Questions answered on grow your own : Grows on You

hi all does anyone know much about green manure i have a plot about 400 sm which i had potatoes in this year its rather a big plot and the prices i see...

1 reply

21 Aug, 2011
Ricky

I have a area that I use to grow veg

4 replies

14 Aug, 2011
Andyl

I have been growing Florence Fenel only since last year

3 replies

30 Nov, 2010
Peterthompson

Hello. I would like to plant dandelions for a community project

4 replies

29 Nov, 2010
Sweetbean

can I dig shredded paper into my veg

7 replies

28 Nov, 2010
Flossy66

I have a small vegetable plot at the end of my long garden

8 replies

14 Nov, 2010
Aina

I have heard it is best to alternate crops from one year to the next

4 replies

3 Oct, 2010
Oxfordtours

how much sun does a vegetable patch need? i took notice!

4 replies

9 May, 2010
Clairey

If I add manure to the veg patch now

8 replies

26 Jan, 2010
Alif

Horse manure for veggies?

7 replies

25 Jan, 2010
Cammacbusby

what are the easiest veg to plant outfeb and march time please help many thanks

2 replies

19 Dec, 2009
Guest

how do i get rid of ellworm in my veg garden

1 reply

16 Dec, 2009
Guest

man thanks joan i work with autistic students on an allotment as i'm sure you can imagine the job is really rewarding

3 replies

16 Dec, 2009
Guest

I have moved some Hostas

5 replies

28 Nov, 2009
Franktf4

Being a veggie grower rather than flowers and having a reasonable size plot I usually grow all the standard veg every year

9 replies

27 Nov, 2009
Norfolkapple

Should I do anything with my asparagus bed for the winter or leave the plant fronds alone

2 replies

17 Nov, 2009
Janpled

should well composted manure be left on the veg garden now and then dug in in the spring

3 replies

16 Nov, 2009
Pullinger

Hi

2 replies

15 Nov, 2009
Guest

What's the value of planting oxalis in a vegetable garden

5 replies

8 Nov, 2009
Jreddavies

Any suggestions for veg that won't mind a fairly shady spot?

6 replies

8 Nov, 2009
Avocado

Parsnips going to seed?

5 replies

28 Oct, 2009
Norfolkapple

growing veg at home

5 replies

16 Oct, 2009
Hotsey

Tayberry dying off....

6 replies

5 Oct, 2009
Cestina

I have white fly on my vegetables

3 replies

3 Oct, 2009
Ronsmith

How can you use old carpet in the garden?

4 replies

1 Oct, 2009
Roseberry

Can I use sheep poo for digging into vegetable plot

21 replies

28 Sep, 2009
Lucyc

what vegetables can I grow in a shady border?

1 reply

27 Sep, 2009
Alisonmatthews

Can anyone tell me what this is?

7 replies

26 Sep, 2009
Lovegreen

hi do i need to takeout the things that have stopped growing now

1 reply

24 Sep, 2009
Boycie

Safe Garden Space

3 replies

22 Sep, 2009
Healerwitch

Could you tell me IS this an Aspargus Fern

6 replies

18 Sep, 2009
Swanky

When can I start growing seeds in a small wooden growhouse?

1 reply

18 Sep, 2009
Merfyn_james

Tometilla

6 replies

17 Sep, 2009
Donnah

how do i grow mushroom from indoors

7 replies

17 Sep, 2009
Mayobo

Turmeric seed or seedlings?

1 reply

16 Sep, 2009
Turmericguy

I have a Goji Berrie plant and each time it flowers the leaves fall off, why? Vicky, Cambridge

1 reply

14 Sep, 2009
Vicster

horseradish plants,when are they ready ,how will i know?

2 replies

11 Sep, 2009
Jeany_beany1

goji berry

2 replies

8 Sep, 2009
Charlie

pot veg

1 reply

8 Sep, 2009
Johnpease

What is this vegetable/plant?

17 replies

7 Sep, 2009
Mazziestar

what is the fruit

6 replies

3 Sep, 2009
Diddi660

Is it safe to eat veg grown next to a main road?

