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Took advantage of the rain the last few days to re-wet some coir blocks, 18 cube in total. Managed to get 3 of our retail garden centres to try coir, 2 pallets for seeds and 3 pallets for...
Took advantage of the rain the last few days to re-wet some coir blocks, 18 cube in total. Managed to get 3 of our retail garden centres to try coir, 2 pallets for seeds and 3 pallets for container potting. All 3 of them asked if we could not make it multipurpose, well 500gram of fertiliser per...
Took advantage of the rain the last few days to re-wet some coir blocks, 18 cube in total. Managed to get 3 of our retail garden centres to try coir, 2 pallets for seeds and 3 pallets for container potting. All 3 of them asked if we could not...
Took advantage of the rain the last few days to re-wet some coir blocks, 18 cube in total. Managed to get 3 of our retail garden centres to try coir, 2 pallets for seeds and 3 pallets for...

shiney, Jan 11, 2021 ... 11 12 13
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gks
Jul 29, 2021 at 12:40 PM
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Hot Composting - The Berkeley Method
Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little...
Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little tricks.
Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little tricks.
Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little...
Steve R, Nov 30, 2018
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Matta513
Apr 17, 2020
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Instructions On Composting..
Too much wet stuff.
Too much wet stuff.
Too much wet stuff.
Too much wet stuff.
shiney, Jun 27, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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"M"
Nov 20, 2016
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Slugs & Snails are waiting in the foyey for those young succulent green tips. What is your counter
Thankfully slugs and snails don't seem to like my garden. I've finally managed to fox and cat proof the garden with good results but now it looks like a beetle is eating everything in sight! Can...
Thankfully slugs and snails don't seem to like my garden. I've finally managed to fox and cat proof the garden with good results but now it looks like a beetle is eating everything in sight! Can anyone tell me if the image attached is likely to be the cause? I snapped it on the Rosemary bush....
Thankfully slugs and snails don't seem to like my garden. I've finally managed to fox and cat proof the garden with good results but now it looks like a beetle is eating everything in sight! Can anyone tell me if the image attached is likely to...
Thankfully slugs and snails don't seem to like my garden. I've finally managed to fox and cat proof the garden with good results but now it looks like a beetle is eating everything in sight! Can...

Mike Allen, Jan 23, 2021 ... 2 3
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mja388
Jun 16, 2021
composted bracken
We have plenty of Ferns. I was wondering if composting Ferns also produces ericaceous soil in the same way that composting bracken is said to make soil more ericaceous?
We have plenty of Ferns. I was wondering if composting Ferns also produces ericaceous soil in the same way that composting bracken is said to make soil more ericaceous?
We have plenty of Ferns. I was wondering if composting Ferns also produces ericaceous soil in the same way that composting bracken is said to make soil more ericaceous?
We have plenty of Ferns. I was wondering if composting Ferns also produces ericaceous soil in the same way that composting bracken is said to make soil more ericaceous?
Midlands Cockney, Jul 27, 2006
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Stuart Fawcett
Jun 3, 2021
Have I poisoned my honeysuckle and clematis with 'kindness'?
Many thanks again @NigelJ ! I will keep my fingers crossed and remember in the future to harden off any plants I buy! Even if these 3 plants don't survive, I shall take it as not a failure, but a...
Many thanks again @NigelJ ! I will keep my fingers crossed and remember in the future to harden off any plants I buy! Even if these 3 plants don't survive, I shall take it as not a failure, but a teaching !
Many thanks again @NigelJ ! I will keep my fingers crossed and remember in the future to harden off any plants I buy! Even if these 3 plants don't survive, I shall take it as not a failure, but a teaching !
Many thanks again @NigelJ ! I will keep my fingers crossed and remember in the future to harden off any plants I buy! Even if these 3 plants don't survive, I shall take it as not a failure, but a...
Mitramonday, May 4, 2021
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Mitramonday
May 5, 2021
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And here it is....
