Phil the non-gardeners garden

[mcdood]

Cobra is a climber so I think I'd stick 3-4 in a 50cm pot climbing up a tripod of canes.
Nomad and sonesta are dwarf spaced around 15cm apart so maybe 5-6 per 50cm pot.
They will need to be kept well watered.

[SarrissUK]

All runner beans and french climbing or dwarf beans are easy to grow, and it's not too late to get them going.

[Rapscallion]

Thanks both.
Where is the cheapest source of pots? Ive been scouring gumtree and got what i can off there but need to buy some more pots for veg and salads.

[nickdub]

Thanks both.
Where is the cheapest source of pots? Ive been scouring gumtree and got what i can off there but need to buy some more pots for veg and salads.

Often garden centers and other similar places will have a skip full of used pots you can have for free - failing anything being on display there's no harm in asking.

Other containers are possible too - plastic bottles cut in half, mushroom boxes from the grocers etc.

[Rapscallion]

So I've been throwing my kitchen scraps (no meat products, fruit veg and bread only) into the compost bin with the odd bit of cardboard and what I have is nothing like the lovely dry compost you see on those annoyingly proficient gardeners on YouTube. Even worse, when I went to throw in the scraps yesterday I nodded a long tail disappear into the bottom...

So what to do with what I have? I've got kids so don't want to use any rat poison. Note do I want to risk spreading any disease. So is it for the green bin, or could I user it fit the allotment, or an I wiring to much and could still use a little in my veg puts/raised beds?

[Jay-ell]

Stir up the heap or start with poking it with a long stick as they don't like being disturbed.

Once they've gone check the moisture - if it's dry then it's going to need watering. Turn the pile as much as you can as it needs air as well as water, greens and browns.

An alternative way could be to dig a pit and Bury it in the garden. After a few weeks it will be breaking down and provide nutrition to whatever is planted above it.

[nickdub]

I reckon it should be fine to use - but the rats will continue to visit while you are putting kitchen waste in with the rest.

You either have to put up with the rats, or use a different method like an isolated barrel for the food waste.

[Rapscallion]

I reckon it should be fine to use - but the rats will continue to visit while you are putting kitchen waste in with the rest.

You either have to put up with the rats, or use a different method like an isolated barrel for the food waste.

Ive been lucky until now regarding the rats. Have been putting fruit and veg peelings, bread etc in the compost bin for 4 years and no obvious rat problem until now. I'll have to close the sliding door at the bottom as it is a little ajar allowing the rats easy entry.

[Rapscallion]

Hi - am i too late to plant any squash or pumpkins?

PS, is there a list of common veg plants and when they can be grow from seed so i can quickly look for plant that can be grown from seed in July and August?

[SarrissUK]

I have some pretty small ones Phil, so it's well worth a go I think!

[Atta]

Hi - am i too late to plant any squash or pumpkins?

PS, is there a list of common veg plants and when they can be grow from seed so i can quickly look for plant that can be grown from seed in July and August?

Courgettes if you start them at home.

[Dynamite]

Radish, lettuce.

Kind Regards.............Rob

[Penellype]

There is quite a comprehensive list here Monthly sowing guide. Remember that this is only a general guide and you may need to plant later in spring or earlier in autumn depending on your location and climate.

[Rapscallion]

Any ideas what has happened to this tomato plant? The others in pots have gone a similar way, the ones in the greenhouse are fine.
I have a feeling the plants got too wet in the recent rain and there isn't enough drainage from the pots. The plants were looking great until a few weeks ago...
PS, am removing the discoloured leaves now, dont think they are doing the plant any good!

[Rapscallion]

Any ideas?