2 replies

31 Aug, 2009
Claire41

i want to us weed killer on my vegetable garden

2 replies

30 Aug, 2009
Plumberboy

I want to water my veg plot with the water draining off my garage roof but it is an asbestos roof. Would the rewards of my veg plot be a health risk because...

5 replies

30 Aug, 2009
Gardenapprentice

what is the difference between 1st grade soil and 2nd grade soil

9 replies

25 Aug, 2009
Greensmith

How long should I wait before planting soft fruit bushes in the same bed where old roses were?

2 replies

18 Aug, 2009
Katielillycat

What can i put in my veg plot now?

2 replies

16 Aug, 2009
Daisyali

ARTICHOKES

2 replies

15 Aug, 2009
Mgreen

When should i plant - sweetcorn , tomato and lettuce ?

14 replies

15 Aug, 2009
Bethyann09

Vegetable plot

1 reply

15 Aug, 2009
Getankenyon

is it good to add soil to my potted veggies and fruits?

6 replies

14 Aug, 2009
Lovegreen

getting rid of horseradish

2 replies

13 Aug, 2009
Stevepinkney

How do I get rid of white looking stuff on lare veg. leaves

2 replies

10 Aug, 2009
Sprout

what fruit or veg will grom in boggy soil

10 replies

10 Aug, 2009
Fzorla

Is there an easy way to grow watercress at home

3 replies

9 Aug, 2009
Sheila123456

W...Project

4 replies

9 Aug, 2009
Leebugs

Is this an artichoke or a cordoon?

5 replies

8 Aug, 2009
Mebennet

white butterflys

2 replies

8 Aug, 2009
Annglazier

When is the right time to harvest horseradish?

3 replies

5 Aug, 2009
Manwithspear

Help Globe Artichokes

4 replies

5 Aug, 2009
Poll

Is this a Chicory flower?

3 replies

2 Aug, 2009
Frenchbean

Growing by the moon

4 replies

28 Jul, 2009
Moon_grower

Growing Green Manure

1 reply

27 Jul, 2009
Wendiam

What can I plant on a large space recently vacated due to Tomatoe Blight?

10 replies

27 Jul, 2009
Diamondgirl

to pollinate or not to pollinate that is my question?

1 reply

19 Jul, 2009
Lovegreen

My garden plants look great, but there are few or no vegetables?

2 replies

17 Jul, 2009
Robbin

how long does it take for gogi berries to produce fruit

1 reply

14 Jul, 2009
Louise1980

BOYSENBERRIES?

1 reply

11 Jul, 2009
Harli

what crops can I plant now (july)

3 replies

9 Jul, 2009
Tarquin

Can I grow veg in tubs

1 reply

7 Jul, 2009
Ksmerd

hi my asparagus has gron in to a tree is this normal?

2 replies

6 Jul, 2009
Liam

What can I do about my bitter ASPARAGUS?

1 reply

6 Jul, 2009
Suepid

Samphire

2 replies

4 Jul, 2009
Cammomile

GROWING VEG IN FRUIT CRATES

5 replies

3 Jul, 2009
Feather

Veggies

2 replies

23 Jun, 2009
Future_green_guru

Why are my veg all top growth and no root?

4 replies

21 Jun, 2009
Patsyann

aphids go on any of the other plants in my garden ? as some of my strawberry and tomatoe plants have completly died over the last couple of weeks, the...

3 replies

21 Jun, 2009
Sara1668

Vegetables from seed

3 replies

10 Jun, 2009
Future_green_guru

HOW TO GROW TEA FROM SEED

1 reply

7 Jun, 2009
Centac

Has anyone any advice on growing goji berries?

2 replies

6 Jun, 2009
Pasuki

should i remove tayberry suckers

1 reply

5 Jun, 2009
Dfenton

can i use peat pots to grow seedlings of root vegetables

3 replies

15 May, 2009
Paulstone

here I am again

7 replies

14 May, 2009
Frenchgardener

Can you use peat pots for potting on vegetable seedlings? I have heard that peat based pots are not good and can go mouldy so not adviseable for vegetables?

4 replies

11 May, 2009
Olive_green25

Ideas to stop cats pooing in my veg patch?

4 replies

11 May, 2009
Lilydee05

Where to put seed trays...

