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Frogs and toads will usually get out of the way of lawn mowers but if you’re concerned about it you could make a toad house where they can hide, also useful if you have feline friends who visit. diy frog/toad abode You can buy premade ones which look a bit smarter too like this
Capillary matting and a large bucket/ trough of water. Also make sure the greenhouse Is shaded and ventilated. ( https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/maintain-the-garde /how-to-set-up-a-self-watering-system/ )
I have also tried.these, but success varied. ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Watering-Release-Anti-Tilt-Anti-Down-Suitable/dp/B07RM1R5VL )
Whilst it's a large pot, it's also a large plant! It's probably root bound and has likely sucked all the goodness out of the soil.
If you can't plant it out just yet, get a large laundry tub https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001OX9YHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_umVfFbR40XJQE
Plant it in that for the time being. You'll need to be quick as many plants struggle to recover from being root bound.
My neighbours in London have an olive tree. Had to go outside to have a look, and it hasn't got any visible damage on it. It may well have been from temps going down below freezing, as we've had a few instances of below zero in London over the past couple of weeks.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/buckingham/mk18-1/march-weather/327000?year=2022
Past 4/7 nights have been 0 or 1 degrees at night, and it's not been any warmer in February either, so it is probably just a bit of frost burn/bite.
It's big enough to bounce back from injury, might just need a trim later when the weather has warmed up just as it's about to develop new leaves to get rid of these frost burned leaves/branches. You can always scratch the branch to see if it's green/brown underneath to see if that branch is alive/dead.
In case you can't get just that one part... the same gun in a bundle with various attachments is only £15 on Amazon. It is temporarily out of stock but normally that means they are back in stock within days.
Pressure wash it all off.
Then paint/spray on the water repellant stuff --> https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CSIAVEG
Means you can't paint it though. Maybe you can paint first, then cover?
My bare fence boards are still waterproof 2 years later. Not a hint of green.
Yes they're worth it. This is the one I have. It's really robust, has a timer and you can change the lightbulbs.
I know nothing about chainsaws and didn't know what a top-handled saw was, I googled it and you can actually order from Amazon without a licence/ticket...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/eSkde-CS26-S8-Handle-Chainsaw-Orange/dp/B07GKZCBQM/
Have you tried sharpening the blade??
there's this drill attachment I have for sharpening all my gardening tools.
I really like this book (sorry for the monster link). Some of it is a bit advanced but in general it's very nice to read. https://www.amazon.co.uk/RHS-Garden-When-Youre-Gardening/dp/0241336651/ref=asc_df_0241336651/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310977283160&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=396381608557270233&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&h...
Definitely fungus gnats. We're dealing with an infestation at the moment as well. Having read a few online articles about how to deal with them, we're doing the following at the moment:
- isolating all the affected plants to a single room and vacuuming to catch any live gnats twice a day
- using sticky fly traps in each plant to catch live gnats (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08CF25TZZ/)
- using a hydrogen peroxide solution to water the plants (1 part 3% HP to 4 parts water) and kill any eggs/larvae in the compost
- crushing or vacuuming any live gnats we find outside of the isolation room and prevent them finding unaffected plants
Breaking the lifecycle seems to be the most important thing, so you need to deal with the adults and the eggs/larvae at the same time. We're on day three at the moment and the number of gnats I cleared this morning was hugely reduced from Monday, so seems to be working.
Good luck!
nah, they are dity cheap on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FYTF31I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
All very mixed and no idea what you till they flower which is normal for dahlia seeds.
Nematodes - you can geth them on amazon
One box got rid off all my fungus gnats and they never came back
I have somehting very similar to these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outdoor-Security-Lighting-Waterproof-Wireless/dp/B09MVZZSRH/ref=sr_1_22?keywords=solar+security+lights+outdoor+motion+sensor&qid=1666193386&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI3LjQ5IiwicXNhIjoiNy4wNSIsInFzcCI6IjYuNzgifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=sola%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-22
and they are really good, light up a large area and work all year round. About to head into our third winter with them and so far no problems at all.
