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by Christian
Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Polytunnel revisited
Replies: 21
Views: 10072

Re: Polytunnel revisited

It looks amazing and will probably heat up quicker than plastic sheeting!
Well done! :icon_smile:
by Christian
Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: How do I??
Topic: Eco home audit
Replies: 11
Views: 2818

Re: Eco home audit

Peppermint is great.

A few leaves in hot water is brill for upset stomachs.

I believe sage is good when used as a mouth wash.

Have a look at James Wong - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grow-Your-Own-D ... 0007307136 Great book!
by Christian
Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:27 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: What breed of chicken?
Replies: 2
Views: 1875

Re: What breed of chicken?

An Amber something.....different breeders use different names. Nice hens btw!
by Christian
Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: Links, links and more links
Topic: Any Ishy Bloggers out there?
Replies: 62
Views: 121358

Re: Any Ishy Bloggers out there?

Mine is in my signature too.

Mainly crafty stuff, but loads more veggie growing and hedgerow harvesting later in the year.

I have a feeling my new house move might feature quite a lot next year (the money pit that it is)! :shock:
by Christian
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: How do I??
Topic: How do I prepare for winter ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3785

Re: How do I prepare for winter ?

Just moved into a lovely old cottage circa 1600's and the economy 7 heating and single glazed windows are driving me nuts already :roll: So far - Organised log pile/delivery. Loads of logs by the back and front doors and in the huge log basket. Patchwork quilt and spare blankets dotted around. Hot w...
by Christian
Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Greetings from Hampshire!
Replies: 13
Views: 3221

Re: Greetings from Hampshire!

No, the girl on the tills is great with a pair of unpacking scissors :wink: :lol: :lol:
by Christian
Tue Sep 13, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Greetings from Hampshire!
Replies: 13
Views: 3221

Re: Greetings from Hampshire!

Oooh, I'm always in Ludgershall Co-Op and get my hair cut there. The butcher's round the corner, do the best sausages! Try the Cowboys and breakfast chipolatas (sp)? *dribbles*
by Christian
Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Greetings from Hampshire!
Replies: 13
Views: 3221

Re: Greetings from Hampshire!

Hello Snapdragon!

I am moving to Weyhill :iconbiggrin:
by Christian
Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:04 am
Forum: How do I??
Topic: Dry Your Washing Without the Tumble Drier....
Replies: 29
Views: 12451

Re: Dry Your Washing Without the Tumble Drier....

Thanks for the tips.

I am moving to a very old house in the next few weeks - no central heating and don't want a tumble dryer, so will use the tips listed :iconbiggrin:

Keep windows open seems to be a top tip!
by Christian
Sun Sep 11, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: VokMepPoott VokMepPoott
Replies: 0
Views: 1222

Re: VokMepPoott VokMepPoott

Yes, indeed. :shock: :roll:

Reported.
by Christian
Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:48 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Greetings from Hampshire!
Replies: 13
Views: 3221

Re: Greetings from Hampshire!

Moved from Camberley in Surrey to just near Thruxton.... :iconbiggrin: Moving again in 3 weeks (hopefully) just 3 miles away. Smaller garden, but taking the hens with me and plans are afoot for raised beds etc etc Leaving behind a big garden and veggie area :( But as it will be just me and the hens ...
by Christian
Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Greetings from Hampshire!
Replies: 13
Views: 3221

Greetings from Hampshire!

Hello All!

Just a quick note to say hello.... :wave:

Lived in the country for about 5 years, with my 4 hens and veggie garden.

Looking forward to reading all the topics for some great advice. :icon_smile:
by Christian
Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: Sweetcorn - waste of space!
Replies: 20
Views: 6263

Re: Sweetcorn - waste of space!

I didn't bother this year.

Have grown it for the past 3 years and rarely get a decent crop. Just don't know what I am doing wrong......have tried the 3 sisters idea and still nothing..... :roll: :(
by Christian
Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Centsonthedollar
Replies: 1
Views: 799

Re: Centsonthedollar

Reported as spam...
by Christian
Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: How do I??
Topic: Christmas Hamper
Replies: 31
Views: 9976

Re: Christmas Hamper

Things that keep well always go down well after the excesses of Christmas. I usually do a few jars of jam/chutney/jelly, pickled eggs/onions, candied orange peel is always nice especially when dipped in chocolate :icon_smile: Lavender bags? Now is a good time to pick and dry lavender..... I usually ...