Chatback #12

[rary]

Hello Folks, the sun is shining here and actualy quite warm,,,,,when in the greenhouse, just have to dodge the occasional shower, I decided to use some of my old compost from hanging baskets etc. but have discovered some vine weevle grubs in it, any suggestions of how to get rid of them without using chemicals? I have spent the last couple of hours riddling some of it, so now my shoulders are quite sore due to athritis, the good thing is I have been told that steeping lily bulbs in brandy is good for it, I am not sure if it has to be rubbed on or not, but as I dont have time to wait for it steeping I will try drinking some brandy, that way it might get to the source quicker. Well I might be back on later, it depends on how I feel, now should I just try one bottle or two?. Good afternoon to you all

[SusieG]

rary, I'd ditch the lily bulbs and opt for just the brandy, in a nice glass, in a comfy chair with your feet up
Works for me

[vixylix]

afternoon all - back from a lovely (but cold) weekend down south and now trying not to fall asleep on the sofa!

Plants are all looking healthy, most of my tomatoes are now reaching the top of the windowsill so they're going to have to go out to the blowaway now whether they like it or not!

No sign of lettuce germination but I have 7 sweetcorns up and several of my potatoes have now broken ground.

Hopefully tomorrow will be nice enough for me to get out into the garden as I am off while OH is at work

[Bren In Pots]

Are 'grapes' potting up their tomatoes into final pots yet? Some of mine are getting quite big, still in protection of plastic greenhouse, cos it is still cold especially at night.

Dotty mine haven't made it to 3inch pots yet I'm way behind but I do have a overwintered armpit on the kitchen window sill thats got 3 trusses. so its not all bad.

[Jay22]

Evening all, just back from a weekend in South Ayrshire, no internet other than cell phone. Terrible reception so internet free weekend! Need a while to catch up on the vine. Hope you all had a lovely weekend.
Sowed some Prairie Fire chillies on 11 April, by 27 there was not one single sign of anything happening so I sowed another load. Went away for a few days, came back tonight and guess what, the first lot have decided to show face!
Anyhoo off to catch up with everyone, have a lovely rest of the evening.

[Florence Fennel]

Evening All Weather unfit for gardening, so stayed indoors and read a book (yes, the whole book) with football commentary all bladdy day It's still on now. I did order some plants and seeds yesterday, but that's the only growing activity since Friday and it's back to work tomorrow. The weather forecast for the rest of the week has said the temperatures are going to soar. Typical. See you tomorrow, have a nice evening

[Containergardener]

What was the book Florence ?
We never have sport on, OH doesn't get the point of things like football

Weird weather day, was warmer last night than today. Had washing out amongst rain hail sun , it still dried. Ended up cleaning house (some of) .

[Nicos]

Mornin n'all n'all!

Did ya miss me?

Yup....I'm baaaack!

We had a crazily busy 2 weeks and I'm proud to say I survived the lambing!
Awwwww....awwwww....awwww....(what more can I say?)
And yup...tis hard and tiring work....hats off to everyone involved with it on an annual basis.

So....what have you all been up to?
I'm sure I've missed some birthdays too?

[Florence Fennel]

Morning Nicos! Morning all Sunny but cold. Have a good day

[Florence Fennel]

It was an easy read Fiona Gibson CG - unusual for me but suited my mood. I doubt I'll read any more of that ilk! Nice to have you back BTW Bo Peep

[Nicos]

Nice to be back Flo!
Thank you!

[Bigmallly]

Morning Girls'n'all & welcome back Nic from a beautiful sunny Nestland, Today I may be able catch up on the stuff that got put off.................have a good one.

[Dorothy rouse]

Morning, looks nice out there blue sky and sun! Not sure what to do today ???

Out to see a filming of 'Lady in the Van' this evening, looking forward to that.

Now coffee!

[Bren In Pots]

Morning and welcome back Nicos, no rain yet but the winds howling in the chimneys.

Weather unfit for gardening, so stayed indoors and read a book (yes, the whole book) with football commentary all bladdy day

Flo get a pair of headphones and listen to music while you read that'll drown out the football

[Snoop Puss]

Buongiorno everyone. (I feel I should try a bit of Italian on this, St. Claudio's Day!)

Hope you all have a jolly time of it today.