Popcorn Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I asked this in an earlier post, but it might have got overlooked. Can you explain how the weed membrane thing works? I was going to use some, but I was worried it would collect rain water and go moudly and smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Gina, Its a roll of thin fabric, that allows water through, but not weeds! I'm hoping it works as i've just laid 3 rolls of the stuff! It says on the pack it last 10 years Just been to my local family run garden centre and they are delivering bark to me today! Yay - I can get the veggie garden finished! I'm sooo happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 It looks like it'll be a good weekend for gardening Christian Pity i'll be indoors painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 According to The Boy, tomorrow is going to be a scorcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Fab news Clare! Got loads of gardening to get done (if Stefan is in a better mood that is - teething ....) Christian.....what the membrane thingy called. Sounds just what I need in my garden. I have a very mature garden, which unfortunalty includes very mature weeds too. It wasn't looked after properly before we moved in, and up to now we've really only done the minimum to make it look ok...mow the lawn, tidy up the obvious bits etc.....we're now cleraing it all out and starting again. We've found some pretty fantastic weeds (in their millions, I'm sure!) and I'm not sure pulling them up is going to cure them for long enough for us to get going with the planting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 I think its called weed suppressing membrane I have chucked the packaging away sorry. Wickes do buy 2 get one free. £9.99 a roll. Each roll is 20m x 1m. Good luck with the ancient weeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 It looks like it'll be a good weekend for gardening Christian Pity i'll be indoors painting Shame you are indoors. We are driving to Scotland to see OHs Mum so I can't plant my beautiful new beds as not here to water! My brother (plumber) still hasn't fitted my outside tap at the back of the house either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 That's a long drive Christian Have a good journey and don't worry too much about planting out yet there's plenty of time I experimented this year and just potted up a couple of seeds of everything I had bought (which was a lot of different things) and the only things not doing very well are my courgettes, which seem to have died off. They were kept in the greenhouse. I must plant some more The other thing that hasn't grown are my sweetcorn and yet Jules my 8 year old planted some in a little tray and hers are about 3" tall now, she must have green fingers I will get up very early on saturday morning and start painting for a few hours and then get in the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 That's a long drive Christian Only 480 miles! With OH driving at 70! We should be there a week on Wednesday! I gave some sweetcorn seed to next door and all of hers came up. I only got 3 plants. Have just planted another batch, so hopefully fingers crossed. Most of my courgettes died too, but still have a few. Enjoy the garden this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 With OH driving at 70! We should be there a week on Wednesday! Good job I'm not driving then. It would be a fortnight on Wednesday. Ask Lesley.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 - and ask Kate's LSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Arr...yes, I forgot he was bringing up the rear! Nearly had to push at one point too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Christian so glad you have got a plan for the vegy plot now Have a great weekend too Debs if you need any courgette seeds i have a few left so just give me a shout if you want them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 Here we go all done! I am soo pleased with myself The first bed half way there The finished garden! How many bags of compost can you get in a mini?? Thanks for all your support. Very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 That looks fab Christian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Give yourself a huge pat on the back Christian, you've done a super job You fitted loads of compost into Mortimer Mini I love those Minis, would have got one rather than a Megane, but I needed a more family size car. My first car was a "P" reg 1975 black mini called "Martha" Have a super weekend in Scotland with your OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 That really is amazing, esp. in the short time you had, Christian. So, you certainly should be proud of yourself, I'm proud of you! Your photos, & others, are so inspiring. PS. I keep thinking that you put a giant trowel in the Mini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 That's brillient! Lots of veg are going to be very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Looks great Christian - well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 I keep thinking that you put a giant trowel in the Mini. How funny...me too Sheila! Christian, you must be so pleased at your fab DIY. It looks as good as any proffessional job, and you'll really really appreciate the veggies you grow now! Hope you enjoy your weekend having got this sorted. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Champion! Well done you! Have fun "up North". xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 (edited) That's brilliant Christian - you must be so proud We'll need follow up photos throughout the season My little purple Mini - called Mimi - carried 6 bags of pig feed home one day - and then a bit later on, brought two pigs back home from the abattoir We placed the pig's heads so they were looking out of the rear window Edited April 28, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Great beds Christian karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 FABULOUS!!!! What a smashing set up you've got there!! Worth the wait.......and you will have saved a fortune....which you can spend on chocolate, alcohol, diamonds or interesting fruit bushes or veg.....or a freezer for all the surplus! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 It looks lovely I'm tempted to post a picture of my vegetable patch just for a laugh It's more natural looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
