How big was the sack you grow them in? 5 seed pots would need a 'big 'sack If you try and grow to many together you will get poor yield. I grow any extra that won't fit in my beds in old compost bags but only 2 to a bag and get good results. My first earlys haven't flowered for a reason still not su...

Theres a party on at mine in 2 weeks,just as soon as this lot of elderflower champagne matures;)

Made 72 litres this year

Glad your veggies have survived.I've the same prob but the other way round Was away for 4 days and had left a simple set of watering instructions for my wife,including all the seedlings that cover most available sills/benches/steps /floor space in the house(in other words,she couldn't of not noticed...

What a great parcel Will post on first thing Mon if you can tell me where Al

Thats my favourite kind of business As my mam used to tell me 'shy bairns get nee cake'

Woo hoo

Chillis have a long grow season so don't wait too much longer. I germinate all mine in the hot press(airing cuboard) in seed trays wrapped in cling film to keep moist.Soon as they pop up get them on a sunny window sill

Hi babycakes,couple here that are very simple to build... http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/attachments/firewood-forum/54555d1294582973-show-me-your-firewood-storage-shed-rack-please-03122010058.jpg http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/attachments/firewood-forum/57499d1298316149-log-shed-store-015.jpg Loads of ideas...

I started this tunnel this time last year(2010) Waiting to find and source the materials for free or as cheap as slowed me up I've made it for just shy of €200.The plastic was the biggest expense but should hopefully last for 5yrs plus. It was handy enought to build and good fun.Its 6x3m http://i971...

I've a couple of surplass smallish wheelie bins,5mins with an angle grinder,one turned into a wheel barrow type thing.The bit I cut away magically turned into a scoop for keeping compost tidy when potting. http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/boutime/225003.jpg http://i971.photobucket.com/albums...

Fair play to you smallholder,you've done alot of hard work there looks great

I'd planned to do it last year but only ended up doing '2 sisters'.Having squash in with the corn.Worked well,the squash leaves did a great job of shading out weeds. I'm doing the same this year but will plant beans too,but only around the perimeter of the corn,my beds are large and I'd never be abl...

I'm excited,please let it be me,please

I've always neglected mine and they still seem to thrive.Its a great plant to have ,one of natures multi use medicines

Just seen this thread.Here in Rep Ireland,plastic bags have been charged for,for a few years now,started at 12c ,now 15c per bag.Its worked very well,the huge majority of people bring their own reusable bags shopping.