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Raised Veg beds
I bought a bulk bag of so called veg compost last year, think it was around £80 or so. I just used it as a soil improver but it was intended to be used for growing plants as it was. It wasn't...
I bought a bulk bag of so called veg compost last year, think it was around £80 or so. I just used it as a soil improver but it was intended to be used for growing plants as it was. It wasn't potting compost, too lumpy for that.
I bought a bulk bag of so called veg compost last year, think it was around £80 or so. I just used it as a soil improver but it was intended to be used for growing plants as it was. It wasn't potting compost, too lumpy for that.
I bought a bulk bag of so called veg compost last year, think it was around £80 or so. I just used it as a soil improver but it was intended to be used for growing plants as it was. It wasn't...
Veg kev, Mar 5, 2023
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pete
Mar 6, 2023
Be careful out there
The worst I've done with my pick is take a swing at what I thought was a rock below ground to discover it's part of one of the seams of rock running across the garden. It's a bit like one of the...
The worst I've done with my pick is take a swing at what I thought was a rock below ground to discover it's part of one of the seams of rock running across the garden. It's a bit like one of the Wiley Coyote or Tom and Jerry cartoons when the character ends up vibrating like a gong.
The worst I've done with my pick is take a swing at what I thought was a rock below ground to discover it's part of one of the seams of rock running across the garden. It's a bit like one of the Wiley Coyote or Tom and Jerry cartoons when the...
The worst I've done with my pick is take a swing at what I thought was a rock below ground to discover it's part of one of the seams of rock running across the garden. It's a bit like one of the...
Clueless 1 v2, Mar 3, 2023
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670
NigelJ
Mar 4, 2023
Homemade nettle soup as fertiliser
It should be quite high by now, even vintage. Id still use it but make some fresh stuff as well, not sure if it retains all its nutrients.
It should be quite high by now, even vintage. Id still use it but make some fresh stuff as well, not sure if it retains all its nutrients.
It should be quite high by now, even vintage. Id still use it but make some fresh stuff as well, not sure if it retains all its nutrients.
It should be quite high by now, even vintage. Id still use it but make some fresh stuff as well, not sure if it retains all its nutrients.
Billi, Mar 3, 2023
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pete
Mar 3, 2023
Plants under/around trampoline?
That sounds like a really good idea, thank you
That sounds like a really good idea, thank you
That sounds like a really good idea, thank you
That sounds like a really good idea, thank you
Billi, Mar 1, 2023 ... 2
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Billi
Mar 3, 2023
propergator question
thanks again for all your reply's looks like I will be buying the seeds again and waiting a month or so before I try again. regards Paul
thanks again for all your reply's looks like I will be buying the seeds again and waiting a month or so before I try again. regards Paul
thanks again for all your reply's looks like I will be buying the seeds again and waiting a month or so before I try again. regards Paul
thanks again for all your reply's looks like I will be buying the seeds again and waiting a month or so before I try again. regards Paul
paultall90, Feb 27, 2023
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paultall90
Mar 1, 2023
Locked
Whats Looking Good February 2023
@JackSparrow I also got an Amaryllis as a Christmas present from our son & planted it on Christmas Day - (like I did with my first ever Amaryllis which was also a Christmas present but from my...
@JackSparrow I also got an Amaryllis as a Christmas present from our son & planted it on Christmas Day - (like I did with my first ever Amaryllis which was also a Christmas present but from my sister, 40 years ago!) - the bud is very high on the scape & in about a week's time it will begin to open.
@JackSparrow I also got an Amaryllis as a Christmas present from our son & planted it on Christmas Day - (like I did with my first ever Amaryllis which was also a Christmas present but from my sister, 40 years ago!) - the bud is very high on the...
@JackSparrow I also got an Amaryllis as a Christmas present from our son & planted it on Christmas Day - (like I did with my first ever Amaryllis which was also a Christmas present but from my...
wiseowl, Feb 1, 2023 ... 4 5 6
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Balc
Feb 28, 2023
New BBQ area
I should add in a pergola of some sort too. That might need solar fairy lights on it.Eventually the greenhouse should get power back to it so I'll be able to tap into that if needed
I should add in a pergola of some sort too. That might need solar fairy lights on it.Eventually the greenhouse should get power back to it so I'll be able to tap into that if needed
I should add in a pergola of some sort too. That might need solar fairy lights on it.Eventually the greenhouse should get power back to it so I'll be able to tap into that if needed
I should add in a pergola of some sort too. That might need solar fairy lights on it.Eventually the greenhouse should get power back to it so I'll be able to tap into that if needed
Loofah, Feb 11, 2023 ... 2
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Loofah
Feb 25, 2023
Dahlia help identify problem
"with feeders"? not sure what you mean by this. Too early? depends where you are in the country. If the weather smiles on you and you are frost free after the shoots emerge watch out for slugs and...
