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On 7 Sep, 16:38, "John Vanini" wrote: Following my earlier posting on Nitro-Chalk, I would be pleased to hear of anyone else's home-made fertilisers (that is, if you don't mind passing the information on!). I ask because, yesterday, I heard about a man on the allotment site who makes his own by adding Growmore, stinging nettles, and horse manure to water in a very large butt and letting it stand. I was amazed at the size and health of his crops but I haven't managed to see him yet, as we, obviously, go up there at different times but when I do I'll ask him the quatities he uses and how he uses it and hope he tells me. I've read of comfrey and stinging nettles (among other things) being used but never tried it myself, as yet so I'd love to hear of other people's favourite recipes. I ask so many questions because I'm trying to learn as much as I can about gardening before any more of my body packs up and I have to give up my beloved allotment! Anyway, thanks in advance and my best regards, Hi John. I wouldn't put in one bucket growmore, nettles and OM altogether - EVER! Sounds really mad and I can't imagine what would be the right amount for each. Good grief. Here she goes again with more silly advice! |
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On 8/9/07 16:49, in article ,
"John Vanini" wrote: snip So, Judith, what do you thiink of the idea? What would you suggest? Let's have some constructive criticism and forget what's happened. snip John, the post to which you're replying is not from Judith Lea. She always uses her full name when posting. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Sep 8, 5:01 pm, Sacha wrote:
On 8/9/07 16:49, in article ,"John Vanini" wrote: snip So, Judith, what do you thiink of the idea? What would you suggest? Let's have some constructive criticism and forget what's happened. snip John, the post to which you're replying is not from Judith Lea. She always uses her full name when posting. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' Certainly is not me, I put my name to anything I post. This is another Judith, if you look she has posted here before. There is a similar problem in the food group where I post and also another Judith also. Anything posted with just the name Judith is not me, I am Judith Lea. Judith |
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On Sep 7, 8:20 pm, Martin wrote:
On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:45:24 +0100, judith wrote: On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:59:23 -0700, wrote: On 7 Sep, 16:38, "John Vanini" wrote: Following my earlier posting on Nitro-Chalk, I would be pleased to hear of anyone else's home-made fertilisers (that is, if you don't mind passing the information on!). I ask because, yesterday, I heard about a man on the allotment site who makes his own by adding Growmore, stinging nettles, and horse manure to water in a very large butt and letting it stand. I was amazed at the size and health of his crops but I haven't managed to see him yet, as we, obviously, go up there at different times but when I do I'll ask him the quatities he uses and how he uses it and hope he tells me. I've read of comfrey and stinging nettles (among other things) being used but never tried it myself, as yet so I'd love to hear of other people's favourite recipes. I ask so many questions because I'm trying to learn as much as I can about gardening before any more of my body packs up and I have to give up my beloved allotment! Anyway, thanks in advance and my best regards, Hi John. I wouldn't put in one bucket growmore, nettles and OM altogether - EVER! Sounds really mad and I can't imagine what would be the right amount for each. Why does it sound really mad? - just because you "can't imagine" the proportions to use does not mean it is not a sensible idea. Perhaps you should suggest to John that he tells the old man on his allotment that he doesn't know what he is doing and that he should stop and do things "your" way - despite the fact he seems to be getting fantastic results. Do you sometimes wonder what she smokes? -- Martin- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Who? T'aint me Martin it's that Judith who posts in the legal group and that definitely ain't me Judith |
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On Sep 8, 4:49 pm, "John Vanini" wrote:
Good grief! Whatever is the matter, Judith? What Helene said was perfectly sound and I took it the way it was intended. As I said, I was told what the plotholder (supposedly) did by his neighour, who may have got it completely wrong, but I do intend to ask the man himself. In the meantime, I thought that it would be interesting to find out what others on this newsgroup thought about it or might have some idea as to the proportions involved and if they did anything similar. There was nothing wrong with any of the answers I got, including Helene's - and it was my posting so if anyone had the right to complain, I did. But I had no need - Helene thought it was mad - so, what? What's wrong with that? It probably is! So, Judith, what do you thiink of the idea? What would you suggest? Let's have some constructive criticism and forget what's happened. I don't want any flame war or anything like that - I like to get on with people - but I don't like rudeness. It's totally unnecessary. Regards, John __________________________________________________ _____ "judith" wrote in message ... On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:59:23 -0700, wrote: Hi John. I wouldn't put in one bucket growmore, nettles and OM altogether - EVER! Sounds really mad and I can't imagine what would be the right amount for each. Why does it sound really mad? - just because you "can't imagine" the proportions to use does not mean it is not a sensible idea. Perhaps you should suggest to John that he tells the old man on his allotment that he doesn't know what he is doing and that he should stop and do things "your" way - despite the fact he seems to be getting fantastic results.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - T'aint me John, shall I change my name to Judy? Judith |
