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Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs
on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome |
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"stuart noble" wrote in message ... Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs Put a ring of copper wire around your trough. My daughter and son in law were away for a couple of weeks and we looked after their place. EXACTLY the same thing was happening to a pair of tubs either side of the front door, until ....................................... I put the copper wire round :-) Mike |
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Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs. They're active at night so you won't see any signs during the daytime, but they eat through soft stems at ground level. I don't know whether you're experience will be the same, but I've found that violas don't get slug damage whereas pansies do. It seems quite strange to me, since they're so closely related. -- Kay |
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stuart noble writes Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs. Of course. Why didn't I think of that? Thanks to both. Copper rings it is then. They're active at night so you won't see any signs during the daytime, but they eat through soft stems at ground level. I don't know whether you're experience will be the same, but I've found that violas don't get slug damage whereas pansies do. It seems quite strange to me, since they're so closely related. |
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"stuart noble" wrote in message ... Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs Put a ring of copper wire around your trough. My daughter and son in law were away for a couple of weeks and we looked after their place. EXACTLY the same thing was happening to a pair of tubs either side of the front door, until ....................................... I put the copper wire round :-) Mike Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) |
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from stuart noble contains these words: Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs. hint They prefer slug pellets to pansies. /hint -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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"stuart noble" wrote in message ... 'Mike' wrote: "stuart noble" wrote in message ... Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs Put a ring of copper wire around your trough. My daughter and son in law were away for a couple of weeks and we looked after their place. EXACTLY the same thing was happening to a pair of tubs either side of the front door, until ....................................... I put the copper wire round :-) Mike Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) If you click on the photo and then click again it enlarges it and you will see a groove under the bowl. I put the wire in there :-)) http://www.myalbum.com/Album-LYIEPEI...d_streets.html Mike |
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from stuart noble contains these words: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) They'll be in the soil of the trough. That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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On Nov 10, 1:19 pm, Rusty_Hinge
wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) They'll be in the soil of the trough. That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Judith |
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from Judith in France contains these words: I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Throw blue ones? D&RFC -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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Judith in France wrote:
On Nov 10, 1:19 pm, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) They'll be in the soil of the trough. That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Judith I would suggest that if your parents are buried in UK and you live in France then you do indeed have a problem. Perhaps using plants that are unattractive to slugs and snails. I don't really think that the fact that your parents are buried in a flint walled churchyard would make any difference, except if the local authorities or Church authorities have a rule against the use of green pellets. (or blue ones for that matter) I garden entirely organically and have lots of animals, slug pellets are out, so I just use plants that they don't like. A thorough shufty of the ole Internet should come up with several to fit the bill. Lots of evergreens are quite safe from the ravages of slugs and snails and can make a year long attractive show. Euonymus come in all colours and sizes and often have attractive berries. I hope that helps. A. Keengardener.:-) |
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On Nov 10, 3:57 pm, Rusty_Hinge
wrote: The message from Judith in France contains these words: I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Throw blue ones? D&RFC -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig I tried egg shells Rusty, that was a waste of time. Judith |
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from Judith in France contains these words: On Nov 10, 3:57 pm, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from Judith in France contains these words: I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Throw blue ones? D&RFC I tried egg shells Rusty, that was a waste of time. Try some copper filings. I'm syre you can get hold of a piece of copper water pipe. Grip in a vice and poke it through a sheet of paper or polythene, then tape it in place. Acquire a nice coarse ******* file and make as many filings as you need to sprinkle round the plants. That should take care of things for a while, anyway. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from Martin contains these words: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:51:54 -0800 (PST), Judith in France wrote: On Nov 10, 3:57 pm, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from Judith in France contains these words: I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Throw blue ones? D&RFC I tried egg shells Rusty, that was a waste of time. Give them Heineken. Reaches the prats that other beers... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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Rusty_Hinge wrote: Give them Heineken. Reaches the prats that other beers... Nah. Try Stella or Fosters for that. Or perhaps you don't call them beers :-) Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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from Chris Hogg contains these words: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:35:15 +0000, stuart noble wrote: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, Er....you will strip the insulation, won't you? :-) Essex girl Strip? /Essex girl -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:40:53 GMT, Rusty_Hinge
wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs. hint They prefer slug pellets to pansies. /hint Isn't there some botrytis-type disease which attacks pansies, making them keel over and die? It might be that. If it is, no cure AFAIK. Pam in Bristol |
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On Nov 10, 10:59 pm, Martin wrote:
On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:43:47 +0000, Pam Moore wrote: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:40:53 GMT, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs. hint They prefer slug pellets to pansies. /hint Isn't there some botrytis-type disease which attacks pansies, making them keel over and die? It might be that. If it is, no cure AFAIK. Until recently we had a tortoise that gorged on pansies. -- Martin What happened to him Martin and how old is/was he? Judith |
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On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:19:08 +0000, Judith in France wrote
(in article ): On Nov 10, 1:19 pm, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) They'll be in the soil of the trough. That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Judith, you can get organic slug pellets now and I have used them with great success. They act by stopping the slug from feeding and you don't get those revolting dead bodies. They are safe for birds to eat (both the slugs and the pellets). Hint. They are even safe for chickens to eat - I checked with the manufacturer! They are called Growing Success Advanced Slug Killer and supposedly rain fast (though I think our recent weather might be a challenge). The tub I have will last me ages since it suggests a maximum of four applications per crop. Not sure whether that is because an overdose will harm the crop (too much iron) or whether four is the maximum necessary. [Aside - anyone hear my husband ask his slug question on Gardeners' Question Time broadcast on 2nd November?] -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Posted through uk.rec.gardening |
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Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from contains these words: In article , Rusty_Hinge wrote: Give them Heineken. Reaches the prats that other beers... Nah. Try Stella or Fosters for that. Or perhaps you don't call them beers :-) I don't find them drinkable - seriously, I'd rather drink water. Agreed. And I have taken precisely that decision more than once :-) Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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Martin wrote: Give them Heineken. Reaches the prats that other beers... Nah. Try Stella or Fosters for that. Or perhaps you don't call them beers :-) I don't find them drinkable - seriously, I'd rather drink water. Agreed. And I have taken precisely that decision more than once :-) I hope you don't drink Heineken, Nick :o) On occasion, but it has gone badly downhill over the past 40 years, and I generally avoid it. I used to like Amstel and Oranjeboom, but they have gone the same way. The bigger the chain, the less character. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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On Nov 10, 11:29 pm, Sally Thompson wrote:
On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:19:08 +0000, Judith in France wrote (in article ): On Nov 10, 1:19 pm, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) They'll be in the soil of the trough. That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Judith, you can get organic slug pellets now and I have used them with great success. They act by stopping the slug from feeding and you don't get those revolting dead bodies. They are safe for birds to eat (both the slugs and the pellets). Hint. They are even safe for chickens to eat - I checked with the manufacturer! They are called Growing Success Advanced Slug Killer and supposedly rain fast (though I think our recent weather might be a challenge). The tub I have will last me ages since it suggests a maximum of four applications per crop. Not sure whether that is because an overdose will harm the crop (too much iron) or whether four is the maximum necessary. [Aside - anyone hear my husband ask his slug question on Gardeners' Question Time broadcast on 2nd November?] -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Posted through uk.rec.gardening I didn't hear your husband, unfortunately Sally as I can't get Radio 4 here, shame. With regard to slugs, as it is an enclosed flint walled churchyard, I would have though that snails, slugs would be less, as there is not any open ground. We can't plant shrubs etc., as this is not allowed, primarily I believe because they interfere with the vaults, although my sister told me, it was because a past Priest wanted it kept for easy maintenance. I go back every 6 weeks or so and every week my sister puts on fresh flowers for us both. I will tell her about the organic pellets you mention, thank you Sally. Judith |
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On Nov 11, 11:21 am, Martin wrote:
On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:15:58 -0800 (PST), Judith in France wrote: On Nov 10, 10:59 pm, Martin wrote: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:43:47 +0000, Pam Moore wrote: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:40:53 GMT, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs. hint They prefer slug pellets to pansies. /hint Isn't there some botrytis-type disease which attacks pansies, making them keel over and die? It might be that. If it is, no cure AFAIK. Until recently we had a tortoise that gorged on pansies. -- Martin What happened to him Martin and how old is/was he? We had him around 14 years, he has been relocated to a tortoise asylum. a) we don't get letters from the asylum anymore suggesting that keeping a tortoise is cruel. b) The pansies last longer c) The bloody thing doesn't manage to escape at least once a year only to be returned by a do gooder. -- Martin LOL |
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Pam Moore wrote:
