Hello folks, I'm back after a lovely walk over the hill, through the oak woods and down across the marshes - I got home just in time as it's clouding over now. I'll put some pics on the Camera Corner thread.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Nemasys nematodes arrived yesterday to deal with Vine Weevil grubs - bought from Amazon. Not easily available at this time of year because the breeding season (I'm told) is at its end - however, they arrived with a 'Use by Date' of 28 Nov 2013 so I've put soil warming cable in the relevant bed (Nematodes only effective at temps above 5°C apparently), then watered in the nematodes as per destructions on packet. I'm aware it may not work at this time of year but here's hoping!
Next job was to cut up some Apple Mint and set 9 pieces in some fresh compost in the GH on top of a warming box. 1st, a layer of 'Violet Farm' composted Horse Manure then a layer of John Innes No 2, lay out the mint pieces on top and cover with another layer of John Innes No 2. - I'll post some pics as they grow.
Next door neighbour has just bought round a jar of beetroot and apple chutney,might be crusty beard cheese and chutney tonight............might require a small glass of white to accompany it.
Yes, hope staceys home having a rest and being spoilt rotten.
Charity stuff to sort out for collection on friday, will do that tomorrow. Should have loads to give away as they accept toys and bric a brac as well as just the usual clothes.
Shopping at meadowhell today, worn out and didnt get all that I wanted. Queueing round the isles in debenhams (not me though). Car parks busy. Must be xmas soon?
Thank you all for your wishes ...... Hospital didn't have my appointment on the list.... Which didn't surprise me thankfully I had my appointment letter and thry managed to squeeze me in.... abd managed to bring my appointment forward x2 weeks with the neuro surgeon so only 2 weeks till I find out.... got back and saw this little stunner hanging on despite all odds which really made me smile.....
It was a fab but sparse sweet pea through the summer.... This one seems to have grown through the rosemary!!!! Verd thanks for the advice on ecinechea I'm gonna maybe fleece the bed i think... KEF ur making me hungry lol xxxxxxx
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Hello folks, I'm back after a lovely walk over the hill, through the oak woods and down across the marshes - I got home just in time as it's clouding over now. I'll put some pics on the Camera Corner thread.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Nemasys nematodes arrived yesterday to deal with Vine Weevil grubs - bought from Amazon. Not easily available at this time of year because the breeding season (I'm told) is at its end - however, they arrived with a 'Use by Date' of 28 Nov 2013 so I've put soil warming cable in the relevant bed (Nematodes only effective at temps above 5°C apparently), then watered in the nematodes as per destructions on packet. I'm aware it may not work at this time of year but here's hoping!
Next job was to cut up some Apple Mint and set 9 pieces in some fresh compost in the GH on top of a warming box. 1st, a layer of 'Violet Farm' composted Horse Manure then a layer of John Innes No 2, lay out the mint pieces on top and cover with another layer of John Innes No 2. - I'll post some pics as they grow.
I love applemint John, so good for mint sauce. It sounds as if it'll be very happy in that horsemanure and compost
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thinking of you Stacey,hope to hear from you soon,xx
As luck has it I have just had some apple and mint jelly with my lamb lunch. Jelly made by a friend in the village. Very yummy.
Sounds delicious WW.
Next door neighbour has just bought round a jar of beetroot and apple chutney,might be crusty beard cheese and chutney tonight.
...........might require a small glass of white to accompany it.
Food glorious food. Soz about all those on starvation diet. Have what you want on a small plate I say ( sneak rest when no one is looking)
Sausages, butter beans, gummy toms, cauli, onions, garlic, carrots & vino all in a casserole cooking slowly..maybe some Yorkshire puds for H..
Must admit to being a tad fed up of cooking, Woody are you for rent?
Gilly that sounds nice, but would need large glass of vino. Find bread a bit dry
Also waiting to hear from Stacey, might not have news but will be good to know she's home with her Lo & H.
Oooh KEF - that's an idea for tomorrow - sausages and home made baked beans .... Yum!!!
Thinking of Stacey.....
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Yes, hope staceys home having a rest and being spoilt rotten.
Charity stuff to sort out for collection on friday, will do that tomorrow. Should have loads to give away as they accept toys and bric a brac as well as just the usual clothes.
Shopping at meadowhell today, worn out and didnt get all that I wanted. Queueing round the isles in debenhams (not me though). Car parks busy. Must be xmas soon?
Thank you all for your wishes ...... Hospital didn't have my appointment on the list.... Which didn't surprise me thankfully I had my appointment letter and thry managed to squeeze me in.... abd managed to bring my appointment forward x2 weeks with the neuro surgeon so only 2 weeks till I find out.... got back and saw this little stunner hanging on despite all odds which really made me smile.....
It was a fab but sparse sweet pea through the summer.... This one seems to have grown through the rosemary!!!! Verd thanks for the advice on ecinechea I'm gonna maybe fleece the bed i think... KEF ur making me hungry lol xxxxxxx