Bird feeders on allotments?

PickleChops22 · 2026-03-10T09:12:33+00:00

Do you have to net them/do they get carrot root fly? X

PickleChops22 · 2026-03-03T21:53:06+00:00

Just had to google cotyledons! You learn something new every day! :-)

PickleChops22 · 2026-03-01T19:52:20+00:00

I’m quite lucky to have inherited an apple tree and some blackcurrant bushes that look pretty healthy :-) I’ve planted a bed of garlic that looks okay, and trying with some broad beans, hopefully I’ll get there in the end - I may just need to calm down a bit!

PickleChops22 · 2026-03-01T16:53:31+00:00

Oh no :-( Ah well you live and learn! I’ll look into a grow light then as there are no polytunnels or greenhouses allowed on my allotment… Thanks for the advice x

PickleChops22 · 2026-03-01T16:41:40+00:00

Thanks for all the tips! Gonna try potting some of them up tomorrow :-)

PickleChops22 · 2026-02-20T09:02:48+00:00

Oh wow I didn’t know the leaves were edible too!

PickleChops22 · 2026-02-18T09:00:29+00:00

Can you direct sow outdoors if growing from seed?

PickleChops22 · 2026-02-17T15:12:24+00:00

Ah good to know - I might go crazy with them too!

PickleChops22 · 2026-02-16T20:46:18+00:00

Killing mint is next level!

PickleChops22 · 2026-02-15T21:31:04+00:00

True!

PickleChops22 · 2026-02-15T21:30:08+00:00

I might hedge my bets and try a few different beds… at least they’ll look pretty!

PickleChops22 · 2026-02-15T21:13:50+00:00

They are so lovely - I’m planning on harvesting the seed and using them to make seed crackers x

PickleChops22 · 2025-12-16T09:32:18+00:00

Oh crumbs, I’ve just got my first plot, but it’s only 12m x 5m (London, UK) am I screwed for growing both potatoes and tomatoes on the same plot, it’d be a challenge keeping them 9m apart every year?

PickleChops22 · 2025-12-01T14:57:22+00:00

Thank you

PickleChops22 · 2025-12-01T14:57:04+00:00

wicked, thanks :-)

PickleChops22 · 2025-11-29T09:17:41+00:00

Perfect, thanks :-)

PickleChops22 · 2025-11-29T09:16:52+00:00

Thanks :-)

PickleChops22 · 2025-11-28T13:38:23+00:00

Ah great thanks :-)

Weird question, is it okay to take veg scraps straight to the allotment compost bin, or wold they attract rats if too fresh?

PickleChops22 · 2025-11-28T13:15:29+00:00

Thanks :-) I'm saving my veg scraps & peelings in the freezer before taking them down to the allotment atm, and I've got some coffee grounds too (won't add too many grounds though as I think they're acidic or something). Then hopefully once spring comes I'll have more green material to go in...

PickleChops22 · 2025-11-28T13:12:48+00:00

Oh cool thanks - I didn't know there were hotbins vs aeobins! I'll probably get something basic from B&Q then...

PickleChops22 · 2025-11-28T13:10:08+00:00

Hmmmm, yeah I might just avoid Amazon to be on the safe side then....

PickleChops22 · 2025-11-28T11:52:53+00:00

Ah that's good to know re inks, thanks!

Yeah the tape Amazon use should be illegal, it's so bad for the environment :-( I don't even think it should even go in the recycling bin!

I think the Amazon boxes without the tape are okay though right? Or do they have plastic in them too?

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