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Monday, June 02, 2014
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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Death of a lawnmower |
Finally after 6 years, the petrol mower packed up.
Not bad going considering it was umpteen years old when I got it and
subsequently never had it serviced.
Couldn't really justify spending a load of money on a new petrol mower,
not for an allotment anyway - so decided to give a push mower a try.
Ordered one of the Brill range from Amazon, it should arrive before next weekend
so I'll post a brief review as an update in a week or so.
Amazon link
Not bad going considering it was umpteen years old when I got it and
subsequently never had it serviced.
Couldn't really justify spending a load of money on a new petrol mower,
not for an allotment anyway - so decided to give a push mower a try.
Ordered one of the Brill range from Amazon, it should arrive before next weekend
so I'll post a brief review as an update in a week or so.
Amazon link
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August update |
A small set of pics from August,
not the most productive year as I was out of action for 3 months
in Mar/Apr/May....... so behind on most of the planting.
Still had a decent crop of chillies thanks to the growlights though.
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| Bishop's Crown Chilli plant |
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| A neighbouring plot's Hollyhock |
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| Assorted Chillies |
Thursday, July 26, 2012
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Chilli flowers, pepper and melon |
All the sweet pepper plants are doing really well in the
greenhouse, as are the chillies.
Also have the first melon fruit appearing.
greenhouse, as are the chillies.
Also have the first melon fruit appearing.
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| Italian Sweet Pepper |
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| Cayenne Pepper flower |
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| First Melon fruit |
Monday, July 23, 2012
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Hollyhock - ( Alcea rosea ) |
I've been really slack at posting pics this year,
here's a quick shot of the Hollyhock that are doing really well.
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Alcea
Species: rosea
here's a quick shot of the Hollyhock that are doing really well.
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Alcea
Species: rosea
Monday, May 07, 2012
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Early flowering chilli plants |
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Saturday, April 07, 2012
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The chilli plants are growing well |
Starting them off under growlights, has resulted in
stronger plants
stronger plants
Friday, February 17, 2012
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Transporting plants between EU member states |
Interesting question from a colleague today,
they plan to take a few chilli plants to our office in Romania and wanted
to know if there were restrictions on transporting plants through customs.
to know if there were restrictions on transporting plants through customs.
According to the RHS,
" Within the European Union (EU) there are no border checks for plants and plant products travelling between member states and, it is possible, to import and export plants freely with very few exceptions. "
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=435
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=435
Good to know
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
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Not many pics this time of year, so some science if anyone is interested : ) |
Capsicum Overview
Other common name(s): capsaicin, cayenne, chili pepper, hot pepper, red pepper, paprika, pimiento, long pepper, conoids
Scientific/medical name(s):
Capsicum annum, Capsicum frutescens
Description
Capsicum is the name of a group of annual plants in the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. They are native to Mexico and Central America but are cultivated for food in many warmer regions of the world. Capsicum varieties include the cayenne pepper, jalapeño pepper, other hot peppers, and paprika. Capsaicin is the most-studied active ingredient in the plant and has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use on the skin.
Overview
Although little research has been reported using the whole Capsicum annum or Capsicum frutescens plant for people with cancer, capsaicin (a major active ingredient) has been studied in oral and topical forms. Several studies have shown that capsaicin may be somewhat useful for managing pain related to surgery and mouth sores due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, more research is needed on other uses of capsaicin and to find out whether the whole herb is helpful for treating or preventing illness.
Source(http://tiny.cc/wccwy)
Capsaicin used for pain relief
Medicinal chemistry of the vanilloid (Capsaicin) TRPV1 receptor: current knowledge and future perspectives
In peripheral sensory neurons, the vanilloid receptor TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid subfamily, member 1) functions as a molecular integrator of painful stimuli, including those mediated by capsaicin, acid, and heat. Antagonist blockade of TRPV1 activation is under investigation by several pharmaceutical companies in an effort to identify novel agents for pain management. TRPV1 is also expressed, albeit at lower levels, in the brain and in non-neuronal tissues, where its function(s) remains elusive.
The contribution of TRPV1 receptor activity to physiological reflexes and disease states is complex and is only beginning to be understood. Consequently, the resultant effects of TRPV1 antagonists on the body may be unforeseen. Indeed, clinical trials with a number of TRPV1 antagonists were recently terminated due to their marked hyperthermic activity. In this review article, the medicinal chemistry of TRPV1 antagonists is discussed inasmuch as it relates to the efficacy, safety, tolerability and potential side effects of these compounds.
In addition, the available information on the current status of the clinical trials with TRPV1 antagonists is summarized. Drug Dev Res 68:477–497, 2007. © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Source (http://tiny.cc/c97av)
Other common name(s): capsaicin, cayenne, chili pepper, hot pepper, red pepper, paprika, pimiento, long pepper, conoids
Scientific/medical name(s):
Capsicum annum, Capsicum frutescens
Description
Capsicum is the name of a group of annual plants in the nightshade (Solanaceae) family. They are native to Mexico and Central America but are cultivated for food in many warmer regions of the world. Capsicum varieties include the cayenne pepper, jalapeño pepper, other hot peppers, and paprika. Capsaicin is the most-studied active ingredient in the plant and has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use on the skin.
Overview
Although little research has been reported using the whole Capsicum annum or Capsicum frutescens plant for people with cancer, capsaicin (a major active ingredient) has been studied in oral and topical forms. Several studies have shown that capsaicin may be somewhat useful for managing pain related to surgery and mouth sores due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, more research is needed on other uses of capsaicin and to find out whether the whole herb is helpful for treating or preventing illness.
Source(http://tiny.cc/wccwy)
Capsaicin used for pain relief
Medicinal chemistry of the vanilloid (Capsaicin) TRPV1 receptor: current knowledge and future perspectives
In peripheral sensory neurons, the vanilloid receptor TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid subfamily, member 1) functions as a molecular integrator of painful stimuli, including those mediated by capsaicin, acid, and heat. Antagonist blockade of TRPV1 activation is under investigation by several pharmaceutical companies in an effort to identify novel agents for pain management. TRPV1 is also expressed, albeit at lower levels, in the brain and in non-neuronal tissues, where its function(s) remains elusive.
The contribution of TRPV1 receptor activity to physiological reflexes and disease states is complex and is only beginning to be understood. Consequently, the resultant effects of TRPV1 antagonists on the body may be unforeseen. Indeed, clinical trials with a number of TRPV1 antagonists were recently terminated due to their marked hyperthermic activity. In this review article, the medicinal chemistry of TRPV1 antagonists is discussed inasmuch as it relates to the efficacy, safety, tolerability and potential side effects of these compounds.
In addition, the available information on the current status of the clinical trials with TRPV1 antagonists is summarized. Drug Dev Res 68:477–497, 2007. © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Source (http://tiny.cc/c97av)
....Ok when I get some time I'll try and decode the above into something a bit less sciency, essentially the article is looking at how Capsaicin may block pain receptors in the body : )
Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Pepper plants @ 15 days under grow lights |
All growing well and none of the straggly plant
problems I used to have in the past.
problems I used to have in the past.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Pepper seedling growlight progress |
It looks like the lighting is producing good results,
in 7 days the plants have grown much faster than normal.
The lights are on for around 8 hours a day.
The cotyledons have grown well and we're seeing the first
true leaves.
in 7 days the plants have grown much faster than normal.
The lights are on for around 8 hours a day.
The cotyledons have grown well and we're seeing the first
true leaves.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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Growlight |
The maxibright 220 watt cfl lights arrived,
I quickly knocked up a frame to hang them from and
got the sweet pepper seedlings underneath.
I quickly knocked up a frame to hang them from and
got the sweet pepper seedlings underneath.
Monday, January 09, 2012
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