Author Topic: things i have learnt this year..... (Read 10948 times)

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #40 on:** June 12, 2005, 23:35:13 »

I use a sledgehammer for that job. One thing I learnt a couple of years back is, don't do it when the bin in question is immediately behind a beehive; the vibration drives them wild. I moved the bins after that experience.

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #41 on:** June 12, 2005, 23:35:37 »

I think Dan could have a nice little sideline going in labels! ;D

Gadfium · « **Reply #42 on:** June 13, 2005, 11:39:12 »

1. Do not sow carrots and parsnips in March - they will rot.
2. Do not sow melon seeds in wet compost - they will rot.
3. Check your airing cupboard twice a day - unless you want triffid corgettes.
4. Couch grass is not my enemy, I am its - it just hasn't realised it yet.
5. Pigeons love cabbage - protect transplants immediately next year.
6. Sow leeks in compost filled pots as well as outdoor drills.
7. Sow all future sweetcorn seeds by using the pre-germination method (thank you)!
8. Potatoes and pots/barrels are a match made in heaven (thank you).
9. Paper pots are simple, easy, cost nothing, and work a treat (thank you).
10. Home-made fleece/mesh tunnels are easy to make & very inexpensive (thank you).
11. This site is a Godsend for the novice. Thank-you all, but most especially to Dan. Thank you Dan.

:)

Bluejane · « **Reply #43 on:** June 13, 2005, 11:48:22 »

All of the above (especially labelling) - and don't put beer slug traps out when the dog's around ...

redimp · « **Reply #44 on:** June 13, 2005, 17:20:03 »

Quote from: Bluejane on June 13, 2005, 11:48:22

and don't put beer slug traps out when the dog's around ...

Why not?

mitzzy · « **Reply #45 on:** June 13, 2005, 17:35:50 »

you get a drunk dog ! ;D

mitzzy · « **Reply #46 on:** June 13, 2005, 17:38:31 »

rabbit 's are not cute !
don't sow too early

don't buy a strange vegetable just because you have never heard about it ! cardoon ::)

mags

redimp · « **Reply #47 on:** June 13, 2005, 17:42:14 »

My dog does not like beer :(

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #48 on:** June 13, 2005, 18:37:00 »

My Husband does! ;D

Bluejane · « **Reply #49 on:** June 14, 2005, 08:00:48 »

Quote from: mitzzy on June 13, 2005, 17:35:50

you get a drunk dog ! ;D

A drunk dog who goes a bit doolally and rolls on your onion plants, in my case!

TULIP-23 · « **Reply #50 on:** June 14, 2005, 17:09:41 »

Bluejane
I'll join your dog...............i do the same after a few beers!!hahahaha ;D hic hic hic 8)

Bluejane · « **Reply #51 on:** June 15, 2005, 13:03:03 »

I generally manage to avoid the onions - maybe that means not enough beer!

Merry Tiller · « **Reply #52 on:** June 16, 2005, 19:40:15 »

Don't go randomly sticking your fork into the compost bin on your new plot, it could contain a wasps nest :-[ :-[ :-[

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #53 on:** June 16, 2005, 21:26:49 »

Look for a stream of wasps going in and out; you'll soon spot them if they're there. If you're reasonably fit you can run faster than a wasp or bee can fly. I've done it a few times.

Merry Tiller · « **Reply #54 on:** June 16, 2005, 21:43:59 »

Thankyou, sadly your advice is a little late, about 13 hours too late in fact :'(

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #55 on:** June 17, 2005, 09:42:21 »

Just discovered this one, don't throw chicken pellets around your garden before you are about to have guests over for a barbeque! :o :o The garden ponged to high heaven!!

robsa · « **Reply #56 on:** June 17, 2005, 11:40:14 »

Also, you might think chicken pellets are fertilizer, but your dog knows better. Mine likes nothing better than hoovering up the little 'doggie treats' I've very kindly left for him amongst the veggies. :-X

Doris_Pinks · « **Reply #57 on:** June 17, 2005, 13:01:33 »

Euuuuuuwwwww don't let him lick your face! :-X :-X :-X

westsussexlottie · « **Reply #58 on:** June 17, 2005, 14:22:39 »

1. don't sow sweetcorn too early
2. don't sow the whole packet of 100 tomato seeds when you only have a small plastic greenhouse
3. Do use hair clippings to deter slugs.
4. Label everything.
5. Cabbage aphids are yukky and kill fast.

redimp · « **Reply #59 on:** June 17, 2005, 15:51:14 »

Quote from: robsa on June 17, 2005, 11:40:14

Also, you might think chicken pellets are fertilizer, but your dog knows better. Mine likes nothing better than hoovering up the little 'doggie treats' I've very kindly left for him amongst the veggies. :-X

Ours cleans out the kitten's litter tray :-X :-X

And he eats fresh horse muck :-X :-X :-X

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