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Gardening in the Midi-Pyrenees
Administrator: Laura Green
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Type: Property
Tags: Gardens, growing vegetables, plants, flowers, days out, visits, garden centre, potager
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New to gardening in the South West of Frances or a seasoned expert? This is the place to share hints, knowledge and seeds...
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We have a bumper crop of Jalapenos this year and I'd like to try smoking some to make chipotles.
I believe you can do it ...
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03 September 2011
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
I have chocolate spot on the broad beans and something fungal on the haricots. Must be that cold, wet spring we had..... ...
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03 September 2011
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
We are growing Green Zebra tomatoes this year amongst others. But how do I know when a tomato that stays green is ripe? ...
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08 July 2011
by Laura Green
by Laura Green
Whilst dealing with the slugs is just time consuming - I have collected 186 from just the bean and pea plots (18 square ...
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13 May 2011
by Laura Green
by Laura Green
The broad beans are doing well and have come into flower. We went a way for a weeks holiday and when we returned, the plants ...
1
13 May 2011
by Laura Green
by Laura Green
Does anyone out there have one of those old fashioned lawnmowers that comes without plug or petrol?
I have 11 veg beds ...
1
29 April 2011
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
I have finally got around to making a start on the Potager! A little late I know, but finding time is difficult.
I have ...
5
08 April 2011
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
So, the moles have cleared off, perhaps not liking my solid clay and lack of worms. Well, they've only got themselves to ...
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08 April 2011
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
This morning the last of the uneaten charlotte potatoes from 2010 went on the compost heap as they were all sad, wizened ...
3
21 February 2011
by MyGuide2 Admin
by MyGuide2 Admin
We run an artist blacksmith business plus a garden design & creation business in the Lot. www.ironwoodmotif.com We're ...
1
09 November 2010
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
I have just stripped out the tomato plants and started digging over the potager. Any suggestions on what to plant during ...
2
03 November 2010
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
Well, had to root out and bin all the tomato plants last week as they finally went down with the blight. I had used Bordeaux ...
1
15 October 2010
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
A friend has a serious mole problem on their lawn. She can't use poison as she has dogs and they will eat the dead moles.
I ...
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09 October 2010
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
Mid August is here and for newbie veg gardeners like me there is finally time to take stock. So what worked for you and ...
3
23 August 2010
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
We were given a clematis as a present and have now planted it in the garden. Unfortunately, it seems to be dying!!
All ...
1
18 August 2010
by Laura Green
by Laura Green
Has anyone found a good supply of canes as they seem rare and expensive round here. My bamboo plants are a few years off ...
5
11 June 2010
by Laura Green
by Laura Green
Slight exageration, but an enormous black bee like creature has visited all the broad bean flowers and being a little large ...
3
28 May 2010
by Martin Parker
by Martin Parker
Where is the best place to get seeds for the veg plot?
Is there an on-line site like there is in the UK? Is it worth ...
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18 May 2010
by Charlotte Stuart
by Charlotte Stuart
Well it is that time of year. I must get out with the fork and spade and start digging the potager.
Any recommendations ...
8
17 May 2010
by Laura Green
by Laura Green
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