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by Mallard
17 Jul 2013, 21:25
Forum: Other Gardening; Flowers, Care & Maintenance
Topic: What is it?
Replies: 3
Views: 2167

What is it?

Bronze coloured and wispy with a few seeds at the top, it continues to get taller.
Can anyone identify this plant? >coc<

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After a bit of googlin I think it may be a bronze fennel, must taste it tomorrow!
by Mallard
14 Jul 2013, 08:47
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Special for Laners
Replies: 2
Views: 1687

Re: Special for Laners

You realise that means I shall have to leave the allotment early now! )t'
by Mallard
12 Jul 2013, 15:14
Forum: 2012/3 Diaries for reference
Topic: Mallard's 2013 diary.
Replies: 31
Views: 23911

Re: Mallard's 2013 diary.

Smashing to see how your plots coming on Mall the broccolli looks partcularly tasty What are amaranths and i meant to ask before and forgot but what is a munty frame i know its for beans but how is it built iv never seen one before Lindaxx There are several different varieties of amaranth, m hopefu...
by Mallard
11 Jul 2013, 21:06
Forum: 2012/3 Diaries for reference
Topic: Mallard's 2013 diary.
Replies: 31
Views: 23911

Re: Mallard's 2013 diary.

Things have really started to grow now! Broccoli... http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/Flatters_photos/broc_zps42dbb7bf.jpg Drumheads forming nicely. http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/Flatters_photos/drum_zps60df0641.jpg My first real attempt to grow sweet peas has been successful. http...
by Mallard
01 Jul 2013, 22:42
Forum: Food and Drink
Topic: Ripe pineapples!
Replies: 7
Views: 2459

Ripe pineapples!

Someone told me if you want to see if a pineapple is ripe or not pull on the centre leaves, if it picks up the fruit it's not ripe, if the leaf comes out it's ripe. Seems to be right! I did this in son of morris whilst in my scruffy gear, pushing my ancient shopping trolley, on the way back from the...
by Mallard
01 Jul 2013, 22:30
Forum: Vegetable and Fruit Gardening
Topic: A strawberry puzzle
Replies: 6
Views: 1445

Re: A strawberry puzzle

Magpies, you've spoilt my illusions, I was going to suggest fairies! +f+
by Mallard
08 Jun 2013, 10:19
Forum: Vegetable and Fruit Gardening
Topic: Goji Berry in a container ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1803

Re: Goji Berry in a container ?

Definitely in the ground. My neighbour gave me a runner (they run like strawberries) and it's doing really well. :-D
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by Mallard
02 Jun 2013, 19:43
Forum: 2012/3 Diaries for reference
Topic: Mallard's 2013 diary.
Replies: 31
Views: 23911

Re: Mallard's 2013 diary.

Now here's a surprise, pea size kiwi fruit! :-D
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by Mallard
30 May 2013, 16:19
Forum: Just for Pets
Topic: More Mallard!
Replies: 13
Views: 3573

Re: More Mallard!

They left without saying goodbye! :?
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by Mallard
25 May 2013, 23:46
Forum: 2012/3 Diaries for reference
Topic: Mallard's 2013 diary.
Replies: 31
Views: 23911

Re: Mallard's 2013 diary.

At last things are moving! Even the Kiwi fruit has flowers! http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/Flatters_photos/Photo0287_zps721ef05e.jpg The late raspberries look healthy after their move. http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp141/Flatters_photos/Photo0286_zps7d3e0400.jpg Herbs are going mad! h...
by Mallard
20 May 2013, 23:02
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Mini cold frame!
Replies: 9
Views: 5155

Re: Mini cold frame!

stewpot wrote:Now that's super inventive. How big is it?


About a foot long, nice size for a seed tray. Bet they're giving them away a boot sales! >veg1<
by Mallard
16 May 2013, 20:37
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Mini cold frame!
Replies: 9
Views: 5155

Re: Mini cold frame!

Annie wrote:
Did you manage to drill holes in the base without it splitting ?


It came complete with little slotted holes for plastic dividers! :-D
Courgettes in it now. >veg4<
by Mallard
16 May 2013, 18:38
Forum: DIY & Recycling Projects
Topic: Mini cold frame!
Replies: 9
Views: 5155

Mini cold frame!

Having a bit of a clear out at home! :?
The old floppy disc boxes almost made it to the bin, then I thought.......

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by Mallard
06 May 2013, 21:41
Forum: Books, TV and the Media
Topic: Old Radio memories
Replies: 14
Views: 6319

Re: Old Radio memories

Journey into Space - my brother and I were addicts. Our living room light switch was outside the door, and my father's idea of fun was to suddenly plunge us into darkness. I used to listen Journey into Space with my big sister. The whole series was on radio 4plus not long ago and it's still worth l...
by Mallard
05 May 2013, 23:26
Forum: Just for Pets
Topic: More Mallard!
Replies: 13
Views: 3573

Re: More Mallard!

Mo wrote:How long is the incubation? When do we get fluffy pictures?


She's still sitting on eggs, google says 27/29 days. >dowhat<
Should be interesting to see how they get to the river, we usually have to open the gates!