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"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message ... I throw whatever I have on hand into an old 44 gallon drum which has a plastic lid held down by a brick and top it up with water. I then let it fester for a few weeks. I use a big garbage bin for between times and always have one on the go and one lot brewing. The mix can include manure from horse or cow or alpacas tied up in an old bag, weeds/plants that I can't/don't compost (comfrey, dock, wire weed, marshamallow) and then when I want to use it I put it into a watering can and dilute it till it looks like weak tea and pour it from the watering can. Little and often is the usual dosage. Old gardeners use multiple names for such a brew and all have their favourite names. I call it "Black Jack" but there are perhaps as many names as there are gardeners. Ours is 'coomuckwatter' - despite what it might contain. Mary |
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"Mary Fisher" wrote in message
"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message Old gardeners use multiple names for such a brew and all have their favourite names. I call it "Black Jack" but there are perhaps as many names as there are gardeners. Ours is 'coomuckwatter' - despite what it might contain. I like it! May I borrow it please? |
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"John Vanini" wrote in message ... Your absolutley right! I am sometimes the first person on the allotment in the early morning and have found myself just staring at the clouds and listening to the birds and not wanting to drag my eyes away. Another good sound at any time of the day, is that of someone else digging on a plot somewhere on the other side of the allotment! There's too much noise pollution in today's world, so it's good to get away from it. I hardly ever listen to the radio and seldom watch television (except for films! - I love films especially the old black & white ones when there was less sex, violence, and swearing and we had to make do with a good story, well-acted and well-told!) I find taking the odd excess lettuce or tomatos around to the neighbours from time to time does wonders for building relations & lets you have good conversations (hear gossip). Today the various neighbours got some excess endives, broccoli and grapefruit. Had 3 good yaks and got to nose at what they were up to (beats pulling back curtains all day). rob |
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Hi Judith,
I would like to apologise and I'm down on my knees (but that's because of the what I've had to drink!) Only joking, I haven't had a drink since, well, the last time. I apologise again, Judith, I didn't spot the difference in the email address and must have picked up the wrong one to reply to. My excuse is that I'm new to newsgroups. I like the names Judith and Judy so don't change on my account (lol)! I will just have to look more closely at who I'm replying to. Kindest regards, John " wrote in message ps.com... T'aint me John, shall I change my name to Judy? Judith |
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Thanks Mike!
As they say, "That made oi chortle!". To coin a phrase, "Book me in Scotty!" It seems, however, that I replied to the wrong email and now I'm wearing sackcloth and ashes! I emailed Judith Lea instead of just Judith. Why I wrote what I did was because I was so surprised at the vehemence that was apparent in message. While I can understand someone being angry for a reason , for no reason just baffles me. I felt I had to say something - Helene didn't deserve that - no one did and it was my posting that brought it about. Anyway, I'm going to forget the whole thing and get on with gardening. Thanks again, Mike. Kindest regards, John __________________________________________________ __ "'Mike'" wrote in message ... "John Vanini" wrote in message ... Good grief! Whatever is the matter, Judith? What Helene said was perfectly sound and I took it the way it was intended. John, there are a lot of people on this newsgroup who could do with the following - http://www.globalretreatcentre.org.u...ayretreats.htm Kindest regards Mike snip |
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"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message ... "Mary Fisher" wrote in message "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message Old gardeners use multiple names for such a brew and all have their favourite names. I call it "Black Jack" but there are perhaps as many names as there are gardeners. Ours is 'coomuckwatter' - despite what it might contain. I like it! May I borrow it please? Well - our royalty charges are quite steep - but, since it's you, go on then. Just don't make a habit of it :-) You do, of course, have to pronounce it with a Yorkshire accent - can you do that? Mary |
