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I am going to grow some vegetables in a patch of my garden which is currently completly covered in weeds I know the easiest option is to get on my knees and weed it But I wondered if any1 had some other method I could use which would be quickereasier

Hi am new to all this, but managed successully to grow some strawberries in a pot last year and some herbs. I have a small garden at the rear of my property and have dug it over in preperation of planting something this year. what should i plant?

can you grow grapes easily in this fair and pleasant land?

Hi all I'm in Ireland, am I on my own ? I only have a small space and am very interested in growing "my own "I tried to make a go of it a few years ago but have been pregnant since (not with the same child ). So where do I start ? Thanks!

Hi, I am a mum to two small boys, and want to start growing my own vegetables. I don't have much free time, and would like too know what veg is best to start with? also how to prepare the land? I have an area of 6ftx4ft approx. Thanks

Is there anyone thinking of starting an urban forest garden who would like to share experiences, ideas and advice? If so, please post here.

Live in Billinge and am a very keen gardener and would love to be involved in growing veg etc anywhere nearby, surely there must be some land that can be used?

Wait no longer for an allotment come and get involved with the FLFI (Farnham Local Food Initiative). They are looking for 'YOU' to work the land with them. They grow fruits, veg, herbs. Check the web site for more information farnhamfood.com.
Jay

I have recently been given a piece of land to grow on, I was wondering; what can I grow right now?

i had 6 strwberry plants which produced a small crop this season, with runners now i,ve got about 15 plants how do i protect the plants over winter for ready for the next season..

an apple tree thet i planted from a pip in my garden, got it's first fruit this year (15 yrs old) one small sour apple that fell off early.i need another apple tree to pollinate but what type do i need?no idea what the origonal tree was can you help?

Hi there, I am a real novice wanting to dip more than my toe in but don't really know where to start! Have a small garden, putting in raised beds and ceramic sinks and could do with some advice on what soil to use and what to start sowing now, thanks

Hi I have a couple questions.
Does anyone know if I can plant potatoes all year round?
Also does anyone know if I can grow tomatoes inside, I know right now isn't the best time to grow tomatoes which is why I thought inside could be an idea?

Thanks

I'm in Colchester, Essex and I am looking for some freshly cut logs around 8-12" in diameter and 18-24" long. I've got three types of mushrooms that I want to grow and haven't yet been able to source logs yet. Is anyone able to help? Thanks.

we have a small raised bed currently populated by tomato and pepper plants once these have been harvested what would you suggest to sow over the winter,. i was considering garlic and onions any other suggestions?
cheers
jase

mr kitchoff in the manchester evening news informs me i need nitrogen in my composter ,but he doesn't tell me how to obtain it, in what form can i obtain nitrogen obviously science was not my best subject at school.

Hi, The snails have eaten most of my sprouting broccoli plants - has anyone over got any extra plants that we could trade some seeds for?

I am starting out with Veg growing and I had hoped to grow all the vegs for Xmas dinner. Have I missed the boat for this year now?
I am looking to buy plug grown plants and grow in a raised bed

Hello

We are looking for a crop that coud be sown now. I wondered if there were any suggestions. Thinking of Swiss Chard, Spinach, Turnips however wondered if cabbages and carrots were still possible.

Thanks

In the raised bed we are growing we have tomamto plants thatappear to be producing tomatoes. However the plants have spread somewhat and I am not sure if I shoud be pruning & I wondered if anyone could advise.

Scarborough, N. Yorks: I'm interested in growing with others on some kind of a community basis. I'd like to appeal to any others in the area who are interested in developing initiatives to increase our chances of growing locally. Please contact me.

Myself and another group of about ten people who wish to grow our own veg etc have been in touch.There are a few others in the area showing interest. There are two landowners who have shown interest aswell. But nothing is moving. Help

I know of a parcel of land near where i live which is sometimes used as a playing field and i was wondering how i could go about convincing the council to turn it into allotments. Can anyone help.
Thanks.

Hello all can anyone tell me why potato plants grow what look like tomatoes on them and what are they for ????

With pumpkins once you have a fruit established does anyone nip off the other leaves so all is concentrated on producing a huge pumpkin? Also has any body else had issues with growing peas and carrots this year?

