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You could try using 'sheet' mulching to get rid of really tenacious weeds: cut them back a bit first then cover the area with cardboard and/or sheets of newspaper 2-3 page thick, slightly overlapped so there's no light at all getting through (giving it all a good soak helps hold it in place but stil...

Hi folks, many thanks to you all for the lovely welcoming - looking forward to digging into this site and learning more from you all. Would love to know more about any Forest Garden/Permaculture projects in N Scotland! We'll see if we can get some pics up too, if we can work that out? Cheers again!
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Thanks folks, my thoughts too but just checking as 'the books' often recommend leaving only a few fruits - but I think we'll leave 'em on and see how they go!

Our first year growing pumpkins for real (only ever had 'volunteer' ones growing from the compost/mulch!). We've read that it is best to only allow two or so pumpkins to grow per plant, removing the rest to allow the remaining to ripen well. It's tough though having to get rid of the lovely looking ...

Hi there folks, Mr and Mrs Reid here from Forres in Moray, Scotland. We've been inspired and excited about growing our own food and being as self suffcient as possible ever since we completed our Permaculture Design Course in Australia 7 years ago. Since then we've been lucky enough to work and live...