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Garden peas

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by Elmigo » Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:18 am
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I have been given a package of garden peas :mrgreen: The sowing calendars' advice is to sow right now, this month. But do you sow them directly...
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Last post by Westi
Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:20 pm
Pruning young fruit trees

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by poppy123 » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:07 pm

I have a problem. I should be pruning my 2nd and 3rd year bush and half standard apples and pears, but some of them look like there are buds almost...

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Last post by poppy123
Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:22 pm
Sowing in a shady place

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by Joe63 » Fri Feb 28, 2020 8:37 pm

I have a well fertilised plot but it is shady . What edible crop would you grown there ? My soil is chalk but is well drained and full of nutrients...

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Last post by Stephen
Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:46 pm
Thick wet clay, any advice?

Last post by Primrose
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by Elmigo » Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:40 pm
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In the Netherlands, in our so called "polder" we basically live on a sea bed surrounded by dikes to keep the water away. We live at about 6...
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Last post by Primrose
Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:15 pm
Mesh Tunnel

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by Sapphie » Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:11 pm

I am putting a new mesh/net on an existing frame. What is the best way to join the mesh as I need two widths to cover the frame. I used cord last...

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Last post by Sapphie
Fri Feb 28, 2020 2:39 pm
Chilli Peppers

Last post by Elmigo
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by AlexBee » Fri Feb 21, 2020 3:11 pm

Please can anyone recommend a chilli that isn't too hot? A bit of heat but flavour too is what I'm after. I've looked at various supplier websites...

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Last post by Elmigo
Fri Feb 21, 2020 8:36 pm
Onions from Seed

Last post by KG Steve
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by Connie777 » Sat Feb 01, 2020 6:13 pm

Hi All, I need some advice please on what to do with the onion seedlings I have grown? They are about 4inches long now & I am wondering wether to...

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Last post by KG Steve
Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:59 pm
Shady plants...

Last post by Brucedg
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by Elmigo » Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:08 am

Where I live, I know some places where wild strawberries grow on the soil at forest borders, where sunlight rarely strikes. They seem to do great...

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Last post by Brucedg
Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:48 pm
Christmas trees

Last post by Cookie_2
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by Elmigo » Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:47 am

I just read that each year, the stores have thousands of leftover christmas trees that are not sold. A lot of those trees end up as a gift for local...

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Last post by Cookie_2
Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:41 pm
wrapper which the magazine comes in

Last post by Colin2016
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by Daveswife » Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:35 pm

Does KG have any plans to replace their magazine packaging with something compostable?

Forgive me if this question has already been addressed...

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Last post by Colin2016
Thu Dec 19, 2019 4:58 pm
M25 Root Stock

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by Cider Boys » Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:29 pm

I have several M25 rootstocks that I have not grafted anything onto, if I leave them to grow what sort of apple trees would result? Are these...

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Last post by Cider Boys
Tue Dec 10, 2019 5:02 pm
Planting broad bean seeds end November

Last post by John
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by Daveswife » Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:19 pm

Keen to make best use of the greenhouse over winter can I plant broad bean seeds in trays and pots now? If so, how deep should the soil/compost need...

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Last post by John
Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:55 pm
Composting poo?

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by Daveswife » Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:46 pm

Most mornings we find fox and/or badger poo on the lawn, which I dispose of. Since we have no idea what the fox and badger have been eating, I assume...

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Last post by Westi
Fri Nov 29, 2019 7:02 pm
How would I check soil for contamination?

Last post by Colin2016
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by Stephen » Tue Nov 19, 2019 2:35 pm

The garden where I volunteer (DENS in Dacorum) is situated next two car scrapyards.
Particularly at the furthest end, they are somewhat above us too...

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Last post by Colin2016
Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:22 pm
Kitchen Garden Site

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by shanka » Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:04 pm

Is there a problem with the KG site, as it is saying "Please try later"

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Last post by shanka
Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:04 pm
First crops to sow during/after winter?

Last post by Primrose
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by Elmigo » Fri Nov 15, 2019 5:13 pm

What are some of the first crops you usually sow after the worst cold of the winter has passed? I already got adviced to sow garlic pieces as one of...

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Last post by Primrose
Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:57 am
Recommendations for a blackberry

Last post by Stephen
Replies: 7
by Stephen » Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:36 pm

What variety do the team and forum users recommend?

When I was young my mother cultivated "Himalayan Giant" which had a nice wild taste to...

