Minnie Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Go to a bookshop and buy a book about allotments With all the hints and advice on here I don't think there's any need to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I was kindly and reliably informed by the Isle of Man Constabulary that Marijuana isn't actually a salad. however I doubt if they could tell apart a coca shrub from a small privet hedge - and you can use the leaves as a component of rice pudding (a classic Colombian Andes dish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I was kindly and reliably informed by the Isle of Man Constabulary that Marijuana isn't actually a salad. Drat it! I was just about to sow a box of Trill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Drat it! I was just about to sow a box of Trill. the sunflowers will be good - not sure you really want the hemp though unless you are into home produced clothing for which I suggest flax would do better on the Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 - and you can use the leaves as a component of rice pudding (a classic Colombian Andes dish) I'll tell them that next time they come round for tea. "It's a classic Colombian Andes dish and it's traditional to put a leaf on top. I like lots of rice pudding which is why I have a whole basement full of Marijuana leaves...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Forget books, there's some great websites though, eg http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk Bee's, Isn't the hemp in Trill treated so it won't grow? The laws a bit bizzare on that one isn't it, it's legal to sell the seeds, but not to grow them or something? Was watching a program the other day, can't remember what, might have been a Darwin thing, about a place where hemp grew naturally in the countryside. This bloke just walked about picking it. In that context, all the excitement about it seems a bit silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 My best success was with red onions. Yummy with everything and not as sharp as white onions or scallions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I grew spring onions, correction, I planted spring onions I harvested 1 spring onion, it was nice Mr Bees and I had it with cheese in a sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Apparently the plot is a bit bigger than I was expecting which is great because we can grow a bigger variety of veg. The kids were out for a little while today weeding and preparing. The one big thing that worries me though is vandalism. They've planted flowers and made a picnic area before at the school.....everything was ruined by vandals. What the fuck is wrong with people today when they can do that sort of thing at a primary school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 if the ground has not been cultivated in some time then plant more potatoes - choose different varieties than those readily available (eg Arran victory is a very late purple skinned spud that makes great mash) - if you need some wind break then try jerusalem artichokes but you need a warm soil - they reach 6 ft or more and the head moves to follow the sun - the tubers are used for soup but also mix very very well with scallops(queenies). However the best vandal preventative measures were outlawed some years ago but I suspect if the authorities can make the whole school feel owners of the plot it may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Apparently the plot is a bit bigger than I was expecting which is great because we can grow a bigger variety of veg. The kids were out for a little while today weeding and preparing. The one big thing that worries me though is vandalism. They've planted flowers and made a picnic area before at the school.....everything was ruined by vandals. What the fuck is wrong with people today when they can do that sort of thing at a primary school. If they do well in growing veg put me down for some if they sell them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempus Fugit Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Don't forget that if you have a crop which takes a while to grow that you can grow other quick crops inbetween them. You can also have a corner for bringing on winter brassicas (sprouts, broccolli, - the purple sprouting stuff is nice and rarely seen in shops) which can be planted out into their 'winter quarters' when other things have been harvested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 If they do well in growing veg put me down for some if they sell them I was thinking of suggesting to the school that the ones who have the little allotments could have a table at the school summer fair to sell some of their produce and raise funds for the school. My boy is really excited about all this so hope he grows some good stuff. Mind you, having seen the standard of veg in Tesco recently I'm sure we're in for a treat whatever he manages to grow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 He'll grow bored in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Just like most of us have done with you, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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