Recent content by Emjay

Thanks for posting the information Broch. Just what I wanted.

As I'm in my 80's I think that 'a few years' will suit me fine !

Interesting reply British Red. Are the buckets the final homes of the trees or do they finish up in the ground. The reason I'm asking is that I have 20 buckets used previously fo veg growing but I like the idea of using them for trees and pruning to keep them compact. Does all this sound...

Thanks Slowworm. I shan't be planting any successes into the garden, too small. The plan will be to plant them out in the surrounding countryside.

Thanks for all your replies. In addition to the 'acorn job' I wish to report that I've now taken and planted some tree cuttings comprising Oak, Hazel, Willow and an unknown one which I think maybe Alder. All planted in deep Rootrainers. Any comments would be appreciated or do you all think that...

I've recently planted some already sprouting acorns in pots at home. Has anyone tried this and if so with what success if any ? Emjay

Hi Robson, in case yo haven't got it yet, The book is--Walking and Working Sticks by Theo Fossel. ISBN1 869988 00 0-hardback ISBN1 869988 01 9-paperback. Hope this helps. Emjay

Drat but thanks for the warning. I wondered why she was being so furtive recently !

I'll admit to keeping the car in the garage---but a top on my whisky bottle, never ! Mike

I'm getting a new car in a couple of weeks but it will be too big for the garage. Dear oh dear oh dear I hear you say. After 45 years and at age 76 at last I'm going to have a 'Man Cave'-----Whoopee ! ! ! Mike