grumpy_curry
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Lovely, I have the same variety this year, and they seem to be a great one! Haven't tasted one yet, but the growth is amazing.
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unidentified
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The weather is really hindering my crops. I have had one cucumber (picked today), and one cherry tomato! My courgettes have done well though and I’ve given quite a few away. Did ok from my potatoes but have no more. I only have a small yard so can’t grow as much as I’d like
strawb
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maybe i was watering them too much :/
grumpy_curry
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I haven't tried that but you might as well use a sturdy bin bag. Will work just as well and is definitely cheaper. Or, you could use a bag of soil straight from the garden centre.
Unless you're after something that looks nice? But even I wouldn't go for something like this with the velcro.
Agreed. Customer services are really good over at DA too they’ll be able to advise
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I have a shaded border/area but things aren’t fully grown yet. I’ve had success with a holly bush transferred from elsewhere. Had a problem with the soil for a good while. Hardy Geranium Rozanne has done very well there, they’re lovely but not tall. What about some ferns? I got a fatsia japionica last year for a shaded area but it’s potted at the moment good in shade.
Moongirl69
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What way is that? Do you just leave them without earthing up?
Saddlesoap
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I did last year and they were fine, decided to try this way this year and see the difference (if any!)I read something interesting. Along the lines of do you really think farmers go around tenderly building up their potatoes?
Nope they do it all in 1 go and the potatoes come through fine
Never tried it and build mine up slowly too
50sGirl
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Re Cucamelons, we grew them one year. A lot of effort for teeny fruits and I wasn’t too keen on the flavour tbh. Do you have a greenhouse? We had more success in there.I've just spent time planting seeds
Corn, carrots, sweet peas, mint and pea shoots.
Courgettes and peppers to do later, and I'm going to try cucamelons as well (just cos they looked cute!)
Wetmyplants
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Does anyone know if a hosepipe ban applies to veg patches if you grow your own produce to feed your family?
Bobby Chariot
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I put one in a large tub last year and it's thriving in a corner of the patio, lots of fruit on it.Will an apple tree grow in shade? Because of the orientation of my garden the best place for it to go is in a north facing corner
I feed it occasionally with a capful of plant food in water. I have it in a southeast facing spot.
Is yours in a pot/tub?
Purrrrrrr
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aulty
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I am so excited that there is a thread about this.
I've lived in a flat for many many years (since moving out) and recently moved to somewhere with a bit of (South facing) garden that I want to put to good use. We couldn't do much to it this year - I planted a a couple of trees and vines, put bulbs in the ground, but the raised beds are a project for early spring. I am not sure whether I want the raised beds (8-10m x 1m) to be just slightly raised (around knee height), raised at different levels or the 80cm affairs that are so trendy at the moment (our new neighbor has those, they are also very $$$). I assume they are pleasant for weeding etc, but must be a right pain to fill, turn, fertilise ... Any recommendations for this noob?
I've lived in a flat for many many years (since moving out) and recently moved to somewhere with a bit of (South facing) garden that I want to put to good use. We couldn't do much to it this year - I planted a a couple of trees and vines, put bulbs in the ground, but the raised beds are a project for early spring. I am not sure whether I want the raised beds (8-10m x 1m) to be just slightly raised (around knee height), raised at different levels or the 80cm affairs that are so trendy at the moment (our new neighbor has those, they are also very $$$). I assume they are pleasant for weeding etc, but must be a right pain to fill, turn, fertilise ... Any recommendations for this noob?
Renegadedancer
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Hi! No experience with herbs but Hydrangea loves lots of water and a lot big enough for its roots to spread. If you are going to leave it in the pot regular feeds over the summer and a tip up yearly of new compost will help. Happy gardeningHi everyone
I’m slowly getting into gardening but I’ve got no idea what I’m doing, so far I have 3 herb plants:
Basil
Parsley
Mint
How often should I be watering these? I noticed a few of the basil leaves had holes in so I removed them and now it’s growing even more. During the heatwave the parsley wilted but I’ve managed to get it back to being green, some of the leaves are still looking wilted. I don’t know what to do to help it
I just bought a hydrangea in a pot and when we have our own house with a garden I want to plant it. It’s a panicled hygrangea I believe but I have no idea how to best look after it so any tips are welcome. I have no idea what I’m doing or if that even made sense but I’m loving looking after them
Saddlesoap
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Anyone growing corn. How big are your plants? Mine are still pretty small 
AFlyOnYourWall
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What’s the one tip everyone would give a beginner? Please and thanks 
Moongirl69
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Wait until the flowers on them die. Have you put soil round the stems?