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  1. NorthantsGeezer

    Do you keep a diary?

    Sneaky, informative, nosey, interesting, a good laugh, and a Damned cheek :) Oh, and sometimes hurtful to oneself :sad: I am hard though :)
    Sneaky, informative, nosey, interesting, a good laugh, and a Damned cheek :) Oh, and sometimes hurtful to oneself :sad: I am hard though :)
    Sneaky, informative, nosey, interesting, a good laugh, and a Damned cheek :) Oh, and sometimes hurtful to oneself :sad: I am hard though :)
    Sneaky, informative, nosey, interesting, a good laugh, and a Damned cheek :) Oh, and sometimes hurtful to oneself :sad: I am hard though :)
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  2. Jack McHammocklashing

    Ooops embarrassing mistake

    Tried to grow, beans, peas, sweet-peas, various tomatoes, cucumber, petunias, strawberries, carrots, cauliflower, various cabbage Oh all sortsI am going to be OK though, I had a trip to the...
    Tried to grow, beans, peas, sweet-peas, various tomatoes, cucumber, petunias, strawberries, carrots, cauliflower, various cabbage Oh all sortsI am going to be OK though, I had a trip to the local allotments, and a good few of the people have spares they are willing to pass on I do not have a...
    Tried to grow, beans, peas, sweet-peas, various tomatoes, cucumber, petunias, strawberries, carrots, cauliflower, various cabbage Oh all sortsI am going to be OK though, I had a trip to the local allotments, and a good few of the people have...
    Tried to grow, beans, peas, sweet-peas, various tomatoes, cucumber, petunias, strawberries, carrots, cauliflower, various cabbage Oh all sortsI am going to be OK though, I had a trip to the...
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    6
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    579
  3. leonora

    New Garden History Book

    Indeed, there are too few.....I suppose there are quite a few books about allotments, though, and allotments were always something for the working class. When you read books or watch programmes...
    Indeed, there are too few.....I suppose there are quite a few books about allotments, though, and allotments were always something for the working class. When you read books or watch programmes about country estates, there is usually very little about who did the actual work!
    Indeed, there are too few.....I suppose there are quite a few books about allotments, though, and allotments were always something for the working class. When you read books or watch programmes about country estates, there is usually very little...
    Indeed, there are too few.....I suppose there are quite a few books about allotments, though, and allotments were always something for the working class. When you read books or watch programmes...
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  4. Paul Sanderson

    Beech saplings...

    Well they're in the ground, and we've kindly been given a deluge of rain. Will keep a very close eye on them over the next few months - thanks for all your advice!!Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
    Well they're in the ground, and we've kindly been given a deluge of rain. Will keep a very close eye on them over the next few months - thanks for all your advice!!Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
    Well they're in the ground, and we've kindly been given a deluge of rain. Will keep a very close eye on them over the next few months - thanks for all your advice!!Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
    Well they're in the ground, and we've kindly been given a deluge of rain. Will keep a very close eye on them over the next few months - thanks for all your advice!!Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
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  5. Octopus Prime

    slugs/snails and rust

    Had to giggle at this! Especially how you felt cruel but you tossed it over the hedge! Looking forward to the results of the research :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Had to giggle at this! Especially how you felt cruel but you tossed it over the hedge! Looking forward to the results of the research :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Had to giggle at this! Especially how you felt cruel but you tossed it over the hedge! Looking forward to the results of the research :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Had to giggle at this! Especially how you felt cruel but you tossed it over the hedge! Looking forward to the results of the research :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  6. Jenny namaste

    Wallflower - cuttings

    You could save the seed ? but no waste of time taking cutting but the other two yes Bowles Mauve or Constant Cheer
    You could save the seed ? but no waste of time taking cutting but the other two yes Bowles Mauve or Constant Cheer
    You could save the seed ? but no waste of time taking cutting but the other two yes Bowles Mauve or Constant Cheer
    You could save the seed ? but no waste of time taking cutting but the other two yes Bowles Mauve or Constant Cheer
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  7. whis4ey
    Like x 5

