We’ve got a mix of trees to be planted hopefully soon. They will do much better in the ground than in pots. 
What spacing would you give them ? 

The trees are. 2 hazel, 2 oak, 1 rowan, 1 beach (might go as hedging), 1 Douglas fir, 3 morello cherry (might go as hedging), 2 willow ( might go as hedging) , 1 can’t remember the name gem/gen something like that & 1 redwood .

I was thinking 1 1/2 - 2m between them in all directions.

We’re well on our way Choosing the Chillies & sweet peppers for next year. I thought we should do the same for everything else as well.

My list is definitely only a rough outline. I’ve not really given it much thought! About time I did.

In 
1 Tromboncino 
1 Buffalo horn tomato 
1 Rosella tomato 
2-3 buckets Carrots 
5-6 Red cabbage 
4-5 Broccoli 
2-3 kale
1 Spaghetti squash 
1 Cucumber 
Some Lettuce/salad 
Asparagus & rhubarb because it’s already there. 
And obviously the already mentioned chillies & sweet peppers 

Everything else is out because I’ll be a builder not gardener next year 

Tunnel to the other side of the world and find out where you'd come out. 

.............and don't say you're a No Digger and wouldn't dream of it!!

https://www.antipodesmap.com/

I won't tell you where I'd be as it may spoil your fun.

Getting to the end of another chilli year. 
What’s going to be changing on your grow list next year?
Out 
Thunder mountain longhorn ( love growing it. But it does need a perfect Summer to perform well. And it’s an absolute pain to freeze because they are so big )
Monkey face ( another one needs perfect conditions )
Mystery chillies (if I don’t know what it is , it’s not staying)

Reduction in numbers 
Padron
Apple crisp 
Havana gold ( to be grown in chilli grows only. Wow they are thirsty plants !! )

In 
Definitely AJI pineapple 
Lot of other things (undecided)

Hello Folks

I need to trim back my thyme, rosemary, and bay as they have all gone a bit mad.

Was thinking about how to store them then remembered I have a dehydrator stored away somewhere in the loft!

Does anyone has any experience using one to dry and store herbs please?

I’m planning on filling the freezer with homemade ready meals for when we’re to knackered to cook after a day on the building site. 
So far I’m planning on bulk cooking curry, chilli con carne & soups. What else would freeze well?

WARNING 

I will completely abuse my powers as admin and ban anyone that suggests stew or casserole         
It is the food of the devil! And it’s disgusting .

Never give up on old seeds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/07/world...Jqfv8xsvNU

Thought this might be of interest to some.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-no...e-54347696

The title says it all.

I grew a couple of little chilli plants last year and picked a dozen or so red chillies and made chilli jam.
I then decided to grow more this year. I now have half a dozen big plants (varying varieties) in the greenhouse laden with green chillies. Just had 4 red chillies so far which have gone into curry. 
My question is what do I do with all the green chillies if they don't ripen soon. I do not have room for any plants in the house.

Hi Folks

When I was having my flu jab Thursday the chemist mentioned i should probably be eligible for the pneumonia jab as well.

Must admit I didn't even know there  was one, has anyone had it?