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Horse manure
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I have a load of very fresh horse manure and was wondering what was the best way of turning it into good well rotted horse manure? I was thinking of mixing it with my chicken's old bedding and making…

Tagged: straw, chickens, manure, horse

Started this discussion. Last reply by Fuggles Oct. 22, 2009.

Saving Runner Bean seeds
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Okay, l've had my fill of runner beans and the freezer is full of them! I've left a load on the poles and l am waiting until they fully dry off and then l am going to save them for sowing next year.…

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Fuggles Oct. 19, 2009.

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Fuggles replied to Fuggles's discussion 'Horse manure'

Excellent. Just what l had in mind. The chicken bedding is straw so it should mix well. Thanks.

October 22, 2009

Neil J replied to Fuggles's discussion 'Horse manure'

-----------Hi Fuggles, It depends on what the chicken bedding is. What were they bedded on? With the horse manure, make sure that it is sufficiently wet. if you don't Firefang fungus will go through it. Easy to recognise, the straw turns white with…

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October 19, 2009

Fuggles replied to Fuggles's discussion 'Saving Runner Bean seeds'

Thanks very much for all your help. Much appreciated.

October 19, 2009

Gary replied to Fuggles's discussion 'Saving Runner Bean seeds'

I've found a little pdf on the internet that gives instructions on heat treating bean seeds to kill the larvae of bean weevils that may have infested your stored bean seeds. I've also tested the seed for germination and have found that it doesn't se…

October 18, 2009

Gary replied to Fuggles's discussion 'Saving Runner Bean seeds'

Hi Lynne, Is that the sweetish one with Carrots in it too? I love the sweet one.... goes great in a cheese sandwich. Gaz.

October 8, 2009

Fuggles replied to Fuggles's discussion 'Saving Runner Bean seeds'

Yes please! Thanks Lynne.

October 4, 2009

Lynne Roper replied to Fuggles's discussion 'Saving Runner Bean seeds'

You can also make really nice turmeric/mustardy chutney from runner beans. Have recipe if you're interested. Lynne

October 4, 2009

Gary replied to Fuggles's discussion 'Saving Runner Bean seeds'

Hi Fuggles, I've done it before but with limited success. The last 2 years of storing beans has not gone at all well due to an infestation of bean weevils, the beans look fine unil after a few weeks when the little blighters hatch out and spread li…

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At 8:46pm on September 27, 2009, Stella Berg said…: How curious! Yes, John Parry...that was a long story, and long ago. I followed my instincts to not buy from a very odd man, and it turned out to be a very good thing.
You've obviously made a good move yourselves - have you got a lot of garden yourselves, or are you doing gardening for others? What an opportunity to apply your knowledge in many different ways.
I'm interested to hear you plant by the moon, I'm just beginning to investigate that, and would welcome any suggestions.

Ross is looking quite good just now, but I think you're well out of ENgland
best wishes
Stella