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Thanks for the information, FarmI,
I was wondering, though, how you manage to tie the alpacas up in an old bag! And just who is this old bag and does she mind? We don't seem to have too many alpacas, here, in Worthing, though I'm beginning to wonder about some of the sheep - I saw one eating an apple from the top of the tree. Sorry, FarmI, I find it difficult to be serious for too long. I was born a comedian - well, at least my mother said she thought I was a joke when she first saw me! The council, here in Worthing, has just changed the refuse collection system, yet again - we now have two wheelie bins. I am not drifting off-topic because this means that I now have two large dustbins (originally used for rubbish but hardly used now) and three large containers (originally used for re-cycling). All these can go up to my allotment, next week and, then, I shall, probably, try your delightful sounding concoction (lol)! Best regards and thanks again, John __________________________________________________ ____ "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message ... I throw whatever I have on hand into an old 44 gallon drum which has a plastic lid held down by a brick and top it up with water. I then let it fester for a few weeks. I use a big garbage bin for between times and always have one on the go and one lot brewing. The mix can include manure from horse or cow or alpacas tied up in an old bag, weeds/plants that I can't/don't compost (comfrey, dock, wire weed, marshamallow) and then when I want to use it I put it into a watering can and dilute it till it looks like weak tea and pour it from the watering can. Little and often is the usual dosage. Old gardeners use multiple names for such a brew and all have their favourite names. I call it "Black Jack" but there are perhaps as many names as there are gardeners. |
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On Sep 8, 8:00 pm, "John Vanini" wrote:
Hi Judith, I would like to apologise and I'm down on my knees (but that's because of the what I've had to drink!) Only joking, I haven't had a drink since, well, the last time. I apologise again, Judith, I didn't spot the difference in the email address and must have picked up the wrong one to reply to. My excuse is that I'm new to newsgroups. I like the names Judith and Judy so don't change on my account (lol)! I will just have to look more closely at who I'm replying to. Kindest regards, John " wrote in message ps.com... T'aint me John, shall I change my name to Judy? Judith- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's o.k. John, it was an easy mistake to make, you can get off your knees now, you might crease your trousers. Tell us more about yourself as I don't think I have seen too many of your postings. If you want, when replying to me, you will be allowed the great honour of calling me Judy so that there is no confusion. Now that will start gossip as I have never invited anyone to call me that befo-)) The New Judy |
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On 8 Sep, 16:57, "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote:
I throw whatever I have on hand into an old 44 gallon drum which has a plastic lid held down by a brick and top it up with water. I then let it fester for a few weeks. I use a big garbage bin for between times and always have one on the go and one lot brewing. The mix can include manure from horse or cow or alpacas tied up in an old bag, weeds/plants that I can't/don't compost (comfrey, dock, wire weed, marshamallow) and then when I want to use it I put it into a watering can and dilute it till it looks like weak tea and pour it from the watering can. Little and often is the usual dosage. What, no growmore? I thought you put 'everything' in it. Don't say I give silly advice, but say you do things a different way. I do mix, but I don't put growmore into it nor do I know anyone who puts 'everything' in it including growmore, as John said he had heard. I basically made sure John understood that he cannot put just 'everything' he heard. That is all. Don't carry on this vendetta Fran. I beg of you to stop it right now. |
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On 8/9/07 20:00, in article , "John
Vanini" wrote: Hi Judith, I would like to apologise and I'm down on my knees (but that's because of the what I've had to drink!) Only joking, I haven't had a drink since, well, the last time. I apologise again, Judith, I didn't spot the difference in the email address and must have picked up the wrong one to reply to. My excuse is that I'm new to newsgroups. I like the names Judith and Judy so don't change on my account (lol)! I will just have to look more closely at who I'm replying to. Nice when things sort themselves out! But back to square one for a moment, John, if I may. If you're lucky enough to have an 'old boy' on your allotment, I'd take a LOT of notice, if I were in your shoes. Much of this wisdom is being lost to us so don't dismiss it. It sounds as if he's taken some of the modern and mixed it with some of the old and come up with a good recipe. There's nothing to stop you trying his advice on one part of the allotment and anyone else's on another part. Conduct your own research, note the results in a diary each season and find out what works for you. But if he's producing stupendous crops.........well - look no further would do for me! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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