Gardening/Allotmenting 2024

[lazybloke]

Think we need to rethink our winter harvest plans, as we only have jerusalem artichokes this time of year. Hopefully they'll soon be finished!

 

[biggs682]

Rhubarb crumble time soon

 

[Emanresu]

Can anyone identify this tree type and how to get rid of them. They pop up everywhere in the garden but some have grown to 10-15 ft and are creating shaded sections on the grass. Also don't want them close to the house as the insurance company has an issue with trees and proximity.

 

[BoldonLad]

Can anyone identify this tree type and how to get rid of them. They pop up everywhere in the garden but some have grown to 10-15 ft and are creating shaded sections on the grass. Also don't want them close to the house as the insurance company has an issue with trees and proximity.

Sycamore?

 

[lazybloke]

I'd say elder but the bark looks a bit smooth. The distinctive flowers will be out in about 3 months anyway.

 

[Kingfisher101]

Can anyone identify this tree type and how to get rid of them. They pop up everywhere in the garden but some have grown to 10-15 ft and are creating shaded sections on the grass. Also don't want them close to the house as the insurance company has an issue with trees and proximity.

Ask a local tree surgeon to cut them down and grind out the stumps for you. I've had that done and that's been it for the tree, nothing has grown back. Get a few quotes as well first as prices vary.

 

[biggs682]

First picking of broccoli done

 

[biggs682]

Second picking of broccoli

 

[lazybloke]

Second picking of broccoli
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Fab!
Rating the same, and some freshly-picked for dinner later

 

[biggs682]

The sleepers for our raised veg plot have almost rotted out.
Planning on replacing with pallet collars which have had first coat of creosote applied .

Anyone know if creosote can be used in a fence sprayer thingy?

 

[BoldonLad]

The sleepers for our raised veg plot have almost rotted out.
Planning on replacing with pallet collars which have had first coat of creosote applied .

Anyone know if creosote can be used in a fence sprayer thingy?

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I thought Creosote was banned in UK now? https://www.eastcoastfencing.com/ne...eosote Regulations in the UK,(COPR) 1986 (ref.

 

[biggs682]

I thought Creosote was banned in UK now? https://www.eastcoastfencing.com/news/can-you-still-buy-creosote-in-the-uk#:~:text=Creosote Regulations in the UK,(COPR) 1986 (ref.

It's nothing like the old creosote

 

[biggs682]

Front lawn trimmed and a bit of weeding done in one of the front garden beds

 

[Red17]

Potatoes finally in as just been to wet up to now. Ground prepped to sow peas and beetroot tomorrow.

Maybe spring finally arriving

 

[Hicky]

It's nothing like the old creosote

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It’s useless, we have a wooden “outhouse” wetboot store at our back door. I used thi product, it lasts about a year then looks v worn. It is south facing though