oooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh

[Dave the OAP]

Minty and Heather nearly snogged

 

[steward 433]

Minty and Heather nearly snogged

Didn't have you down as an Eastenders fan Dave

 

[Dave the OAP]

the mrs has it on.....


Just offski out in a mo

 

[Marc]

Minty and Heather nearly snogged

thought that was gonna be "MY TEAM IS WINNING AGAINST YOURS!"

 

[Dave the OAP]

thought that was gonna be "MY TEAM IS WINNING AGAINST YOURS!"

dont you start!!!!


BTW what is the best way to grow Basil........all the books say its a sod to grow!!!

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

i found out today i live 45 second walk from RICKY. yes, RICKY

 

[Marc]

dont you start!!!!


BTW what is the best way to grow Basil........all the books say its a sod to grow!!!

The best way to grow Basil is to treat it like a crop. The planting site should have good drainage and receive at least six hours of sun a day. Not one of the drought resistant herbs, Basil requires water on a regular basis. Conditions vary, but here with average garden soil they receive water every two or three days, more when our temperatures rise above 90. Plants that are allowed to droop in the heat will have poor quality leaves and invite insect pests. Planting them closely together, between 8-12 inches, will help conserve water and space. And, because it's the leaves of Basil we use, it's important to provide adequate nitrogen. Be sure to choose an organic fertilizer and add a little to your planting hole. Plants that are stressed for food and/or water send out chemical messages to bugs that sound like 'come on over'

MULCH WELL AND COVER UP:

As with all plants, a deep mulch is advised. But don't just cover the ground, use row covers over the plants to deter pests. These light weight covers let air and water in but keep the bugs from the leaves.

If you don't use row covers, aphids and other sap sucking insects can be a problem on new growth. These are early season pests. Sometimes if the infestation is severe cutting the infested tips and disposing of them can be the best control. Plants can also be sprayed with an insecticidal soap.

USE COPPER FOR SNAILS:

Slugs and snails are often the greatest challenge. Trapping or handpicking is the single best method for their destruction. Lay a board near your garden and check it in the morning for the destructive creatures. If you are faithful, the populations of these night crawlers will be greatly reduced. Also, be on the look out for their eggs. Like little, milky pearls they are usually found just under the surface of the soil. Or, if you don't want to trap snails, you can band your garden or pots with copper. Copper is poison for snails and slugs and they will not cross a band of it. Copper bands sold for this purpose tend to be cost prohibitive, but copper hot water tubing can provide and economical alternative. This malleable tubing is idea for protecting large gardens or just one pot. Encircle the garden or lay it on the inside of the pot. You could even tie a bow with it around the outside of your pot. Lifting it up and shaking off the debris that falls on it is important for its continued effectiveness.

 

[227 BHA]

i found out today i like 45 second walk from RICKY. yes, RICKY

You like a 45 second walk from Ricky?? WTF?? Is that in code

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

You like a 45 second walk from Ricky?? WTF?? Is that in code

LIVE....I SAID LIVE

 

[227 BHA]

LIVE....I SAID LIVE

Ahhhh.........and nice editing

 

[severnside gull]

The best way to grow Basil is to treat it like a crop. The planting site should have good drainage and receive at least six hours of sun a day. Not one of the drought resistant herbs, Basil requires water on a regular basis. Conditions vary, but here with average garden soil they receive water every two or three days, more when our temperatures rise above 90. Plants that are allowed to droop in the heat will have poor quality leaves and invite insect pests. Planting them closely together, between 8-12 inches, will help conserve water and space. And, because it's the leaves of Basil we use, it's important to provide adequate nitrogen. Be sure to choose an organic fertilizer and add a little to your planting hole. Plants that are stressed for food and/or water send out chemical messages to bugs that sound like 'come on over'

MULCH WELL AND COVER UP:

As with all plants, a deep mulch is advised. But don't just cover the ground, use row covers over the plants to deter pests. These light weight covers let air and water in but keep the bugs from the leaves.