"with feeders"? not sure what you mean by this. Too early? depends where you are in the country. If the weather smiles on you and you are frost free after the shoots emerge watch out for slugs and snails. Hope you planted them somewhere free draining as until they start to grow and produce roots...
"with feeders"? not sure what you mean by this. Too early? depends where you are in the country. If the weather smiles on you and you are frost free after the shoots emerge watch out for slugs and snails. Hope you planted them somewhere free...
"with feeders"? not sure what you mean by this. Too early? depends where you are in the country. If the weather smiles on you and you are frost free after the shoots emerge watch out for slugs and...
paultall90, Sep 3, 2022
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NigelJ
Feb 23, 2023
Mulch glue
I think I’d have gone with slate, against the white planter. I agree, slate is a bit dark, but colours up really well when wet. Just personal choice
I think I’d have gone with slate, against the white planter. I agree, slate is a bit dark, but colours up really well when wet. Just personal choice
I think I’d have gone with slate, against the white planter. I agree, slate is a bit dark, but colours up really well when wet. Just personal choice
I think I’d have gone with slate, against the white planter. I agree, slate is a bit dark, but colours up really well when wet. Just personal choice
Jack Sparrow, Feb 17, 2023
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Freddy
Feb 20, 2023
When is best time to transplant Crocus bulbs?
I would wait until the leaves die down, so summer. They could be quite deep. You will probably have to disturb the other plants. If mine I would tip the whole lot out when dormant, salvage the...
I would wait until the leaves die down, so summer. They could be quite deep. You will probably have to disturb the other plants. If mine I would tip the whole lot out when dormant, salvage the crocus bulbs, replant everything else and water well and stand in the shade until the other plants...
I would wait until the leaves die down, so summer. They could be quite deep. You will probably have to disturb the other plants. If mine I would tip the whole lot out when dormant, salvage the crocus bulbs, replant everything else and water well...
I would wait until the leaves die down, so summer. They could be quite deep. You will probably have to disturb the other plants. If mine I would tip the whole lot out when dormant, salvage the...
groundbeetle, Feb 19, 2023
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NigelJ
Feb 19, 2023
Strawberries
Strawberries are as tough as old boots. My dad grew them for years on his windswept very exposed allotment. About half the allotment was a strawberry patch, all from a few plants he put in years...
Strawberries are as tough as old boots. My dad grew them for years on his windswept very exposed allotment. About half the allotment was a strawberry patch, all from a few plants he put in years ago, then built up over time from runners.Unless there's some variety that's less hardy, I think...
Strawberries are as tough as old boots. My dad grew them for years on his windswept very exposed allotment. About half the allotment was a strawberry patch, all from a few plants he put in years ago, then built up over time from runners.Unless...
Strawberries are as tough as old boots. My dad grew them for years on his windswept very exposed allotment. About half the allotment was a strawberry patch, all from a few plants he put in years...
trogre, Feb 14, 2023
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Clueless 1 v2
Feb 16, 2023
Do pollinators come out in winter?
Not seen a single bee yet even though the Crocuses were open on the balcony railings today.
Not seen a single bee yet even though the Crocuses were open on the balcony railings today.
Not seen a single bee yet even though the Crocuses were open on the balcony railings today.
Not seen a single bee yet even though the Crocuses were open on the balcony railings today.
groundbeetle, Feb 13, 2023 ... 2
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Balc
Feb 15, 2023
Gardening centres rant.
Ok my pike named friend, here's a little bit of knowledge! Your main hobby is fish keeping, mine is gardening. Your knowledge of fish keeping will be greatly superior to mine, I've had forty five...
Ok my pike named friend, here's a little bit of knowledge! Your main hobby is fish keeping, mine is gardening. Your knowledge of fish keeping will be greatly superior to mine, I've had forty five years plus of keeping plants. You've mentioned acidity/alkalinity of the water, tis the same for...