I had planted some swede the other day, how long will it take for the harvest

How to become a good gardener? Any advice? Thanks

Has anyone found a problem with people offering land to grow on, then after you have spent much time effort and mony on improving it with manure and rotavation etc they change their minds?

Our new Landshare site is small, big enough for our veggies but not for dedicated fruit area & west side is shaded by trees. Can we grow currants, gooseberries, rasps etc in tubs and what is best location [have grass surround, but can't dig it up]??

Is there anything that I can sow in August? I've just been given access to some land and it's going to be a couple of weeks before it's ready - but what can I plant this time of year? Cheers.

i'm in my second year of growing my own and am having a go at growing romanesco cauli, the plants are very big but no sign of the cauli as yet, do i just wait or have i not done something

i planted flyaway carrots sometime ago now, but over the past few days i have noticed they have purple heads. I now know that this is not carrots can anyone help identfy what this is, the leaf looks very similar to flat leaf parsley.

Three weeks ago i sowed some seeds in greenhouse and most have started to grow except my toms and sweet peppers. Cauli, raddish, cabbage, carrots, spring onions all doing well and runners have been planted out but no toms or peppers. Why!!!

There are five growers now listed in Stratford-upon-Avon but no land owners have signed up.

Any ideas for getting Stratford based land owners to register?

Thanks

1) Is a 2ft tall (and growing) lettuce normal? The rest are OK, but this is like a runaway romaine!
2) Why would garlic decide to fall down, has been fine for months.
3) What's a pretty pink wild flower/weed with 8 buds & clover like leaves called?

I have recently asked the local council for a piece of land for the purpose of local enrichment through growing, it seems like a large task any hints and tips those of you who have already started up a community garden, glasgow volunteers?

michael

Planted onions & shallots last Oct. Both have just been lifted: pleased with onions; lots of gd sized bulbs. Shallots produced lots of bulbs (8 to 13 per original bulb) but are small. The plots were treated exactly the same. What did I do wrong?

Whenever I grow carrots, they are always small. It doesn't matter what type of carrot I grow. Is there any way I can stop this happening?

Hi

My purple sprouting broccoli (sown spring 2008 and overwintered) didn't produce any spears or turn purple. Instead I've got lots of green leaves this year, which taste nice but weren't what I anticipated. Any ideas what caused this?

I have noticed a couple of pieces of unused land in my village, I am unsure how to approach the owners to find out if they could be available - is there a protocol or can anyone give me some good advice from their own experiences please.

does anyone know what plants can live together i had a idea of growing my lettuce near my peas as peas grow up, does anyone know what other plants could live near or next to each other as i only have a small part of the garden and pots to grow in

hey everytime i plant peas i end up with a brown dead plant after i take a few pods off is there way to keep the pea plant alive or do i have to keep replanting everytime i harvest ?

I live in a council house with a 60 foot garden. I would love someone to get use out of it for growing fruit and/or veg. Do I have to have the council's permission first before I offer it?

There are a few bits of disused land in my area, presumably owned by the council. How do i go about approaching them in regards to using the land for growing veg!?

My mother has a large garden and over the years it has been filled with beautiful veg. Since my father passed away the garden has been taken over by Japaneze knotweed. Is there anything that can get rid of this pest so she can landshare?

hi

iv had a ot of rainfall over the last few days and have noticed the ower leaves on my eary potoes have started turning yelow is this anything to worry bout, iv cut the stems of just in case its some kind of blight

I am growing Anya potatos in grow bags this year. I have been earthing up at regular intervals when shoots are a few inches high. Last time, i think i may have broken some of the shoots. If i leave it, will it recover or have i totally killed it??

what size is a plot ?

Im moving to Winchester in August and really want to get a plot to start growing on for my family. Does anyone know of anything in the area? i am willing to pay a reasonable amount if I have to.Thanks guys

Has anyone had experience of creating a school allotment/garden? I'm thinking of introducing one to my school any info from others who have tried this would be gratefully accepted.

hi my bite size carrots are not doing well can u help me out

Would anyone like free horse manure?

As a first time potato grower I expect to start harvesting in July. After digging in some manure is there an obvious crop to plant soon after in the same patch? Isn't it too late for any beans?

Not sure if I'm looking right but there are 4 of us growers in the Ormskirk, Kirkby, Crosby area looking for land to grow on, I did notice the Everton blog but don't know when that is starting any help or suggestions please!!