16 replies

1 May, 2009
Llew

Growing vegetables after using glyphosate weed killer

3 replies

24 Apr, 2009
Lizabeth

Uses of Coal/Wood Ash

2 replies

24 Apr, 2009
Pedro999

Weeds on vegetable plot.

5 replies

22 Apr, 2009
120938

Companion Plants

2 replies

22 Apr, 2009
Annafrance

Can I add builders sand to the ground?. Will it harm the vegetables?

4 replies

17 Mar, 2009
Jardine

seeds

3 replies

14 Mar, 2009
Tigerjoe

How much

2 replies

11 Mar, 2009
Tigerjoe

Asparagus tips!

3 replies

8 Mar, 2009
Mercy

sea weed

6 replies

8 Mar, 2009
Alif

Is it safe to gow Veg in an area that was treated with Path Clear?

1 reply

6 Mar, 2009
Stevetheram

I have a soak away septic tank, how safe / hygenic is it to have a veg plot near it?

7 replies

2 Mar, 2009
Rkda

which seed company?

3 replies

25 Feb, 2009
Alif

mushrooms

10 replies

24 Feb, 2009
Sunshines

grow bag

3 replies

20 Feb, 2009
Sunshines

i have recently dug my garden ready to do veg.but soil is a little clayie.wot is safe to put on so i can put veg in shortly.

2 replies

19 Feb, 2009
Jan_andy

Asparagus

1 reply

18 Feb, 2009
Kenho

artificial light

1 reply

13 Feb, 2009
Dukeo

What veg can I grow in a north-facing garden?

4 replies

11 Feb, 2009
Poustinia24

Wolfberry

1 reply

10 Feb, 2009
Rosebuckster

Lonicera caerulea edulis - edible honey berry honeysuckle

6 replies

10 Feb, 2009
Tazjuliet

What should i be preparing now to sow? have ordinary and red onions sets inside ready to dig in when weather better.Have potted up some herbs in green...

1 reply

8 Feb, 2009
Bigonions

growing friut and veg in a bak yard

5 replies

5 Feb, 2009
Lisa123

growing mushrooms.

1 reply

4 Feb, 2009
Tony296

how big does the GOJI berry grow

1 reply

31 Jan, 2009
Rueith

War time garden.

21 replies

30 Jan, 2009
Roxpole

Tips needed

3 replies

21 Jan, 2009
Seedling

should i dig garden lime into my veg patch over winter

3 replies

13 Jan, 2009
Robertholdaway

Is it safe to use polythene to line containers in which we are going to grow vegetables?

2 replies

11 Jan, 2009
Jimmijoe

i am worried about a tree in my veggie patch

3 replies

10 Jan, 2009
Anitasmith69

can you grow veg in a polly tunnel

7 replies

6 Jan, 2009
Craigfisher

What can i grow in my cold frame

2 replies

4 Jan, 2009
Carman100

Sloeberrys

1 reply

3 Jan, 2009
Kenho

GROWING VEGETABLES

3 replies

31 Dec, 2008
Ladygardener

Goji Berries

1 reply

22 Dec, 2008
Bedgar

I AM NEW MEMBER CAN YOU TELL ME WHATS BEST TO MULCH INTO GROUND FOR VEGS NEXT YEAR SHALL I USE MANURE OR PELLETS

4 replies

14 Dec, 2008
Tricia

Is Jerusalem Sage edible? can i cook it and eat it?

11 replies

12 Dec, 2008
Tinacolman

Sloeberrys

2 replies

9 Dec, 2008
Kenho

which sand or soil type should i store root vegetables in

1 reply

30 Nov, 2008
Southbourne

Daylight Bulbs

3 replies

29 Nov, 2008
Justvera

what and when?

3 replies

24 Nov, 2008
Mazz

Total Failure - Why?