Looks really good @clanless , and your compost is equally good too! Well done.
Looks really good @clanless , and your compost is equally good too! Well done.
Looks really good @clanless , and your compost is equally good too! Well done.
Looks really good @clanless , and your compost is equally good too! Well done.
clanless, Dec 3, 2017
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Upsydaisy
Apr 17, 2021
Lawn cuttings treated with Iron sulphate.
Wickes generally have the Growsure Manure and you can check which branch has stockAlso bought it from B&M last year, but not been in there this year.B&Q had their Verve Horse manure but having...
Wickes generally have the Growsure Manure and you can check which branch has stockAlso bought it from B&M last year, but not been in there this year.B&Q had their Verve Horse manure but having seen it, again last year, would avoid as its not properly composted, almost raw droppings and very...
Wickes generally have the Growsure Manure and you can check which branch has stockAlso bought it from B&M last year, but not been in there this year.B&Q had their Verve Horse manure but having seen it, again last year, would avoid as its not...
Wickes generally have the Growsure Manure and you can check which branch has stockAlso bought it from B&M last year, but not been in there this year.B&Q had their Verve Horse manure but having...

rustyroots, Mar 24, 2021
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ricky101
Mar 25, 2021
Alternatives to plastic bags for compost.
Well "recyclable plastic" is a pleonasm like "wet water". Every plastic is recyclable if you actually recycle it. But all to often it gets thrown into nature, buried or simply burned (which is by...
Well "recyclable plastic" is a pleonasm like "wet water". Every plastic is recyclable if you actually recycle it. But all to often it gets thrown into nature, buried or simply burned (which is by far the best of the three alternatives if you also use it to generate power or heating).So it...
Well "recyclable plastic" is a pleonasm like "wet water". Every plastic is recyclable if you actually recycle it. But all to often it gets thrown into nature, buried or simply burned (which is by far the best of the three alternatives if you...
Well "recyclable plastic" is a pleonasm like "wet water". Every plastic is recyclable if you actually recycle it. But all to often it gets thrown into nature, buried or simply burned (which is by...
gks, Mar 14, 2021 ... 2
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Black Dog
Mar 16, 2021
When do you use john innes no 1
What we need to remember here is, John Innes Compost is a a compost formula that was created over 100 years ago. By putting John Innes Compost on the packaging then the mixture should be to that...
What we need to remember here is, John Innes Compost is a a compost formula that was created over 100 years ago. By putting John Innes Compost on the packaging then the mixture should be to that ratio or a least very similar.Where ever you look on the internet, they all give the same...
What we need to remember here is, John Innes Compost is a a compost formula that was created over 100 years ago. By putting John Innes Compost on the packaging then the mixture should be to that ratio or a least very similar.Where ever you look...
What we need to remember here is, John Innes Compost is a a compost formula that was created over 100 years ago. By putting John Innes Compost on the packaging then the mixture should be to that...
shrimp, Aug 1, 2020
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gks
Mar 12, 2021
Isn't any peat in compost an environmental no-no?
Coir v PeatIs Coir an Eco-friendly Substitute for Peat Moss? - Garden Myths
Coir v PeatIs Coir an Eco-friendly Substitute for Peat Moss? - Garden Myths
Coir v PeatIs Coir an Eco-friendly Substitute for Peat Moss? - Garden Myths
Coir v PeatIs Coir an Eco-friendly Substitute for Peat Moss? - Garden Myths
Lone Northern Lass, May 22, 2020 ... 6 7 8
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gks
Mar 9, 2021
How much does soil type vary in a garden?
This may be a bit of an idiot's question, but I've done the "soil in a jar" test (digging down a couple of foot for samples) for various areas I have been working on. The soil almost everywhere is...
This may be a bit of an idiot's question, but I've done the "soil in a jar" test (digging down a couple of foot for samples) for various areas I have been working on. The soil almost everywhere is mainly around 60% sand, 30% silt and 10% clay, however in one specific tiny area it is something...
