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Carrots & Onions 2011

Allotment_onion_alisa_craig_harvested_12_07_2011

Carrots & Onions 2011 Although I didn't get much carrot fly I can't tell if the onions made any difference. I sowed 5...

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balcony

28 Nov, 2011
Balcony

Finally Planting Really Starts!

With the sun and warmth of the past few days we got into the veg. garden yesterday afternoon. As it was a 'flower' day we...

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moon_grower

12 Apr, 2010
Moon_grower

First seeds; new year!

Jan 16th 2009 and the season is up and running ! Sowed my first seeds of the year today in the polytunnel we built over christmas....

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lil

15 Jan, 2009
Lil

Leek Moth and Allium Leaf-Mining Fly - The Sequel

Pict1015

Those of you who read my last blog on Leek Moth will know all about the research I had to do to try and identify what has...

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Sid

23 Nov, 2008
Sid

Attention all UK Veggie-Growers (and Allium growers) - Leek Moth

A while ago, I posted a question asking if anyone knew what was eating my leeks. I’ve completely lost my leek crop for the...

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Sid

20 Oct, 2008
Sid

in preperation for large onions'

Prepairing the greenhouse border for the large Onions, last weekend i went down to my local beach and collected some seaweed...

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funkyfuchsia

17 Oct, 2008
Funkyfuchsia

Harvesting onions and garlic

Dsc_0395

I pulled a few of my garlic and onions up last week and yesterday had an (almost) home grown lunch. Spaghetti carbonara made...

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peter

13 Jul, 2008
Peter

Overwintering onions and garlic

Dsc_0685

I'm week behind again on developments in my garden but as I spent Saturday at RHS Wisley there's nothing to tell about my...

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peter

22 Oct, 2007
Peter

Harvesting onions and chilies

Onion_harvest

Today was harvest day! After months of neglect, the onions, chilies and red peppers planted in May are ready. Actually they...

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peter

13 Oct, 2007
Peter