    A few pics over Easter

    And a couple more :)
    And a couple more :)
    And a couple more :)
    And a couple more :)
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  8. projectrooT

    New Automation System

    Hey Everyone,My name is Sandeep and I'm working on creating a new product that use sensors to make sure your plants always have the perfect amount of water.From our experience timers are...
    Hey Everyone,My name is Sandeep and I'm working on creating a new product that use sensors to make sure your plants always have the perfect amount of water.From our experience timers are just not good enough. We want to see if people are interested in such a concept, so we are reaching out...
    Hey Everyone,My name is Sandeep and I'm working on creating a new product that use sensors to make sure your plants always have the perfect amount of water.From our experience timers are just not good enough. We want to see if people are...
    Hey Everyone,My name is Sandeep and I'm working on creating a new product that use sensors to make sure your plants always have the perfect amount of water.From our experience timers are...
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  9. AndyS

    Solanum Rantonetti

    I have loads of seed, I'll do that. If I have plants that are worthy I'll let you know later on - your seed will be miles behind them I expect. Seed will keep (I have kept it, and still viable,...
    I have loads of seed, I'll do that. If I have plants that are worthy I'll let you know later on - your seed will be miles behind them I expect. Seed will keep (I have kept it, and still viable, for 2 or 3 years for sure)
    I have loads of seed, I'll do that. If I have plants that are worthy I'll let you know later on - your seed will be miles behind them I expect. Seed will keep (I have kept it, and still viable, for 2 or 3 years for sure)
    I have loads of seed, I'll do that. If I have plants that are worthy I'll let you know later on - your seed will be miles behind them I expect. Seed will keep (I have kept it, and still viable,...
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  10. Rhinohawk

    Need help with raised garden bed!

    Stain or preservative with colourant? Not that it matters much - I don;t really think any preservative will affect what's grown in the volume of soil
    Stain or preservative with colourant? Not that it matters much - I don;t really think any preservative will affect what's grown in the volume of soil
    Stain or preservative with colourant? Not that it matters much - I don;t really think any preservative will affect what's grown in the volume of soil
    Stain or preservative with colourant? Not that it matters much - I don;t really think any preservative will affect what's grown in the volume of soil
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  11. John122
    Locked

    Why I decided to grow vegetables for myself

    Thread closed. Perpetrator has been spam banned.
    Thread closed. Perpetrator has been spam banned.
    Thread closed. Perpetrator has been spam banned.
    Thread closed. Perpetrator has been spam banned.
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  12. TurnedThespian

    Holly obsession back on track!

    (Oops, I totally posted this in the wrong section... oh well!)
    (Oops, I totally posted this in the wrong section... oh well!)
    (Oops, I totally posted this in the wrong section... oh well!)
    (Oops, I totally posted this in the wrong section... oh well!)
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  13. Lee3"

    Topsoil help please!

    Many thanks noisette47.Would you recommend for another option to be to leave it as it is and mix in compost and manure to try and break it up. Just thinking that I am possibly creating holes...
    Many thanks noisette47.Would you recommend for another option to be to leave it as it is and mix in compost and manure to try and break it up. Just thinking that I am possibly creating holes surrounded by clay pots if you get what I mean?I have a massive amount of horse manure at my...
    Many thanks noisette47.Would you recommend for another option to be to leave it as it is and mix in compost and manure to try and break it up. Just thinking that I am possibly creating holes surrounded by clay pots if you get what I mean?I...
    Many thanks noisette47.Would you recommend for another option to be to leave it as it is and mix in compost and manure to try and break it up. Just thinking that I am possibly creating holes...
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  14. Noushynoo

