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by NorthernTeacher
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Seed sowing ... in wallpaper paste
Replies: 8
Views: 5869

Re: Seed sowing ... in wallpaper paste

Well I've heard of starting off on damp kitchen towel and the like but not 'wallpaper paste' - brilliant thanks :icon_smile:
by NorthernTeacher
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:31 am
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: What are you sowing ?
Replies: 38
Views: 23033

Re: What are you sowing ?

Ta very much :-)
by NorthernTeacher
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi Everyone
Replies: 12
Views: 4372

Re: Hi Everyone

Thanks for the welcome Caroline :iconbiggrin: I'll not expect too much from the yellow toms until tasted then :wink: I think they're Franchi seeds. I'm having a go at Marzano and Red Pear for plum toms and the ever reliable Gardener's Delight for cherries.
by NorthernTeacher
Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: What are you sowing ?
Replies: 38
Views: 23033

Re: What are you sowing ?

Never heard of 'fluid sowing' - what is it about?
by NorthernTeacher
Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: How do I??
Topic: How do i find my dream place?
Replies: 11
Views: 7760

Re: How do i find my dream place?

Hmmm...maybe a tent and some wild camping to satisfy the urge?
by NorthernTeacher
Sun Mar 24, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello from the snowy midlands
Replies: 4
Views: 1979

Re: Hello from the snowy midlands

Hello Pumpkinpie :wave: I'm new too :iconbiggrin: also new-ish at gardening (2 years). Don't seem to be any good at flowers so far but just sent for some chamomile lawn seeds. Fingerscrossed.
by NorthernTeacher
Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi Everyone
Replies: 12
Views: 4372

Re: Hi Everyone

Merci beaucoup Milims :cooldude: I was using the Quick Reply - that's the reason - I need to :study: more :lol:
by NorthernTeacher
Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:48 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi Everyone
Replies: 12
Views: 4372

Re: Hi Everyone

Hi Green Aura, Lochside Yogi and Milims :-) Oooo, tomatoes, haven't bought any since growing them last year. Shop bought just doesn't do it for me anymore! Will be trying some yellow ones this year. Looking forward to meeting you all around the site later :-) (not sure how to do the smilies without ...
by NorthernTeacher
Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: What's Going On?
Topic: Louth Festival of the Bees May 2013
Replies: 2
Views: 5743

Re: Louth Festival of the Bees May 2013

Hi - Glad to find mention of this on the site (I only joined today) and maybe we'll bump into one another!
by NorthernTeacher
Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi Everyone
Replies: 12
Views: 4372

Re: Hi Everyone

Hi niknik and Odsox :-) Looks like my type of place here. Love the diverse questions I've read so far - as well as the answers! Yep, forget-me-nots are lovely, aren't they? Took my pic first week in May last year. This time last year we could have lunch on our little terrace and now... well, you kno...
by NorthernTeacher
Sat Mar 23, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi Everyone
Replies: 12
Views: 4372

Hi Everyone

Hi, I'm Jane. Got a cottage and largish garden with my husband 2 years ago and loving it. Growing what I can of my own. Lots of trees so lots of birds and other wildlife. Lots to learn. Keen to see what others do for self-sufficiency. Can't wait for some warmer spring weather in the UK :icon_smile: