http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html en-gb 30 Fri 01 Jan 2010 14:18:09 GMT+1 A feed of user comments from the page found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html?page=17#comment7 alys I solved you production problem all need is to use is veg production estimatingspread sheet. You might try the one in John Jevsons book.How to Grow More Vegetables and Fruits (and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine by John Jeavons (Paperback - Oct 31, 2006) Sun 11 Jan 2009 06:06:01 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html?page=15#comment6 Glad you found the bird identifier useful. It's satisfying to know the names of the creatures we share our gardens with.So did any of your Christmas wishes come true? Will we see you on G.W. soon sporting steel shanked Chanel wellies?Santa bought me a copy of your excellent new book, the Thrifty Gardener. A great read. Picked up loads of new tips. You write really well. Tue 06 Jan 2009 08:28:34 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html?page=12#comment5 Sure, if I hadn't drunk all the beer in pre-Christmas cheer! Tue 30 Dec 2008 18:05:59 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html?page=10#comment4 Alys come on you know how to get rid of the slug. beer traps is your answer. Mon 29 Dec 2008 02:31:40 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html?page=7#comment3 Happy, happy Christmas!The bird identifier is great, I'm not sure why I never thought to look on the RSPB, so thanks for posting Londonstone. It's a synch. Joe H and I can finely tell a male and female sparrow apart! (I know it doesn't say much for our bird skills, but you have to start somewhere).Hipsterrichieboy,(is your name supposed to be read as Hipster richie boy?) best crab apple is free crab apple. There a lovely wild tree on the far field that spread a pool of acid green apples around its feet that i often use. Golden Hornet is a good garden variety, very large yellow apples. A peelable size so good if you're not straining. There are plenty of very pretty cultivated varieties, we have two lovely deep, deep red crabapples called 'Pink Sensation', which made for lovely picking, but didn't translate to much.Must go as I can smell the sourdough is ready to come out of the oven.Oh and have a lovely new year too!a Sun 21 Dec 2008 18:46:05 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html?page=5#comment2 Alys, you are one of Life's Good Things. I wish...all the best to you and yours for Christmas,ray Sat 20 Dec 2008 22:32:46 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html?page=2#comment1 I have reading the blog for a while now and think its great. What is th best crab apple for crab apple jelly? why would you want 14 year old wellies for xmas? surely a bit smelly?anyway enjoy the break Sat 13 Dec 2008 10:59:14 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/gardenersworld/alysfowler/2008/12/christmas_wish_list.html?page=0#comment0 Have fun at your Christmas party Alys.I can't help with the Salsola seed or Chanel wellies, but here's a link to help with your bird identification...http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdidentifier/form.aspMerry Christmas, and keep up the great work on GW and on this blog. Fri 12 Dec 2008 14:14:24 GMT+1