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Last post by Stephen
Sat Nov 16, 2019 3:24 pm
new built house garden - getting the soil ready for planting

Last post by Diane
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by cstr » Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:44 am

Hello

We have just moved in a new build house with a really nice size garden. We are very keen on planting some fruit trees by the fence (trained,...

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Last post by Diane
Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:12 am
winter growing

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by paulw60 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:49 am

I usually leave the greenhouse alone over winter, but am thinking of growing over winter. Thought of baby leaf spinach , perhaps courgette? Has...

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Last post by Westi
Sat Nov 02, 2019 6:44 pm
Chicory failed, what can we do with it?

Last post by Elmigo
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by Elmigo » Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:45 am

This year we tried making white chicory for the first time. It's a bit more complicated than regular veggies. Everything went great, untill the last...

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Last post by Elmigo
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:44 am
Queasy Quince

Last post by Scorrie
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by Scorrie » Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:52 pm

I wonder if anyone can help me with information on how to improve a neglected quince tree?

We have one in the garden of our house in Bulgaria, it...

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Last post by Scorrie
Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:30 am
Pruning cherry tree

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by alysonh56 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:35 pm

I have a small cherry tree which I inherited, probably no more than 6 - 8 years old. It produces blossom in profusion but few fruits and what there...

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Last post by alysonh56
Thu Oct 10, 2019 3:39 pm
Do asparagus plants have a life expectancy?

Last post by Stephen
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by Jinnny » Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:47 am

About 10 to 15 years ago I planted 2-year old asparagus crowns.

I cannot remember what variety they were.

The first year we ate none. The second...

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Last post by Stephen
Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:30 pm
Keeping chickens

Last post by Primrose
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by hamsterhead » Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:31 pm

Good Afternoon

Is there any chance of having a monthly article in your magazine giving advice on keeping chickens in the back garden of allotment....

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Last post by Primrose
Fri Sep 20, 2019 7:31 pm
Microplastics in the soil

Last post by Colin2016
Replies: 6
by Stephen » Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:51 am

Something for the magazine to write about, maybe an interview with one of the research team?

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Last post by Colin2016
Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:20 am
recommendations for tomato varieties?

Last post by Tony Hague
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by merlin777 » Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:41 pm

I'm looking for recommendations for good tomato varieties that fit my needs.

I'll be eating them myself - so nice flavour!
Easy-care, i'm disabled...

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Last post by Tony Hague
Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:06 pm
Sweet Pepper Long Red Marconi

Last post by Primrose
Replies: 6
by peterwicker » Sun Sep 01, 2019 2:49 pm

I have been growing these peppers for the last couple of years and they produce lovely large red tapering fruits. They are supposed to be mild...

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Last post by Primrose
Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:57 pm
grenadier apples

Last post by Geoff
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by Colin Miles » Sat Aug 31, 2019 5:55 pm

Apparently they don't store too well. A bit unfortunate as I have a good crop but am away tomorrow until 19th Sept and we don't have the time to make...

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Last post by Geoff
Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:11 pm
Green Manures

Last post by Connie777
Replies: 2
by Connie777 » Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:37 pm

Hello Team, I have a question please about Green Manures, I am a Organic Gardener & have my plot on a Flood plain, I thought sowing some of this...

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Last post by Connie777
Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:19 pm
re-planting garlic cloves

Last post by marklg
Replies: 4
by marklg » Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:30 am

Hi,

We managed to harvest garlic for the first time successfully this year. Having never planted it before I wasn't sure what to expect, but it has...

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Last post by marklg
Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:02 am
Please help with some plant identification

Last post by Stephen
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by Stephen » Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:29 pm
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I was clearing out an overgrown herb bed today and there are a few plants I can not identify.
This is vaguely potato/tomato like in its leaves (and...
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Last post by Stephen
Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:49 pm
Temperatures dropping, put plants indoors?

Last post by Geoff
Replies: 8
by Elmigo » Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:00 pm

There is no greenhouse to put our plants in. The temperatures are dropping below 10°C this night, although just for one night. The other nights of...

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Last post by Geoff
Thu Aug 15, 2019 8:10 am
Waterlilies

Last post by Lina Sazhina
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by Lina Sazhina » Tue Aug 13, 2019 3:25 pm

Need waterlilies for my pond but don't know anywhere up here that sells them. Does anyone?

