Will this work?

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Will this work?

Post: # 114601Post mrsflibble »

after losing many a lettuce this summer I've decided on another tactic.

think it'll work?!

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Post: # 114602Post pumpy »

well,hell, give it a go. Maybe protect it with an old washing machine??!!!
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Hmmmm ...I'd search those guinea pigs for climbing gear ...
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No chance! Haven't you seen slugs parachuting?

I've given up and grow mine on the kitchen windowsill.

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Post: # 115105Post red »

yeh should do - will need lots of watering though
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Hope it works! I was about to go and plant some letukes in the polytunnel, but all that bl**dy watering!
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Post: # 116272Post mrsflibble »

so far it's working.
oh how I love my tea, tea in the afternoon. I can't do without it, and I think I'll have another cup very
ve-he-he-he-heryyyyyyy soooooooooooon!!!!

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