I have a pair of these waterproof clogs. The sole is quite high so I dont get dirt in the back of them generally and they're warm and waterproof. They're also great to slip on to nip out the bin quickly!
Geoff Hamilton's Practical Gardening Course was the one I grew up with. Hasn't dated as much as some older guides, as he was an earlyish adopter of organic gardening. You can now pick up second hand copies very reasonably. RHS, Dr Hessayon all good. I also liked the River Cottage series of guides, particularly for fruit and veg growing.
Also, keep an eye on Freecycle, etc, as people sometimes get rid of old copies of magazines - The Garden, Gardeners World, etc. Let's face it, if you can get a year's worth, you've pretty much got the cycle covered. (Apologies to all gardening magazine publishers out there.)
Something like this, I ran a length of it all around the beds like a little fence. I don't think I saw a single slug breach the defences after that.
Wrap an empty teabag around them and collect when they have fallen off the stalk. Easy peasy.
maybe look at prices and reviews of other models and other sites but it was essentially like this one and you pushed the bare hose on
Maybe try one of these
Try one of these to get it started up to the window and then let gravity finish the job. Needs a drill to run it though.
I bought a Pen Sharpener, much like this one, and it does the job. Not going to get it kitchen sharp, but bugger that, good enough for the garden!
I'll save you a trip. They won't have it. It's not currently legal to sell to domestic customers in the UK. You have to buy it from Germany.
Amazon used to have it next day but now it's a few days wait .
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOPBUXUS-Topuxus-Xentari-Caterpillar-Product/dp/B06XCVV5B9
Apologies! They're flower hanging bags similar to these
They're as ugly as sin when first planted, but with regular watering & feeding they're fantastic.
I know they're not the same, but I don't think these would be too far off..
I had a look around the plant and couldn't see much, there was maybe one little black fly that was dead, so perhaps the bug spray had done something. Do the ants actually attack the plant? I got the impression from some websites that the ants are just after the aphids. Wouldn't be the first time I got duff advice off a website though 😀
On the Resolva, is this the one?
Thank you for responding and glad to hear your dahlias are safe!
What a great job!
Did you just get a few boxes of wild flower seed, spread it and then left it to its own devices?
Flame Thrower.
If you use a gas-powered weed wand, you just need to kiss the weeds with the heat, not burn them off. The heat disrupts the internal structure and chemistry and the weeds collapse.
10 To 14 days later you have dead weeds that can be brushed away.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Range-WEED-BURNER-Cannisters-Butane/dp/B008CIT3MS
Looks well set up, I like the hidden bit behind the planter, gives a wee bit of mystery. If you put the slabs up on fb marketplace, someone will want them and will be willing to collect and lift them. You could then either rake down whatever was under them and lay turf directly on it (with fingers crossed), or put down some topsoil before laying turf. This is easily DIY-able, just try not to stand on it until it beds in, water it if the rain stays away, and make sure to really butt the edges close together as it can shrink a little. The rest can be done a little at a time. I would recommend shears like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spear-Jackson-Razorsharp-Single-Shears/dp/B0006UF6CG/ref=asc_df_B0006UF6CG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=230204386967&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11004921353116513744&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvq... rather than big hedge shears, less tiring and tbh more fun. Enjoy your new garden!
Cordyline Australis?
Some weather damage/natural shedding of older leaves from the bottom is inevitable (especially if your plants have come from a nursery environment to your garden). The red varieties aren’t mad keen on being moved/root disturbance.
Is it in a pot or the ground? If it’s in a pot check that it has good drainage. Other that that you can just trim away the dead leaves and wait for it to acclimatise - I have a lot of outdoor palms (some in pots) so I buy a specific liquid food for them (it’s seaweed based, so if these are your only palms you can likely get away with a broad spectrum seaweed based fertiliser)
The dying away of the bottom leaves is how these types of plants form trunks and turn into trees, so once the new plants have settled in it should happen at a fairly stable rate and it’s not anything to worry about.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/cordyline/growing-guide
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Growth-Technology-Ltd-05-210-230-Focus/dp/B004KX6HP0/ref=asc_df_B004KX6HP0/?
