Hey guys, I've got some bean seedlings turning rapidly leggy at home so thinking to get them in my greenhouse for more light. But am worried temps may kill them - expected 2c next two nights round here.

I don't have an overnight/average thermometer so wondering does anyone know a rough extra number of Celsius an unheated greenhouse might give to the outside temp please? Eg. If it kept them at least 5c I'd probably give it a go

Hello we are very new to this and any advice on insurance etc would be greatly appreciated, we will have around 15 volunteers the first year

Hello everyone.

I've just taken possession of a 2½ pole plot which includes a small gooseberry patch. I've weeded it and put bark down - it was infested with couch grass.

I think there are too many plants in a small space. They're only about 30cm apart and are mostly very small. Should I space them out a bit more, and if so, presumably after fruiting?

Also, any recommendations for feeding them? What with and when? They haven't been properly looked after for several years and I feel they need a boost.

They look v healthy, though small, and have quite a lot of blossom on them, so I'm hoping for at least a couple of jars of jam.

Thanks for any useful info - I'm not much of a soft fruit gardener!

Potted them on over the weekend and put them in the un heated polytunnel. Silly me. Frost last night 🤬

I daren't check.

I live with 2 house rabbits, who obviously poop a lot (usually in the same litter area). I also get through a bin bags worth of hay every 2 weeks in waste - stuff they've weed on and then don't want to eat. I have read that rabbit poo makes an excellent fertilizer I have started roughly separating out (not too carefully) the poo from the hay to add to the compost bin.

I'm wondering about the urine soaked hay - would that make good mulch? And maybe keep slugs at bay? I'd love to complete the cycle and use all of it on my allotment, which is roughly 8m x 20m, rather than chucking it away. Is there goodness in the urine too?

Any thoughts / personal experiences very much welcomed!

After many woeful attempts at growing basil from seed both last year, I don’t want it getting the better of me!

I’ve tried a few attempts at growing it from seed: in a propogation beds/seed trays on a sunny windowsill, germinating in kitchen roll then transferring and milk bottle propagator but haven’t had much success at even getting true leaves! Any tips?

I’ve sown pretty much every veg at the allotment from seed, but somehow it’s the herbs that get me! Thanks in advance☺️

I got too eager and sowed a bunch of courgettes, squash and pumpkin back in may. They are now huge and very soon to outgrow their pots, so ideally would be planted out.

Is it a bit too early or think I might get away with it?

Would this impact my neighbours allotment in any negative way, obviously I don’t want to hinder anything he has going on. I’m new to this, so if it’s bad practice I apologise. Would appreciate peoples opinions?

Hi everyone, someone at the store told me to put a layer of Hay between leek and onions. This should keep away the onionflies. It also covers the ground of course. I've never heard of it, but I will give it a try. Does someone know this trick?

I've had my own allotment for six years now. It was in pretty good shape (relative to some of the photos I see here) when I took it over, but it still had work to be done. At first I would see the list of projects and feel overwhelmed: there was no way I could get that all done! And then I looked at the trees, berries, and vegetable areas: I really don't know the details on caring for these things. I eventually came up with the One Project - One Plant Plan

Every year I have a Focus area. Sure, the weeding and watering gets done everywhere, but I will pick One Project and One Plant to focus on. The project might be to build a raised bed, or paint the shed, or lay new pavers. All other projects can sit in the background and not cause me any stress because I know that they will be the focus another time.

The Plant might be intensive "how to" research on growing the best ever tomatoes, or how to produce the best corn. When and how should I cut back my raspberry canes? Blackberries grow on second year growth? I carry over the plant knowledge from year to year, but add to it with new plants and ideas. The beauty of the garden is that it is a hobby that lets me learn and experiment every year.

What my plot looks like now (from the upright pavers on the left to the green fence on the right, and to the back of the red shed)

I’ve just got a new plot that has a greenhouse frame on, it’s mostly in good condition I think except for some pieces that are bent.

After having looked online and not found anywhere selling replacement parts I was wondering if anyone could suggest where to find some?

It’s also missing all its glass, so suggestions for sourcing glass would also be appreciated.

Please use this thread to discuss whatever you've been doing on your allotment lately. Feel free to share or ask any question related to it. And please mention which region and what weather you had this week if you've been planting or harvesting.

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to buy a petrol strimmer for the plot and I've seen some options that have loads of different multi tool options. Has anyone had any experience with any of these? Or has anyone got any recommendations? Also has anyone got any advice regarding blade v strimmer line? It's mostly for keeping weeds/heavy stuff down. Trying to find a bit of an all-rounder if possible! Any advice greatly appreciated ! X

Hi all,

Just got my first plot and my plants are growing quite nicely, but aren't ready to be planted out yet.

I have a specific problem in that I have to go away for ten days and nobody to come in and water them.

I have french green beans, courgettes, tomatoes and lettuce all in pots on the window sill.

Will they be OK? I'll be giving them a heck of a drink just before I go, but it's the best I can do and I can't really run up an irrigation system in the time I have available.