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by genie
Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Planting a river bank garden that floods..
Replies: 5
Views: 2468

Re: Planting a river bank garden that floods..

a brief update! i have discovered 1 meter gardening so I am going to attempt a try at that!! some of the patches are dug up waiting to be planned and planted!
by genie
Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Planting a river bank garden that floods..
Replies: 5
Views: 2468

Re: Planting a river bank garden that floods..

thanks for replying, we are lucky to have some very mature willow, and elderflower here (I am looking forward to making cordial from andys booze for free book this year!) I love the idea of trying clematis out, ide have never thought it could take conditions like this - i always see it as a very del...
by genie
Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: What's in the pot? Recipes and anything about Cooking
Topic: Cooking in a wood-burning stove
Replies: 23
Views: 33946

Re: Cooking in a wood-burning stove

I enjoy cooking risottos. The main thing we make on our stove (villager puffin) is a big pot of chai. Sometimes we use the yogi loose teas (classic, himalayan, choco and good morning chai) sometimes we make it up.. 7 parts crushed (not ground) cinnamon sticks then we play around with the other ingre...
by genie
Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Planting a river bank garden that floods..
Replies: 5
Views: 2468

Planting a river bank garden that floods..

Hi All! I live on a narrowboat and I have a mooring on the river avon near Bath. This is the first time I have had land to grow on. I have explored some basic container gardening up until now, and am quite excited to have a proper garden! The river (especially this year) floods over the land which c...
by genie
Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:10 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: odd suject..washing hair (or not) - your views
Replies: 88
Views: 37142

wow! NEEM!

What a result, my querys are being answered!! My hair is still, happy, not itchy, flaky or dry (as mentioned above, i pull the oils to the end tips - ) anyway its working for me. However, I have recently come across NEEM!!! and its amazing qualities!! check out http://www.neemfoundation.org/ natures...
by genie
Mon May 28, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: odd suject..washing hair (or not) - your views
Replies: 88
Views: 37142

so far so good..

when i was using shampoo, i found that if i didnt use conditioner my hair would be textured tangled and dry, it was nessary to condition in be handleable. so i would use a conditioner. I have tried out a variety of shampoos and conditioners and they all effected my hair dramatically.causing all type...
by genie
Sun May 27, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: odd suject..washing hair (or not) - your views
Replies: 88
Views: 37142

washing hair.

hi andy!! i brush my hair, wash it in the shower, scrubbing it then running lots of water through, theni towel dry and leave it to dry.. i ocasionally squirt it with tea tree and water to freshen up!! i cycle everywhere and i go to the gym at least 4 times a week, so i do sweat sometimes! im finding...
by genie
Sun May 27, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: odd suject..washing hair (or not) - your views
Replies: 88
Views: 37142

odd suject..washing hair (or not) - your views

I thought ide come here and see what you guys thought. I have been experimenting with the not washing my hair. I wash my hair every week or so with warm water, and vigorously scrub it with my fingers (after brushing)i do not have dandruff, itchy scalp or dirty hair (in my oponion. I do not use hair ...
by genie
Thu Aug 24, 2006 4:59 pm
Forum: Herbs and Vegetables
Topic: 'recreational' herbs
Replies: 15
Views: 6779

green fingers!!

well, it seems you may have hit the jackPot! Growing birdseed is a fine art like growing bonsai. There is much to be learnt along the way, patience, time and TLC (not THC) :wink: ! are few of the things you shall need to develop such rewarding potplants! Hint.. Like everything, If you need to get so...
by genie
Mon Jul 24, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: I found a wild bird...
Replies: 5
Views: 2949

I found a wild bird...

hi.. onthe way home today, I was walking along lower bristol road in bath and found a small grey bird perched on the railings. The bird did not seem frightened as i approached it. I touched it and it did not react. I decided to pick it up and take it away from the main road. I thought it would come ...
by genie
Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:15 pm
Forum: Swap Shop, Trading Area and Seed Swap Area
Topic: Horse Poo...
Replies: 0
Views: 1526

Horse Poo...

Hey guys hope all is well!! My friend here has allotment in Bath that is now 24 years mature, and would like to put in this ad!!! *DESPERATLY NEEDED!!* Well Rotted Horse Manure (lots of!) (not on sawdust please) Based in Bath Many thanks, LOL (ps - its been a good year for parsnips!!) Tip from LOL.....
by genie
Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:15 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Wabbit Wispering
Replies: 17
Views: 10066

bunny

Hey man! Thanks for the reply on that one. I have had clover for about 6 weeks so far. I always talk to her andapproach her in a way so she can always see my hand. She regularly comes out and rampages around the flat, pooing is a bit of a problem as she doesnt poo, or wee in one place, thus providin...
by genie
Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:10 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Greetings sufficientishers!!
Replies: 20
Views: 8067

Hedgewizzard!!

Darzet!!

Cheers dude!! - like your image!! very.. er mystical!! yes!

msytical... oooooooh!

genie :mrgreen:
by genie
Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:31 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Wabbit Wispering
Replies: 17
Views: 10066

Clover

Clover is a cute bunny who i rescued from the pet shop. On asking if i could put up an ad to give a bunny a home, the pet shop offered me one of the 3 maturer rabbits they had upstairs. All clover has known is a cage in a pet shop for 5 monthes. She is a house bunny. I have always had a good connect...
by genie
Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:57 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello from Somerset
Replies: 16
Views: 7653

Cider Making

I tried some of Andys Home brew!! :mrgreen: Im not much of a drinker, although I will try any alcohol out of curiosity. i have sampled a couple of Andys brews this past couple of years, reluctantly i try some, and I am always surprised and impressed by how good it tastes!! I guess memories of trying...