Ireland is famous for their slug and snail pest. This year I used Clearslug which has good results. Also I cleared away bushes in the shady part and found tons of them. Put them all in a bucket and put salt on them. It killed them instantly. So far I haven’t got any damage from slugs and snails on my veggies, especially the cabbages. Clearslug is more expensive but very effective.

Just leave them to do their thing, they aren't babies any longer. 

Dear fellow gardeners,

Last year I planted strawberries varieties Elsanta and Max Fruct. As they were first year I hardly had any crop. But I remember someone said to me I had to remove the first flowers appearing. All plants survived the winter well and most show flowers. Do I remove them as well and wait for new flowers to come or can I leave them as they are in their second year?

Definitely pot them up today! They grow very fast....

Have a nice holiday 

I’ve had woeful germination with direct sowing so I’m trying chitting on damp kitchen roll in a Tupperware. Some have a little root sticking out, about 4mm. Im going on holiday for a week tomorrow. Can I leave them till I get back or should I plant the ones that have sprouted now?  Thank you