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 Topic: Anybody...........foraged........anything? |
Mazzie
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 Forum: Foraging Posted: Fri Feb 18, 11 12:06 am Subject: Anybody...........foraged........anything? |
Cleavers  for the dogs may i add who love them but apparently it makes a very good diuretic tea.
Nothing for the pot as of yet but im eyeing up baby nettles on the lottie - sweet revenge for a ... |
| Topic: What to grow in a wheelie bin? |
Mazzie
Replies: 13
Views: 8188
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Tue Feb 01, 11 10:23 pm Subject: What to grow in a wheelie bin? |
So you could taunt them by hanging carrots 19" off the ground?
i love that idea although im not that petty, i dont think anyway. I hadnt thought of carrots, very good idea especially as my s ... |
| Topic: What to grow in a wheelie bin? |
Mazzie
Replies: 13
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Tue Feb 01, 11 8:33 pm Subject: What to grow in a wheelie bin? |
If anything at all.
Ive got a wheelie bin spare which i was planning on turning into a water butt but as i have a distinct lack of deep pots it got me thinking should/could i grow anything decent i ... |
| Topic: Saltwort/Land seaweed - anyone tried it? |
Mazzie
Replies: 2
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Wed Jan 26, 11 9:41 am Subject: Saltwort/Land seaweed - anyone tried it? |
Hi there, I hadnt heard it called that but after a search yes that appears to be it and there is alot more info under that name so thanks.
Although im sorry yours didnt do too good im glad it taste ... |
| Topic: When's a good time to prepare my plot? |
Mazzie
Replies: 11
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Tue Jan 25, 11 11:33 pm Subject: When's a good time to prepare my plot? |
If the ground isnt frozen or too water logged get in there now. Even if you just do some basic clearing and mapping out it will save you time once its time to sow.
Oh and if you leave it until Apr ... |
| Topic: Saltwort/Land seaweed - anyone tried it? |
Mazzie
Replies: 2
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Mon Jan 24, 11 10:37 pm Subject: Saltwort/Land seaweed - anyone tried it? |
| Im considering giving it a go this year and wondered if anyone else had tried it. Im intrigued by its supposed similarity to samphire which i adored as a kid. |
| Topic: Compost bin lid |
Mazzie
Replies: 8
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Mon Jan 24, 11 10:01 am Subject: Compost bin lid |
Don't want to break bad news, but the black dalek type bins are plastic.
Thank you i had not noticed
What i meant was black plastic sheeting which is understandable but extremely ann ... |
| Topic: Compost bin lid |
Mazzie
Replies: 8
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Sun Jan 23, 11 11:27 pm Subject: Compost bin lid |
Its a dalek type one (its the only way i could describe it ) but its large so a paving slab would fall through, we arent allowed carpet anywhere near our site (or plastic  ) and ive got ... |
| Topic: Compost bin lid |
Mazzie
Replies: 8
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Forum: Make Your Own/DIY Posted: Sun Jan 23, 11 5:51 pm Subject: Compost bin lid |
The lid to my compost bin was pinched last year (they also pinched my water butt but left the lid!!!  ) and although its rotting down nicely still it desparately needs a lid now.
I have no idea ... |
| Topic: Jerusalem Artichokes not really my cup of tea |
Mazzie
Replies: 64
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Sun Jan 23, 11 5:48 pm Subject: Jerusalem Artichokes not really my cup of tea |
Cut thinly and fried, i find them much sweeter and quicker to cook than spuds if im feeling lazy. Served up with salt, pepper and ketchup.
Plus i discovered last week that my dogs love them raw, a ... |
| Topic: Not growing your own but planting up |
Mazzie
Replies: 20
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Wed Jan 19, 11 11:34 pm Subject: Not growing your own but planting up |
| I love Hebes (i even have a dog named after them ). Ive never grown them in a pot but they do very well in my front garden which is teeny and are green/purple all year round. |
| Topic: Suggestions for 15l buckets |
Mazzie
Replies: 27
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Wed Jan 19, 11 11:32 pm Subject: Suggestions for 15l buckets |
Kohl rabi, chard, turnips. I have no experience of them but a friend grew a very succeful cucumber last year in a tiny pot.
I presume you already have herbs and strawbs on the go somewhere.
Cant ... |
| Topic: Lost (presumed stolen) Lurcher |
Mazzie
Replies: 16
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Sun Jan 16, 11 1:43 pm Subject: Lost (presumed stolen) Lurcher |
If they havnt already tell them to get her on Doglost asap.
Poor little thing, hope shes back soon |
| Topic: Fancy new berry hydrids - Advice |
Mazzie
Replies: 9
Views: 6416
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Mon Jan 10, 11 10:30 pm Subject: Fancy new berry hydrids - Advice |
Oh wow some excellent ideas guys thanks v.much.
I do intend on having a raspberry or two but i want to try something new and exciting aswell. It certainly wont be Goji berries judging by their lac ... |
| Topic: Fancy new berry hydrids - Advice |
Mazzie
Replies: 9
Views: 6416
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Sun Jan 09, 11 5:38 pm Subject: Fancy new berry hydrids - Advice |
Hi,
Firstly my apologies if there is already a thread along this theme, i couldnt for the life of me find it.
Im not a newbie to growing but i am a newbie to growing on a grand scale (well bigger ... |
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