Why are our scarlet-flowered french beans not setting while the pale pink/white runner and borlotti flowers are setting well? Might it be the Hackney bees don't like red?

Hi i am just about to start my first veg patch what would you say is the best to plant this time of year and how good a condition does the soil have to be? My garden get's plenty of sun and living in the peak district also plenty of rain.Thanks folks

hello everyone,
i have been looking to share some land- someones` garden in the plymouth area. is there anyone who has been fortunate enough to find land/a garden-who needs to join up with someone ??i have bags of knowledge-if needed!and a passion to grow just about anything.

How are people handling shared costs with the land owner? i.e. if you want to plant fruit for example, planning for the long term..

anyone in tenby area wales how has any land they want to share for willing person to grow veg and keep chickens

Gooseberries. I had a perfectly healthy bush planted on my allotment, it looked great and had fruit. I came back the next day all my fruit had disappeared! I am wondering if birds have eaten them, although my dad says bird do not eat them. Any ideas?

i have tried growing potatoes in potato bag forfirst time this year. They have grown quite tall..do i need to feed them at all? When can i harvest them? (do they need to flower?)

Hello - I've grown onions from sets in the past with no problems but this year I've got masses of top growth but not a lot of bulb growth. Any suggestions please as why this should be ?

I live in Ashton - Under - Lyne and I was wondering if anybody knew how to get one of the allotments that are on The Moss?

could anyone tell me of any fragrant climbing plant i could buy which will thrive on a north facing wall which gets no sun?

What vegetables would you suggest for a first time grower? What would be easy to maintain? I am planning to grow them in summer.

This year i am growing Radichio/Italian Chiccory, and on the picture it is shaped like a ball, but mine have a very tall thick stem and leaves comming off it here and there. Does anyone know why it has grown like that, or if it can still be eaten?

Does anyone know whether there are any or many allotments in the wandsworth borough council and whether the council is proactive about them and any new ones?

hello everyone
i am eager to grow veg,fruit,flowers-but am a little limited as i cant do any heavy works.is there any chance for someone like me?would love to hear from anyone.

I planted some asparagus in March, I know I should leave them for the 1st season, but my question is this.
The I planted two crowns & they have each produced a Fern like plant, Is this normal, what do I do with them?

Thanks in advance,

Georgina

Is anyone interested in becoming a trustee for a Community Garden on the Watford/Harrow borders? We are a training facility, mainly for 14 to 19 year olds who enjoy practical GCSE equivalents. http://watfordcommunitygarden.webs.com

Land In East Cleveland?

Hi, is there anyone out there with land in east cleveland for use? I'm gettingnow where through the allotment system and would be hapy to share any sort of plot with some one in the area.

Kev

hi the garden flat next to us is vacant and the garden outgrown. we think it belongs to the council . how can we convince them to let us use it to grow veg? Thanks!

There is potentially a great field for turning into allotments very close to where I live. I know many who would be interested in taking a plot and helping realise the project. I think the land is council owned - can anyone help me out how I start the process of establishing whether it's council land and then turning it into an allotment??

Votes needed! I have 'acquired' some land down in a communal garden area, basically it used to be someones garden but its overgrown and full of weeds! Like a jungle! I decided to ask about and no one apposed to me putting a few pots of veg there....

I have two plants in a pot in my pop up greenhouse and they are starting to get very bushy on top and are causing each other to lean, would it be ok to trim the leaves off so they behave? They have just started to flower so i dont want to upset them!

Please help. Where do I find information about legislation regarding changing farming land to allotments? (N.Ireland)

Hi, I have a allotment. It has been well looked after & very well dug very soft soil.Any advice on the organisation? What works well next to what etc.

I can't ask my question in less than 200 Characters....GRRRR!

I have a young olive tree and it has some flower buds, does any one know how I should look after it? feeding etc, any help would be appreciated.

I am based in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, Ireland.

Is there anyone who needs help or advise starting an allotment?

Or maybe you would like to grow herbs or veg in your garden?

How can we encourage local authorities to create new allotments - there seem to be huge waiting lists everywhere!

For environmental reasons I'll only use peatfree compost. I know you can buy compost from councils but Cornwall CC don't have any for sale. Does anyone know of any cheap sources in the Cornwall area.

