Hi Andrew,
if you're having trouble finding manure locally, can I suggest you try Freecycle? That's how I found the load I'm hoping to collect at the weekend.

Thanks sweetie! I'll give them both a go and see how it goes

Lovely day here too, but was at a friend's birthday party in Reading so didn't get a chance to do anything (but had a good time anyway!) haven't done any digging in the garden but it looks more like a pond at the moment. have got the stuff ready to plant the onion seed ready to go on the window sill...

Ok,please don't laugh - I know this is probabaly a stupid question!

I've been offered some rotted sheep manure & bedding. Is this Ok to use on the garden? Is one type of muck better than another? I've had the offer of some horse muck too - perhaps I should try both??

I don't have a greenhouse!! Have been to Wilko's today for seed trays and compost and will just have to fill up every window sill in the house instead

OOOhhh, Herby I'm soooo jealous so much nicer than my modern "box"

and now I know where you live.......(and so does Jopsy! )

Emm - I enjoyed it but, on reflection, not sure that I learnt a lot, even as a real beginner. (except, we did learn where we went wrong with the Jersulam Artichcokes!) I was a bit confused by the runner beans - we didn't did as big a trench, or line it with anything, and they did fine. Maybe it was ...

Gee, thanks,Herby. I knew I could rely on you

Good luck Jopsy - I hope you find the home of your dreams One with a large garden, so we can all bring our tents for the weekend.........

I watched it (whilst dismantling the Christmas tree). It was really interesting, but what's the fascinating with eating mealey bugs?? Saw enough of that on "I'm a Celebrity....."(I know,trash TV!) Truly disgusting!!

Fascinating - and close enough for me to vist! Can't wait. Anyone out there know anything about 17th century vegetables??

Happy birthday Seedling - hope it was a fantastic day!

Welcome to the madhouse, Annette. Can't offer any advice, I'm afraid, as I'm still learning myself (except to suggest that you try Wilkos if you've one near you. their gardening stuff is cheap and has been pefectly adequate for me this past year.) However, I can recommend this forum for advice and a...

Me too! (though I would have preferred Jools Holland)

The heavens have opened and it's p@@@ing it down - let's hope that doesn't set the tone for the rest of year!

Best wishes and joy to everyone.

We grew some this year - I don't know the "type" but assume it was Bright Lights, as the stems are the most wonderful colours. Not sure where I got the seeds from either - might have been a freebie with a magazine? It grew wonderfully - it is the only veg. in the graden at the moment. The ...