TV full of poncy items.

[Scarlet]

Agree that this has been a v interesting discussion.

Also dead chuffed to have been introduced to The Allotment which I've bookmarked to watch later.

That makes two of us then ... I don't often do TV but I'm looking forward to that!

[KevinM67]

That makes two of us then ... I don't often do TV but I'm looking forward to that!

The programme may be a little simplistic for the "experienced" grower - however, it's the realism of what an allotment entails which they might enjoy.

I bought the 3 disc set 5 years ago off ebay, when I first got my allotment and it was invaluable. (However, lost disc 1 somehow).

[Noosner]

The programme may be a little simplistic for the "experienced" grower - however, it's the realism of what an allotment entails which they might enjoy.

I bought the 3 disc set 5 years ago off ebay, when I first got my allotment and it was invaluable. (However, lost disc 1 somehow).

I'd never heard of it, Kevin, so thanks for flagging it up. A bit of realism sounds wonderful. Now that's the sort of reality TV I like.

[Bren In Pots]

Kevin I'm slowly working my way through the programs it ought to be shown on TV again it makes a change to see real veg gardening.

[Jimmy]

I suppose the other residents think that grass is far less work.
Roger

I often look at my lawns which "We need to mow" but it's always Jimmy that mows them.
I have visions of no grass and nice furrows of spuds.
Jimmy

[Snadger]

I often look at my lawns which "We need to mow" but it's always Jimmy that mows them.
I have visions of no grass and nice furrows of spuds.
Jimmy

Grass to me is a green desert!

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

Well! that made for interesting reading!

Just goes to show how we all garden differently!

And I couldn't do without "Pouncy"

Nor my "Veggies" for that matter!

As others have said, surely it's about creating a balance between good n bad!

And I'll tell Ya what! There'll be a "Wildlife Pond" on my plot next year! Albeit a little one!

[Jimmy]

It's poncy

[veggiechicken]

You really do live up to your signature, Jimmy

[Scarlet]

It's poncy

I'm sure a little bird told me that you were sowing pansy seeds ..... Or was it violas?

[Knight of Albion]

Shame on you, Jimmy! What would our gardens be like without flowers???? And the bees and butterflies that delight in their presence ....
Such beauty and wonder.

[Jimmy]

I'm sure a little bird told me that you were sowing pansy seeds ..... Or was it violas?

Ahhh
My only excuse is they were free !
( And did look pretty ).
Rumbled
Jimmy

[veggiechicken]

And, I seem to remember that you have a flower border in which you tried to sneak some sweetcorn

[ancee]

As much as I love growing my veggies, I do like to companion plant. Marigolds and nasturtiums are easy to grow and distract nasty blighters from eating so much of the veg. The allotments where I am have developed a communal area, which is filled with fruit trees and sown with wildflower mix, which has attracted a wealth of bees which benefits all of us.
I'm intending to grow more flowers next year - albeit ones which are edible. I'm interested in growing saffron crocusses, although not sure where to source them yet.

I do that too Jon, trouble is, I then get annoyed when the pests start eating the marigold and nasturtiums!!! Wish they'd all just buzz off! I think saffron crocuses are stocked by Thompson and Morgan, do you think all crocus stamen are edible? I have some, think they were the saffron variety but can't remember and don't wNt to poison myself!

[ancee]

You lot make me smile I love our little forum xx