On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:40:53 GMT, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs. hint They prefer slug pellets to pansies. /hint Isn't there some botrytis-type disease which attacks pansies, making them keel over and die? It might be that. If it is, no cure AFAIK. Pam in Bristol Interesting. I can't see why a slug would eat through the stalk but not touch the rest of the plant. I'll have a browse for pansy diseases but the plants are in perfect condition. They just aren't attached to their roots, that's all :-) |
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writes Stick to Adnams, nobody ever used Adnams to kill slugs. :) Unfortunately Morrisons have removed Adnams (the strong ale) from their special offer range of 4 bottle for £5. I think that also applies to Oyster Stout. I'm now restricted to Marstons Pedigree. -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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Pam Moore wrote: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:40:53 GMT, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Can anyone suggest what may be attacking my pansies? They're in troughs on a window sill and, one by one, something seems to be lopping the tops off very cleanly at ground level. No soil or root disturbance, and no damage to flowers or foliage. Any advice welcome Slugs. hint They prefer slug pellets to pansies. /hint Isn't there some botrytis-type disease which attacks pansies, making them keel over and die? It might be that. If it is, no cure AFAIK. Pam in Bristol Interesting. I can't see why a slug would eat through the stalk but not touch the rest of the plant. They start by eating at soil level where they can easily reach, then of course eventually the plant falls over and is no longer quite so attractive. There's quite a few plants where the slugs seem particularly attracted to the stems rather than the leaves - french beans, runner beans, citrus, sunflowers for example. -- Kay |
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On Nov 11, 1:37 pm, Martin wrote:
On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:46:22 -0800 (PST), Judith in France wrote: On Nov 10, 11:29 pm, Sally Thompson wrote: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:19:08 +0000, Judith in France wrote (in article ): On Nov 10, 1:19 pm, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) They'll be in the soil of the trough. That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Judith, you can get organic slug pellets now and I have used them with great success. They act by stopping the slug from feeding and you don't get those revolting dead bodies. They are safe for birds to eat (both the slugs and the pellets). Hint. They are even safe for chickens to eat - I checked with the manufacturer! They are called Growing Success Advanced Slug Killer and supposedly rain fast (though I think our recent weather might be a challenge). The tub I have will last me ages since it suggests a maximum of four applications per crop. Not sure whether that is because an overdose will harm the crop (too much iron) or whether four is the maximum necessary. [Aside - anyone hear my husband ask his slug question on Gardeners' Question Time broadcast on 2nd November?] -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Posted through uk.rec.gardening I didn't hear your husband, unfortunately Sally as I can't get Radio 4 here, shame. Of course you can use your PC.http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/radio4fm/?fm Listen to a recording of GQhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00f92b6 -- Martin Oh Thanks Martin, thank you, I go on there now. Judith |
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On Nov 11, 4:03 pm, Martin wrote:
On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:59:24 -0800 (PST), Judith in France wrote: On Nov 11, 1:37 pm, Martin wrote: On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:46:22 -0800 (PST), Judith in France wrote: On Nov 10, 11:29 pm, Sally Thompson wrote: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:19:08 +0000, Judith in France wrote (in article ): On Nov 10, 1:19 pm, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) They'll be in the soil of the trough. That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Judith, you can get organic slug pellets now and I have used them with great success. They act by stopping the slug from feeding and you don't get those revolting dead bodies. They are safe for birds to eat (both the slugs and the pellets). Hint. They are even safe for chickens to eat - I checked with the manufacturer! They are called Growing Success Advanced Slug Killer and supposedly rain fast (though I think our recent weather might be a challenge). The tub I have will last me ages since it suggests a maximum of four applications per crop. Not sure whether that is because an overdose will harm the crop (too much iron) or whether four is the maximum necessary. [Aside - anyone hear my husband ask his slug question on Gardeners' Question Time broadcast on 2nd November?] -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Posted through uk.rec.gardening I didn't hear your husband, unfortunately Sally as I can't get Radio 4 here, shame. Of course you can use your PC.http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/radio4fm/?fm Listen to a recording of GQhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00f92b6 -- Martin Oh Thanks Martin, thank you, I go on there now. The BBC appears to have degraded the sound quality for expats. It only works outside UK if you first install Real Player spit. -- Martin I've just listened to the 4 p.m. News, it was great, good quality sound and there is a programme about traffic at the moment, which I am listening to as I write. Judith |
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On Nov 11, 4:07 pm, Martin wrote:
