This unusual and interesting surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and is a habitational name, from a place in Derbyshire. The placename is derived from the Olde English pre 7th Century personal name Bacga, of uncertain etymology, and the Olde English sceaga, wood, copse; hence, Bacga's wood or Bacga's copse.
1 Place stakes every few feet behind your peas and string a sturdy cotton twine along the middle and tops of the stakes. 2  The twine is an adequate pea plant support. 3  You may find some vines climbing the stakes. 4  Old farm fencing or chicken wire is another means of supporting pea plants. Old farm fencing or chicken wire is another means of supporting pea plants. 2  Locate the fencing close enough to growing peas that they can reach it easily. 3  Nylon mesh attached to stakes is another way of supporting pea plants.
To make the tea, add 1 tablespoon each of rosemary, red pepper flakes, and powdered sage (not rubbed sage) to a half gallon of water, bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit covered overnight. The next morning place the pea seed in a bowl or pan and cover with the tea. Allow to soak for 24 hours before planting as you normally would. If you need more tea, just double the recipe. If voles are a serious problem, make several gallons of the tea and use it to water the soil around your peas when you plant.