Frank AKA seasider

Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Garden Peas in the forum Gardening Questions 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Thank you for the link Walt and also thanks to Allan and Tony that information was just what I was looking for, you all are growing Alderman so that`s good enough for me

Frank AKA seasider started the topic Garden Peas in the forum Gardening Questions 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Does anyone grow the tall variety of garden peas nowadays? The reason I am asking is I fancied growing peas again, but only having a small space to grow them in I was wondering if the taller ones would produce more peas. Is this the case?, if so what varieties are available I don`t seem to be able to find any but not knowing the names I am not…[Read more]

Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Greenhouse Insulation in the forum Gardening Questions 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hi Sheila,I have a home made propagator with a heating cable under sand which is in the greenhouse which I use to start off seeds and cuttings etc. Following on from germination I have to move the seedlings onto the greenhouse bench so I have to put some heat in the greenhouse which is why I insulate. I also use the alliplugs which as you say are…[Read more]

Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Greenhouse Insulation in the forum Gardening Questions 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thanks Mick, do just cover up with bubble wrap and fleece or do you fix it to the framework?also do you have any heat on?.

Frank AKA seasider started the topic Greenhouse Insulation in the forum Gardening Questions 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Does anyone have any thoughts on greenhouse insulation? I have always fixed the large bubble wrap on extended fixings to leave a gap from the glass, which has always done a good job.However last year which was a very dull winter with low levels of light I had not much success in setting off seeds in my heated propagator in particular with begonias…[Read more]

Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Removing Water Butt in the forum Gardening Questions 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Yes if you go to your local builders merchant or even B&Q or Wickes any of these should be able to help you.What you are looking for is a straight down pipe connector I would advise taking one of the lengths of pipe with you for correct sizing this will fit inside the bottom length and over the top length.

Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Potato Scab in the forum Gardening Questions 3 months ago

Thanks Walt,as I said above I will make sure next year that they are Scottish seed, I have looked on JBA website in the past but with only needing a few seeds to grow in bags and airpots I usually get them locally.I think our local horticultural society will use Scottish seed, but I shall enquire.

Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Potato Scab in the forum Gardening Questions 3 months ago

Hi Allan Many thanks for that information, I never use pots that I have grown either. I usually buy my setts at the local horticultural society shop, but this year I was at one of the local G/C and I bought a small pack from there.I have no idea wether or not they were Scottish seed I thought all seed were Scottish that we get round here (shows…[Read more]

Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Potato Scab in the forum Gardening Questions 3 months, 1 week ago

Yes it does appear to depend on which variety you use, I will have to think about this for next year. Although I do like Desiree

Frank AKA seasider replied to the topic Potato Scab in the forum Gardening Questions 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thank you Walt I wasn`t aware of that, I was wondering if I had gone over the top with feeding etc. with mixing concentrated farmyard manure in the base mix, but if the cause is the weather last summer I may have to go back to Picasso next year but I just fancied Desiree for a change.

Frank AKA seasider started the topic Potato Scab in the forum Gardening Questions 3 months, 2 weeks ago

This year I have grown Desiree in air pots and they have produced a good crop of good sized potatoes, unfortunatly quite a lot of them have a lot of scab. I used multipurpose compost with some Levington concentrated farmyard manure mixed in the bottom layer then topped up with the multipurpose with a bit of fertiliser mixed in. Watered as normal…[Read more]