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by Meg_T
Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: What is the best way to propogate seeds?
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

What is the best way to propogate seeds?

Everything I read says something completely different!! Some things I read include: 5 days in the airing cupboard leave pots on the windowsill cover with brown paper and clingfilm cover in a clear sandwich bag and lots of others!! I am new to this and am really confused!! Thanks for your help :icon_...
by Meg_T
Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi from rainy Derbyshire!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2496

Re: Hi from rainy Derbyshire!!

I live very close to where you are all from - in a village just outside alfreton :)
by Meg_T
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: Poached Pears in Red Wine!
Replies: 5
Views: 1699

Re: Poached Pears in Red Wine!

Wow - that sounds lovely = may have to try that one :D
by Meg_T
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:14 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Best chicken breed?
Replies: 14
Views: 4045

Best chicken breed?

Hi,

I am looking into getting chickens and have always liked the idea of rescuing some ex-battery hens. However I have also considered getting some rare breeds.

I was just wondering what breeds people think are best for gardens?

Thanks
by Meg_T
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Good starter selection
Replies: 4
Views: 1468

Good starter selection

Hi all!! I am new to all this, and currently have the use of windowsills, a small portable greenhouse and containers. I was just wondering what fruit and veg people think would make a good starter selection? Currently I have: Lettuce Chives Cherrybelle Radishes White Lisbon Spring Onions Cayenne Pep...
by Meg_T
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi from rainy Derbyshire!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2496

Re: Hi from rainy Derbyshire!!

Thank you for your reply!!
by Meg_T
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hi from rainy Derbyshire!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2496

Hi from rainy Derbyshire!!

Hi there, I looked at this forum a while ago, and have now finally joined it!! I am 22, and live in north Derbyshire. I used to have an allotment with my dad when I was younger, and have now decided to have a go at growing my ow fruit/veg/herbs in my mum's garden. I have taken my first steps today a...