I have just noticed some leaf curl on my fan trained peach tree. I live on the East Coast of the Dengie peninsula in Essex. The tree is planted in a sheltered, sunny, South facing position against a fence protecting it from cold N & E wind. We cover it with a layer of fleece at night to protect from frost. Last year (it was newly planted)I sprayed with Bordeaux Mixture and we had no leaf curl to speak of, a couple of leaves which I removed. This year, for various reasons I missed the correct time to spray. Is there anything I can, or should, do now to prevent further infection this year. I have seen Chlorothalonil (Bravo) or copper compound (Kocide), mentioned on an American web site, are they available in UK? and any good Your comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
Hi Adam, I grew some potatoes in the garden last year in a particularly dry light soil to try and smother some perennial weeds. I must have left some of the crop in the ground as I noticed potato leaves growing when weeding. Will these produce edible potatoes this year or should I bin them? Thanks, Laura.
Hi Adam I live on the isle of wight and am searching for a fairly quick growing evergreen shrub that doesn't mind it a bit soggy around the roots during the winter. It's quite sunny. It would be nice if it is a bit fragrant too. I put an eleagnus there but didn't like it. One that I can prune but that gets to 6ft so that it acts as a privacy screen next to a lattice fence. glenys
I have received over a week ago my bareroot fruit trees. I will be growing these in large pots. I just wanted to know what compost do I use. Can I use some of my garden soil as well as compost from bags to fill my pots?
Hi Adam, I live in the North West, south of Manchester. The back of my house is north facing and I would like to grow an intersting climber against the house. What can you suggest?
I have agarden arch set in the lawn. Would it be possible to grow a Montana Rubens Clematis in a pot and train it over the arch. If so what is the minimum size pot and would clay or plastic be better
last year I got a good set on my cherry, plum and apple trees.
However when the fruit was just a week or so old they were all wiped out by a sudden frost.At what point are newly formed fruit immune from frost damage?
I'm keen to grow some squash on my London allotment but I'm running out of space. I have heard you can train courgettes up a frame - can you do this with any variety or do you need a special sort? I've already bought a packet of Venus seeds.
Also can you train other squashes - like butternuts or pumpkins? If so, I'd like some recommendations...
hi Adam, My 4 trays of bedding easiplants have just arrived.I do not have a greenhouse.What would you advise-leave them in their trays inside the house until mid May? Many thanks, Ann Ebeid
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I have just noticed some leaf curl on my fan trained peach tree. I live on the East Coast of the Dengie peninsula in Essex. The tree is planted in a sheltered, sunny, South facing position against a fence protecting it from cold N & E wind. We cover it with a layer of fleece at night to protect from frost. Last year (it was newly planted)I sprayed with Bordeaux Mixture and we had no leaf curl to speak of, a couple of leaves which I removed. This year, for various reasons I missed the correct time to spray. Is there anything I can, or should, do now to prevent further infection this year. I have seen Chlorothalonil (Bravo) or copper compound (Kocide), mentioned on an American web site, are they available in UK? and any good Your comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
I have received over a week ago my bareroot fruit trees. I will be growing these in large pots. I just wanted to know what compost do I use. Can I use some of my garden soil as well as compost from bags to fill my pots?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Audrey (Sad Gardner)
Gill Phillips
However when the fruit was just a week or so old they were all wiped out by a sudden frost.At what point are newly formed fruit immune from frost damage?
I'm keen to grow some squash on my London allotment but I'm running out of space. I have heard you can train courgettes up a frame - can you do this with any variety or do you need a special sort? I've already bought a packet of Venus seeds.
Also can you train other squashes - like butternuts or pumpkins? If so, I'd like some recommendations...
My 4 trays of bedding easiplants have just arrived.I do not have a greenhouse.What would you advise-leave them in their trays inside the house until mid May?
Many thanks,
Ann Ebeid