Johnplotman's Journal

Is that this years growth, John, looking great.

John I have said this before but you are such a gardener and take so much time letting us know about little ideas that matter thank you again for sharing all.

I'm with Clara John, thank you very much.

Beautifully green and healthy.

More than one use for the Sweet corn John. Even while its growing you seem to find a good use for it. Great idea.

This years Fran,[Thanks] started,on the 15/2/ having been chitted for 5 weeks previous..

Thank you Clara.

Thank you Diana.

Thank you Myrtle.

With companions in the garden Liam,one vegetable helps the other.Put most types of fruit though,beside potatoes and a battle ship would be wanted,they hate each other.No matter what it is,be it plastic flower pots,buckets etc,and gardening is pictured on them for some use or another with them,they will be asked for.

Would the same thing apply to potatoes planted near fruit trees John, such as apple and pear? Would the fruit and potatoes suffer as a result? Or is it just fruit bushes?

A large number of fruits dont get on well with the potatoes Liam.Apples are like a battle station again them.One is not much use to the other.Not to sound blunt on all sides,one fruit that gets on well with the potatoes are the strawberries.They are beneficial in some way to each other.Potatoes are a member of what is known as the Night shade family.[