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Chatting => Design and Construction => Topic started by: Beetroot queen on April 23, 2013, 20:23

Title: A blue water butt with a lid (uses and ideas)
Post by: Beetroot queen on April 23, 2013, 20:23
So we thought we could make a whole tub of comfrey or nettle tea. Won't the neighbours be thrilled with that lovely smell. Lol
Title: Re: A blue water butt with a lid (uses and ideas)
Post by: gavinjconway on April 23, 2013, 20:36
Just  keep the lid on - the smell stays in the tub..
Title: Re: A blue water butt with a lid (uses and ideas)
Post by: Beetroot queen on April 23, 2013, 20:39
It will be hubby's job to take the lid off until august as I am currently pregnant and that smell may just send me over the edge. The plants seem to like it  :lol:
Title: Re: A blue water butt with a lid (uses and ideas)
Post by: gavinjconway on April 23, 2013, 21:20
Why not put a tap on the bottom?
Title: Re: A blue water butt with a lid (uses and ideas)
Post by: Trillium on April 25, 2013, 20:59
A tap below is definitely a great idea for comfrey liquid concentrate as per THIS (http://buntysblog.co.uk/blogs/view/15). Stinks to high heaven but it's wonderful stuff.
Title: Re: A blue water butt with a lid (uses and ideas)
Post by: Beetroot queen on April 26, 2013, 07:26
Ok a tap it is, hubbbyyyyyyyyyyyy hehe
I'll add it too his list  ::)

Is there anything that doesn't like comfrey tea apart from my nose.
Title: Re: A blue water butt with a lid (uses and ideas)
Post by: Trillium on April 27, 2013, 01:46
Herbs don't like rich soil or rich feeds, so give them a miss. Otherwise, I think most regular veg don't mind a light feeding but I wouldn't give carrots or parsnips too much if any.
Title: Re: A blue water butt with a lid (uses and ideas)
Post by: Beetroot queen on April 27, 2013, 08:26
Quote from: Trillium on April 27, 2013, 01:46
Herbs don't like rich soil or rich feeds, so give them a miss. Otherwise, I think most regular veg don't mind a light feeding but I wouldn't give carrots or parsnips too much if any.

What are the chances of me remembering that. Lol no carrots, parsnips, herbs. No carrots, parsnips, herbs. Trying to get that one in my head.  ;)