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by Schitzwa
Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Sowing seeds late
Replies: 8
Views: 4990

Re: Sowing seeds late

Thanks for your reply. It's not an electric propagator, just a plastic thing. It cost £10 in a kit from B&Q with seeds, pots and compost (yes I am that much of a newbie). I've just put them in the front porch (which is an oven!). I have no idea what way any of my windows face..I'll have to buy a...
by Schitzwa
Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Sowing seeds late
Replies: 8
Views: 4990

Sowing seeds late

Sorry if this is a repeated question but I bought my first propagator today and it came with some seeds. Unfortunately the seeds (tomato and pepper) instructions say not to sow until April/may time. So I was stuck with just the lettuce. Is it ok to sow them now? Or should guide months always be foll...
by Schitzwa
Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: But what can I do?
Topic: 101 ethical things to do before you die
Replies: 42
Views: 30686

Re: 101 ethical things to do before you die

Use reusable nappies, wipes and sanitary protection! Scrumple up tinfoil to use as scourer (really good on burnt irons) Switch from normal detergent to eco detergent in your washing machine Banish all Nestle Switch to meat free whenever possible Always buy free range! One thing I would love to do is...
by Schitzwa
Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Eco Parenting
Topic: Does anyone NOT have a television?
Replies: 107
Views: 182984

Does anyone NOT have a television?

My 2 older kids are tv addicts. Worse more is that they are Sky tv addicts. I have been thinking about cutting my tv off completely from Sky and freeview. So I only has internet streaming and dvd's basically. I want to do this not only to cut costs but to see if it actually enriches the kids lives m...
by Schitzwa
Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello from Scotland!
Replies: 8
Views: 2781

Hello from Scotland!

Well first off, I'm not really new. I was a member a while ago but I was living in Hull then and it's been a good while since I have been here. Just here really to chat to like minded folks about being eco friendly, I am hoping to reduce my carbon footprint as much as possible this year as well as r...
by Schitzwa
Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello from Hull :D
Replies: 14
Views: 3073

Re: Hello from Hull :D

Lol, you joined friday 13th June :-P
by Schitzwa
Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello from Hull :D
Replies: 14
Views: 3073

Re: Hello from Hull :D

Thanks for the welcomes!

Rosendula ~ No idea what my name means. It popped into my head when I needed a name for msn when I was about 18, but I'm pretty sure I wasn't too chuffed. :-P Interesting date you joined ish...
by Schitzwa
Mon Sep 20, 2010 3:11 pm
Forum: But what can I do?
Topic: In what way are you naughty?
Replies: 64
Views: 41128

Re: In what way are you naughty?

1) I love those antibacterial wipe things. I have 3 different kinds in my house. Wipes to polish my furnishing's, wipes to clean the toilet with and wipes to disinfect the kitchen. Bad I know. 2) I own a flash power mop and I use it. 3) I buy small bin liners for the bathroom and bedroom bins. 4) I ...
by Schitzwa
Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello from Hull :D
Replies: 14
Views: 3073

Hello from Hull :D

Hello :wave: I've been lurking for a while now after being referred by a friend after questioning her over veggies and I figured it was about time to come out of my hidey hole and introduce myself. I'm a 24 year old Scottish stay at home mum to two gorgeous kids. Aimee who is 6 going on 16 and Jason...