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  1. katecat58

    Fertiliser NPK ratios

    For every 100 grams of 7-7-7 there will be 7 grams each of the NPK values, where as 1-1-1 would only have 1 gram of each per 100 grams.I had a very disgruntled, rude customer saying that the...
    For every 100 grams of 7-7-7 there will be 7 grams each of the NPK values, where as 1-1-1 would only have 1 gram of each per 100 grams.I had a very disgruntled, rude customer saying that the Blood Fish & Bone he purchased should of had an NPK value of at least 33-33-33 and that current retail...
    For every 100 grams of 7-7-7 there will be 7 grams each of the NPK values, where as 1-1-1 would only have 1 gram of each per 100 grams.I had a very disgruntled, rude customer saying that the Blood Fish & Bone he purchased should of had an NPK...
    For every 100 grams of 7-7-7 there will be 7 grams each of the NPK values, where as 1-1-1 would only have 1 gram of each per 100 grams.I had a very disgruntled, rude customer saying that the...
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  2. BB3

    Had anyone been bitten yet?

    I use the old fashioned remedies when I can DiggersJo. For bee and wasp stings I've used a bicarbonate of soda poultice in the past.
    I use the old fashioned remedies when I can DiggersJo. For bee and wasp stings I've used a bicarbonate of soda poultice in the past.
    I use the old fashioned remedies when I can DiggersJo. For bee and wasp stings I've used a bicarbonate of soda poultice in the past.
    I use the old fashioned remedies when I can DiggersJo. For bee and wasp stings I've used a bicarbonate of soda poultice in the past.
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  3. pete
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    Electric cars.

    I was watching a clip on Bloomberg regarding the new PHEV from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. They proclaim the two new PHEV models are capable of doing 1,300 miles without the need to refuel or...
    I was watching a clip on Bloomberg regarding the new PHEV from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. They proclaim the two new PHEV models are capable of doing 1,300 miles without the need to refuel or recharge. I doubt the Chinese will have the same stringent tests as we tend to see in the West, but...
    I was watching a clip on Bloomberg regarding the new PHEV from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. They proclaim the two new PHEV models are capable of doing 1,300 miles without the need to refuel or recharge. I doubt the Chinese will have the same...
    I was watching a clip on Bloomberg regarding the new PHEV from the Chinese manufacturer BYD. They proclaim the two new PHEV models are capable of doing 1,300 miles without the need to refuel or...
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  4. PJA190
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    Slow and steady - Beginner :-)

    So, in the theme of the only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing... I got doing some of the thing.1. I bought some slab/stepping stones. I have a 3month year old baby. So I want...
    So, in the theme of the only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing... I got doing some of the thing.1. I bought some slab/stepping stones. I have a 3month year old baby. So I want to create a little garden area. So the plan is..I'm going to create a little path. I've bought some...
    So, in the theme of the only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing... I got doing some of the thing.1. I bought some slab/stepping stones. I have a 3month year old baby. So I want to create a little garden area. So the plan...
    So, in the theme of the only thing that is doing the thing is doing the thing... I got doing some of the thing.1. I bought some slab/stepping stones. I have a 3month year old baby. So I want...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    A rare occurrence when I post on this thread. This is the only bed in my front garden, which has to contend with my neighbours wilderness. In amongst the Lupins there are young shrubs and other...
    A rare occurrence when I post on this thread. This is the only bed in my front garden, which has to contend with my neighbours wilderness. In amongst the Lupins there are young shrubs and other perennials struggling against the weeds. It needs some serious tidying up.Excuse the...
    A rare occurrence when I post on this thread. This is the only bed in my front garden, which has to contend with my neighbours wilderness. In amongst the Lupins there are young shrubs and other perennials struggling against the weeds. It needs...
    A rare occurrence when I post on this thread. This is the only bed in my front garden, which has to contend with my neighbours wilderness. In amongst the Lupins there are young shrubs and other...
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    @Sheps and @Alan Clark I shall have to see if there is any hanky-panky going on at the bottom of the garden then!
    @Sheps and @Alan Clark I shall have to see if there is any hanky-panky going on at the bottom of the garden then!
    @Sheps and @Alan Clark I shall have to see if there is any hanky-panky going on at the bottom of the garden then!
    @Sheps and @Alan Clark I shall have to see if there is any hanky-panky going on at the bottom of the garden then!
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  7. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Can I suggest using a groundsheet I struggled for a few years cutting a couple of long hedges then this was suggested to me, it made clearing up so much easier. Just bundle it up after cutting...
    Can I suggest using a groundsheet I struggled for a few years cutting a couple of long hedges then this was suggested to me, it made clearing up so much easier. Just bundle it up after cutting and drag it away from the area. :)
    Can I suggest using a groundsheet I struggled for a few years cutting a couple of long hedges then this was suggested to me, it made clearing up so much easier. Just bundle it up after cutting and drag it away from the area. :)
    Can I suggest using a groundsheet I struggled for a few years cutting a couple of long hedges then this was suggested to me, it made clearing up so much easier. Just bundle it up after cutting...
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  8. Papi Jo
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  9. Dave007