This may be a bit of an idiot's question, but I've done the "soil in a jar" test (digging down a couple of foot for samples) for various areas I have been working on. The soil almost everywhere is mainly around 60% sand, 30% silt and 10% clay,...
This may be a bit of an idiot's question, but I've done the "soil in a jar" test (digging down a couple of foot for samples) for various areas I have been working on. The soil almost everywhere is...
Texas Pete, Mar 6, 2021
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Texas Pete
Mar 6, 2021
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Just got westlands multi purpose compost delivered 50l bags, not impressed with it very dry woody texture, will have to mix it with other compost , very disappointed.Regds Sandy
Just got westlands multi purpose compost delivered 50l bags, not impressed with it very dry woody texture, will have to mix it with other compost , very disappointed.Regds Sandy
Just got westlands multi purpose compost delivered 50l bags, not impressed with it very dry woody texture, will have to mix it with other compost , very disappointed.Regds Sandy
Just got westlands multi purpose compost delivered 50l bags, not impressed with it very dry woody texture, will have to mix it with other compost , very disappointed.Regds Sandy
shiney, Feb 24, 2020 ... 4 5 6
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sandymac
Mar 1, 2021
Manufactured top soil.
Not guilty of the first M'Lud Infinitely prefer flying to sailing, though
Not guilty of the first M'Lud Infinitely prefer flying to sailing, though
Not guilty of the first M'Lud Infinitely prefer flying to sailing, though
Not guilty of the first M'Lud Infinitely prefer flying to sailing, though
Pifco, Nov 16, 2020 ... 2
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noisette47
Nov 18, 2020
Composting Garden Leaves
I have a number of Ash and Sycamore trees around me, ash leaves are not a problem, sycamore are another thing. I rake them up when the majority have fallen and are nice and wet and stick them in...
I have a number of Ash and Sycamore trees around me, ash leaves are not a problem, sycamore are another thing. I rake them up when the majority have fallen and are nice and wet and stick them in dumpy bags, drag them behind the fruit cage and forget for 12 to 24 months; after which the nice...
I have a number of Ash and Sycamore trees around me, ash leaves are not a problem, sycamore are another thing. I rake them up when the majority have fallen and are nice and wet and stick them in dumpy bags, drag them behind the fruit cage and...
I have a number of Ash and Sycamore trees around me, ash leaves are not a problem, sycamore are another thing. I rake them up when the majority have fallen and are nice and wet and stick them in...
welshone, Nov 6, 2020
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NigelJ
Nov 15, 2020
Ericaceous plant food
Thanks for that NigelJ
Thanks for that NigelJ
Thanks for that NigelJ
Thanks for that NigelJ
pete, Oct 25, 2020 ... 2
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john558
Oct 26, 2020
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Soil Conditioning Advice please
Shame you're not close - I could at least have got bags of stuff out of the car for you! Any friendly neighbours you can bribe with a bottle of Beaujolais just to unload?
Shame you're not close - I could at least have got bags of stuff out of the car for you! Any friendly neighbours you can bribe with a bottle of Beaujolais just to unload?
Shame you're not close - I could at least have got bags of stuff out of the car for you! Any friendly neighbours you can bribe with a bottle of Beaujolais just to unload?
Shame you're not close - I could at least have got bags of stuff out of the car for you! Any friendly neighbours you can bribe with a bottle of Beaujolais just to unload?
ThePlantAssassin, Sep 2, 2020 ... 2
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Graham B
Sep 5, 2020
Tomato feed quality
Morning @Aldo , thanks for your reply. Yes will do, not buying for this year so will add it to my “to-do list” come the dark months.Have a good weekend out there! Tink.
Morning @Aldo , thanks for your reply. Yes will do, not buying for this year so will add it to my “to-do list” come the dark months.Have a good weekend out there! Tink.
Morning @Aldo , thanks for your reply. Yes will do, not buying for this year so will add it to my “to-do list” come the dark months.Have a good weekend out there! Tink.