    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Silver Queen as hedge

    I think emerald gaiety is more low growing, silver queen is possibly more adaptable as it can be shaped in to a hedge, as a low growing ground cover, or even up a wall.Stunning photos.What do...
    I think emerald gaiety is more low growing, silver queen is possibly more adaptable as it can be shaped in to a hedge, as a low growing ground cover, or even up a wall.Stunning photos.What do you prune it with, sheers? If you cut into old wood does it grow back happily?Another option for...
    I think emerald gaiety is more low growing, silver queen is possibly more adaptable as it can be shaped in to a hedge, as a low growing ground cover, or even up a wall.Stunning photos.What do you prune it with, sheers? If you cut into old...
    I think emerald gaiety is more low growing, silver queen is possibly more adaptable as it can be shaped in to a hedge, as a low growing ground cover, or even up a wall.Stunning photos.What do...
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  15. cwcw

    Laurel Hedge - Dying At One Side

    Welcome to GC Cwcw. :)It's difficult to identify problems without seeing them, is there a chance you could upload a picture or two please.
    Welcome to GC Cwcw. :)It's difficult to identify problems without seeing them, is there a chance you could upload a picture or two please.
    Welcome to GC Cwcw. :)It's difficult to identify problems without seeing them, is there a chance you could upload a picture or two please.
    Welcome to GC Cwcw. :)It's difficult to identify problems without seeing them, is there a chance you could upload a picture or two please.
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  16. roders

    A new GARDEN bridge over the Thames.

    I think its pointless. Huge cost to provide a structure that will accommodate trees on top of a bridge. The article says its a pedestrian bridge, and nowhere does it say anything about cyclists...
    I think its pointless. Huge cost to provide a structure that will accommodate trees on top of a bridge. The article says its a pedestrian bridge, and nowhere does it say anything about cyclists :(I do like what they have done to the High Line in New York - an old disused elevated railway ...
    I think its pointless. Huge cost to provide a structure that will accommodate trees on top of a bridge. The article says its a pedestrian bridge, and nowhere does it say anything about cyclists :(I do like what they have done to the High Line...
    I think its pointless. Huge cost to provide a structure that will accommodate trees on top of a bridge. The article says its a pedestrian bridge, and nowhere does it say anything about cyclists...
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  17. sal73
    Like x 8

    Shabby Chic

    You have a very creative eye, sal :dbgrtmb: kudos to you!
    You have a very creative eye, sal :dbgrtmb: kudos to you!
    You have a very creative eye, sal :dbgrtmb: kudos to you!
    You have a very creative eye, sal :dbgrtmb: kudos to you!
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  18. KGGS

    Encyclopaedia of trees and shrubs ebook?

    This is the only one I know of
    This is the only one I know of
    This is the only one I know of
    This is the only one I know of
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  19. HarryS

    Ebay seed purchase from USA

    Just for information .If you ever purchase seeds from the USA through eBay. A worldwide search on eBay.co.uk will not show the items . You are best to search on eBay.com The thread below explains...
    Just for information .If you ever purchase seeds from the USA through eBay. A worldwide search on eBay.co.uk will not show the items . You are best to search on eBay.com The thread below explains this in detail.
    Just for information .If you ever purchase seeds from the USA through eBay. A worldwide search on eBay.co.uk will not show the items . You are best to search on eBay.com The thread below explains this in detail.
    Just for information .If you ever purchase seeds from the USA through eBay. A worldwide search on eBay.co.uk will not show the items . You are best to search on eBay.com The thread below explains...
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  20. harry123

    Dahlia

    I completely forgot about cutting back three last year nad they bloomed beautifully this year, out of the blue!I'm definitely taking them out this year as soon as the frosts his S Wales :)
    I completely forgot about cutting back three last year nad they bloomed beautifully this year, out of the blue!I'm definitely taking them out this year as soon as the frosts his S Wales :)
    I completely forgot about cutting back three last year nad they bloomed beautifully this year, out of the blue!I'm definitely taking them out this year as soon as the frosts his S Wales :)
    I completely forgot about cutting back three last year nad they bloomed beautifully this year, out of the blue!I'm definitely taking them out this year as soon as the frosts his S Wales :)
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