Big Chief Toffee Teeth Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I never knew that - can you grow them under glass first while it's nippy then put them outside during spells of hot weather to get them hotter, or will that not work? On potatoes - I normally grow roosters but tried golden wonders last year, found them to be rather dry and too starchy. Going back to what I know. I never bother with earlies, but if I did would I plant them in the same plot?I kept a Scot's Bonnet chili plant going for three full seasons and its fruits were hottest in the second year, when it spent most time outside in direct sunlight.Pentland Javelin are the favourite earlies in my area - any garden centre will advise. It's important to chit earlies before planting - Google. Grow in rows in same area but remember to rotate crops to avoid disease. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, The Elephant & Castle said: I'll take your word for it Big Chief. Cheers My daffodils have been up for weeks aswell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I cut the grass last week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 All veggies you mention, you can grow easily in Scotland. Tomatoes and peppers (capsicums) fare best under glass and chillies will LOOK good if grown indoors but really need direct sunlight and real heat if you are to grow them 'hot'.Most common herbs actually grow too well,and you need to keep using them. Basil inside only.Trench dig lots of well rotted manure in now to the main patch. Don't be over ambitious in year one or you'll get bored / fucked off : Tatties - second earlies and maincrop; get varieties it's difficult to buying supermarkets(Pink For Apple is a wee cracker. )Onions - buy sets first yearLeeks - again, plants year oneCourgettes - great crops in Scotland and you can make fiotri de zucchini as the fruits flower.Give it a go!Yours,Jim McColl / George Barron ^^^ check the nick of this one. Erudite, knowledgable and concise. Wtf you doing on PnB M9? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Chief Toffee Teeth Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 ^^^ check the nick of this one. Erudite, knowledgable and concise. Wtf you doing on PnB M9?Praise from Caesar....... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo-A-Gogo Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Not technically gardening but I'm building a shed with Euro pallets and wood I get from my job. Spent 20 quid on screws so far! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo-A-Gogo Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Shed update... Have the weather board, roof and felt on. Was frosty this morning so glad I don't have spuds out yet. Still chittin in the house. I have them getting full sun on a windowsill which is probably wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallo_Madrid Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Chuffed with this. Cracking wee back garden now for the kids. The wee man has asked for another set of goals for the other side so its like a wee football pitch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo-A-Gogo Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 3 hours ago, MixuFixit said: That looks cracking, what's the inner wall made of? 22mm chipboard with a shiny white finish the was going to get scrapped in my job. Cost me 100 quid for screws and felt all in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Nkomo-A-Gogo said: Shed update... Have the weather board, roof and felt on. Was frosty this morning so glad I don't have spuds out yet. Still chittin in the house. I have them getting full sun on a windowsill which is probably wrong Nice job ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Hessian Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 On 11/03/2019 at 10:40, Mallo_Madrid said: looks more atmospheric that the keepmoat - good work, that man ! bit more on-topic - can anyone recommend a decent wild flower seed mix - we've tried three different ones and they've all been shite - an entire garden full of fucking corn cockles and nowt else was the most recent result, no sign of any of the other purported ingredients whatsoever.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 On 11/03/2019 at 10:40, Mallo_Madrid said: I see Alloa have taken in their pitch again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo-A-Gogo Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 My greenhouse is flying up. Going to need a "no fat chicks" sign because The entrance is only 16 inches wide. Scavenged all the wood and glass so limited as to what way it would go together hence the tiny doorway. Will have to fork out for perspex sheets for the roof but so far I've spent about 35 quid on screws, bolts and brackets. And I'll treat it with a dark stain at the end. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Nkomo-A-Gogo said: My greenhouse is flying up. Going to need a "no fat chicks" sign because The entrance is only 16 inches wide. Scavenged all the wood and glass so limited as to what way it would go together hence the tiny doorway. Will have to fork out for perspex sheets for the roof but so far I've spent about 35 quid on screws, bolts and brackets. And I'll treat it with a dark stain at the end. Stain it before you put the Perspex in then stain the beads before you put them in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathematics Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 On 14/07/2019 at 20:52, Herman Hessian said: looks more atmospheric that the keepmoat - good work, that man ! bit more on-topic - can anyone recommend a decent wild flower seed mix - we've tried three different ones and they've all been shite - an entire garden full of fucking corn cockles and nowt else was the most recent result, no sign of any of the other purported ingredients whatsoever.... I used scotia seeds for a few packets earlier this year. So far so good as they’re staring to flower now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo-A-Gogo Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 15 hours ago, Granny Danger said: Stain it before you put the Perspex in then stain the beads before you put them in. What do you mean by beads? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, Nkomo-A-Gogo said: What do you mean by beads? Glazing beads, an alternative to putty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Nkomo-A-Gogo said: What do you mean by beads? 54 minutes ago, Zen Archer said: Glazing beads, an alternative to putty. Yeah, I suppose you could use putty but might look neater with glazing beads. Just narrow 10mm x 10mm or so) strips of wood that would hold the Perspex in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, MixuFixit said: You'd still need some kind of putty or sealant & need to paint it in place to lap the edge surely? Not if you’re fitting into a rebate, which I’d image you’d be doing even if you’re just puttying it. Beads and if necessary some clear silicone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Hessian Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 12 hours ago, mathematics said: I used scotia seeds for a few packets earlier this year. So far so good as they’re staring to flower now. cheers mi' dear - they look decent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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