Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 25, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 On 24/09/2022 at 08:47, gonzo said: Ooof Said other week it has all the hallmarks of a cold one this year. Noticed big blooms of autumn berries and squirells all over gaff. Can feel it this morning, Chilly on the digits. Cool today. Been a brilliant year for berries/fruit, though elderberries were down a bit and seemed to dry up quickly. Currently into making around 150 bottles worth of wine/mead with another 40 or 50 to do. Lots of blackberries still in the freezer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Cool today. Been a brilliant year for berries/fruit, though elderberries were down a bit and seemed to dry up quickly. Currently into making around 150 bottles worth of wine/mead with another 40 or 50 to do. Lots of blackberries still in the freezer too. My apple tree had its best ever harvest. Big fuck off fuckers as well. Next to nothing last year. ......mother nature setting its stall out for things to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 25, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, gonzo said: My apple tree had its best ever harvest. Big fuck off fuckers as well. Next to nothing last year. ......mother nature setting its stall out for things to come Strangely, the warm spell meant my discovery apple tree had a major 'June drop' in July, and the squirrels had all the others. Not a single apple! However, other apple trees around and about seem heavy. Will be making more beverages yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 25, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2022 https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/met-office-uk-weather-mammoth-7623168 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 25, 2022 Moderators Share Posted September 25, 2022 Daily express bollocks Really dont get the headline...bears no resemblance to the text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Is this years heatwave why stuff is blooming so late? And why fruit is going mental? My mum is shipping tomatoes out of her greenhouse like Walter White and his meth. And her friend is the same with plums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 26, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 9 hours ago, MancWanderer said: Is this years heatwave why stuff is blooming so late? And why fruit is going mental? My mum is shipping tomatoes out of her greenhouse like Walter White and his meth. And her friend is the same with plums. Runner beans etc have come on late. The heat meant they were subdued. As soon as some rain came they've blossomed and fruited. Been picking quite a few last week or so. If your mum's mate has any spare plums, I'll gladly have some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Runner beans etc have come on late. The heat meant they were subdued. As soon as some rain came they've blossomed and fruited. Been picking quite a few last week or so. If your mum's mate has any spare plums, I'll gladly have some! I’ll ask her for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I'm thinking about growing my own vegetables. Are there any suitable for growing at this time of year? My rudimentary research suggests winter radishes and turnips might be alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 17 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: I'm thinking about growing my own vegetables. Are there any suitable for growing at this time of year? My rudimentary research suggests winter radishes and turnips might be alright? yes move to Spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) It's freezing - the heating has gone on for the first time since about March/April 😶 Edited September 26, 2022 by Sweep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 14 minutes ago, Sweep said: It's freezing - the heating has gone on for the first time since about March/April 😶 I reckon it'll be on this week here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 No heating here. Jumper seems to be sorting out any chill. It's a mild 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 It's a nice toasty 20.8C in my office now, just a quick hour of the heating to take the chill off.............I am sat here in a t-shirt and shorts though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 26, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: I'm thinking about growing my own vegetables. Are there any suitable for growing at this time of year? My rudimentary research suggests winter radishes and turnips might be alright? I sowed some seeds about 3 or 4 weeks back. Lettuce, spinach and radish. Lettuce didn't germinate. The rest did but the pigeons had the lot. The bastards. Have a look online or in a garden centre on the seed packets. Some you do now for later/spring. Trouble is, with cooler weather forecast, germination may be poor. A greenhouse will help, especially if you can use propagator. Light levels will restrictions growth so stick to things the packet says will grow. I'm still picking beans and last of the outdoor tomatoes. Spuds done, and squashes have been decent. Some ripening nicely for Halloween/eating. If you're serious, it may pay to get some veggie beds prepared and manured ready for traditional spring type stuff. Edited September 26, 2022 by Tonge moor green jacket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I sowed some seeds about 3 or 4 weeks back. Lettuce, spinach and radish. Lettuce didn't germinate. The rest did but the pigeons had the lot. The bastards. Have a look online or in a garden centre on the seed packets. Some you do now for later/spring. Trouble is, with cooler weather forecast, germination may be poor. A greenhouse will help, especially if you can use propagator. Light levels will restrictions growth so stick to things the packet says will grow. I'm still picking beans and last of the outdoor tomatoes. Spuds done, and squashes have been decent. Some ripening nicely for Halloween/eating. If you're serious, it may pay to get some veggie beds prepared and manured ready for traditional spring type stuff. Thanks for the advice. I'll get cracking and see out it turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 6 hours ago, Sweep said: It's freezing - the heating has gone on for the first time since about March/April 😶 im holding out till the 1st of November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 26, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: Thanks for the advice. I'll get cracking and see out it turns out! Do you have a compost heap/Dalek thing? Worth it to get a load of muck and break it down yourself a bit before spreading it. Either that or use ready composted, but this will cost you a bit. Last year I kept some pig shit wrapped up for a few weeks then spread it on the beds in early winter. The worms etc did their bit slowly. A few weeds obviously but produce has been great. Also, get yourself a water butt, and/or a hose near to your veggie beds. Can be a ball ache fetching and carrying water by the can load, and will likely demotivate, so make life easy for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Do you have a compost heap/Dalek thing? Worth it to get a load of muck and break it down yourself a bit before spreading it. Either that or use ready composted, but this will cost you a bit. Last year I kept some pig shit wrapped up for a few weeks then spread it on the beds in early winter. The worms etc did their bit slowly. A few weeds obviously but produce has been great. Also, get yourself a water butt, and/or a hose near to your veggie beds. Can be a ball ache fetching and carrying water by the can load, and will likely demotivate, so make life easy for yourself. I've only got a raised seedbed and liner so far. I'll be nipping to the garden centre this weekend for the rest and will use ready composted to get me started. We've got an outside hose tap near to where the seed bed will be so I should be sorted for watering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 27, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2022 Dunno where you live, but J Maher up Morris Green way tend to be my go to place. Will give advice and supply what you need, from equipment, materials and seeds etc. Half day opening Saturday mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted September 27, 2022 Moderators Share Posted September 27, 2022 If anyone wants a composter, I've got one that's going to the tip... Nowhere to put it, lost the door for the side, but should still work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter FrancisFogarty Posted September 27, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Dunno where you live, but J Maher up Morris Green way tend to be my go to place. Will give advice and supply what you need, from equipment, materials and seeds etc. Half day opening Saturday mind. He's not got much in the plant line at the moment but he's got spades, buckets and brushes galore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 28, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted September 28, 2022 12 hours ago, Francis Fogarty said: He's not got much in the plant line at the moment but he's got spades, buckets and brushes galore. Well he won't have many plants, it's not annual nor veggie season. Recently got a job lot of sulphate of potash which they're doing a decent price on. I don't use much like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc505 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Fucken too right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Marc505 said: Fucken too right. They should and then fill it with carbon monoxide. If it kills everyone, do it in Liverpool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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