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  1. Hornbeam

    Spring

    Exactly what I was thinking, Marge! :DThat's fantastic pic, HB! Looks like you've got the same clear blue skies as we have, and probably the cold to go with them....
    Exactly what I was thinking, Marge! :DThat's fantastic pic, HB! Looks like you've got the same clear blue skies as we have, and probably the cold to go with them....
    Exactly what I was thinking, Marge! :DThat's fantastic pic, HB! Looks like you've got the same clear blue skies as we have, and probably the cold to go with them....
    Exactly what I was thinking, Marge! :DThat's fantastic pic, HB! Looks like you've got the same clear blue skies as we have, and probably the cold to go with them....
    Hornbeam, Feb 7, 2007
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    UsedtobeDendy
    Feb 7, 2007
  2. garden_fiend

    ginger lilies

    Mine are in my un-heated greehouse (it is frost-free, 5 degrees is the lowest temperature)and it is bubble-wrapped. They're still looking good though. I've taken Pete's advice and just left the...
    Mine are in my un-heated greehouse (it is frost-free, 5 degrees is the lowest temperature)and it is bubble-wrapped. They're still looking good though. I've taken Pete's advice and just left the strongest stems.Wish me luck! Surely Mr Waco could squeeze himself into a corner somewhere and enjoy...
    Mine are in my un-heated greehouse (it is frost-free, 5 degrees is the lowest temperature)and it is bubble-wrapped. They're still looking good though. I've taken Pete's advice and just left the strongest stems.Wish me luck! Surely Mr Waco could...
    Mine are in my un-heated greehouse (it is frost-free, 5 degrees is the lowest temperature)and it is bubble-wrapped. They're still looking good though. I've taken Pete's advice and just left the...
    garden_fiend, Jan 29, 2007
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    garden_fiend
    Feb 7, 2007
  3. Marley Farley

    Square Pots....

    Wow, what an excellent site dendy... I have had a good look through, but they don't do the fertilizer I use.. I would think that their "B'Cuzz range is probably nearest to what I am using......
    Wow, what an excellent site dendy... I have had a good look through, but they don't do the fertilizer I use.. I would think that their "B'Cuzz range is probably nearest to what I am using... Lots of info on there, thanks..... Have book marked it though for ref' if nothing else... :D :D
    Wow, what an excellent site dendy... I have had a good look through, but they don't do the fertilizer I use.. I would think that their "B'Cuzz range is probably nearest to what I am using... Lots of info on there, thanks..... Have book marked...
    Wow, what an excellent site dendy... I have had a good look through, but they don't do the fertilizer I use.. I would think that their "B'Cuzz range is probably nearest to what I am using......
    Marley Farley, Jan 29, 2007 ... 2
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    Marley Farley
    Feb 6, 2007
  4. dalbuie

    Cristmas present finally arrives!

    Now its funny you should say that ;)
    Now its funny you should say that ;)
    Now its funny you should say that ;)
    Now its funny you should say that ;)
    dalbuie, Feb 3, 2007
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    dalbuie
    Feb 5, 2007
  5. PLOTTY

    MY WEEK : 5 UPDATE POSTED

    Hey Plotty,bought Kitchen garden today(first time)and read your column.Congratulations BTW, and Best of luck with the walled kitchen garden and will look forward to seeing how you go.You are gonna...
    Hey Plotty,bought Kitchen garden today(first time)and read your column.Congratulations BTW, and Best of luck with the walled kitchen garden and will look forward to seeing how you go.You are gonna be busy.
    Hey Plotty,bought Kitchen garden today(first time)and read your column.Congratulations BTW, and Best of luck with the walled kitchen garden and will look forward to seeing how you go.You are gonna be busy.
    Hey Plotty,bought Kitchen garden today(first time)and read your column.Congratulations BTW, and Best of luck with the walled kitchen garden and will look forward to seeing how you go.You are gonna...
    PLOTTY, Feb 4, 2007
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    elainefiz
    Feb 5, 2007
  6. timecharger

    Smothering grass by planting on plastic...how much digging is needed??

    good advice from you both....I'll lay newspaper down (cheers whis4ey) and will do the 1ft compost square (cheers geoff) which I've heard aboutI'm not sure if I'll cut up the turf this year, as...
    good advice from you both....I'll lay newspaper down (cheers whis4ey) and will do the 1ft compost square (cheers geoff) which I've heard aboutI'm not sure if I'll cut up the turf this year, as that's what I'm trying to avoid doing. I have another 8 x 10 metre rows to dig, and could do with...
    good advice from you both....I'll lay newspaper down (cheers whis4ey) and will do the 1ft compost square (cheers geoff) which I've heard aboutI'm not sure if I'll cut up the turf this year, as that's what I'm trying to avoid doing. I have...
    good advice from you both....I'll lay newspaper down (cheers whis4ey) and will do the 1ft compost square (cheers geoff) which I've heard aboutI'm not sure if I'll cut up the turf this year, as...
    timecharger, Feb 5, 2007
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    timecharger
    Feb 5, 2007
  7. Foxy2006

