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Growing Skool

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I didn't really think this through....
I discovered some volunteer squash plants earlier in the year and decided that as they seemed to want to grow, I would let them. I transplanted them into a raised bed and that's where the problem lies. Because now, I've had to offer support to maintain the health of the plant. What you can't see in this picture is the makeshift hammock on the left, which is holding that part of the plants up. They are rapidly growing along the hooped wire panel on the right. I fully expect them to keep going..... I may not be able to get in the cage at this rate..... 😂
I didn't really think this through....
4 likes • 12d
The squash really love this weather. I grew mine in a patch this year and they’ve now filled the patch and are wandering off down the paths and climbing up the shed. I love squash. They’re so dramatic! One day they’re a bulge behind the flower the next they’re the size of a football.
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We need a new food system Give me your thoughts on this video New labelling 1) organic heritage seeds 2) chemical free soil densely nutritious 3) proven nutrients in the food #ChemicalFreeFarming #NutritionMatters #heritageseeds #Real food
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8 likes • Jul 9
Yes, absolutely. I try to grow as much of my own food as I can because that is the only source I can truly trust. But the reality is that I can’t provide 100% of of what I need such as dairy, eggs, flour, replacements for any failed or short fall in my crops. I try to buy as well as I can but I know it’s a gamble. Having a system we can actually trust would be amazing.
Peas...
My peas this year haven't done so well.... How about everyone else?
1 like • Jun 22
I had a lot of difficulty getting mine to germinate this year but now they’re going they’re looking alright. After about 5 years of pea failures, either from wind damage or animal and birds stripping them, I now grow them in a poly tunnel. It’s just one of those cheap Outsunny ones with the plastic cut down half way for wind protection and then covered with bird netting. It’s not my favourite style of growing but I do love my mushy peas so it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make!
Slugs and snails
Hi guys I’ve been up since early this morning collecting slugs and snails from around the gardens tunnels and green house Yesterday was so hot they were all out as the sun dropped to get food and water and caused huge carnage I’m completely chemical free so one of my only defences is being there and picking them off one at a time I do use frass from Mad Company that is ground soldier ants that gives on a fragrance that slugs hate Keep a watch out guys as someone always wants to eat your hard work What do you use against pests in your countries ?
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2 likes • Jun 7
I’m going to be installing an electroculture system on my allotment this autumn. I get slugs, snails, black fly, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, mice and ants as the main culprits on my allotment. I’m keeping a journal so next year I will be able to report back any findings in pest reduction from my electroculture adventure if anyone is interested.
Weather extremes
Hi everyone. Im not sure about you, but these weather extremes are exhausting! The brassicas are in their elements,as is everything inside the polytunnel. However we have lost all the fruit on the fruit trees due to the wind (and heat a couple of weeks ago),which is so sad. I wonder if there is going to be a fruit shortage this year? Dont get me wrong, on the flip side, im grateful for all the rain,as the IBC's are filling, and that is precious. How are you all doing so far? are you having similar problems? whats growing well for you and what isnt?
3 likes • Jun 7
I’m having trouble with my broccoli bolting. I’ve lost about five of them to seed. They really don’t like this up and down weather.
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Claire Ruddick
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I'm Nottingham based and have been growing my own organic food on my allotment for 8 years.

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