Tiercel 6,986 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) When I first started on my allotments I was green to say the least. While most of the other allotment holders were very friendly and I did glean some great tips from them, when it came to problems and diseases with the plants they were just like myself a little green. So I decided to try and educate myself as to common plant maladies and how to remedy them, without resorting to some witches brew concotions. I tried a number of books and although they would be helpfull to an extent they always seemed a little vauge. Untill I came across this &ff14=108&ff19=0'>beauty It's cheap as chips and an easy read format and has helped me no end before the days of the internet. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The only problem now is that a lot of the remedies they prescribe are no longer available, thanks to the bloody eu. TC Edited February 24, 2014 by tiercel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 997 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 fixed the roof on the greenhouse and some more flags put down, also put the onions and shallots in to get them going http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/2014-02-28_161600_zps555a06f0.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TWOTWOTHREE 152 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hi guys Been a bit quiet lately not been on much,with all the rain,be back on it soon with the veg etc hope we all have a fruitful year, tidying and repair work is all ive been doing lately. Atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,915 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Ive not done a lot on the plot but I have put up a lovely polytunnel in the back yard. and soon as I can sort out photo bucket ill put up some pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 dont have a plot to grow on yet so have various things going on in the house... trinidad scorpion chili seeds, sicilian lemon chilli seeds, giant cape gooseberry seeds. and a kumquat tree im waiting for some seeds to arrive in post; black rose seeds, wild rocket seeds, empress tree seeds, dwarf sunspot sunflower seeds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,051 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 fixed the roof on the greenhouse and some more flags put down, also put the onions and shallots in to get them going http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/2014-02-28_161600_zps555a06f0.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 What you going to start in the baths jj ? They make an ideal seed bed filled like that high out the way and easy to cover I have a spare bath down the plot. I showed my inexperience today I couldn't help my self and planted a short row of earlies. Layed some horse manure in the trench then a layer of dry compost from my bin and sat them in that. Worst that can happen is it costs me a dozen seed spuds I will make sure they are kept earthed up when any frosts are about and the netting will help. Picked some more cabbage and leeks made a good leek and potato soup when I got back purple sprouting has started but I am not sure how healthy the plants are spring cabbage and starting to come to life (durham early) broad beans are flowering so not sure if they will pull through. Plenty just sown though to replace them in toilet roll inserts gave the garlic a weeding another couple of weeks and it will be time for a tart [ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 fixed the roof on the greenhouse and some more flags put down, also put the onions and shallots in to get them going http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/2014-02-28_161600_zps555a06f0.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 What you going to start in the baths jj ? They make an ideal seed bed filled like that high out the way and easy to cover I have a spare bath down the plot. I showed my inexperience today I couldn't help my self and planted a short row of earlies. Layed some horse manure in the trench then a layer of dry compost from my bin and sat them in that. Worst that can happen is it costs me a dozen seed spuds I will make sure they are kept earthed up when any frosts are about and the netting will help. Picked some more cabbage and leeks made a good leek and potato soup when I got back purple sprouting has started but I am not sure how healthy the plants are spring cabbage and starting to come to life (durham early) broad beans are flowering so not sure if they will pull through. Plenty just sown though to replace them in toilet roll inserts gave the garlic a weeding another couple of weeks and it will be time for a tart [ Great pics terry a sheet of fleece over your earlies will protect if you have any frost. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,191 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 My rhubarb has shot up,probably due to the rabbit droppings put round it,hopefully get some beds in back garden.and some seedlings started for growing on containers. Beautiful day here and garden has finally drained. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,051 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 fixed the roof on the greenhouse and some more flags put down, also put the onions and shallots in to get them going http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/2014-02-28_161600_zps555a06f0.