    Growing from Seed

    Hi nutty norah,a good idea is to make a note of the plant,date sown etc on a little plastic lable that you stick in the soil.(look on the back of the seed packet for expected germination time...
    Hi nutty norah,a good idea is to make a note of the plant,date sown etc on a little plastic lable that you stick in the soil.(look on the back of the seed packet for expected germination time etc.)If you find they dont germinate well,for whatever reason,just try again.It`s all experience.Good...
    Hi nutty norah,a good idea is to make a note of the plant,date sown etc on a little plastic lable that you stick in the soil.(look on the back of the seed packet for expected germination time etc.)If you find they dont germinate well,for whatever...
    Hi nutty norah,a good idea is to make a note of the plant,date sown etc on a little plastic lable that you stick in the soil.(look on the back of the seed packet for expected germination time...
    Foxy2006, Feb 5, 2007
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    elainefiz
    Feb 5, 2007
  8. Bunslip

    This book any good??

    Nice one geoff. Ill see if I can get hold of a copy.
    Nice one geoff. Ill see if I can get hold of a copy.
    Nice one geoff. Ill see if I can get hold of a copy.
    Nice one geoff. Ill see if I can get hold of a copy.
    Bunslip, Feb 4, 2007
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    Bunslip
    Feb 5, 2007
  9. cauliflower ears

    seed prices

    alanromans.com are selling seeds at 50p a pack. i've no idea if they're any good but am going to order some today...
    alanromans.com are selling seeds at 50p a pack. i've no idea if they're any good but am going to order some today...
    alanromans.com are selling seeds at 50p a pack. i've no idea if they're any good but am going to order some today...
    alanromans.com are selling seeds at 50p a pack. i've no idea if they're any good but am going to order some today...
    cauliflower ears, Jan 24, 2007 ... 2
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    timecharger
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  10. Bunslip

    weight lifting bulbs

    It's amazing how quickly grass can knit itself back up - but if we get very dry weather, keep watering it, so it doesn't dry up while it's sorting itself out, and getting roots re-established. ...
    It's amazing how quickly grass can knit itself back up - but if we get very dry weather, keep watering it, so it doesn't dry up while it's sorting itself out, and getting roots re-established. It's more of a prob if you've had to roll it back, and I doubt if you'll get a prob.
    It's amazing how quickly grass can knit itself back up - but if we get very dry weather, keep watering it, so it doesn't dry up while it's sorting itself out, and getting roots re-established. It's more of a prob if you've had to roll it back,...
    It's amazing how quickly grass can knit itself back up - but if we get very dry weather, keep watering it, so it doesn't dry up while it's sorting itself out, and getting roots re-established. ...
    Bunslip, Feb 4, 2007
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    UsedtobeDendy
    Feb 4, 2007
  11. staffordshaun

    Gardening Magazines

    Oktarine,I was given a book called The Vegetable & Herb Expert By Dr.D.G.Hessayon from EXPERT (�£7.99) and it`s one of the best gifts i`ve ever recieved.They do a whole range ie;The Bedding...
    Oktarine,I was given a book called The Vegetable & Herb Expert By Dr.D.G.Hessayon from EXPERT (�£7.99) and it`s one of the best gifts i`ve ever recieved.They do a whole range ie;The Bedding Plant Expert,The Bulb Expert and so on...
    Oktarine,I was given a book called The Vegetable & Herb Expert By Dr.D.G.Hessayon from EXPERT (�£7.99) and it`s one of the best gifts i`ve ever recieved.They do a whole range ie;The Bedding Plant Expert,The Bulb Expert and so on...
    Oktarine,I was given a book called The Vegetable & Herb Expert By Dr.D.G.Hessayon from EXPERT (�£7.99) and it`s one of the best gifts i`ve ever recieved.They do a whole range ie;The Bedding...
    staffordshaun, Jan 19, 2007 ... 2
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    elainefiz
    Feb 4, 2007
  12. Garden sponge

    Help cos its a concrete base

    Hi Gs The worms will be near the top of the heap, they need air to breathe. They work on the new stuff at the top as you put it in. You could make a base "tray" for the bins to stand on. Timber...
    Hi Gs The worms will be near the top of the heap, they need air to breathe. They work on the new stuff at the top as you put it in. You could make a base "tray" for the bins to stand on. Timber rails and heavy duty poly come to mind,or perhaps 18"x9" concrete walling blocks? With a gentle...
    Hi Gs The worms will be near the top of the heap, they need air to breathe. They work on the new stuff at the top as you put it in. You could make a base "tray" for the bins to stand on. Timber rails and heavy duty poly come to mind,or perhaps...
    Hi Gs The worms will be near the top of the heap, they need air to breathe. They work on the new stuff at the top as you put it in. You could make a base "tray" for the bins to stand on. Timber...
    Garden sponge, Feb 1, 2007
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    Hex
    Feb 4, 2007
  13. elainefiz

    What a beauty!

