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Topic: Rotted Grass Heap....what can it be used for?? |
Jerrymc
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Forum: Organic gardening in Ireland / Alternative and Sustainable Gardening practices Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:19 am Subject: Rotted Grass Heap....what can it be used for?? |
I have a large pile of well rotted grass cuttings from the Lawn....last years cuttings. Could this be used as fertiliser, say for Potatoes, or Vegetables. Excuse my ignorance...Im pretty new to garden ... |
Topic: Tea bags as fertiliser??? |
Jerrymc
Replies: 4
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Forum: Organic gardening in Ireland / Alternative and Sustainable Gardening practices Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:10 am Subject: Tea bags as fertiliser??? |
Can anyone tell me if used Tea bags are usable as fertiliser, either in Potted Plants, or indeed in an area Im planting early potatoes in. Someone suggested this. It would be another way of reducing w ... |
Topic: Early Potatoes??? |
Jerrymc
Replies: 12
Views: 9511
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Forum: Vegetable growing, fruit and allotments in Ireland Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:28 pm Subject: Re Early Potatoes |
Thank you all so much for the replies. I will comment on the success [ or otherwise] of this venture. |
Topic: Early Potatoes??? |
Jerrymc
Replies: 12
Views: 9511
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Forum: Vegetable growing, fruit and allotments in Ireland Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:17 pm Subject: Early Potatoes??? |
This year Im going to try some early Spuds. I have Ridges ready, but because we still have a lot of frost at night [Donegal] I wont plant just yet.
What is the best variety [ or Varieties] to plant ... |
Topic: What to plant in Polytunnell in Autumn / Winter?? |
Jerrymc
Replies: 1
Views: 2076
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Forum: Vegetable growing, fruit and allotments in Ireland Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:41 pm Subject: What to plant in Polytunnell in Autumn / Winter?? |
I had quite a successful first attempt at growing in my Polytunnell [Lettuce, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Parsley , Onions], but they are now almost all used. What should I now consider planting for the r ... |
Topic: Transplanting rhubarb |
Jerrymc
Replies: 4
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Forum: Vegetable growing, fruit and allotments in Ireland Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 4:38 pm Subject: Transplanting rhubarb |
I grew Rhubarb in my Polytunnell, but now know that it grows just as well outside. I want to transplant it now. When is best time to do this??? |
Topic: Advice needed re Tomatoes, and Strawberries |
Jerrymc
Replies: 5
Views: 4182
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Forum: Vegetable growing, fruit and allotments in Ireland Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 6:43 pm Subject: Advice needed re Tomatoes, and Strawberries |
DiggerDan
Thank you so much for the reply. I will try to do this tomorrow. |
Topic: Advice needed re Tomatoes, and Strawberries |
Jerrymc
Replies: 5
Views: 4182
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Forum: Vegetable growing, fruit and allotments in Ireland Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 9:39 am Subject: Advice needed re Tomatoes, and Strawberries |
I am a complete novice. I built a Polytunnel about a month ago, and have planted a sample of many fruit and veg. The tunnell is 20ft by 10 ft, and I have raised beds inside, with very good soil, mixed ... |
Topic: Advice required as to what I can plant now??? |
Jerrymc
Replies: 5
Views: 7996
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Forum: Organic gardening in Ireland / Alternative and Sustainable Gardening practices Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:32 pm Subject: Advice required as to what I can plant now??? |
Many thanks indeed for the replies. Now to get it constructed, and planting. |
Topic: Advice required as to what I can plant now??? |
Jerrymc
Replies: 5
Views: 7996
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Forum: Organic gardening in Ireland / Alternative and Sustainable Gardening practices Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:35 am Subject: Advice required as to what I can plant now??? |
I have just taken delivery of a Polytunnell. Its 20' by 10' by 6.5' high.
I have all the materials ready to go [Timber for beds, Topsoil, Sand, Horse manure etc]. Now I will construct the Tunnell o ... |
Topic: Need advice re a Polytunnel |
Jerrymc
Replies: 15
Views: 38056
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Forum: Irelands Garden tools / equipment. (mowers, glasshouses & polytunnels etc). Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 4:57 pm Subject: Need advice re a Polytunnel |
Galwaybeginner.
They confirm that this is the full price. I wait in hope. I will post further when it arrives. |
Topic: Need advice re a Polytunnel |
Jerrymc
Replies: 15
Views: 38056
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Forum: Irelands Garden tools / equipment. (mowers, glasshouses & polytunnels etc). Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:52 pm Subject: Need advice re a Polytunnel |
Many thanks Galwaybeginner. I have ordered a 20' by 10' Tunnel....6' high. I hope that will be enough for a while.
Jerry |
Topic: moss & discollored patio |
Jerrymc
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Forum: Hard landscaping in Ireland, Garden Features (Paths, Patios, Paving, Decking, Walls etc) Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:28 pm Subject: moss & discollored patio |
I use a product called "Mossgo". Follow the instructions on the container. It is a bit expensive, but works well for me.
Jerry |
Topic: Need advice re a Polytunnel |
Jerrymc
Replies: 15
Views: 38056
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Forum: Irelands Garden tools / equipment. (mowers, glasshouses & polytunnels etc). Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:51 am Subject: Re Advice re Polytunnel |
Thanks for the advice Sillydad. Yeah....I think I might proceed with this one. It wont break the Bank if things dont work out.
To the Moderator, I apologise for not adhering to the Forum rules. I g ... |
Topic: Need advice re a Polytunnel |
Jerrymc
Replies: 15
Views: 38056
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Forum: Irelands Garden tools / equipment. (mowers, glasshouses & polytunnels etc). Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:16 pm Subject: Need advice re a Polytunnel |
I am considering a Polytunnel. I am a complete novice, so I really dont want to spend a lot of money, in case I dont use it enough.
I stumbled across this offer on DoneDeal.ie. Does anyone have any e ... |
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