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Old 01-07-2008, 06:19 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Steve Bilton Steve Bilton is offline
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Default Gooseberry vs caterpillars

On 1 Jul, 15:20, "Mary Fisher" wrote:
Our lifestyle means that we're not always here or, if we are, have the
time to rub all the larvae out. compromises aren't ideal but are sometimes
necessary.


Mary et al,

Our lifestyle is similar - although having 4 young children time in
the garden is rare, so drastic measures are needed - and the kids
won't eat the goosegogs straight off the bush.

Thanks for the help - one and all - we'll see how the derris does.

Regards

Steve