I bought this Yard Force bundle and honestly for the price you cannot go far wrong.
Not sure if its compatible with their hedge trimmer (think you may need the next model up)
Battery isnt super powerful but for a small lawn its more than enough, I can get through my small front lawn and small/mediumish size back lawn and edge both.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Lawnmower and Grass Trimmer Kit (1 x 4.0Ah) https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JGZYGCR/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_W23MHFE6FN9YF0D76KVT
We bought that one. It's not amazing but it does what we need for a smallish bit of lawn (about 7*13m).
Only downside is that if the grass is too long, you have to do it in increments. And our lawn takes 2x5ah batteries to cut.
> Do you know if they might spread to the other plants in the garden other than the evergreens?
No, don't worry - the Box Caterpillar only eats Box.
If you want to try to combat them, you can pick off all the caterpillars and kill them and then the best prevention is to buy [a pheromone trap for the moths] 9https://www.amazon.co.uk/IPM-Direct-Tree-Caterpillar-Moth/dp/B09CV6MHKS/ref=sr_1_6?adgrpid=58844703768&gclid=CjwKCAjw4ayUBhA4EiwATWyBrlfAh08rEV2gEdSNz0PKeQnJB5PBGKKdOzHqWAFbQ8PACZ8xCqbkERoC1GEQAvD_BwE&hvadid=593030358155&hvdev=c&hv...)
They can do yeah, so you may have to trim once a year or put in a pot. Japanese gardens are a big rabbit hole, this book would be my recommendation https://www.amazon.co.uk/Authentic-Japanese-Gardens-Yoko-Kawaguchi/dp/1504800044
Thanks for your insight. I would love to say one off but honestly I’d need to use it more frequently to stay on top of my garden. Been living alone for a while and never owned a lawn mower or strimmer.
Metal Blade Strimmer Strimmer Cordless Strimmers Electric with Blade Grass Trimmer with 2*Lithium Battery & Quick Change Spare Blades for Lawn Garden Pruning https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B097PWCKM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EZAC6GK6GZ5XB6X9GNSN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 is something like this suitable?
And I understand the spend more for quality and general product life but that’s not money I’m looking to spend
If you do need to weed kill the best technique is a little odd but does work best.
Get your systemic weedkiller and mix it up with wallpaper paste. You can then apply a specific coverage to the back of the leaves and let it do its job. You literally only need to treat 2 or three leaves to kill the whole plant.
You used to be able to but "Weed Sticks" which were like Pritt Sticks but with systemic herbicide. They were easy to carry, stopped people overapplying weedkillers and allowed surgical/targeted application safely.
These Weed Sticks seem to have gone out of fashion or been removed from the market as they encouraged less use of weedkillers. Monsanto et al like you to go nuts and use too much and spend more.
The latest scam is the "Roundup Total Weedkiller Gel 150ml" - £159.93 per litre - and yours at the bargain price of £23.99.
Know your enemy - and I don't just mean the weeds.
Plastic and wooden containers can cost quite a bit, but fabric containers are cheap (and have other benefits). For example here's 5 100L fabric containers for £25: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LZP9M8W/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_WF3D37GK6PRTDCPS0ESG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Salt or buy a flame thrower...
Weed burners are misnamed because you don't set out to Burn Off the weeds. You literally "Kiss" the weed with the flame. The heat causes disruption of the plant's cells and internal hormones. The plant generally implodes is 72 hours.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Range-WEED-BURNER-Cannisters-Butane/dp/B008CIT3MS
I know others are saying keep it in a pot but honestly I think it'll be too big for that soon. I grow courgettes in 30l bags.
Start putting it for day trips outside this week. Bring it in at night.
After a week or two of that, start leaving it outside in a nice sheltered spot that feels warmest in your garden. Leave it there.
