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Old 25-07-2006, 06:44 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default water plants while on holiday in this heat ?


"Gardening_Convert" wrote in message
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I have several pots which peppers , chilli's , white dwarf aubergines ,
hanging toms etc

and also the flower beds etc

I don't have anyone who is able to water them while I'm away .
Neighbour has hurt her neck and can't physically do it
family are also away or too far away from my garden.

Can I have some suggestions on what to do so that they will stand a
chance of surviving while I'm away as I really don't want to loose them
as I have a good crop coming .


How about some sort of arrangement like this? You could use very big bottles
with 2 small holes pricked in the base for watering. A trial to see how long
a bottle takes to empty out may be useful. Someone may be able to refill the
bottles occasionly whilst you are away.
http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/joom...ed_bottles.jpg