druids57 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I love growing veg and flowers but sometimes your comitment is tested. After raising about 2 dozen peas from seed and nurturing them for the past weeks I discovered that the slugs had last night eaten every single last one! Looks like Birds Eye are back on the menu this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 oh no Im gutted for you too at least you have birds eye why dont you try again? you might be able to find some more plants good luck cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 You always have the odd disaster but it makes you appreciate that crop when you finally get it. Keep on growing for every disaster there are many successes(sp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 You poor thing - i know just how you feel Keep going and try to find the slugs to give to your chickens (I did that the other day when a slug ate my borlotti beans then slept it off nearby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I've just fed the two cheeky snails living in my greenhouse to the chooks. Came home from hols to find they've munched their way through a whole tray of cucumber seedlings Hope you get some more peas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Wyevale gargen centres by us have pea plants... you could try there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Thank you all for your sympathy - the kids laughed, hubby said oh well did you get some paper for the printer? my best friend said "Oh" but I knew Omlet people would understand Now feeding slugs to the chickens well I may just have to give them one to make me feel better Thanks a million Druid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Don't worry Druid, plant some more seeds now. There is still time to get at least another couple of sowings in the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Mine are still in trays before going out..... and I shall sow some more this weekend....... ....and I go out armed with scissors at bedtime and snip and little blighters I see in half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I took your tip about this last year Lesley. I am still having flashbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I can't do it - just the thought makes me go cold! *shudders* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have to say I use thick gardening gloves, a torch and a plastic bag, tightly seal it and lob in the bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I used to use a trusted technique for the 6" monsters in my garden. An old, sharp knitting needle and a torch - slug kebabs ! Since I've had chickens we haven't had slugs....yay chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I pour salt on them Seriously, I also use copper tape aound plants and the edges of pots, with a sprinkle of crushed eggshell around the plants themselves. I still have some pea seeds if you want some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Don't be disheartened Druid. I haven't put any in Put some in this weekend and we can compare results! Mine are Oregon Sugar Pod - a mange toute type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Ohh cutting them up I dont think I could do that - could I? Ive done the head torch and bucket routine (much to the embarrassment of my kids and hubby) put all 63 slugs into big bag of garden waste thinking they would have a ball. Next morning not one left all the trails around they had just gone back to the garden I didnt realise I could still sow seeds thats good news - and yes Im always up for a growing challenge Maybe Birds Eye wont be the only option this year. Claire i have messaged you. Thanks all Druidx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
