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Morning Light: The Fetchland Gardening Wire

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The Mighty Fleecy Apr 2019 11:03am, 21 Apr 2019 46,045 posts	Quote Pin The Mighty Fleecy They do look scorched, too much sun?
Mark Apr 2019 12:04pm, 21 Apr 2019 111 posts	Quote Pin Mark Hi Everyone, I had a problem with the "Who Squares Wins!" game, one of the squares was completely inaccessible, I solved that problem last week, by renting an allotments in the otherwise closed square. Now I have a new problem, I need to learn how to Garden, hence my lurking in this wire. So far the allotment seems to excel at growing Mint and Bindweed, but it also comes with a few Blackcurrant / Gooseburry bushes, a path covered in Strawberry plants and a couple of Cherry Trees. I've planted some potatoes and onions, I have some cucumbers growing on the kitchen windowsill, and I've been promised a few Tomato plants. Later today I plan to plant some Courgette, Sprout and Cucamelon seeds in pots on the dinning room table.
D2 Apr 2019 1:33pm, 21 Apr 2019 11,204 posts	Quote Pin D2 Sounds to me like you are already a gardener
The Mighty Fleecy Apr 2019 4:18pm, 21 Apr 2019 46,049 posts	Quote Pin The Mighty Fleecy That seems like an extreme competitive streak!!
MDrewett Apr 2019 5:05pm, 21 Apr 2019 163 posts	Quote Pin MDrewett Thank you, I will keep them sheltered indoors and not water them for a bit and see what happens 🤞
Markymarkmark Apr 2019 6:26pm, 21 Apr 2019 8,791 posts	Quote Pin Markymarkmark Mark, I actually lolled on reading your first paragraph! Happy digging and growing!
Flatlander Apr 2019 7:53pm, 21 Apr 2019 1,430 posts	Quote Pin Flatlander That must be the most unusual reason I have heard for becoming a gardener! You sound as if you have taken to it though. Enjoy your adventure
Hanneke Apr 2019 9:43pm, 22 Apr 2019 70,316 posts	Quote Pin Hanneke That wasp nest that fetch posted is the nest of a solitary wasp. They are not agressive, unlike their commune dwelling cousins. Id leave it alone, as they are great pollinators.
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Apr 2019 7:16am, 23 Apr 2019 28,160 posts	Quote Pin Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Just read back after seeing Hanneke’s comment, sad to see someone suggested destroying the nest, wasps have a useful purpose so please don’t destroy them, we get nest from time to time but just learn to steer clear of them, they appear to choose new homes each year.
KatieB Apr 2019 7:47am, 23 Apr 2019 7,472 posts	Quote Pin KatieB So pleased to hear this. I hate killing things.