Mundane News

[roadrash]

the light no longer works in my fridge...

 

[perplexed]

I've just plugged a USB lead into the computer.

I got it the right way up the first time...

 

[MikeG]

I've just plugged a USB lead into the computer.

I got it the right way up the first time...

Impossible.

 

[mybike]

I think I've finally worked out how to provide a vast supply of electricity to my Centre For International World Domination.

 

[mybike]

I have gained about four square yards of garden.

There was a very old tree that an arbar orbor tree surgeon worked on for over three or four years, but it succumbed to honey fungus and there was a danger that large branches would fall on someone's head. The stump, approximately thirty inches in diameter has finally rotted, and the ground is now diggable.

There was also three million* Shasta Daisies in one part of the garden that have gradually been removed, just keeping some small clumps well under control. A prickly, huge, prickly, wide, tall and did I mention prickly Berberis is gradually being pruned considerably in size. The other Berberis in the garden is much more friendly, in that it grows slowly and remains compact.

Are you with me so far? The end result is that I have some spare/empty ground n the garden. I was thinking about growing vegetables in those spaces.
Does the panel know of any easy to grow plants? For instance I thought of trying "early" broad beans, or am I too late to start them?

* A slight exaggeration possibly.

The previous owners have planted a number of conifers, one is simply too big and I want it out, two others are heading in the same direction. There is also a yew, and with small grandchildren....

Not sure where would be suitable for a vegetable garden.

Have you thought of carrots?

 

[postman]

i was up at 6-20 this morning,A shower was planned then some brekkiie and at 7-30 a walk down to the Doctors to see the Diabetic Nurse for my results.Trying NOT to wake Mrs Postman buti did,i told her i was going to the Docs incase she had forgotten,only for her to tell me my appointment is at 8-00 on WEDNESDAY .

 

[Illaveago]

the light no longer works in my fridge...

How do you know that it doesn't work the other way now?

 

[Illaveago]

Oooh! It is nice and sunny here.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Talking to a neighbour last night,he told me he's taking his Labrador (Stupid thing that jumps up at you and bounces round in circles) to some 'dog therapy' pool today. He says it'll 'burn off some of that energy she has' and 'she'll be able to go for a swim in the sea'. I asked if it was wise to let a dog swim in the sea,seeing as it could be swept out and drown. 'No she'll be safe enough,my wife's got a life saver certificate from the 1970's' he replied. Somehow i can't see this frail 70 odd year old woman(also has poor vision) being able to do a David Hasselhoff Baywatch type rescue if needed.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Have you thought of carrots?

Not on a regular basis.

Chocolate, yes, Marmite on toast, certainly, but carrots, not so much.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Somehow i can't see this frail 70 odd year old woman(also has poor vision) being able to do a David Hasselhoff Baywatch type rescue if needed.

Maybe she identifies as a 25 year old?

On the other hand animals are generally more sensible than humans when it comes to danger and limits, so I suspect you'll be bounced at more...

 

[Speicher]

The previous owners have planted a number of conifers, one is simply too big and I want it out, two others are heading in the same direction. There is also a yew, and with small grandchildren....

Not sure where would be suitable for a vegetable garden.

Have you thought of carrots?

Yes, I have thought of carrots, with coriander in soup.

Do they need to be in a raised bed to avoid carrot fly, or is there a companion plant to deter them?

 

[Maverick Goose]

Raining in Leicester

Chapeau! to you Sir...your Mundanity is strong today!

 

[classic33]

Not on a regular basis.

Chocolate, yes, Marmite on toast, certainly, but carrots, not so much.

Where can I buy seeds for a chocolate plant? Save me buying so much later on.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Yes, I have thought of carrots, with coriander in soup.

Do they need to be in a raised bed to avoid carrot fly, or is there a companion plant to deter them?

Alliums. Onions leeks, chives. Don't raise carrots in the same place every year.