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I have watermelon seedlings and would like some advice on how to grow them on.
Is it possible to grow sweet potatoes in Ireland? In poly tunnel or outside?
I bought cabbage, spinach and baby gem seedlings yesterday and was wondering when I can plant them out. Is it still too cold?I have a mini greenhouse so would you advise putting them in that for a few weeks? Or perhaps putting them in the greenhouse/indoors at night time and outside during the day? Either way, at what stage do you think i should plant them down?
I hear a lot about not using tanalised timber in raised beds where vegetables will be growing. My question is, is it safe to use tanalised timber for raised vegetable beds and if not can I make it safe by seperating it from the soil with polythene or another non permeable membrane? Thanks
Is it safe to use seaweed as a fertilizer on dug ground for a vegetable plot?Does the seaweed contain the necessary minerals needed to enrich the soil? Should I dig seaweed into the soil if it is okay to use?
Think the bottom layer of my 'can o worms' wormery is ready to use, but it is still FULL of worms, even though many have moved up to the next layer. Any advice on how to move them on!!
Hi Gerry, a lot of your advice on growing vegetables (which I'm interested in) suggests adding Growmore or other type of fertiliser, depending on soil conditions or crop. I don't use the artificial stuff. I'd like to be more organic. I use my own garden compost. Is this good enough?
Hi Gerry, I want to start a new vegetable garden from a rough lawn. The problem is that the garden is used by 2 dogs and it is contaminated with dog poo. Can I ever grow veg there (I have obvious health concerns) and if so how do I prepare the soil? Many thanks, josephp
Is there a product which encourages root growth in young vegetable plants? Super sulphate was recommended, but can this be ussed in conjunction with other feed?
hi gerry, i have just rented a new allotment and was wondering how best to prepare the soil for veg and some fruit bushes. it's brand new and already rotavated size 20m x 6m.when i've preped the soil should i leave it for a while or can i start planting immediately. Thanks michael o' donoghue
we have bought untreated sleeper size pine to make raised beds for vegetables. It was expensive so we want to protect the wood but are unable to find a safe product for the job and wonder if you can suggest something.thank you
Can I put rhubarb leaves in my composter?I understand they are posionous to eat but does that change when they have rotted down with other garden waste? Many Thanks, VReid
hello Gerry.where can i buy a worm composting system i tried online from wormeries .ie they seem to be expensive compared to similar products available in the uk.is there other mail order company that sells the worm composting system worms and all in Ireland.i tried google. Thanks in advancere gardsnemo
I would love to grow vegetables but my garden is too small is there another way to grow them.
my grand father had a spade with a narrow curved blade it was ideal for turning over the sod to make ridges .would you know of a supplier .it would be very useful for me since i hurt my back.he called it a ridging spade and a one eared Kerry spadethis is my first postregarde nemo
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