    Muntjac's & magnolia

    Unfortunately
    Unfortunately
    Unfortunately
    Unfortunately
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  10. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    A pleasant evening - I've just taken this...
    A pleasant evening - I've just taken this...
    A pleasant evening - I've just taken this...
    A pleasant evening - I've just taken this...
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  11. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Tucked up in bed with my book … night night all … sleep tight. :snooze:
    Tucked up in bed with my book … night night all … sleep tight. :snooze:
    Tucked up in bed with my book … night night all … sleep tight. :snooze:
    Tucked up in bed with my book … night night all … sleep tight. :snooze:
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  12. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    :dbgrtmb: @Fat Controller!
    :dbgrtmb: @Fat Controller!
    :dbgrtmb: @Fat Controller!
    :dbgrtmb: @Fat Controller!
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  13. BB3
    Funny x 5

    Wheelie bin snails

    Snails and slugs love Doom Bar in my beer traps. Brings a tear to my eye as I pour it into my jam jar trap.
    Snails and slugs love Doom Bar in my beer traps. Brings a tear to my eye as I pour it into my jam jar trap.
    Snails and slugs love Doom Bar in my beer traps. Brings a tear to my eye as I pour it into my jam jar trap.
    Snails and slugs love Doom Bar in my beer traps. Brings a tear to my eye as I pour it into my jam jar trap.
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  14. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    The biggest of my french beans has put on a spurt and started climbing up the support.I've got some broad beans coming - I planted Aquadulce in the autumn. Of the 6 I put out only two made it...
    The biggest of my french beans has put on a spurt and started climbing up the support.I've got some broad beans coming - I planted Aquadulce in the autumn. Of the 6 I put out only two made it through the winter and I was tempted to pull them out and forget them, but they've gone on to make...
    The biggest of my french beans has put on a spurt and started climbing up the support.I've got some broad beans coming - I planted Aquadulce in the autumn. Of the 6 I put out only two made it through the winter and I was tempted to pull them...
    The biggest of my french beans has put on a spurt and started climbing up the support.I've got some broad beans coming - I planted Aquadulce in the autumn. Of the 6 I put out only two made it...
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  15. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Personally I think you can get away with lower temps. I'm getting around 10c overnight with a couple of lows last week of 4c. Lower than I would like but they are not showing any purple tinges,...
    Personally I think you can get away with lower temps. I'm getting around 10c overnight with a couple of lows last week of 4c. Lower than I would like but they are not showing any purple tinges, and are romping away, fruit forming and stems thickening. It's not till June that overnight temps...
    Personally I think you can get away with lower temps. I'm getting around 10c overnight with a couple of lows last week of 4c. Lower than I would like but they are not showing any purple tinges, and are romping away, fruit forming and stems...
    Personally I think you can get away with lower temps. I'm getting around 10c overnight with a couple of lows last week of 4c. Lower than I would like but they are not showing any purple tinges,...
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  16. BrennaBee
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    Roses, peonies and Alliums

    This is one half of my back border, such a difference from last year, April/ May 2023 It was a brand new Border apart from a Laurel bush I left in and trimmed to a round shape. I’m still...
    This is one half of my back border, such a difference from last year, April/ May 2023 It was a brand new Border apart from a Laurel bush I left in and trimmed to a round shape. I’m still learning, moving plants to where they should be and in September I planted a selection of bulbs, Alliums,...
    This is one half of my back border, such a difference from last year, April/ May 2023 It was a brand new Border apart from a Laurel bush I left in and trimmed to a round shape. I’m still learning, moving plants to where they should be and in...
    This is one half of my back border, such a difference from last year, April/ May 2023 It was a brand new Border apart from a Laurel bush I left in and trimmed to a round shape. I’m still...
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  17. machtucker

    Garden design - adding trees

    Many thanks for your recommendations. I will get a better plan together and show the areas in more detail.
    Many thanks for your recommendations. I will get a better plan together and show the areas in more detail.
    Many thanks for your recommendations. I will get a better plan together and show the areas in more detail.
    Many thanks for your recommendations. I will get a better plan together and show the areas in more detail.
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  18. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    20% off outdoor plants in B&Q at the moment. I bought this pretty Iberis and a Polemonium Golden Feathers.
    20% off outdoor plants in B&Q at the moment. I bought this pretty Iberis and a Polemonium Golden Feathers.
    20% off outdoor plants in B&Q at the moment. I bought this pretty Iberis and a Polemonium Golden Feathers.
    20% off outdoor plants in B&Q at the moment. I bought this pretty Iberis and a Polemonium Golden Feathers.
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  19. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    Love all your roses @Mrs Hillard , especially your GdeF, mine is just coming into bloom, abt 2 years old now I think and already over 6ft tall. I'm going to try enticing it along a rope swag...
    Love all your roses @Mrs Hillard , especially your GdeF, mine is just coming into bloom, abt 2 years old now I think and already over 6ft tall. I'm going to try enticing it along a rope swag towards the sun where it's also got a couple of dark cherry trees to dive into. That's the plan!That is...
    Love all your roses @Mrs Hillard , especially your GdeF, mine is just coming into bloom, abt 2 years old now I think and already over 6ft tall. I'm going to try enticing it along a rope swag towards the sun where it's also got a couple of dark...
    Love all your roses @Mrs Hillard , especially your GdeF, mine is just coming into bloom, abt 2 years old now I think and already over 6ft tall. I'm going to try enticing it along a rope swag...
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  20. Andrew Kennedy

    RUNNER BEANS - Slugs??

    Could add some sugar?Is that on toast?:biggrin:
    Could add some sugar?Is that on toast?:biggrin:
    Could add some sugar?Is that on toast?:biggrin:
    Could add some sugar?Is that on toast?:biggrin:
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