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 What you going to start in the baths jj ? They make an ideal seed bed filled like that high out the way and easy to cover I have a spare bath down the plot. I showed my inexperience today I couldn't help my self and planted a short row of earlies. Layed some horse manure in the trench then a layer of dry compost from my bin and sat them in that. Worst that can happen is it costs me a dozen seed spuds I will make sure they are kept earthed up when any frosts are about and the netting will help. Picked some more cabbage and leeks made a good leek and potato soup when I got back purple sprouting has started but I am not sure how healthy the plants are spring cabbage and starting to come to life (durham early) broad beans are flowering so not sure if they will pull through. Plenty just sown though to replace them in toilet roll inserts gave the garlic a weeding another couple of weeks and it will be time for a tart [ Great pics terry a sheet of fleece over your earlies will protect if you have any frost. Yes I have a couple of fleece but I hate using it dam pound shop stuff falls apart in couple of days. But I may as well use it for some thing useful so spuds are as good as any My rhubarb has shot up,probably due to the rabbit droppings put round it,hopefully get some beds in back garden.and some seedlings started for growing on containers. Beautiful day here and garden has finally drained. Cracking day here too t shirt and sweating today. Beats the dam easterlys last year 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 fixed the roof on the greenhouse and some more flags put down, also put the onions and shallots in to get them going http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/2014-02-28_161600_zps555a06f0.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 What you going to start in the baths jj ? They make an ideal seed bed filled like that high out the way and easy to cover I have a spare bath down the plot. I showed my inexperience today I couldn't help my self and planted a short row of earlies. Layed some horse manure in the trench then a layer of dry compost from my bin and sat them in that. Worst that can happen is it costs me a dozen seed spuds I will make sure they are kept earthed up when any frosts are about and the netting will help. Picked some more cabbage and leeks made a good leek and potato soup when I got back purple sprouting has started but I am not sure how healthy the plants are spring cabbage and starting to come to life (durham early) broad beans are flowering so not sure if they will pull through. Plenty just sown though to replace them in toilet roll inserts gave the garlic a weeding another couple of weeks and it will be time for a tart [ Great pics terry a sheet of fleece over your earlies will protect if you have any frost. Yes I have a couple of fleece but I hate using it dam pound shop stuff falls apart in couple of days. But I may as well use it for some thing useful so spuds are as good as any My rhubarb has shot up,probably due to the rabbit droppings put round it,hopefully get some beds in back garden.and some seedlings started for growing on containers. Beautiful day here and garden has finally drained. Cracking day here too t shirt and sweating today. Beats the dam easterlys last year pound shop get the wallet out terry good quality fleece will last. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 997 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 am i early in starting toms off? there in anyway, few more flags down, also put some kelsy onions in that i got gifted today ( scrounger ) got some peppers going as well, it was warm today http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/2014-03-09_134426_zpsd8eea8bf.jpg.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 997 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 fixed the roof on the greenhouse and some more flags put down, also put the onions and shallots in to get them going http://s575.photobucket.com/user/jackoleeds/media/2014-02-28_161600_zps555a06f0.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 What you going to start in the baths jj ? They make an ideal seed bed filled like that high out the way and easy to cover I have a spare bath down the plot. I showed my inexperience today I couldn't help my self and planted a short row of earlies. Layed some horse manure in the trench then a layer of dry compost from my bin and sat them in that. Worst that can happen is it costs me a dozen seed spuds I will make sure they are kept earthed up when any frosts are about and the netting will help. Picked some more cabbage and leeks made a good leek and potato soup when I got back purple sprouting has started but I am not sure how healthy the plants are spring cabbage and starting to come to life (durham early) broad beans are flowering so not sure if they will pull through. Plenty just sown though to replace them in toilet roll inserts gave the garlic a weeding another couple of weeks and it will be time for a tart [ Great pics terry a sheet of fleece over your earlies will protect if you have any frost. laminate flooring under lay is good, if laying about mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,051 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Well its all dig dig at the moment knackered Some peas put in yesterday Mountain of weeds off the new plot nearly finished digging the spud patch Started putting few rows in with plenty of horse muck Got the plastic cold frame in place and some lettuce sown netting off the broadbeans 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 997 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 no tatties in the ground yet but they are chitting, most things are still in packets to be honest next year winter stuff can do one, cabbage got knacked by the woodies so i put some brick guards over and not much after that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Everywhere dug over and manured yet to sow any seeds wont be long. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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