On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:31:29 +0100, Gopher wrote:

In message , bulldurham
writes
Advice given all sound , yes , no problem with pots , ericaceous compound ,
mine have a generous addition of oak leaf mould added . Most important
advice - (I didn't follow it ) NET SECURELY ) I had a good crop and didn't
harvest any - Still the birds seemed to like them well enough judging by the
purple droppings around .

Blackbirds will kill for them!

I have had a wonderful crop from one plant in a big tub, and no
trouble from birds. I've even been able to freeze some. The pot is
close outside my kitchen window; maybe that deterred them.

Pam in Bristol