5 replies

8 Nov, 2008
Twright

Vegetable Garden

1 reply

30 Oct, 2008
Keats

Remove or rotivate

8 replies

16 Oct, 2008
Michael_schofield

Allspice (Pimento) Tree

1 reply

15 Oct, 2008
Chay

passion flower

8 replies

12 Oct, 2008
Bebomi

horseradish

3 replies

9 Oct, 2008
Milky

vegtable plot

3 replies

5 Oct, 2008
Ladygardener

frost protection

2 replies

4 Oct, 2008
Pipe

Cynara Scolymus Globe Artichoke

3 replies

30 Sep, 2008
Dintondigger

Edible garden

8 replies

29 Sep, 2008
Scdcreations

contaminated manure

2 replies

24 Sep, 2008
Organic

Where to grow vegetables.

2 replies

22 Sep, 2008
Beccy

How do you grow a Szechuan Peppercorn Tree in the UK

1 reply

7 Sep, 2008
Cmills

what can I plant now?

3 replies

31 Aug, 2008
Mazziestar

veg patch

2 replies

28 Aug, 2008
Smifff

Szechuan Pepper

3 replies

27 Aug, 2008
Richard_brooks

potash

2 replies

10 Aug, 2008
Googie

what can i plant now?

5 replies

9 Aug, 2008
Rewood

worms

2 replies

8 Aug, 2008
Monicapaul0

Globe artichoke vs. Cardoon?

4 replies

5 Aug, 2008
Jess

Seeds wont grow in soil

5 replies

30 Jul, 2008
Googley

Battling the rabbits

6 replies

30 Jul, 2008
Lilydee05

Wine Barrels

2 replies

28 Jul, 2008
Hfraug

Is site suitable to grow any vegetables

1 reply

16 Jul, 2008
Janegardening

Fruit of all kinds (mainly sweet) berries,small fruit

3 replies

11 Jul, 2008
Neilcoles

Vegetable window box

3 replies

11 Jul, 2008
Clairejdavies

green fly

1 reply

6 Jul, 2008
Kit

HUCKLEBERRY

1 reply

6 Jul, 2008
Elrika

starting a vegetable garden

2 replies

25 Jun, 2008
Suehodge

Sweet Potatoe

1 reply

24 Jun, 2008
Poppy1

mulching

1 reply

12 Jun, 2008
Grassman

water gel crystals

2 replies

6 Jun, 2008
Judecowsill

asparagus

1 reply

3 Jun, 2008
Steve

tomatillo

1 reply

1 Jun, 2008
Vivian

boysenberries

2 replies

31 May, 2008
Herbs

Watering the vegtable garden

3 replies

29 May, 2008
Ashleyjo6

growing edible ginger

1 reply

24 May, 2008
Leslie49

Can I plant vegies where a dog has been?

3 replies

19 May, 2008
Naizeroo

pesky cats!

7 replies

19 May, 2008
Nickycb

Red Ants

2 replies

15 May, 2008
Robbie

Sprinkling salt around Asparagus?

2 replies

5 May, 2008
Buddyob

Vegetable Plots

1 reply

21 Apr, 2008
Artist

Using pregnant horse manure

6 replies

18 Apr, 2008
Edtam

Problems starting off the veg on the windowsill

5 replies

7 Apr, 2008
Stef

What size veg patch for a family of four?

3 replies

31 Mar, 2008
Michelle1

Jerusalem Artichoke - can I cultivate?

4 replies

24 Mar, 2008
David

fruit n veg

1 reply

16 Mar, 2008
Andythepandy

Fruit Bush for a north facing shed

2 replies

16 Mar, 2008
Appleye

What materials do you need to make vegetable & flower beds?

4 replies

20 Feb, 2008
Pranathi

the secret to healthy seedlings please

5 replies

12 Feb, 2008
Alley

What veg and plants are fond of Ash?

4 replies

10 Feb, 2008
Andrearichter

Are myrtle berries toxic?

2 replies

27 Oct, 2007
Majeekahead

Gogee berry

3 replies

18 Oct, 2007
Baz

Huckleberries.

2 replies

7 Oct, 2007
Tussiemussie

Lentils

2 replies

26 Sep, 2007
Joy

growing passiflora edulis.

4 replies

2 Aug, 2007
Charlie

Should I prune Josta berry. ( Blackcurrant/gooseberry cross)

5 replies

10 Jul, 2007
Tussiemussie

Gogi Berries?

5 replies

17 Jun, 2007
Tussiemussie

wild mushrooms

2 replies

1 Apr, 2007
Alina

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