressive filming! Lovely!


Westi

Hope you've had a Wonderful Birthday!

Totally agree with OH about your posts & always look forward to your replies to mine.

Westi

She is a little beaut! Soulful, knowing eyes! Not too many lie ins for you for a bit & I wouldn't even think of an afternoon cat nap - well not without steel capped boots!

Westi

My neighbor went along pointing at bits on my fruit trees basically saying they had die back. The Pear Tree has scab which with careful observation & pruning I am gaining some control over & actually have fruit that are unmarked this year, so pretty sure that is what she saw on that tree. Th...

How exciting! Looking forward to seeing lots of pics!

Westi

My Goodness - never noted that ! either! Spotted that post though!

Westi

Awe Richard - are you not the man then?? I had a lot more trouble with on line stuff with my previous security but when I was hacked the nice anoraks at the computer shop recommended Bull Guard and it seems a lot more effective. Especially useful on Face Book as it identifies good sites with a nice ...