Hi,

Does anyone know where I would find contact information for gardening school's and colleges? I'm looking for student gardeners for a landscaping project.

Thanks

Helpers64, Queens Park

Help I am growing Parsley on my patio,but I notice the leaves look very weird they are curled up & look almost dried The plant itself is growing really well but the leaves don't look like they should.

We need advice on protecting our veg plot from hsng society who want to put in parking.Support of some tenants ,not all Please please help!!

Are there any other property landlords out there who have already drawn up agreements for land attached to tenanted houses as the proforma one on the website is not recommended?

What is happening regarding Land Spotters? There is a largeamount of land in and arounfd the Darlington area that would be perfect for groweres?

Help needed growing Pumpkins and butternut squash.Last year I had lots of male flowers but only a couple of females, which I pollenated by hand but still no veg, any ideas?

I have some parsley seedlings but they look a bit weak. They have the two dicot leaves and the main leaf. Does anyone have any tips on how to grow parsley so it becomes strong and healthy? Thanks.

I've have some parsley seedlings but they look a bit weak. They have the two dicot leaves and the main leaf. Does anyone have any tips on how to grow parsley so it becomes strong and healthy? Thanks.

Next to my house there is a piece of land that has been left overgrown for 5 years. A group of us would like to start a community allotment. How do we go about this with the local council?

I am growing runner beans indoors until the weather warms up. They are shooting up at an alarming speed. Should I pinch out the tips?

I am looking for a few acres of woodland that I can coppice (mostly) for fuel. Is this kind of thing covered by landshare?

I am in kent.

I was interested in the fact that Land Share was working with the National Trust in allocating N.T. allotments but can't find any info on that here. How do Iget that info?

Runner beans growing indoors - shooting like mad -may get too tall before I can plant them out safely - should I pinch the tips?

can i grow lettuce outside or has it got to be in the greenhouse

I have just created a post looking for land. When will my post become live? I have tried looking for it however unable to find it??

I potentially have large pieces of land - about quarter acre - with shed, polytunnel, water, etc. Is there any interest in anything this big?

Can people connected on this site pay in cash for land used instead of a proportion of the crops?

I'd like to keep some chickens.If you are a home owner you can keep them.But as a council tenant(12yrs) I am not allowed as they are classed as livestock.I want to persuade them change this Any ideas?

I have aquired a piece of land, And there is a massive Cherry tree in the middle of it with some of the roots on the surface, is there anything could grow there? Maybe inbetween the roots?

My postcode is South East Essex, yet the listings given as local to me are in Norfolk. Why is that?

is it possible to browse the listings for one particular area - without ploughing through them all?

I am trying to post a listing of my land, but it just not sending it through. I have tried twice now.

Just a quick question about responses/posts....Do the responses go to/from the email addresses we have registered or appear in my profile when i log in? Early days i know.

Thanks, fab idea.

Andrew.

I am growing chillies from some seeds a friend gave me. I have germinated them and just planted them in a seed tray. Any tip for when they sprout?

How can I reply to responses to my post, my replies just keep getting bounced back as undeliverable?
Also, how do I know that someone has received my response?

Is it me or does there not seem to be a landshare for the Manchester area? Is this just because no one else is interested?

I am new to growing fruit and vegetables, & would like to know if bueberry plants only fruit after 1 year, and if it's best to plant 2 together. Can anyone confirm this please?

why oh why do people come looking for allotments and cry off because the plot available looks rough?.Do a little at a time and set the prepared ground.the rewards are fantastic.

What size is 'a plot'?

I would like to grow organic veg in pots in my tiny garden - please could someone recommend a suitable compost, as I don't really know where to start.

I am trying to grow herbs & veg (peas, beans corn, lettuce, spuds, garlic, spring onions, parsley, thyme & rosemary) on my patio in pots but it has no barrier will these do well in windy conditions?

Anybody want to take share on 2andHalf vergees up at Bonne Nuit

Hi, I want to grow coriander in pots. Can I use the coriander seeds that are sold in Asian groceries? If so, do I just put some in compost, water and hope for best? Thanks a lot

I am growing herbs in pots off my 2nd floor balcony. I think its too windy out there and the basil leaves are soggy. Suggestions on how to make a windy balcony a good growing spot most welcome.