Does anyone know of a good alternative to peat based compost. I have tried some peat free but not had much success. I have tried our own garden compost mixed with soil but I need it for seed sowing. I'm not anywhere near as knowledgeable as the rest of you so any advice would really be appreciated.
Can anyone recommend a quality min/max thermometer? I have bought and thrown out several over the past couple of years, both digital and Mercury-type ones. They all seemed OK at first, but they just stop working after a few months. I have tried cheap and medium-priced ones so far. I would be prepared to pay more if that is necessary, but I'm a bit wary about risking it.
Carmarthenshire (mild, wet, windy). Loam over shale, very slightly sloping, so free draining. Mildly acidic or neutral.
A couple of years ago I bought a TFA Digital Roofed Thermometer from Amazon - think I paid around £19 ish. It's been in the shade on a north facing wall in the garden since I bought it and it's been totally reliable - I'm pleased with it.
Hope that helps.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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Mix 2tbsp of white,granulated sugar with 1tbsp of water and place on a spoon for a Bee to reach. Sometimes they're too exhausted to reach back to the hives when it's hot and dry.
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During the winter we had our cherry tree cut back and it hasn't blossomed this year. Has it died?
Does anyone know of a good alternative to peat based compost. I have tried some peat free but not had much success. I have tried our own garden compost mixed with soil but I need it for seed sowing. I'm not anywhere near as knowledgeable as the rest of you so any advice would really be appreciated.
susie61, I use my own compost, sieved for sowing seeds and mixed with some sharp sand to help drainage.
Thanks artjak, I'll try that
hi my first visit I mix hen minure wit grit sharp sand and my garden compous
Can anyone recommend a quality min/max thermometer? I have bought and thrown out several over the past couple of years, both digital and Mercury-type ones. They all seemed OK at first, but they just stop working after a few months. I have tried cheap and medium-priced ones so far. I would be prepared to pay more if that is necessary, but I'm a bit wary about risking it.
Hi Emerion
A couple of years ago I bought a TFA Digital Roofed Thermometer from Amazon - think I paid around £19 ish. It's been in the shade on a north facing wall in the garden since I bought it and it's been totally reliable - I'm pleased with it.
Hope that helps.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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hi talking about tools and things a tip for the ones that put teepes and canes in ground for peas and the like.. I do what a old gardener told mexzxzxzxyears ago when you buy your canes put a piece of scrap hosepipe that fits tight on the end about a foot if you have plenty .. I have about 8 left from years back got some more canes of A........ N not naming anyone for xmas they will last forever ? just a tip to save