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Chatting on the Plot / Re: What’s for tea? 2024
« Last post by Lardman on Yesterday at 20:33 »Since these spuds wont mash my plans for a fish pie have been scuppered and I resorted to beans on toast.
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Grow Your Own / Re: Beetroot problem..
« Last post by Anton on Yesterday at 20:29 »Just saw this on the Internet. I don't know if this is sound advice:
"This looks like leaf miner damage. Discard affected leaves preferably in plastic bags because the larva are inside chewing paths. Watch for little white eggs on underside of leaves. I remove them by dipping a cloth in soapy water and wiping the leaves. I also spray with soapy water in case any adults are around. You have to inspect often and stay on top of it."
"Leaf miners. Cut the leaves off, throw them out, and your beets will grow new leaves"
"This looks like leaf miner damage. Discard affected leaves preferably in plastic bags because the larva are inside chewing paths. Watch for little white eggs on underside of leaves. I remove them by dipping a cloth in soapy water and wiping the leaves. I also spray with soapy water in case any adults are around. You have to inspect often and stay on top of it."
"Leaf miners. Cut the leaves off, throw them out, and your beets will grow new leaves"
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The Hen House / Re: Self managed site which allows chickens. Need some guidance.
« Last post by snowdrops on Yesterday at 20:19 »It's my view that you are actually bound by the Act.
Section 12 refers to "any land" and "any provision" in "any" tenancy etc.
There are no restrictions therefore on who the Act applies to.
That being said, there is a caveat about the nature of the chicken keeping. It must not cause a statutory nuisance, or be prejudicial (harmful) to (human) health, or breach existing laws.
That’s interesting Yorkie. But if the troublesome individual has signed the allotment tenancy they should comply to the rules. I wouldn’t be in a hurry to point out the allotment act as quoted by Yorkie. What on earth is matter with the tenant as it would appear to just need to politely ask permission,which sounds as if it’s a given will be allowed !
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Grow Your Own / Re: What I did on the plot today 2024
« Last post by snowdrops on Yesterday at 20:11 » Went this morning to finish tieing in the tomatoes up but when I got there it was nice weather so I decided to clear the daffodils up & found lots of snails & slugs under there and lots of weeds of course, as they’re planted under the raspberries (not my best idea!) pulled out some suckers and quickly reformed them to my friend further up the site & planted a few to fill a few gaps. After a trip back home for lunch I went back & weeded the carrot bed, what a mess, I hate having to net lots of things & just don’t get round to un net things to weed. Anyhow all sorted & now can see I need to fill gaps. Also managed to get the tomatoes tied in when I sheltered from the rain 
every cloud and all that 
every cloud and all that 35
The Hen House / Re: Self managed site which allows chickens. Need some guidance.
« Last post by Yorkie on Yesterday at 20:06 »It's my view that you are actually bound by the Act.
Section 12 refers to "any land" and "any provision" in "any" tenancy etc.
There are no restrictions therefore on who the Act applies to.
That being said, there is a caveat about the nature of the chicken keeping. It must not cause a statutory nuisance, or be prejudicial (harmful) to (human) health, or breach existing laws.
Section 12 refers to "any land" and "any provision" in "any" tenancy etc.
There are no restrictions therefore on who the Act applies to.
That being said, there is a caveat about the nature of the chicken keeping. It must not cause a statutory nuisance, or be prejudicial (harmful) to (human) health, or breach existing laws.
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Welcome to the Forums / Re: Hello from Essex (thurrock)
« Last post by Yorkie on Yesterday at 19:51 »Welcome to the forums 
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Grow Your Own / Re: Beetroot problem..
« Last post by vikingraider on Yesterday at 18:53 »Looks like leaf miner
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Grow Your Own / Re: What I did on the plot today 2024
« Last post by vikingraider on Yesterday at 18:50 »Went over with the push mower. Snapped my spade then the bottom fell out of my growmore fertiliser box. 
Planted some squash i had in the cold frame
Planted some squash i had in the cold frame39
Grow Your Own / Beetroot problem..
« Last post by AndyRVTR on Yesterday at 17:35 »Hi all, can anyone tell me what's happening with my beetroot please.. no signs of infestation of any kind, but its like the leaves are starting to go 'mushy'?
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Chatting on the Plot / Re: What’s for tea? 2024
« Last post by wighty on Yesterday at 17:24 »We're trying the Rani Pasta that they keep advertising on the telly as the corner shop has a special offer on it. Basil sauce and cheese with. Garlic bread on the side.