[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Magic
Ohh how did you build it and what have you planted/sown?
I want to start herbs but am stuck for ideas... I only have basil and Chives (Some C thing) atm.

And have you got any Composting tips? And ways to keep off caterpillars which ruined our lettuce and cabbage last year

Oh, and ATM every Friday night (Available on iPlayer) on Gardeners World (LOL I'm so sad) they are growing vegetables, and you could get free seeds. (All seeds gone now )

But its a great thing for people to do, especially pinkmichk and people, as its good for kids and save money I guess.

Kiz we should start a TiBB garden club lol, and keep us updated on how our stuff is growing; and help each other out.

I planted the herbs from seeds. I put them under a propergator on a sunny windowsill and they were up within a week.

I have, sage, rosemary, basil, tarrogon, dill, parsley, mint, thyme.

They have been in my greenhouse tent thingy for about 5 weeks now and I dug over a plot of land about 2ft x 1.5ft near the kitchen.

Red made me a small fence so the dog wont get it and ruin all me hard work. then I planted them with the tallest when fully grown at the back in blocks or lines.... it took some planing but it looks lovely.

Plant herbs that you will use, else there is no point. Some herbs can be frozen or hung out to dry but all are best used as soon as they are picked. Dont let them go to flower as once this has done the crop will be useless unless you dry the seeds from the flowers and use for your next crop.

As for composting, I have a bin being delivered for my allotment and some compost accelerator. The key to compost is to layer, using some cardboard too. Scraps from the kitchen are a must but no eggs or citrus either.

Gardener clubs...... I'm on the case

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy
Are Marijuana plantations included ?

lol..... you would need a hydroponics set

as be prepared for it to stink the house out!!!!!!!

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : ~Kizwiz~

lol..... you would need a hydroponics set

as be prepared for it to stink the house out!!!!!!!

Don't worry I know how it works.
(I'm serious, a friend of mine is doing it)

But is it considered as gardening ?

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Captain.Remy

But is it considered as gardening ?

Its growing stuff so its gardening.....lol

[Magic]

Ooh wow Kiz your the brainbox... and LOL Remy, I should put my skills to that and get rich lol.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Magic
Ooh wow Kiz your the brainbox... and LOL Remy, I should put my skills to that and get rich lol.

haha.... not quite but I'm working hard to get my garden lovely and my allotment full of crops

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Magic

Thats how I started with tomatoes.
It should be ok, have you grew them from seed or bought them as plants?

We are growing them from seeds. They have been transferred to the airing cupboard now until they germinate.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~

so long as its a sunny window and you pinch them out they will do well

Is that to do with pruning the stems?

[arista]

Originally posted by Magic
well basically as I live in the country and there is nothing to do, like literal nothing i have evolved in to a 80 year old man with alzhiemers and started growing vegetables looooooool.

and its not that bad, and I think more people should do it. its a good way to get fit, keeps you outside, gets you in 'touch' with nature, and gives you a sense of achievement.

I did it last summer to, so I am still learning, but I know abit now. you dont need much space, you can even grow stuff in pots.

please keep your 'omgzzz skank why bother' posts away; who cares about freedom of speech, I want posts which dont make me feel retarded.

also, its a great thing for people like pinkmichk to do with her kids, and something

for us all to do

in this new labour depression.

life in the country.

Yes you are Bang On Right
it is easy to grow even by the kitchen window,
it is Fresh and a cheaper way to get veg
in the New Labour Depression.


Life In The City.

[Mrluvaluva]

Shoots have appeared today from my tomato seeds. I am amazed after less than 4 days. Was excited. Quite sad really.

[pinkmichk]

Originally posted by Magic
also, its a great thing for people like pinkmichk to do with her kids,

i've only got the one and i will be doing it as soon as i move no point starting something here as dont know how long i'm gonna be in this house
my next door neighbours whole garden is a giant veggie patch i'm talking about 20ft by 40ft and he is in his 80s he is out there every day doing something or other to it

[Magic]

Yeah Baz its weird but I get excited when I see stuff first grow.
I'm such a sad act.

And pinkmichk, you can even do it in pots to take with you - give it a go

[pinkmichk]

isnt it too late to be planting much for this year
my friend (who lives where i am moving to) has a veg patch green house herb garden and 4 chickens in her garden its what i want even though the prospect is a scary one considering i can kill daffodils

[Magic]

Originally posted by pinkmichk
isnt it too late to be planting much for this year
my friend (who lives where i am moving to) has a veg patch green house herb garden and 4 chickens in her garden its what i want even though the prospect is a scary one considering i can kill daffodils

Hmm, I suspect you would be ok.

If you get some Tomato seeds and sow by this weekend you should be ok, what sort of stuff do you want to grow? Its SO easy to grow stuff in pots if your scared about moving, it will be good!

[pinkmichk]

i want to grow as much as possible tomatoes carrots peas cucumber and so on and so on

[Magic]

Tomatoes and Cucumbers can easily be grown in pots and grow bags; I have grown a cherry tomatoe which grows in pots and doesnt need any stick for support, and it tastes yum. I'll try and find out what its caled and tell you tommorow. This year is my first year for Cucumbers, Kiz will know the best type!

Yeah basically you need to sow them NOW and no later, as time is vital. You can get a pack of seeds from mist supermarkets, or special Garden places now.

How to plant Tomatoes and Cucumbers;

Get a seed tray or pot, and fill with light (not lumpy) compost and water it.
Sow seeds thinly (Recomendations on packet) and cover over with Cling Film or clear polythene and put in a window.
When the shoots emerge take off the cling film, and keep watering gently (Dont drench them!)
When they have about two or three real leaves, move them in to small individual pots, carefully. DONT touch the stem, move by the leafs.
When they have grown fully, plant in final container.

Or... you could buy them from a Garden Centre for a few pounds and miss all but the final steps.

Peas you MAY be able to grow in a wide pot, not to sure, ask Kiz.

Carrots you can grow in pots! Look for a min variety.

(Peas and Carrots can be grown straight outside now)

[Mrluvaluva]

First flower buds have appeared on my tomato plants now so it shouldn't be too long before they bear fruit. Not bad for a first attempt.

[Jayson]

I grow chillis in pots.

[Iceman]

I used to grow stuff, wasn't your typical vegetable though

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Iceman

I used to grow stuff, wasn't your typical vegetable though

I can't imagine what the plants look like from outside.

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Iceman
I used to grow stuff, wasn't your typical vegetable though

[Nicky.]

I grow cress!
.. after I bought it from Tesco..

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Showtyme

I grow chillis in pots.

I saw some chilli plants for the first time the other day. Peppers look cool too.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Jayson

I grow chillis in pots.

Have you had any off the plants yet?

[Jayson]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva

Have you had any off the plants yet?

I had to chuck alot of them because I moved.

I kept the ones that were nearly done though, and they're pretty much fully grown now