This is to get it acclimatised to being outside.
Then, once you're happy that the relative night-time temperature for your area is above 10 degrees on the regular and you've got no forecast of impending snow/cold snaps you can pot it up in its final position.
You want something with support that is easy to water. I'm a big fan of theGarland self-watering grow pots with support. You'll need a cane to go down the middle too.
Water it often, daily if not using a self-watering system. In the morning only. Avoid getting wetness on the leaves. In fact, once it grows to a certain height pull the lower leaves off to minimise wetness. Wet tomato leaves = fungus = higher likelihood of blight.
Google what a tomato "sucker" looks like. It's a little shoot that comes out of the armpit of a stem. Pull suckers off before they get too big. Do not let your tomato plant grow lots of additional traily bits off these suckers. Keep to one central stem (or some people do two, but as it's your first grow do one), with branches and fruit vines coming off the centre only.
Keep tying it in and supporting it and letting it grow. Feed it with Tomorite once a week.
Feast on tomatoes.
Which camera did you buy? This is the wildlife camera I’m looking at, is it similar to the one you have as that video was so clear!
It’s this one from Amazon, so far I’m pleased with it. It takes AA batteries which is the only downside but with rechargeable batteries I’m pretty happy with it
Wildlife Camera, CEYOMUR 20MP 1080P Trail Camera with 36pcs IR LEDs Night Vision Motion Activated and IP66 Waterproof for Nature Wildlife Scouting https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09JJS48K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3VVQTG36C07CW6RRH7F5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you have solid fence posts concreted in (if you're a new build you probably will) you could swap out a drying rack for a criss-cross line. I have one of these and it's great. Put a few cup hooks on the fence and you can make a washing line across the garden for when needed. Also, clothes dry so much faster on a hung washing line than a drying rack or a whirlygig kind, in my experience. Then that frees up more space for your patio furniture.
This stuff works on all caterpillars (and only caterpillars).
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOPBUXUS-XenTari-Professional-Caterpillar-Processionary/dp/B083NXCD2W
Bit late for you I'm afraid (not effective on full size caterpillars, only newly hatched) but for others this stuff is organic, easy to apply, safe and caterpillar specific (also works on cabbage whites and is an easy way to protect brassica crops).
It's technically banned for sale to amateurs (because there were two cases of food poisoning out of millions of crops grown) but it's fine to buy from Germany (hence the cost). Silly really that you can buy total pesticides that nuke everything from orbit but organic stuff is banned. BigChem lobbyists for you.
Maybe look at something like this stuff.
Dig out some turf, put down some porous weed fabric. Put in the plastic base and pour stones on top. I've used similar as part of the base of my shed. You'll eventually get weeds I'm sure, but should form a level enough surface. You might even find someone local trying to get rid of gravel if you're lucky.
Note: I've no idea if the stuff in that Amazon listing is any good. I've used similar from Wickes which is more expensive, but I live next to one so it was easy for me.
I have used nematode "traps" with some success (though for me it's about breaking the breeding cycle and/or killing the grubs which cause a lot more problems in my garden)
these things: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nematop-vine-weevil-trap-1/dp/B00YHF0B44
note they do not "catch" the beetles, they just infect them with nematodes which will eventually kill them, so you won't find them dead under the trap. I have several traps so I now I just buy a bag of refill gel which will fill 3 traps.
It seems to help but I think the nematodes you use in the soil are equally if not more important.
vine weevils suck :(
How do the windows open? Any use for one of these?
Univent Automatic Window Opener Greenhouse Cold Winter Garden https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0083IZG0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RXV9J1Z3W0R5KJ4EG1NN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Well its in a tiny south facing garden and against a brick wall but gets sun all day form lunchtime. It was 27 in there today with the door open. It's a bit of a sheltered microclimate as I'm in town and it's go brick and paving and houses all round it. I'll be OK.
