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Re: How much Snow? (& gardeners corner)

2018-04-10T06:57:55+00:00

I currently have a bottom heated propogator in use to bring on some Mesembryanthemum seed sowings.

Statistics: Posted by Toper — Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:57 am

Re: How much Snow? (& gardeners corner)

2018-04-10T06:49:23+00:00

Does anyone else use a heated base propagator?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:49 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-04-10T06:19:20+00:00

The greenhouse is bursting at the seams due to potting on, Constant juggling now to harden off whilst avoiding any signs of frost.

Statistics: Posted by Toper — Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:19 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-04-09T22:00:12+00:00

I thought of splitting this thread, then today the last of our most recent snow went,(and that MUST be our last), so I will just hijack and turn it into gardeners corner.

Sowed my Toms and Cues in the propagator in plug cells last week, today potted up to 3" pots.
Found a second propagator,in the garden shed that no-one claims knowledge of, that is/was brand new not so long ago,(gardening pixie magic)!
That was needed for the extra area of pot base.
When the plants are a little bigger it will be worth firing up the vintage Calor greenhouse heater to keep the cold at bay, before planting out to buckets in the PT.

Chilli's? Did them the once,with some success.
The reason I haven't tried again is Aphids.
I deal with these by gently rubbing leaves between finger and thumb.
Not an easy task with many small and spikey leaves.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:00 pm

Re: How much Snow?

2018-04-09T07:16:09+00:00

Toper wrote:
Yes it's cold. but having used a greenhouse for many years for propagation and early starting, I know that the greenhouse is as cold, or warm, as I allow it to be.

Insulation, bottled gas, a Bunsen Burner, with other knick knacks can have a remarkable and economic effect. It isn't a hothouse, it's a mild climate that doesn't drop below about 6ºC at night.

Come April/May, my sowings will be the match of any plants on offer in Garden Centres at a fraction of the cost. I have roughly 800 germinations at the moment.

Hows it going Toper?

My seeds went in this weekend. Its also seems chilli seeds need a propagator - no problem.
On the packet it says 25-30c OK so the propagator need some brewing kit then !!

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:16 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-20T06:11:41+00:00

I think it's overrated!

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:11 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-19T22:52:01+00:00

One day I will learn to live in the modern world.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:52 pm

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-19T04:50:10+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
Myles, from where you are now, that is one hell of a pic,!
I wanna lens like that

Robert.

That is down to the wonder of Messenger.

Statistics: Posted by Myles — Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:50 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-19T00:19:45+00:00

Mash, I lick yoo quiet much, but yoor spell checker is stilll quiet smely (it is stinky).
Myles, from where you are now, that is one hell of a pic,!
I wanna lens like that

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:19 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-18T08:19:04+00:00

What a smashing view. I get the feeling some are getting another dushing.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:19 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-18T04:50:52+00:00

Snow has gone for now except on the hills.

Blencathra - the snow will probably linger up there for some time.

Statistics: Posted by Myles — Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:50 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-15T06:45:18+00:00

Phew. For a moment there I thought it was just me..

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Thu Mar 15, 2018 6:45 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-15T00:29:06+00:00

It doesn't surprise me at all.
So many folk just living for shopping, Netflix and all the rest of modern life's trappings.
Taking, expecting, Googling and complaining.
Gimmee, Gimee, Me, Me, Me!

Off the soapbox.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:29 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-14T08:42:11+00:00

Easydrinker wrote:
We just get softer.

Yup... and when the electric/boiler/water goes off 'we' have no feckin idea! It stuns me that people no longer know basic life skills.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Wed Mar 14, 2018 8:42 am

Re: How much Snow?

2018-03-07T23:18:22+00:00

Crikey, we have some senior members here!
I was aged 4 in the winter of '63, which gives me memories of licking on icicles bigger than me.
Age and area is a pretty good definer.
And these days it is never going to be as difficult or hard as it once was.
We just get softer.

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:18 pm