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Last post by Lina Sazhina
Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:02 am
lack of fruit

Last post by paulw60
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by paulw60 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:06 pm

We have a 5.5 mtr sqr fruit cage approx 2.4mtr high. Despite all the ravings about abundant fruit this year, we have had zero cherries, 1 peach,1...

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Last post by paulw60
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:54 pm
Turnip harvesting advice

Last post by ilknur
Replies: 3
by ilknur » Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:24 pm

This is the first year I'm growing turnips. I've been harvesting as I needed them, and my chickens love the turnip leaves but I still have a lot in...

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Last post by ilknur
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:31 pm
Postage wrappers for magazine

Last post by Geoff
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by Primrose » Wed May 22, 2019 1:40 pm

Today we received our National Trustmagazine . It came packaged in an outer wrapping which said

"I am 100% compostable and contain Potato...

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Last post by Geoff
Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:00 am
Blackberries

Last post by Dan2plots
Replies: 5
by Dan2plots » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:11 pm

Hi,
Just joined the forum and have a quick question. Can you tame a wild blackberry? I have just got back from the plot having picked some lovely...

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Last post by Dan2plots
Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:42 pm
disabled gardeners

Last post by Westi
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by merlin777 » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:52 pm
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Is there a specific thread for disabled gardeners? I'm interested in any tips to make gardening easier from a wheelchair?

I'm having my garden made...
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Last post by Westi
Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:21 pm
Gem Squash Problems

Last post by campana2019
Replies: 10
by campana2019 » Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:34 pm

I have Gem Squash growing fantastically. They are producing tubers and flowering, however once the fruit starts forming the flowers are tending to...

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Last post by campana2019
Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:25 am
Pumpkins

Last post by Muddyboot68
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by Muddyboot68 » Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:09 pm

Can anyone tell me why my heathy pumpkins form, flower opens, bees seem to enter the flower. the flower dies back and the pumpkin appears to be fine...

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Last post by Muddyboot68
Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:38 pm
Apples missing

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by alan refail » Fri Jul 05, 2019 6:18 am

I have three apple trees, Kidd's Orange Red, Egremont Russet and Enlli. This year there are hardly any fruits on any of them, though they all three...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:40 am
Overkill tomato plant?

Last post by retropants
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by Elmigo » Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:12 pm

There are some smart people on this forum with real good knowledge! Please can anyone tell me what I should do next? The trusses on my tomato plant...

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Last post by retropants
Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:53 pm
onions

Last post by Westi
Replies: 7
by Rhubarbstick » Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:04 pm

Hi all,
I have some onion setts left over, is it too late to plant them ?
I'm hoping not
Rhubarbstick

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Last post by Westi
Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:11 pm
Making our new garden ready for use, how?

Last post by Primrose
Replies: 5
by Elmigo » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:07 am

Moving to our house with garden may take a couple of months longer than expected, it gets renovated first. But what about the soil in our future...

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Last post by Primrose
Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:01 pm
Very Small Globe Artichokes

Last post by Cobbarn
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by Cobbarn » Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:24 am

Last year I started my new vegetable garden in my new home. At my previous home I grew globe artichokes as everyone loves them. I was given 4 globe...

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Last post by Cobbarn
Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:46 pm
Pea and Bean weevil?

Last post by Catherine
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by Catherine » Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:57 pm

This year we have been hammered by something eating all round the edges of the peas and broad beans.(Looking it up we think it is the pea and bean...

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Last post by Catherine
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:11 pm
Kale leaves are edible!

Last post by Primrose
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by Elmigo » Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:29 pm

This post is partly to share what some of you don't know, and partly to ask for advice to those who do.

There is one thing I find absolutely...

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Last post by Primrose
Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:04 am
Is my kale ready to pick?

Last post by Stephen
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by Elmigo » Sat Jun 08, 2019 5:05 pm

I'm asking because I have never succesfully harvested broccoli and cauliflower before. Last year my broccoli was very small and I let it stand there...

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Last post by Stephen
Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:12 am
Radish glutton!

Last post by Westi
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by ilknur » Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:00 pm

I may have gone a bit overboard with sowing radishes! Now I've got more than I need - not sure what to do with them!

Any recipes?

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Last post by Westi
Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:42 pm
Is compost enough to refresh old soil?

Last post by Elmigo
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by Elmigo » Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:45 am

After harvesting the crops and sometimes even seeds of them, the containers on my balcony garden are full of old soil. Yes, I keep track of the crop...

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Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:24 am

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