On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:05:35 -0800 (PST), Judith in France wrote: On Nov 11, 4:03 pm, Martin wrote: On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:59:24 -0800 (PST), Judith in France wrote: On Nov 11, 1:37 pm, Martin wrote: On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:46:22 -0800 (PST), Judith in France wrote: On Nov 10, 11:29 pm, Sally Thompson wrote: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:19:08 +0000, Judith in France wrote (in article ): On Nov 10, 1:19 pm, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from stuart noble contains these words: Ah. Copper wire you say. Maybe I'll try a length of 2.5mm cable round the base of the trough, or would it be better round the top edge? I'd better locate the slugs too. Wouldn't want to be trapping them inside the troughs :-) They'll be in the soil of the trough. That's why I suggested hint slug pellets /hint. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Judith, you can get organic slug pellets now and I have used them with great success. They act by stopping the slug from feeding and you don't get those revolting dead bodies. They are safe for birds to eat (both the slugs and the pellets). Hint. They are even safe for chickens to eat - I checked with the manufacturer! They are called Growing Success Advanced Slug Killer and supposedly rain fast (though I think our recent weather might be a challenge). The tub I have will last me ages since it suggests a maximum of four applications per crop. Not sure whether that is because an overdose will harm the crop (too much iron) or whether four is the maximum necessary. [Aside - anyone hear my husband ask his slug question on Gardeners' Question Time broadcast on 2nd November?] -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Posted through uk.rec.gardening I didn't hear your husband, unfortunately Sally as I can't get Radio 4 here, shame. Of course you can use your PC.http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/radio4fm/?fm Listen to a recording of GQhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00f92b6 -- Martin Oh Thanks Martin, thank you, I go on there now. The BBC appears to have degraded the sound quality for expats. It only works outside UK if you first install Real Player spit. -- Martin I've just listened to the 4 p.m. News, it was great, good quality sound and there is a programme about traffic at the moment, which I am listening to as I write. Music sounds a bit tinny. -- Martin No, mine doesn't! Judith |
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from Judith in France contains these words: What happened to him Martin and how old is/was he? Pansy poisoning... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from Anne Welsh Jackson contains these words: Rusty_Hinge wrote: Judith in France wrote: I tried organic methods, once, of getting rid keeping slugs and snails off my plants in pots, but, they were in the soil, I handpicked several times but they still came back and I resorted to slug pellets. On my parents grave, I have an awful problem when putting fresh flowers there, within a couple of days they are almost eaten! They are buried in a lovely old flint walled churchyard and I don't like to throw green pellets around, any tips??? Throw blue ones? D&RFC The problem in the country graveyard where my parents are buried isn't slugs, it's rabbits, so slug pellets wouldn't work... shotgun pellets might! Ah there I can help. Have operational 10 bore, a big stack of rifles from ·22" to (wait for it) 4-bore. However, I think that the slugs from the last might be a tad unwelcome in a graveyard, being an inch in diameter, and weighing-in at a tad over a quarter of a pound... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from Martin contains these words: On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:29:54 GMT, Rusty_Hinge wrote: The message from contains these words: In article , Rusty_Hinge wrote: Give them Heineken. Reaches the prats that other beers... Nah. Try Stella or Fosters for that. Or perhaps you don't call them beers :-) I don't find them drinkable - seriously, I'd rather drink water. We are talking about inhumane ways of killing slugs not humans. Please don't give me ideas... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from stuart noble contains these words: Interesting. I can't see why a slug would eat through the stalk but not touch the rest of the plant. I'll have a browse for pansy diseases but the plants are in perfect condition. They just aren't attached to their roots, that's all :-) They seem to like stalks, and the flahs are out of reach. Slugs may not have the intelligence to realise that by noshing the stalk they bring the juicy flower into range. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from Martin contains these words: Stick to Adnams, nobody ever used Adnams to kill slugs. :) Ale connor? Do you wear leather breeches? -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from Gordon H contains these words: In message , Martin writes Stick to Adnams, nobody ever used Adnams to kill slugs. :) Unfortunately Morrisons have removed Adnams (the strong ale) from their special offer range of 4 bottle for £5. I think that also applies to Oyster Stout. I'm now restricted to Marstons Pedigree. Have a look in Lidl - they were selling Shepherd Neame's Late Red for less than that. They seem to change their decent beers quite regularly. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from Bobbie contains these words: LOL I wonder if it would be any good at all asking a question about gardening? Oh yes, if you hand round (say) a few glasses of Hobgoblin, or Old Bob. Welcome to the fireside, BTW. I keep seeing this person posting URG rules, is he a joker? I have an idea it's a 'she', BICBW-IOA Two chaps who are obviously so knowledgeable about beer and lager will no doubt be able to tell me if Bowles Mauve Erysimum will flower next year too. How much beer have you given it? I was always under the impression this was a perennial, but was told today that it was not. It has flowered prolifically for the past 3 years. It's perennial then. (apparantly, anything which lives for three or more years is a perennial - the term doesn't mean 'immortal'...) I have done nothing That's an admission but cut it back each Spring, This year is has been in flower and is still in flower, from March. Oh. I could of course look on Google, but this looks a lot more fun, I might even learn if Real Ale is any good for killing mozzies. If you hit them with the bottle, yes, very good. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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writes The message from Gordon H contains these words: In message , Martin writes Stick to Adnams, nobody ever used Adnams to kill slugs. :) Unfortunately Morrisons have removed Adnams (the strong ale) from their special offer range of 4 bottle for £5. I think that also applies to Oyster Stout. I'm now restricted to Marstons Pedigree. Have a look in Lidl - they were selling Shepherd Neame's Late Red for less than that. They seem to change their decent beers quite regularly. I don't know that one, must take a look... -- Gordon H Remove "invalid" to reply |
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