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we tried it years ago and found the best results from cucumbers -- presumably because they contain a lot of water, the tomatoes were ok but I think that the flavour is better in compost. you need to be very careful to exclude all light be scrupulously clean to prevent any disease-- good fun to play with ( it was homemade)

hellow Heron welcom back, hope your computer is ok now,

I have to agree with Cliffo, unless you're growing to sell I'd stick to the more traditional method which is just as interesting and challenging. Hydrogrow is to me like living on a diet of pills n' bran, all the vitamins you need but not as nice.

Growing hydroponically would be simpler than growing in soil or compost as you can control exactly what does and doesn't get into your plants. I'm not sure you would get any better a tasting tomato but you would have to be extremely careful to avoid mildew and/or blight. Unfortunately these days, in non commercial settings, hydroponics is mainly geared to the production of cannabis plants and the few articles I have read online have been about this subject. It would make a very interesting experiment but I feel the expense would outway the benefits. I will certainly keep an eye on your question and will be very interested in the views and suggestions of others on this site.

I would say that if you are going in on a commerciall level ,it could save on labour, but as anamiter gardener, it will take all the fun out of growing to learn we have failers, to encorage us we must have sucess, and then there is no garante that you will do any better.

stunning

lol sea... :o))

by the time it is finished it may well be a new fashion item. :o)

lol sea... thought it was a new fashion item hahah

umber was meant to say jumper! brain needs to thaw like the snow is now doing :o)

I've sown some vegetables seeds and put them on the mantelpiece above the fire! It's only mizuna greens, spring cabbage, and Red Russian kale, but it is one way of making yourself believe the new season is starting.
When they germinate I will prick them on and put them into a frame, even if the snow is still on the ground!
Like you, I hate the winter and can't wait for spring!

whats a umber sea...?

I used the add plants to my page a good way of passing time. I also went through the photos and put names to plants rather than just the dates taken.
i have also totally cleaned and tidied our bedroom & the kitchen [hate housework] and today started knitting a umber for eldest girl.

I've been passing the time doing family tree research online. If you look at www.ancestry.co.uk, you can start with yourself, look for your parent's marriage, then their births, and so on back to 1837. The 1841 to 1901 censuses are also on there so you see where your ancestors were living over 100 years ago plus any siblings. You will need to take out a subscription to see the originals but you could probably get along way without the need. I've just discovered two great-great-aunts who both had an illegitimate child before they married

hahahha dont get round me that way blue :o))) lol

Sandra...did I tell how gorgeous you are ..?

thats your mind playing tricks on you blue, we know exactly how you men tick lol

It's all down to mind games....the male is normally superior ...:0)

yes but we let you think that blue lol

At least you get some time off. Today I was out cutting down a Hawaiian Woodrose vine so I can replace it with Podranea (Zimbabwe creeper). It got to about 70 feet and the flowers weren't very good. And then it was dry enough to mow the lawn. No rest.

LOL.

We are Bluespruce, we are, I cook himself does the dishes - simple!

The art is... to always let the women think they are in charge... :0)

Meanie! LOL.

grrrrr doctorbob :o((

A DISHWASHER, don't want the little woman getting complacent. LOL.

i can fully understand that mr MB, its on but nothing on, total waste of energy and money :o)

Poor Mr MB. I am sorry for you! That sounds painful......LOL

Docbob - how about a dishwasher? :-)))) Good present??

Well have to confess Barbara, I did take the day off on Wednesday last, but had cabin fever by 10o clock and there was a real danger I might be commandeered to do some washing up. UGH!!

Still hanging on, Barbara :-((((((