Ok my pike named friend, here's a little bit of knowledge! Your main hobby is fish keeping, mine is gardening. Your knowledge of fish keeping will be greatly superior to mine, I've had forty five years plus of keeping plants. You've mentioned...
Ok my pike named friend, here's a little bit of knowledge! Your main hobby is fish keeping, mine is gardening. Your knowledge of fish keeping will be greatly superior to mine, I've had forty five...
Esoxlucius, Feb 11, 2023 ... 2 3 4
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flounder
Feb 13, 2023
Am I going to miss this gardening year?
Chilterns have a good range of interesting herb and veg seeds Vegetables and Herbs - Chiltern Seeds secure online shopI usually go halves, some supermarket bog standard herb pots to harvest all...
Chilterns have a good range of interesting herb and veg seeds Vegetables and Herbs - Chiltern Seeds secure online shopI usually go halves, some supermarket bog standard herb pots to harvest all summer and some seed grown interesting things. I have a 50cm permanent patio pot for the things we...
Chilterns have a good range of interesting herb and veg seeds Vegetables and Herbs - Chiltern Seeds secure online shopI usually go halves, some supermarket bog standard herb pots to harvest all summer and some seed grown interesting things. I...
Chilterns have a good range of interesting herb and veg seeds Vegetables and Herbs - Chiltern Seeds secure online shopI usually go halves, some supermarket bog standard herb pots to harvest all...
Clueless 1 v2, Feb 8, 2023 ... 2
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Selleri
Feb 10, 2023
Justicia rizzini aka Brazilian Fuchsia
Not grown it but was just reading it requires a frost free environment, it doesn't suggest it needs more than that.
Not grown it but was just reading it requires a frost free environment, it doesn't suggest it needs more than that.
Not grown it but was just reading it requires a frost free environment, it doesn't suggest it needs more than that.
Not grown it but was just reading it requires a frost free environment, it doesn't suggest it needs more than that.
NigelJ, Feb 10, 2023
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615
pete
Feb 10, 2023
Amaryllis bulbs - where's a good place online to buy ONLY a few bulbs fairly cheaply??
Thanks all for the suggestions and help.
Thanks all for the suggestions and help.
Thanks all for the suggestions and help.
Thanks all for the suggestions and help.
TheMadHedger, Feb 6, 2023
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TheMadHedger
Feb 9, 2023
Has anyone come across such a strange phenomenon?
It's a month too late to say "Oh no we haven't!"Oh! Yes I did.
It's a month too late to say "Oh no we haven't!"Oh! Yes I did.
It's a month too late to say "Oh no we haven't!"Oh! Yes I did.
It's a month too late to say "Oh no we haven't!"Oh! Yes I did.
LawnAndOrder, Feb 5, 2023
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shiney
Feb 9, 2023
What Could THIS Be About?
Thank you, everyone; overall reassuring, really. We'll trim the die back as you suggest.
Thank you, everyone; overall reassuring, really. We'll trim the die back as you suggest.
Thank you, everyone; overall reassuring, really. We'll trim the die back as you suggest.
Thank you, everyone; overall reassuring, really. We'll trim the die back as you suggest.
LawnAndOrder, Feb 8, 2023
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LawnAndOrder
Feb 8, 2023
Refreshing our willow? hedge
Would probably lend itself to laying: NHLS
Would probably lend itself to laying: NHLS
Would probably lend itself to laying: NHLS
Would probably lend itself to laying: NHLS
jdp_uk, Feb 6, 2023
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885
infradig
Feb 7, 2023
Why have ALL our wallflowers died?
They were bought from a reputable Internet provider (we have used them for many years - their products are good, although the post often causes damages) as "garden ready" and subsequently planted...
They were bought from a reputable Internet provider (we have used them for many years - their products are good, although the post often causes damages) as "garden ready" and subsequently planted over a period of about two weeks.Thank you for that info, we'll check the roots ... if we can...
They were bought from a reputable Internet provider (we have used them for many years - their products are good, although the post often causes damages) as "garden ready" and subsequently planted over a period of about two weeks.Thank you for...
They were bought from a reputable Internet provider (we have used them for many years - their products are good, although the post often causes damages) as "garden ready" and subsequently planted...
LawnAndOrder, Feb 6, 2023
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2,238
LawnAndOrder
Feb 6, 2023

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