Well its that time of the year again ,after 2 really sunny but cold days have finally got inspired to make a start .Was up on the bank across the end of my garden yesterday trimming the rubbish down getting it ready for a dose of weedkiller in the spring.Off to local garden centre shortly see what b...

Certainly enough to keep you busy there LL ,have a good christmas catch you in the spring.

Sunday 7/12/2014 Probably be my last post for this year ,not a great lot going on in the garden at the moment as winter sets in ,really cold weather forecast for rest of week .Thought you may like to see these ,due to mild autumn left a couple of Tomato plants in the greenhouse to see how they would...

Well, I'm thinking about next year and growing my veggies using the square metre gardening method. I must admit to being keen to have a go but there is a recommended special growing mix to use in these raised beds and I'm not sure. The book by Mel Bartholomew suggests one third garden compost, one ...

I have hybrids, mine keep laying but at a reduces rate .As daylight hours get shorter may go from everyday to 3 times a week but don't stop altogether.Unlike some breeds ,usually hybrids are reared for egg production and may not carry much in the way of meat.

Before this post runs away with which best veg to grow, perhaps a gentle reminder that the original post said Only problem is the only area of the garden I really fancied digging up is mostly in shade. How many normal veggies will flourish in mostly shade My answer would be none , unless you consid...

I always do well with runner beans, not much ground space needed but you need to secure the plants to tall canes to minimize the effects of strong winds. Courgettes need a lot of room so not really suitable for a small space, unless you have just one plant. As already said, only grow what you like ...

Make a list of the veggies you and your family enjoy eating ,don't put the effort into growing things you will only give to friends and neighbours. Once you have your list look either in a garden book or on line for growing conditions, most things like a little sun to grow there best easier to get s...

Not an old wives' tale - when the plants are subjected to the first frosts, the carbohydrates in the tissues change to sugars (a bit like anti-freeze) to prepare them for the winter temperatures. So winter veg like sprouts, cabbage, swede, parsnips and even carrots will taste sweeter. Summer veg on...

Saturday 4th October 2014 Going to be a funny autumn if weather keeps like this ,plum trees coming into blossom ,strawberries flowering again . http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/billnorfolk/DSCF1763_zpsaea6e0b2.jpg http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/billnorfolk/DSCF1764_zps1feaf47d.jpg Du...

Monday 29th September 2014 With winter around the corner ,slowly putting the beds to sleep . http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx80/billnorfolk/DSCF1757_zps04a60950.jpg Runner beans done compost in the trenches ready for next year . One small bed covered ,two big ones potato bed and sweetcorn and h...

HensAloud wrote:It didn't taste snakey Bill, mind you I've not tasted snakes recently. That looks like a bumper crop of corn, hope you're save one each for your girls.

There was a few that were misshapen and small corn so they didn't do to bad ,must say they do love em.

ClareM wrote:Mine seem to love them too, though only if they're on the ground, not in their treats bowl...! I have heard that too much corn causes liver problems & prolapse when egg-laying, any truth in this?

Some mealworms packets say not to be fed to chickens, check yours.

We didn't grow enough to freeze, sadly, but we will do so next time. My friend just picks hers, wraps them up and sticks them in the freezer whole. Is that the best way? We usually half the cobs ,blanch for a couple of minutes ,then into cold water ,once cool spread on a tray and freeze then into a...

A portable hand held steam cleaner ,or a heat gun or blow torch ,don't set the coop on fire ,in the words of corporal Jones ,they don't like it up them.