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looking for suggestions as to what "pretty" veg I can grow? have cleared an area outside my back door, a little of which IS mine, some is the neighbours ( no objections), and some may be public. the area is sloping and fairly enclosed on 3 sides, and wont get any direct sun after about 2pm...

I´m further South in Andalucia, in Almeria province, in the Almanzora Valley. No idea about Valencia way, but in Andalucia, they did have quite substantial grants available for farming . to set up/improve, etc... esp if going organic. That can be for machinery , or irrigation pipes, or anything real...

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I am in Spain!
Whereabouts will you be?

And expect loads of comments from locals, as to it being the wrong time to plant whatever it is, or its not the right moon, or similar!

I did have one with a brush, years and years ago, but the kids managed to break it, and I never found one the same. the second option you mention should do the trick though

I have always found sprouts to be bitter, whether frozen, fresh, organic or whatever, and avoided eating them as much as possible, until someone said to put a teaspoon of sugar in , when cooking them. now I love them, maybe I´ll try growing some and see if can get them to be non-bitter. I thought th...

here is a petition , to try to prevent this getting built.

seeds should come from plants, not factories

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/stop_monsan ... bb&v=32980

that sounds interesting Pumpkinpie!
How do you fuse them?
How about some pics of finished items? or some instructions..maybe even a new thread, see what other items we can come up with!

I was lent one a few years ago and did use it, but as every one has said a LOT of work for little return, but I did have stacks and stacks of paper to get rid of, at the time, so in a way it was worth it. However I then , after having to return the borrowed log maker, used some drainage pipe, cut to...

Hola and Bienvenidos

not much help in the short term, but consuming LOTS of local honey, is supposed help build up the immune system and stop/ minimize the reactions to your local allergens. i cant vouch for this personally, but i do know a lot of people who claim a good to dramatic improvement and find they are also al...

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/monsantos_t ... b/?ckReubb

have a read, and consider signing the petition

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Garlic is supposed to be good at keeping fleas at bay. I add some to the food for my cats and dogs, and not seen a flea for ages. I hjust wish it worked for ticks too!

One downside, cats got so used to the taste, They dug up all the garlic I was trying to grow!

any more specific location? so I can pass this on to someone who may be interested!

oh and start / finish times

thanks for that Alfalfa,dandelions,rosemary, tarragon, lemon balm, .....no problem Comfrey...... wish I could get some! Unheard of in these parts. Chicken tractor..... absolutely, if only I had the space! Not only is my garden/back yard small, it´s also on different levels, and therefore impossible....