Charlbury Garden Society Annual Show and the Drought

Thu 26 Jul 2018, 20:12

Good tips all, thank you. Any tips for the infestation I have of flea beatle currently turning my brassicas to lace?

Thu 26 Jul 2018, 15:27

More really useful tips (and science) on the Charlbury Gardeners Facebook page at m.facebook.com/groups/830424367111021?_rdr

Thu 26 Jul 2018, 11:57

A few thoughts...

(1) Before watering, ensure the soil round the base of a specific plant is loose (the principle of Geoff's hoe, but a trowel or hand fork will do). A little water will go a long way. The water needs to penetrate as deeply as possible, not get…

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Thu 26 Jul 2018, 08:19

It is heartbreaking watching precious plants shrivel, but the upside is agapanthus and dahlias love the heat and so we should focus on what's good in the drought. The green, green grass of England will return when normal weather service is resumed.

Thu 26 Jul 2018, 07:33

Despite the dry weather the Garden Society Committeee have agreed that the Charlbury Garden Society's Annual Show should go ahead as normal on 1st September.

The theme will be "coping with drought" and we believe gardeners in Charlbury will rise to the challenge.

There are a few simple things we…

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