Just in case I have two of these chuffers that warn me if the temperature drops to 2 deg c and I can go and light a heater. I've been monitoring the graph and the lowest temp for me is about 6am. When the sun comes up it starts to warm up quickly.
Feel your pain (SE Londoner). I have foxes living the other side of the back fence. I have put wire fencing (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B011OFYM8U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) at the top of the fence line and it mostly* stops them.
I also bought some ultrasonic sounders to stop them eating take outs in the front garden. If you go for this option make sure you get the ones with solar panels to recharge the batteries.
Bought it a few years ago now so don't remember where it was from, but it's just a generic plastic storage shed/box similar to this we also have our chest freezer stored in ours with enough room at the side to stack boxes of root veg. There should be smaller versions available if you just need to store veg and not a freezer.
Something like this?
I've been using a 10l watering can (because that's what I have to hand) and my hose dialled down to minimum on mist so far.
Windbreak netting would work better than weed control fabric, e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/HEAVY-WINDBREAK-NETTING-PRIVACY-EYELETS/dp/B00HEMZYSK/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Windbreak+Netting&qid=1645705728&sr=8-6
The aerating will definitely help with that, it will relieve some compaction. Ideally you want something that will take plugs of soil out like a decent handheld aerator something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08SW658FZ/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=AH77PFT69XGJJ&psc=1
However if youre on a tight budget, a garden fork will work but not as good because it wont take the plugs out which allows air, compost and nutrients down there (and seed!)
Welcome to the dreaded fungus gnat club. Been battling these little bastards for nearly 2 years. Try and quarantine the obviously affected plants.
Been having really good results with these. There’s instructions on the packet for soaking 4 table spoons of these in water, straining then watering the affected plants.
A PIR sprayer works well. Just make sure you don’t get in it’s way.
I had 100% success with this and had tried a bunch of other stuff in the past (ultrasonic nonsense, lion wee(!!), reflective shapes etc none worked)…
My pleasure.
This is the stuff i buy. Its light and fluffy, smells delicious. I believe you can get it in smaller bags too.
Best of luck.
I used this stuff. Spray it on (diluted down) and leave for a couple of days. Magic stuff!
5 Litres - Simply Spray & Walk Away Concentrate Patio - Fencing - Decking - Green Mould and Algae Remover Killer (15L Simply Spray) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I08HHTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GTSERECCS50JE25T68X9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The plastic ones are similar to this, though I paid less than that I believe, but they come in lots of different sizes and the handles are handy for moving about.
Hello, along with other's saying netting/chicken wire, I've had success in my flower bed using an ultrasonic cat scarer. From what I can tell they don't always work for 100% of cats but in my experience they have. This might not be feasible if it can detect neighbor's pets (in their own garden) though. Good luck!
As with Afroman, you can get electric driven rotavators from Amazon and the like, combine these with a heavy duty take, time and dry ground. In the wet I wouldn’t advise using one.
If you need it doing right now, the rake and the puddles will let you know your low spots lol
https://www.screwfix.com/p/yt5601-01-800w-28cm-tiller-220-240v/865fg
Monty's looks to be similar to this aluminium feed scoop that I got from Amazon.
The 1kg relates to the weight of chicken feed it can hold, not the weight of the scoop which, being aluminium, is much lighter than a steel one would be. Also, being aluminium, it won't rust.
It is a really good size. I use mine all the time.
Oh weird, don’t know why that disappeared. We use mealworms in one of the feeders on the right here (Im not recommending this actual one, ours was from a garden centre, so this is just to give you an idea of the type):
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0989SGXFL/
We had about 50 starlings earlier this year (not long after the juveniles hatched) so got a window mounted feeder akin to the link below (again, not recommending that specific one) and they would line up on the fence then fly in and land on top of the others or push them out the way etc. It was absolute carnage but very entertaining to watch.
This is a really old book - 'The 2 Hour Garden' - out of print but available secondhand from Amazon.
It takes you through a year with two hour's work on average per week, to create an easy to maintain garden. In actual fact it gets you to that point in six months. I recommend it highly.