    Thanks Mel,but i`ve already chucked them in the freezer. :eek: :D
    Thanks Mel,but i`ve already chucked them in the freezer. :eek: :D
    Thanks Mel,but i`ve already chucked them in the freezer. :eek: :D
    Thanks Mel,but i`ve already chucked them in the freezer. :eek: :D
    elainefiz, Feb 2, 2007
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    704
    elainefiz
    Feb 4, 2007
  14. tig

    planters

    thats a good idea glen, youve given me more food for thought.
    thats a good idea glen, youve given me more food for thought.
    thats a good idea glen, youve given me more food for thought.
    thats a good idea glen, youve given me more food for thought.
    tig, Feb 3, 2007
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    tig
    Feb 4, 2007
  15. Scotkat

    Seeds finally arrived fromTM

    I've noticed T&M are slow sending out their seeds this year
    I've noticed T&M are slow sending out their seeds this year
    I've noticed T&M are slow sending out their seeds this year
    I've noticed T&M are slow sending out their seeds this year
    Scotkat, Feb 3, 2007
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    888
    walnut
    Feb 4, 2007
  16. Hornbeam

    Love and hate

    I love dividing plants - I get a real sense of getting something for nothing. By the same arguements I hate losing seedlings and small plants in pots (usually from my own neglect) and I hate...
    I love dividing plants - I get a real sense of getting something for nothing. By the same arguements I hate losing seedlings and small plants in pots (usually from my own neglect) and I hate throwing seedlings away when I have too many.
    I love dividing plants - I get a real sense of getting something for nothing. By the same arguements I hate losing seedlings and small plants in pots (usually from my own neglect) and I hate throwing seedlings away when I have too many.
    I love dividing plants - I get a real sense of getting something for nothing. By the same arguements I hate losing seedlings and small plants in pots (usually from my own neglect) and I hate...
    Hornbeam, Jan 31, 2007 ... 2
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    PeterS
    Feb 3, 2007
  17. PeterS

    My gardening season started to-day

    Well ... I just can't remember spring arriving in February before This past few days have been remarkable Small wonder you can't wait to get started Beware the Ides of March (or something like...
    Well ... I just can't remember spring arriving in February before This past few days have been remarkable Small wonder you can't wait to get started Beware the Ides of March (or something like that )
    Well ... I just can't remember spring arriving in February before This past few days have been remarkable Small wonder you can't wait to get started Beware the Ides of March (or something like that )
    Well ... I just can't remember spring arriving in February before This past few days have been remarkable Small wonder you can't wait to get started Beware the Ides of March (or something like...
    PeterS, Jan 31, 2007
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    whis4ey
    Feb 3, 2007
  18. sparkle

    wind damage

    Lost a plastic cloche and a bit of trellis between shed and house (about 4 ft-6ft) blew down. Not going to replace said trellis, but going to put water butt there instead.
    Lost a plastic cloche and a bit of trellis between shed and house (about 4 ft-6ft) blew down. Not going to replace said trellis, but going to put water butt there instead.
    Lost a plastic cloche and a bit of trellis between shed and house (about 4 ft-6ft) blew down. Not going to replace said trellis, but going to put water butt there instead.
    Lost a plastic cloche and a bit of trellis between shed and house (about 4 ft-6ft) blew down. Not going to replace said trellis, but going to put water butt there instead.
    sparkle, Jan 22, 2007 ... 2
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    1,437
    Fonzie
    Feb 3, 2007
  19. Rich

    Another Death Row orchid.

    I worked in a gardencentre in Battersea over ten years ago and they would want me to throw away whatever looked less than in perfect shape...I was feeling so bad everytime!
    I worked in a gardencentre in Battersea over ten years ago and they would want me to throw away whatever looked less than in perfect shape...I was feeling so bad everytime!
    I worked in a gardencentre in Battersea over ten years ago and they would want me to throw away whatever looked less than in perfect shape...I was feeling so bad everytime!
    I worked in a gardencentre in Battersea over ten years ago and they would want me to throw away whatever looked less than in perfect shape...I was feeling so bad everytime!
    Rich, Feb 2, 2007
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    633
    miraflores
    Feb 3, 2007
  20. Misty

    Hurdle Fencing

    Hi Misty. I remember many dozens of hurdles used on the Farm I grew up on. It was usual to stand the hurdle with it's 'feet'in old engine oil for a week or so which gave them a protective soaking....
    Hi Misty. I remember many dozens of hurdles used on the Farm I grew up on. It was usual to stand the hurdle with it's 'feet'in old engine oil for a week or so which gave them a protective soaking. Perhaps a creosote substitute would be a better idea and they might last 12 years as mine did ;)
    Hi Misty. I remember many dozens of hurdles used on the Farm I grew up on. It was usual to stand the hurdle with it's 'feet'in old engine oil for a week or so which gave them a protective soaking. Perhaps a creosote substitute would be a better...
    Hi Misty. I remember many dozens of hurdles used on the Farm I grew up on. It was usual to stand the hurdle with it's 'feet'in old engine oil for a week or so which gave them a protective soaking....
    Misty, Feb 2, 2007
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    1
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    605
    Paladin
    Feb 3, 2007
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