https://gardenandgossip.org/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:32:02 +0000 MyBB https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2299 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:36:30 +0000 Small chilli]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2299 Before yesterday I kept them in an old whiskey bottle gift tin. They were then split into categories and bundled together with elastic bands. 
Now they’re still in the same tin. I’ve sectioned the tin now so no more snapping elastic bands. And I’ve added a couple more categories to reduce the search time. 
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Flower labels have their own container and so do new and cleaned for reuse labels.

So what do you do with yours? And do you have a huge amount? 
I was very surprised how many I’d actually got. I cleaned 117 for reuse yesterday    ]]> Before yesterday I kept them in an old whiskey bottle gift tin. They were then split into categories and bundled together with elastic bands. 
Now they’re still in the same tin. I’ve sectioned the tin now so no more snapping elastic bands. And I’ve added a couple more categories to reduce the search time. 
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Flower labels have their own container and so do new and cleaned for reuse labels.

So what do you do with yours? And do you have a huge amount? 
I was very surprised how many I’d actually got. I cleaned 117 for reuse yesterday    ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2089 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:18:17 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2089 I've found a few different types of "Cress" :- Plain, Curled, Fine curled, Curly, Extra Curled, Iranian/Persian, Greek. (Land cress and Water cress too but I'm not counting those this time).
How much difference there is between these, I know not! They all seem to be recommended for growing the same way. Trays on windowsills sort of thing.
BUT what are the adult plants like. What would happen if they were left to grow, flower, seed and so on. How quickly would they re-seed? What do they look like as mature plants? Are they invasive like Bittercress? 

I asked the Duckduck who came up with some interesting info about Persian Cress - as well as being edible its also useful for flower arrangements and can be used fresh or dried. It grows faster than wrinkled cress which is also used in arrangements. https://www.seedaholic.com/lepidium-sati...cress.html
There's a video at https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-libr...-v202.html The plants are much bigger and sturdier than I expected!]]> I've found a few different types of "Cress" :- Plain, Curled, Fine curled, Curly, Extra Curled, Iranian/Persian, Greek. (Land cress and Water cress too but I'm not counting those this time).
How much difference there is between these, I know not! They all seem to be recommended for growing the same way. Trays on windowsills sort of thing.
BUT what are the adult plants like. What would happen if they were left to grow, flower, seed and so on. How quickly would they re-seed? What do they look like as mature plants? Are they invasive like Bittercress? 

I asked the Duckduck who came up with some interesting info about Persian Cress - as well as being edible its also useful for flower arrangements and can be used fresh or dried. It grows faster than wrinkled cress which is also used in arrangements. https://www.seedaholic.com/lepidium-sati...cress.html
There's a video at https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-libr...-v202.html The plants are much bigger and sturdier than I expected!]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1680 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:18:32 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1680
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I've acquired about 12 of these crates (green ones) and I have a vague plan on how to use them. 

First, I'd like to know what you would use them for - then I'll tell you my idea. ]]>
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I've acquired about 12 of these crates (green ones) and I have a vague plan on how to use them. 

First, I'd like to know what you would use them for - then I'll tell you my idea. ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1542 Tue, 03 May 2022 11:33:51 +0000 Broadway]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1542
I'm planting up some baskets tomorrow for Mrs B and wondered if I need to add anything to the store bought compost, say some bfb?]]>
I'm planting up some baskets tomorrow for Mrs B and wondered if I need to add anything to the store bought compost, say some bfb?]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1534 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:01:04 +0000 Small chilli]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1534  . I’m growing lot of things in pot ready for my new garden. When can I stop potting on? I know it depends a lot on the type of plant. But can I keep them in smaller pots or is it going to stunt them when they actually go into the ground? 
Advice please]]>  . I’m growing lot of things in pot ready for my new garden. When can I stop potting on? I know it depends a lot on the type of plant. But can I keep them in smaller pots or is it going to stunt them when they actually go into the ground? 
Advice please]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1337 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:19:29 +0000 Scarlet]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1337
My new patio is nearly done! Photos soon.

It looks a little like a helicopter pad at the moment.

I absolutely hate pots  I'm not good at watering but I really want this to look amazing so I will up my game and it will be an area that I pop out to often. 

I will grow some herbs in pots but would like some colour on there too...food or flowers.

What do you grow that works well if cared for.
I won't have hundreds of pots - I don't want lovely rat runs/hiding spots. 
I have rosemary and my Christmas tree ready from last year!

What trees work well for you?

#and I have an above ground pond / hoping to collect my 8ft cattle trough tomorrow. It won't be for fish - just a few plants and some kind of water feature]]>
My new patio is nearly done! Photos soon.

It looks a little like a helicopter pad at the moment.

I absolutely hate pots  I'm not good at watering but I really want this to look amazing so I will up my game and it will be an area that I pop out to often. 

I will grow some herbs in pots but would like some colour on there too...food or flowers.

What do you grow that works well if cared for.
I won't have hundreds of pots - I don't want lovely rat runs/hiding spots. 
I have rosemary and my Christmas tree ready from last year!

