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Ah so that explains why my lettuces are just dropping dead! Did have a poke around but couldnt find anything in the soil.
But more than that it's greenfly for me this year, at home and at the plot. S ...

The pressure does drop as the water level in the tank goes down but it still works fine. I was pleasently surprised how little pressure the soaker hoses needed to work. One thing I forgot to mention t ...

It's a bit late now but the soaker hoses from Lidl work perfectly well with an IBC tank. Mine is raised about 1 meter and creates enough bar to get a good flow. I used it all through last summer and d ...

It doesn't seem to be from my personal experience this year. I had flowers and beans developing while the leaders were growing up a string in the tunnel. These were French beans.

Chop them up asap and freeze them.

Mine are the same. Huge amount of growth. First time with parsnips and hadn't expected that. I'm leaving them well alone. Some of the foliage is dying off naturally now. So I'll pick them as I need th ...

Not during winter. Some might sneak in but if you do it late enough (November/December) it should be fine. If you leave the soil/manure exposed the nutrients will just wash through the soil and you'll ...

Manure manure manure Smile

Cover with plastic over winter and you'll be right as rain.

You should try donedeal and adverts.ie for rotted manure. Much cheaper and delivered to your door.

Crisp factory?? Lucky you! Someone recommended Shorvedar chukander. It's an Indian dish using beetroot and onion, I'm sure you could use your scallions. Havn't had the time to try it ...

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Thanks a million Maeve. I've actually invested in a couple of old books so trying my hand at pickling, jams and even started off some rhubarb wine Smile

But thanks for the offer!
I pickled some beetroot ...

Thanks Maeve. Yes the curly kale is doing great. Had the first few leaves last week with a little dollop of sweet chilli sauce and garlic. Absolutely delish Smile

Hoping to get the kids interested in the ...

That's great Maeve!! Mind if I ask how you froze the kale? Was it like herbs? chooped and frozen in ice cube squares? Thanks

A nightly patrol with a torch and a scissors is a good way to knock them back.

And dont forget to take photos!!!! Love progress threads