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by Ecochick
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: Fruit and Nuts
Topic: blackcurrant bush
Replies: 3
Views: 1862

Re: blackcurrant bush

Yes, should be fine in it's pot so long as you keep it well watered. Best to plant out in spring - enjoy the blackcurrants when they come. Although a pain to pick I make fantastic blackcurrant jam every year with ours.
by Ecochick
Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: The ish Local - (Chat)
Topic: Stunning sunrise
Replies: 12
Views: 2402

Re: Stunning sunrise

Fantastic sunrise, we get some really fabulous sunsets where we live. Have to try and capture some next time.
by Ecochick
Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:04 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Seed catalogues
Replies: 5
Views: 1676

Re: Seed catalogues

A great variety of seeds can be bought from http://www.wikaniko.com/wexec/order.exe ... =11&page=1
by Ecochick
Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: The ish Local - (Chat)
Topic: Would 5-6 year olds find this interesting?
Replies: 11
Views: 2836

Re: Would 5-6 year olds find this interesting?

Hi Nomada, sounds brilliant but keep it as practical as possible. Great way to demonstrate a food web is to have various cards of different plants and animals so that each child can have one. Then with pieces of string create the web so if you start with grass have a piece of string from the grass t...
by Ecochick
Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi from Northumberland England
Replies: 10
Views: 2834

Hi from Northumberland England

Hi there, I'm Ecochick and I live in rural Northumberland with may husband and three young boy (5, 3 and 7 months). They keep me really busy but when I have any free time I like to spend it in our veg garden or jamming the fruits of our labours!! We also have a large Newfoundland dog. I'm trying to ...