tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post2344241387641675306..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: Not what I expected.Sue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-9662312211521458292013-07-05T17:38:12.541+00:002013-07-05T17:38:12.541+00:00We are using a bag of Clover at the moment, Lou an...We are using a bag of Clover at the moment, Lou and the texture is much nicer - it also has some moisture retention added which hopefully will help too.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-21136388859608561822013-07-05T13:26:06.682+00:002013-07-05T13:26:06.682+00:00I use New Horizon every year. It was funny when I ...I use New Horizon every year. It was funny when I read your post, I thought to myself, hmm I haven't noticed that much variation, but then the next bag was completely different to the last! (Not necessarily in a bad way as my sowing and potting is a bit haphazard anyway). I have never open up to find all those mushrooms but have had little ones appear after sowing. Agree about the little flies - they are quite annoying.<br /><br />I also bought a bag of Moorland Gold reclaimed peat potting compost this year, as I needed to start seeds off and it coincided with placing an order with the Organic Gardening Catalogue and it took me over the free postage limit! I did't actually get on very well with this but I think mainly not being used to peat - I think I compressed it too much.<br /><br />For me, NH is fine but I can see how it wouldn't suit everybody. The multipurpose is best for big seeds and potting-on and final pots (I mix with soil for my toms etc in the lean-to).<br /><br />Essay over! (I have a day off hence long ramblings)Lou@RainbowChardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435858511588433002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-37438591781486539262013-07-01T11:41:10.390+00:002013-07-01T11:41:10.390+00:00Will doWill doSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-36294090351627361822013-07-01T11:32:21.554+00:002013-07-01T11:32:21.554+00:00You'll have to let us know how you get on with...You'll have to let us know how you get on with it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-35684278388178002862013-06-30T11:51:58.776+00:002013-06-30T11:51:58.776+00:00A friend said Swillington recommended 'Clover&...A friend said Swillington recommended 'Clover' and so we have bought some today from the nursery at MiddletonSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-10046073600659092832013-06-30T07:31:23.936+00:002013-06-30T07:31:23.936+00:00The variability is a major problem, Tanya and the ...The variability is a major problem, Tanya and the fact that it seems some things grow OK and other things not.<br /><br />You probably have one huge mushroom.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-89074949335016125012013-06-29T18:17:16.021+00:002013-06-29T18:17:16.021+00:00Having said all that, seeing your rather yucky com...Having said all that, seeing your rather yucky compost did remind me that I started off my mushrooms several weeks ago and then forgot all about them...maybe I should go check on them!!!Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-73578584775613618422013-06-29T18:16:02.252+00:002013-06-29T18:16:02.252+00:00I have used Westland this year and found it to be ...I have used Westland this year and found it to be a good compost, not to wet or to dry and I haven't had any trouble with extra rubbish growing either. Last year the compost I bought was cheaper but had large pieces of material which hadn't been given the time to compost down. You could give it a go Sue but I can't promise as from one batch to the next you can get such different results. I bought it from Homebase.Tanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-4956207103672873832013-06-29T08:09:35.447+00:002013-06-29T08:09:35.447+00:00And more expensive, SnowbirdAnd more expensive, SnowbirdSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-24137318585656567982013-06-28T20:21:01.396+00:002013-06-28T20:21:01.396+00:00Good heavens, that does look odd! I tend to use a ...Good heavens, that does look odd! I tend to use a multi-purpose compost but I must say they do get worse each year....xxxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-3336739971339685662013-06-28T10:50:41.085+00:002013-06-28T10:50:41.085+00:00It was a one-off. I was told last time I was in th...It was a one-off. I was told last time I was in that it was all going to be flattened.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-70657319447235609522013-06-28T10:22:48.686+00:002013-06-28T10:22:48.686+00:00I did used to buy it from Swillington, we're j...I did used to buy it from Swillington, we're just getting it from wherever now. I still haven't found a good enough nursery for all my supplies. It's so sad when we pass and see it all stood empty, they haven't done anything with it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-4256315995844332852013-06-28T07:02:06.047+00:002013-06-28T07:02:06.047+00:00Unfortunately ours is heavy clay soil, Roger. Alth...Unfortunately ours is heavy clay soil, Roger. Although it's not always unfortunate just when comes to seedlings.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-4533375847723630632013-06-27T21:19:29.666+00:002013-06-27T21:19:29.666+00:00I have no idea about your compost Sue but I do kno...I have no idea about your compost Sue but I do know there is a lot of rubbish around. <br />I am very lucky that my own soil is sandy and I can use it to make my own compost when suitable slow release fertiliser and lime are added. Very environmentally friendly, it never breaks down and if I refresh it I repeatedly reuse it!Roger Brook - No Dig Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210160273591839142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-85402366036471292612013-06-27T19:09:07.541+00:002013-06-27T19:09:07.541+00:00We have had the opposite, Rooko very wet soggy com...We have had the opposite, Rooko very wet soggy compost that was too wet to use until it dried out a bit.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-83447121820272567812013-06-27T19:07:14.825+00:002013-06-27T19:07:14.825+00:00Neither had I Linda.Neither had I Linda.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-20307281415604027312013-06-27T19:06:57.313+00:002013-06-27T19:06:57.313+00:00That's goodThat's goodSue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-23078307830942264762013-06-27T18:45:03.652+00:002013-06-27T18:45:03.652+00:00Hi Sue, I've had several problems with 3 diffe...Hi Sue, I've had several problems with 3 different types of multi purpose stuff over the past 2 years. They have been absolute rubbish, usually dry and crumbly even after regular and adequate watering. I'm all for not destroying peat bogs and all for re-cycled products but I now refuse to use none peat based composts. I was recently recommended "Magnolia Compost" (he as used it for the last 2 years) by one of my fellow plot holders, I don't know which retailers sell it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-13510313624880193172013-06-27T18:36:47.096+00:002013-06-27T18:36:47.096+00:00Many thanks for sharing SUE I never come a cross t...Many thanks for sharing SUE I never come a cross that before LINDA'Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18322944728491268995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-47074669950489206452013-06-27T17:11:48.688+00:002013-06-27T17:11:48.688+00:00I understand that FF don't use green waste in ...I understand that FF don't use green waste in theirs :-) one of the many attractions of it :-)Compostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-33403230000391763262013-06-27T16:30:18.675+00:002013-06-27T16:30:18.675+00:00Neither did I Kelli! It looked sinister!Neither did I Kelli! It looked sinister!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-84515279606752415492013-06-27T16:29:50.532+00:002013-06-27T16:29:50.532+00:00We'd need an industrial size microwave to do t...We'd need an industrial size microwave to do that, Liz.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-62466842464558361462013-06-27T16:28:35.431+00:002013-06-27T16:28:35.431+00:00It's not just a UK problem then Leanan.It's not just a UK problem then Leanan.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-33247998002522195032013-06-27T16:27:57.708+00:002013-06-27T16:27:57.708+00:00Did you used to buy your compost from Swillington,...Did you used to buy your compost from Swillington, Jo? I think it was you who said they sold the stuff they used.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-28816991263159678242013-06-27T16:26:59.242+00:002013-06-27T16:26:59.242+00:00Our problem Jill is the amount of compost that we ...Our problem Jill is the amount of compost that we need - mixing would be almost a full time job.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com