[Cheryl B]

Thanks to all you stars out there who have given me advice on slug attack. But as much as I am trying to be eco on my plot, having just slogged my heart out down there all morning I cannot bear the thought of handing over my hard-earned crops to a slimy monster., so I am thinking pellets. Birds and hedgehogs are a concern, so I like the idea of putting the pellets in a buried jar. Still pondering.
Does anyone else have a constant feeling of underlying panic that you haven't done everything/planted things in time? I feel like sending the kids off to my mum for a week and camping out down the allotment  - but even then i bet I wouldn't get everything done!! must chill....(but not too much...)

[mumofstig]

I know how you feel, but when it's slug pellets or ruined crops....then it's no contest.

As for time.............I'm retired and still don't have enough at this time of year. Everything seems to want doing NOW

But realistically, nothing minds being done a few weeks later, but you must keep on top of the weeding, or you will reget it later

[WebSiteEvo]

Coffee grounds as a barrier works well for me, no panic here. Down side you need a supply of coffee grounds.. I get mine from a local coffee shop. I also have some planks of old wood around the plot which is perfect for them to hide but makes it easy to find them and remove!

Personally I feel there is no need for pellets.
 

[azubah]

Early in the year I am desperate to plant something, and have to wait, but suddenly it is the right time for everything and I have the panicky feeling that I am going to be too late, and there is no room in the greenhouse anyway.
You are not alone, Cheryl.

Later on I start wanting to tidy up all the things that are in the wrong place and start again...I wonder if you can get tablets for it??

[JayG]

For the second time today I find myself agreeing with "Mum" 

My garden is surrounded by hedges (aka slug/snail factories!) and it's just not practical to protect everying at risk without using slug pellets.

The "Growing Success" version use ferrous phosphate as the active ingredient and I am personally persuaded that they do not harm wildlife other than slugs (they are certified for use in organic environments by the EEC, although not every organic gardener would be happy with that because the pellets are not made from organic materials!)

[mumofstig]

For the second time today I find myself agreeing with "Mum" 

Careful JayG people will start talking 

[Cheryl B]

For the second time today I find myself agreeing with "Mum" 

My garden is surrounded by hedges (aka slug/snail factories!) and it's just not practical to protect everying at risk without using slug pellets.

The "Growing Success" version use ferrous phosphate as the active ingredient and I am personally persuaded that they do not harm wildlife other than slugs (they are certified for use in organic environments by the EEC, although not every organic gardener would be happy with that because the pellets are not made from organic materials!)

I think I might be quite easily personally persuaded too - too much hard work, too precious