Whitefly, & Weedkiller Woes
Answering a question about whitefly and a problem from using weed and feed on the lawn grass.
Yearly Archives: 2021
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Strawberries Galore!
Now the weather has turned and we're getting on with things outside. Harvesting has started! Kilos of lovely strawberries.
Mantis Tiller Serviced
I've had my Mantis Tiller serviced, which was expensive but worth it. They're a great machine, lightweight and versatile but a few problems.
Sweet Peppers, Bad Weather Arrives
I've lost my touch with peppers so I've bought some rather fine plants from the garden centre. Oh the shame!
Sweetcorn, Tomatoes, Potatoes
Sweetcorn getting planted, tomatoes in the greenhouse and polytunnel borders and very soon new potatoes for the table.
Sweetcorn, Tomatoes & Beans
Despite the poor weather and my bad back, getting some tasks sorted.
Dripline Watering, planting, back trouble
Installing dripline watering systems into the polytunnel. Planting out tomatoes undercover despite the cool weather. Back problems.
How long can seeds in the ground remain viable
An experiment started in 1879 is showing how long weed seeds can remain viable for in the ground. The results are surprising.
Natural Slug & Snail Controls Tested
Slugs and snails, words to bring fear to any gardener's heart! It's been a good year in the endless slug war so far but warm wet weather is ideal for the slimy devils. What to do?
Flower Invasion, Brassicas, Rabbits, Pepper Disaster
Flowers occupying the bench, brassica planting, micronutrients, rampaging rabbits and silly mistake with the peppers.
Too dry – very busy on the plot
Too dry, we need rain! Lots going on outside, planting enough lettuce to feed a rabbit warren.
Update on a Busy Week
At last the weather seems to have turned for the better. An opportunity to finally get on with things outside.
Potting On, Salad Planter, Lights & Bustaseed
Tomatoes all potted on as are the brassicas, New salad planter set up. Some thoughts on lighting and my back is playing up.
Mrs. T. And Her Cabbage Patch
A poem from 1941 and a short film I'd like to share. I hope you enjoy it as I did.
Spuds and Strawberries
The weather is pretty fair for the time of year and I'm trying to make good use of it.
More Sowing, Update
It's been a busy week, so a quick catch-up as to where things stand. Clocks go forward tonight so an extra evening hour to play out!
Sowing in the Potting Shed
Running behind but catching up now with sowing. Making best use of the propagators.
Preparation & Potato Planting
A productive spring weekend, soil preparation and a start on the potato planting.
Sheep, Spuds, Beans & Glass
It's been a slow start this year for me but we're moving ahead now. Sheep reappear in the field, must be spring!
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