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 Topic: Rhubarb Seeds ? |
MIC
Replies: 2
Views: 2018
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 Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Mon Jul 20, 09 2:07 pm Subject: Rhubarb Seeds ? |
Hi,
One of our Rhubarb Crowns bolted this year and I collected a lot of seeds from the top. Well I think there sees, has anyone had any experience in growing these seeds ? |
| Topic: 100 % Veg Oil as a replacement for Diesel |
MIC
Replies: 9
Views: 5057
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Forum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects Posted: Sun May 25, 08 7:28 am Subject: 100 % Veg Oil as a replacement for Diesel |
Hi,
Has anyone any experience of substituting Veg Oil for Diesel. With the Currant price of fuel is this a viable alternative. I understand that there are various modifications made to some vehic ... |
| Topic: Cardboard |
MIC
Replies: 23
Views: 8891
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Sat May 24, 08 4:32 pm Subject: Cardboard |
Hi,
This year I have used cardboard as a ground covering on the Allotment as a Weed Supprecent & it has worked a treat. I covered beds that had been manured & left to the elements for a co ... |
| Topic: Fork Biscuits (not handles) |
MIC
Replies: 10
Views: 16907
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Wed Mar 19, 08 8:40 pm Subject: Fork Biscuits (not handles) |
Great Biccis,
Used to make lots of them for the Kids... well ok it was an excuse, for me really.
Also did orange & lemon flavours by adding grated rind.
The Kids will never forget the time I 'G ... |
| Topic: Now sowing |
MIC
Replies: 56
Views: 18908
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Wed Mar 19, 08 7:12 pm Subject: Now sowing |
Hi'ya,
Just cleaned out the greenhouse today & done some trays of Tomartoes, Chillies, Basil, Corriander & Lettace.
I put some chittied potatoes into tubs & bins, hope its not to early ... |
| Topic: Blackberries |
MIC
Replies: 15
Views: 6966
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Fri Jul 20, 07 6:43 pm Subject: Blackberries |
Hi'ya everyone,
Down South the Blackberries are out already.
Made two batches of Jam, picked about 10 & a Half pounds so far.
Has anyone else seen Blackberries ready in their area ?
MI ... |
| Topic: Screw Top Wine Bottles |
MIC
Replies: 20
Views: 9326
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Wed Jun 13, 07 8:28 am Subject: Screw Top Wine Bottles |
Hi'ya everyone,
I have collected a few Screw Top wine bottles amongst others for doing some wine. Has anyone used the screw top again and was the wine ok ?
If I can use them again it would save m ... |
| Topic: Swiss chard in the 2nd year of growing... |
MIC
Replies: 7
Views: 6456
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Forum: Grow Your Own Posted: Sun May 06, 07 12:05 pm Subject: Swiss chard in the 2nd year of growing... |
| We are in the same situation. Plants look really healthy & was thinking of posing the same. |
| Topic: Carrot Tops |
MIC
Replies: 2
Views: 1975
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Apr 16, 07 6:19 am Subject: Carrot Tops |
Hi,
Has anyone any idea if carrot tops are edible. If so how have people used them.
Thanks
Mic |
| Topic: Labels & designs |
MIC
Replies: 10
Views: 5162
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Jan 29, 07 1:47 pm Subject: Labels & designs |
Hi,
Got the produce & recipes, made trial runs & refined the Jam/Chutnies/Marmalade/Pickled Onions, sourced the bottles ............. now I need help with labels.
Seen some labels on Asc ... |
| Topic: Going to buy a kit wine tomorrow |
MIC
Replies: 20
Views: 8657
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Mon Jan 29, 07 1:39 pm Subject: Wine Kits |
Hi'ya,
I have got the Youngs Starter Kit for Chardoney. Got it from Wilkinsons & not looked back. I have made a fair few Kits making 6 bottles at a time and now progressed to 30 bottle Kits.
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| Topic: can I preserve Chillis in oil |
MIC
Replies: 31
Views: 15426
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Wed Jan 24, 07 1:47 pm Subject: Tomatoes in Oil |
I tried a couple of large jars of Cherry Tomatoes in Oil however looked at them on the shelf the other day & noticed mold in them, so wasn't successful.
I've also heard about Botchlism in preserv ... |
| Topic: Pate |
MIC
Replies: 5
Views: 3082
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Sat Jan 20, 07 2:22 pm Subject: Pate |
Hiya,
I want to make some pate to sell to folk at work. They all tell me how good it is & would support me if I made a batch. The problem is I've been searching for a cheap resepticle to put ... |
| Topic: Cranberry sauce. |
MIC
Replies: 10
Views: 4596
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Wed Dec 27, 06 8:41 pm Subject: Cranberry sauce. |
Thanks for the Recipe Sean, used it for Christmas day & it went down well with everyone.
Thanks
Mic |
| Topic: Pickled Onions |
MIC
Replies: 54
Views: 32460
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Forum: Recipes, Preserving, Homebrewing Posted: Fri Nov 17, 06 11:04 am Subject: Pickled Onions |
Hi'ya,
Spent last night peeling a couple of bags full, from the market & have them salting at the moment.
Bought a variety of vinagers (White & Brown Pickling, White Wine & Cider) an ... |
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