Artichokes and aphids
	Yesterday I made a start digging up some Jerusalem artichokes. Some of the tubers near the suface had numerous white aphids on the surface. They looked just like greenfly but white with attendant ants. They were not like whitefly. Never seen this before is it common? mark By mark  - 13:14 - 1 new of 1 message

	Raised beds
	I'm pleased to say that I'm having decking timber delivered today which will be cut up to make raised veggie beds for house move garden - can't wait to get them all set up and filled but guess it will be the New Year now before they're ready for planting. But hey, a whole new growing year to look forward to - exciting! :D... more » By Aries  - 09:00 - 17 new of 17 messages

	My new cloches
	I don't know if anyone else is drowning in those clear plastic tubs that come filled with bird food, but I've discovered they make great free cloches for protecting plants. I'm so glad I didn't try and cram them in my recycling box! :~) Smug, or what?! Spider By Spider  - 8 Nov - 6 new of 6 messages

	Gorgeous sunset
	The sky is a symphony of rose, gold and pale blue darkening to indigo. But I can hear the temperature dropping like a stone! By Sacha  - 8 Nov - 29 new of 29 messages

	Ping urglers
	Thanks for all your emails. I will send the requested items just as soon as I return from England. I haven't seen PeteC in here too much recently but I can remember him asking for Crocosmia Lucifer, if anyone sees him in my absence, please tell him I will send his too, I have his address in the database from last year.... more » By Judith in France  - 8 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages

	New allotment
	Well actually it looks more like a bit of field that hasn't been cultivated for years. 4 poles (100 m2), all covered in couch grass. So far we have dismantled a couple of pallets and made a compost bin, but probably can't compost couch grass enough to kill it. Mares tail is also present in the area, so seeds are probably around waiting... more » By Lol  - 7 Nov - 23 new of 23 messages

	Wild apples in danger.
	[link] By Bob Hobden  - 7 Nov - 23 new of 23 messages

	Who needs fireworks ------
	my Mahonias are a splendid sight with long spears of bright yellow flowers shooting up into the blue sky, well its blue at the moment :-) kate By Kate Morgan  - 7 Nov - 2 new of 2 messages

	abc for newcomers to uk.rec.gardening
	For detailed information on this newsgroup you are recommended to read the charter for uk.rec.gardening at: [link] There are a number of FAQ files (answers to Frequently Asked Questions) which have been put together by the contributors to this group and are available at:... more » By sysop  - 7 Nov - 1 new of 1 message

	All gloom and doom at thr RHS?
	[link] By Martin  - 6 Nov - 4 new of 4 messages