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RE: 2025 doing something new / different - Small chilli - 02-09-2025
I’ve ordered myself a charity calendar. Free the bears fund. I’ve been meaning to get myself one for year . Finally done it. I brought the bears a jar of honey as well.
RE: 2025 doing something new / different - Vinny - 02-09-2025
Bought a healthy looking fig plant fom Morries for £2. Not sure what to do with it and whether it will survive outdoors? Pobably put it in a bigge pot and put in greenhouse, even though half the glass is missing? No idea how frost hardy they are?
RE: 2025 doing something new / different - Scarlet - 03-09-2025
(02-09-2025, 11:46 PM)Vinny Wrote: Bought a healthy looking fig plant fom Morries for £2. Not sure what to do with it and whether it will survive outdoors? Pobably put it in a bigge pot and put in greenhouse, even though half the glass is missing? No idea how frost hardy they are?Very... but ideally plant in a large pot and then into the ground. They say restricting roots gives more fruit. I didnt pot mine, its been in the garden for over 10 years - ive had some fruit of it but not much
RE: 2025 doing something new / different - Veggie - 03-09-2025
I have a fig hedge! I thought I'd restricted the roots by planting it between 2 retaining walls but it spread sideways instead! Its been there at least 15 years, untroubled by frosts/snow etc. It used to fruit but I keep it cut down and back as it was taking over. It doesn't smell very nice either. .........and I grew it from cuttings. That'll teach me!!
RE: 2025 doing something new / different - Vinny - 03-09-2025
(03-09-2025, 09:59 AM)Veggie Wrote: I have a fig hedge! I thought I'd restricted the roots by planting it between 2 retaining walls but it spread sideways instead! Its been there at least 15 years, untroubled by frosts/snow etc. It used to fruit but I keep it cut down and back as it was taking over. It doesn't smell very nice either. .........and I grew it from cuttings. That'll teach me!!What do you mean "It doesn't smell vey nice"??????
RE: 2025 doing something new / different - Veggie - 03-09-2025
(03-09-2025, 10:03 AM)Vinny Wrote:Its a bit "catty" when the leaves are wet. Mine's alongside the drive, just where I park the car, I wouldn't plant one there again!(03-09-2025, 09:59 AM)Veggie Wrote: I have a fig hedge! I thought I'd restricted the roots by planting it between 2 retaining walls but it spread sideways instead! Its been there at least 15 years, untroubled by frosts/snow etc. It used to fruit but I keep it cut down and back as it was taking over. It doesn't smell very nice either. .........and I grew it from cuttings. That'll teach me!!What do you mean "It doesn't smell vey nice"??????
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/backyard-stories/fig-leaf-smell
RE: 2025 doing something new / different - Vinny - 04-09-2025
(03-09-2025, 10:33 AM)Veggie Wrote:Thanks fo that Veggie, forwarned is forarmed!(03-09-2025, 10:03 AM)Vinny Wrote:Its a bit "catty" when the leaves are wet. Mine's alongside the drive, just where I park the car, I wouldn't plant one there again!(03-09-2025, 09:59 AM)Veggie Wrote: I have a fig hedge! I thought I'd restricted the roots by planting it between 2 retaining walls but it spread sideways instead! Its been there at least 15 years, untroubled by frosts/snow etc. It used to fruit but I keep it cut down and back as it was taking over. It doesn't smell very nice either. .........and I grew it from cuttings. That'll teach me!!What do you mean "It doesn't smell vey nice"??????
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/backyard-stories/fig-leaf-smell
I was thinking of bringing it indoors in winter (like my banana plant) but I have enough to contend with, with Kato's stinky bot! 