Morning @Aldo , thanks for your reply. Yes will do, not buying for this year so will add it to my “to-do list” come the dark months.Have a good weekend out there! Tink.
ThePlantAssassin, Jul 30, 2020
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Tinkerbelle61
Aug 22, 2020
Richard Jackson's Flower Power Plant Food
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Black Orchid, Aug 17, 2020
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Black Orchid
Aug 17, 2020
Got my Potash & Magnesium sulphate mixed up!
@PhilC Thanks for the pictures. Like Pete I don't recognise either, certainly the Epsom salts I have used has been white crystals with a tendency to absorb water. Good news I remembered I had a...
@PhilC Thanks for the pictures. Like Pete I don't recognise either, certainly the Epsom salts I have used has been white crystals with a tendency to absorb water. Good news I remembered I had a box of Miracle Gro Magnesium Salts in the shed so a quick scoot out and what I have is in a white bag...
@PhilC Thanks for the pictures. Like Pete I don't recognise either, certainly the Epsom salts I have used has been white crystals with a tendency to absorb water. Good news I remembered I had a box of Miracle Gro Magnesium Salts in the shed so a...
@PhilC Thanks for the pictures. Like Pete I don't recognise either, certainly the Epsom salts I have used has been white crystals with a tendency to absorb water. Good news I remembered I had a...
PhilC, Jul 13, 2020
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NigelJ
Jul 15, 2020
Homemade liquid fertiliser strength
I was told one part of the brew in ten of water. Safe enough however strong, And yes, a terrible pong, as I learnt the first time I made it in a bucket by the door.
I was told one part of the brew in ten of water. Safe enough however strong, And yes, a terrible pong, as I learnt the first time I made it in a bucket by the door.
I was told one part of the brew in ten of water. Safe enough however strong, And yes, a terrible pong, as I learnt the first time I made it in a bucket by the door.
I was told one part of the brew in ten of water. Safe enough however strong, And yes, a terrible pong, as I learnt the first time I made it in a bucket by the door.
PhilC, Jun 28, 2020
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Islander77
Jun 28, 2020
Conifer cuttings as mulch.
We have coniferous material because that's what's growing here - I planted it! First to live here over 40 years ago so if soil was slightly alkaline (original rhododendrons dies even though...
We have coniferous material because that's what's growing here - I planted it! First to live here over 40 years ago so if soil was slightly alkaline (original rhododendrons dies even though planted with acidic compost!?) Now similar plants thriving, being treated the same way. Have used shreder...
We have coniferous material because that's what's growing here - I planted it! First to live here over 40 years ago so if soil was slightly alkaline (original rhododendrons dies even though planted with acidic compost!?) Now similar plants...
We have coniferous material because that's what's growing here - I planted it! First to live here over 40 years ago so if soil was slightly alkaline (original rhododendrons dies even though...
rustyroots, Apr 21, 2020
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Glynne Williams
Jun 25, 2020
Smelly!!!!!l!
Awwwww!!l!......never ever @shiney !!!We.....( Well hubs actually as he hasn't any sense of smell, which in this case is very fortunate!!) have just strained it off and decantered it into...
Awwwww!!l!......never ever @shiney !!!We.....( Well hubs actually as he hasn't any sense of smell, which in this case is very fortunate!!) have just strained it off and decantered it into bottles. God!! flies appeared from nowhere!!!Been out for a walk along our lane and have gathered more...
Awwwww!!l!......never ever @shiney !!!We.....( Well hubs actually as he hasn't any sense of smell, which in this case is very fortunate!!) have just strained it off and decantered it into bottles. God!! flies appeared from nowhere!!!Been...
Awwwww!!l!......never ever @shiney !!!We.....( Well hubs actually as he hasn't any sense of smell, which in this case is very fortunate!!) have just strained it off and decantered it into...
Upsydaisy, Jun 23, 2020
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Upsydaisy
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