If you don't use row covers, aphids and other sap sucking insects can be a problem on new growth. These are early season pests. Sometimes if the infestation is severe cutting the infested tips and disposing of them can be the best control. Plants can also be sprayed with an insecticidal soap.

USE COPPER FOR SNAILS:

Slugs and snails are often the greatest challenge. Trapping or handpicking is the single best method for their destruction. Lay a board near your garden and check it in the morning for the destructive creatures. If you are faithful, the populations of these night crawlers will be greatly reduced. Also, be on the look out for their eggs. Like little, milky pearls they are usually found just under the surface of the soil. Or, if you don't want to trap snails, you can band your garden or pots with copper. Copper is poison for snails and slugs and they will not cross a band of it. Copper bands sold for this purpose tend to be cost prohibitive, but copper hot water tubing can provide and economical alternative. This malleable tubing is idea for protecting large gardens or just one pot. Encircle the garden or lay it on the inside of the pot. You could even tie a bow with it around the outside of your pot. Lifting it up and shaking off the debris that falls on it is important for its continued effectiveness.

or you could just buy it at Tesco

 

[Muhammad - I’m hard - Bruce Lee]

The best way to grow Basil is to treat it like a crop. The planting site should have good drainage and receive at least six hours of sun a day. Not one of the drought resistant herbs, Basil requires water on a regular basis. Conditions vary, but here with average garden soil they receive water every two or three days, more when our temperatures rise above 90. Plants that are allowed to droop in the heat will have poor quality leaves and invite insect pests. Planting them closely together, between 8-12 inches, will help conserve water and space. And, because it's the leaves of Basil we use, it's important to provide adequate nitrogen. Be sure to choose an organic fertilizer and add a little to your planting hole. Plants that are stressed for food and/or water send out chemical messages to bugs that sound like 'come on over'

MULCH WELL AND COVER UP:

As with all plants, a deep mulch is advised. But don't just cover the ground, use row covers over the plants to deter pests. These light weight covers let air and water in but keep the bugs from the leaves.

If you don't use row covers, aphids and other sap sucking insects can be a problem on new growth. These are early season pests. Sometimes if the infestation is severe cutting the infested tips and disposing of them can be the best control. Plants can also be sprayed with an insecticidal soap.

USE COPPER FOR SNAILS:

Slugs and snails are often the greatest challenge. Trapping or handpicking is the single best method for their destruction. Lay a board near your garden and check it in the morning for the destructive creatures. If you are faithful, the populations of these night crawlers will be greatly reduced. Also, be on the look out for their eggs. Like little, milky pearls they are usually found just under the surface of the soil. Or, if you don't want to trap snails, you can band your garden or pots with copper. Copper is poison for snails and slugs and they will not cross a band of it. Copper bands sold for this purpose tend to be cost prohibitive, but copper hot water tubing can provide and economical alternative. This malleable tubing is idea for protecting large gardens or just one pot. Encircle the garden or lay it on the inside of the pot. You could even tie a bow with it around the outside of your pot. Lifting it up and shaking off the debris that falls on it is important for its continued effectiveness.

you just made that up didnt you

 

[Trufflehound]

dont you start!!!!


BTW what is the best way to grow Basil........all the books say its a sod to grow!!!

Grow it indoors and it's easy. Sow seeds in a fairly deep pot and leave on a sunny windowsill. Thin out the seedlings. Don't overwater it.

Harvesting judiciously encourages more leaf growth and you get a continuous crop from May to September/October...

Works for me every year.

 

[Gaffer's Banana Hammock]

Dave the Gaffer= the voice of the people

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Fatist Dave

 

[Gaffer's Banana Hammock]

Fatist Dave

He isn't fat

 

[Yorkie]

DTG has got a stalker.

 

[Easy 10]

Has he been looking at porn again then ?

 

[Gaffer's Banana Hammock]

DTG has got a stalker.

No, I'm just a fan of his posts

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Who is Heather anyway?

Can't stand EastEnders but am now intrigued. I know who Minty is, but Heather doesn't ring any bells.

It's not that token fat chick, is it?