What trees work well for you?

#and I have an above ground pond / hoping to collect my 8ft cattle trough tomorrow. It won't be for fish - just a few plants and some kind of water feature]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1305 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:59:23 +0000 PyreneesPlot]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1305 But what? 
Anybody else have winter baskets they'd care to share ?]]> But what? 
Anybody else have winter baskets they'd care to share ?]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1226 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 09:22:01 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=1226
My Question for the G&G Panel is :-
Would a 2" layer of compost on top of a container of MPC that has been used for growing tomatoes enable you to grow another crop in it next year (I don't mean lettuce but something like cucumbers or carrots)?

For the record, I normally empty the MFBs onto the GH beds and grow salad leaves in that but, every year, I buy bags of compost to fill them for the tomatoes and cukes. 
I know you're going to say "Try it and see" but I'm interested in your thoughts first. ]]>
My Question for the G&G Panel is :-
Would a 2" layer of compost on top of a container of MPC that has been used for growing tomatoes enable you to grow another crop in it next year (I don't mean lettuce but something like cucumbers or carrots)?

For the record, I normally empty the MFBs onto the GH beds and grow salad leaves in that but, every year, I buy bags of compost to fill them for the tomatoes and cukes. 
I know you're going to say "Try it and see" but I'm interested in your thoughts first. ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=980 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 12:07:26 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=980 Want fresh veggies? 
Have a windowsill?

Then grow Microgreens aka Living salads.
Found this https://www.wsbentley.co.uk/explore-more/ from one of the supermarket growers that may give you some ideas.
It has me. ]]> Want fresh veggies? 
Have a windowsill?

Then grow Microgreens aka Living salads.
Found this https://www.wsbentley.co.uk/explore-more/ from one of the supermarket growers that may give you some ideas.
It has me. ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=906 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:08:10 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=906 Wouldn't it look good in a planter with nasturtiums and feathery carrot leaves? Maybe a few red and green leaved lettuces and some Beetroot leaves with dill or fennel.
The permutations are endless!!
In other words, I'll not be growing begonias, busy Lizzies or geraniums this year (unless they fall into my flower pots for no money) but filling the pots with beautiful edibles - that I may, or may not eat.]]> Wouldn't it look good in a planter with nasturtiums and feathery carrot leaves? Maybe a few red and green leaved lettuces and some Beetroot leaves with dill or fennel.
The permutations are endless!!
In other words, I'll not be growing begonias, busy Lizzies or geraniums this year (unless they fall into my flower pots for no money) but filling the pots with beautiful edibles - that I may, or may not eat.]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=397 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:11:11 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=397 I have too many of both and need to dispose of some - but which ones?

Your choice with reasons to help me decide, please.  ]]> I have too many of both and need to dispose of some - but which ones?

Your choice with reasons to help me decide, please.  ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=370 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:42:32 +0000 Veggie]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=370
Inspire me to think even further outside the box!!
Speaking of which - who'd have thought that you could grow dahlia tubers in a cardboard box with no soil whatsoever!!


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Inspire me to think even further outside the box!!
Speaking of which - who'd have thought that you could grow dahlia tubers in a cardboard box with no soil whatsoever!!


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One of the presenters who has a smaller garden than mine (so iris possible) said about a window box to grow scrap veg in.  

Eyes glazing over, brain cell kicking it’s stroppy neuron into action and trunk quivering I watched enthralled. 

The lady presenter used leek, spring onion, celery and fennel root ends. 

Put into glasses and left to root. She did say as she planted them into her window box she didn’t know what would happen once in compost. 

This is my experiment.

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One of the presenters who has a smaller garden than mine (so iris possible) said about a window box to grow scrap veg in.  

Eyes glazing over, brain cell kicking it’s stroppy neuron into action and trunk quivering I watched enthralled. 

The lady presenter used leek, spring onion, celery and fennel root ends. 

Put into glasses and left to root. She did say as she planted them into her window box she didn’t know what would happen once in compost. 

This is my experiment.

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Pot wash / sink


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Veggie washing


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New work top


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Used up last of the shed paint tester pots  ]]>
Pot wash / sink


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Veggie washing


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New work top


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Used up last of the shed paint tester pots  ]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=40 Tue, 19 May 2020 15:23:42 +0000 Neffa]]> https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=40 I thought I’d show a few of my ideas in the hope that it’s gives others a bit of inspiration or encourages them to share their ideas.

The tatties are Charlottes and one per pot. I was pleasantly surprised how many a small pot can hold. 
The shoe storage things have sugar snap peas in because I’m a great believer in what grows up will also grow down. 
The hanging baskets are mixed spicy leaf and mini gem lettuce in one and spinach and radish in the other two.

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I promise they are the right way up if you click on the pics.

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The tatties are Charlottes and one per pot. I was pleasantly surprised how many a small pot can hold. 
The shoe storage things have sugar snap peas in because I’m a great believer in what grows up will also grow down. 
The hanging baskets are mixed spicy leaf and mini gem lettuce in one and spinach and radish in the other two.

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I promise they are the right way up if you click on the pics.

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