I went with terracotta feet at first - but they are an expensive habit to get in to at my local garden centre, more like £2 a single.
In the end I went with these, cheaper and genuinely nearly invisible and seem to be holding up well: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-Gecko-Invisible-enhanced-non-slip/dp/B07C9XX79Y/ref=zg_bs_4224865031_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZPPZXH8D61ENCXST0C54
I have used 2types I have those for the roof
And those for the stairs
P.S. yes I know you can probably get the equivalent of those or similar on Ali express but time was an essence so I had both from amazon
Something like this (apologies for Amazon link - it's just for illustration) the the usual female hoselock connectors.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Metal-Threaded-Connector-inch/dp/B0034G5NSG
There's a cheaper plastic version too as well as the usual knock-offs.
Hozelock 2810 0000 Grow Bag Waterer, Orange, 10.0 cm*95.0 cm*39.0 cm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AYYP840/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P1RD7VHSXS4GZ52DT9PQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These are great to make watering easier
I am not sure about the weight of the pipe but you do get some pretty strong adhesive hooks for attaching things to walls in bathrooms. Something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bathroom-Organiser-URMI-Stainless-Rust-Free/dp/B07TJ8WXFS/
VORCOOL Hanging Flower Pot and Plant Basket for Wall Decoration Wicker 21 cm Natural https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B7K7DW5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_SQ65VCRZJ2C1RRKCX32S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 :)
I'm growing spangles chillis. :) I've not cooked with chillis much before so I decided to try a milder one to begin with.
I think this book is also meant to be good and is specific to chilli peppers!
It depends on how big your pond is. I have a minipond with just two gold fish in, maybe 1.5m by 0.8m, and this thing for £20 was sufficient to aerate it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KA6ULP2/
It also lasted through the winter with a bit of cover. On a cloudy day you'll get a few bubbles, but that's sufficient for me.
I rate Gardena brand anything for the garden. I have a hose to do something similar in my garden (it attaches to a soaker hose for my veg bed which is about 10m from the tap). I have this hose and it's absolutely fine run under a hedge, in the back of a flower bed and down the gap behind my shed to eventually arrive at the veg bed. Haven't buried it, but it seems strong after 2 years.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00J05Y23W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Get-Off-Repellent-Crystal-jelly/dp/B00ODG980A - doesn't mention anything specifically about birds. I have birds and a feeder in the garden and it doesn't seem to put them off.
I have this one covering 5 chilli plants: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07VKHQJZY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It works pretty well. I rotate some plants on the edge directly under the lamp every few weeks. We've got chillis growing in December using it.
BSP is just British Standard Pipe.
Most houses will have 3/4 inch, but that is thread size. This kind of thing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Ltd-Threaded-Tap-Connector/dp/B005A5M33M
The external diameter of a 3/4 inch thread size BSP is 1 1/16 inch (which is what you have measured).
A 1 inch thread size would be 33.249mm external diameter.
KINGBO Newest 50W Led Grow Light Bulb for Indoor Plants Super Bright 100 LEDs Sunlike Full Spectrum Grow Lamp White, Dual Head Gooseneck Desk Plant Light with 2-Switch, Replaceable Bulb https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MNFKTW3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hOYLDbB5EVJFF
>Oh. You forage and teach people. That's pretty cool.....i think it will be raining by next week. Is it only fungi you forage?
I don't think this hot weather is going to be over by next week, although some rain maybe on the way.
I teach all of it, though I am a fungi specialist. I am the author of this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edible-Mushrooms-Foragers-Britain-Europe/dp/0857843974
How to Grow is pretty accessible for relative beginners, although the 'lol so quirky' writing style did start to grate after a while.
Seconding the recommendation for Dr. Hessayon too - thorough and useful.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/48w-LightWave-T5-2ft-2-tube/dp/B009A6Z4W4/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1508745491&sr=8-12&keywords=lightwave+grow these are quite good to play with, i use these to grow veggies in the winter and also to start things off like a small greenhouse.