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greenhouse and bubble wrap!

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by kranser » Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:50 pm

Out and about today I noticed a greenhouse in someone's garden that had bubble wrap fixed up inside it (the same greenhouse didn't have that about a...

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Last post by PLUMPUDDING
Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:53 am
Melbourne Garden Frames

Last post by Geoff
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by susie » Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:31 pm

These cloches were made by a company called M.W.H.S. in Kent. They are a metal frame with a plastic cover which has U-shaped flaps in it. The flaps...

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Last post by Geoff
Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:23 am
Protecting Patio pots

Last post by kranser
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by kranser » Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:50 pm

Hi,

I am growing some small bushes/shrubs in some large plastic patio pots, and I have a couple of questions:

1) Lately, the soil has been very...

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Last post by kranser
Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:48 pm
enviromesh

Last post by Chris
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by kranser » Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:55 pm

Does enviromesh provide all of the benefits of an unheated poly tunnel? Or is the material thinner and not as warm as a tunnel?

Can you grow...

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Last post by Chris
Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:03 pm
I got me a greenhouse!

Last post by jamse
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by jamse » Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:59 pm

I am now the proud owner of a 12ft x 8ft greenhouse.
Well actually I done a deal with one of my customers that I could have it for nothing as long...

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Last post by jamse
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:16 pm
green beans in unheated greenhouse

Last post by alan refail
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by penny » Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:43 pm

Hi
We eat lots of green beans and having enjoyed them all summer I can't seem to face buying them in over winter.

I am going to grow winter...

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Last post by alan refail
Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:31 am
Polytunnel price

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by jamse » Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:02 pm

Hello all.
My nine year old daughter crazed me for a veg patch like "Jamie Olivers" so I dug her one and we hve had lots of lovely veg...

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Last post by alan refail
Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:06 am
Mealy Bugs - Help!

Last post by Richard at GS
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by cevenol jardin » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:35 am

I have a huge Mealy Bug infestation in my poytunnel- I didn't see it happening because they were working on and perhaps came in on the roots of a...

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Last post by Richard at GS
Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:46 am
hotspot tape or not ??

Last post by yummyveggies
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by yummyveggies » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:21 pm

I have just acquired two poly tunnels.
One needs the cover replacing - the owner we bought from suggested hot spot tape was a waste of money .. the...

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Last post by yummyveggies
Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:09 pm
which tomatoes grow well in a polytunnel

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by chicken4 » Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:06 pm

which tomatoes do well in your polytunnel. (Mine is unheated)

I've had a terrible year with blight reaching the plants in the PT but wonder if i...

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Last post by chicken4
Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:23 pm
Electricity In The Greenhouse

Last post by Galileo
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by Galileo » Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:31 pm

Hi

I just installed a new greenhouse in my garden. I have been looking forward to getting one after saving up for a long time.

We were...

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Last post by Galileo
Sat Sep 06, 2008 11:23 am
Open door or shut door during holiday?

Last post by Catherine
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by Catherine » Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:29 am

I am going on holiday tomorrow for a week and I cant decide whether to leave the door shut on my polytunnel or leave it open day and night. Might...

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Last post by Catherine
Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:50 pm
Greenhouse staging

Last post by Monika
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by haggis » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:26 pm

I am so excited - have just bought my first ever greenhouse. It has taken me about 20 years to get round to it but in 8 weeks I will be the proud...

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Last post by Monika
Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:07 pm
Potatoes in bag

Last post by Parsons Jack
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by JohnN » Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:21 am

Due to age I'm thinking of giving up the main potato patch. I can grow a few earlies in large pots, but someone has told me that they've seen...

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Last post by Parsons Jack
Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:24 pm
Veg Beds

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by johnyp75 » Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:08 pm

Hi,

I have a quandrary, currently I have a redundant shed, and am wondering if the planks from the sides would be suitable for making a raised bed...

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Last post by johnyp75
Sat Aug 16, 2008 4:04 pm
what crops grow well in a PT over winter

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by chicken4 » Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:16 am

In my PT i have french beans 42 tomato plants, 4 sweet pepper plants, 2 cucumbers and a yellow courgette.

I've still got a large area still empty...

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Last post by chicken4
Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:43 am
Spent hops

Last post by alan refail
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by petera » Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:25 am

Has anyone ever used spent hops as a compost or mulch and have they found them beneficial? I have been offered a regular supply and am wondering how...

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Last post by alan refail
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:42 am
Advise required please.

Last post by Gerry
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by Gerry » Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:16 pm

Good morning,

I am about to buy a poly tunnel and have the option of including various types of cover, netting around the lower portion and a wind...

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Last post by Gerry
Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:51 am
night time temps

Last post by Monika
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by Brooklynodog » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:54 am

At what sort of night time temperature would folk recommend the doors to g/house and p/tunnel be left open?

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Last post by Monika
Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:01 pm
Growing veg in a greenhouse over winter

Last post by Vegman
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by gardengnome » Sun May 18, 2008 3:27 pm

Hi
I live on the south coast and my garden is warm south west. Usually my small greenhouse is mostly empty over winter but as I am investing in a...

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Last post by Vegman
Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:34 pm
Which way round?

Last post by richard p
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by David » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:50 pm

Hello everyone.

My new Robinson 10X8 is being put up on Wednesday but I cant decide which way round to have the bench/shelf and wonder what the...

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Last post by richard p
Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:00 pm
Greenhouse base and sleepers

Last post by Parsons Jack
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by womble » Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:29 pm

I've already bought a 10x6 greenhouse and am now puzzling over the base. After long discussions and mulling it over I've come to the conclusion that...

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Last post by Parsons Jack
Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:42 pm
Damping down confusion

Last post by Brooklynodog
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by Brooklynodog » Sat May 31, 2008 4:01 pm

Having read the 2 popular poly tunnel books I am confused by the damping down issue. They recommend that p/t`s are regularly damped down to increase...

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Last post by Brooklynodog
Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:00 am
Creating a seed bed

Last post by Stephen
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by Stephen » Mon May 26, 2008 11:18 am

I have been on my allotment for just a couple of years.
The situation is like this:-
In the Chilterns, so the soil is a mixture of chalk and clay,...

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Last post by Stephen
Fri May 30, 2008 7:13 pm
right type of netting

Last post by Parsons Jack
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by pongeroon » Sat May 24, 2008 8:00 am
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We are in the process of building a netting cage for growing brassicas and other stuff in. The main reason is to keep the cabbage whites off. It is a...
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Last post by Parsons Jack
Wed May 28, 2008 7:50 am
Sulphur Candles?

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by peter » Tue May 06, 2008 12:03 am

Late I know, but difficult to get across the building site into my greenhouse and the portaloo across the door didn't help, anyway I lit a sulphur...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Sun May 11, 2008 7:24 pm
Polytunnels

Last post by darrenc
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by Viv » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:53 pm

Hi I'm new to polytunnel gardening. We got one middle last year, size about 26ft long 14ft. across, we put in six different sized raised beds and...

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Last post by darrenc
Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:25 pm
Sourcing a polytunnel

Last post by Brooklynodog
Replies: 3
by Gerry » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:18 pm

Hello everyone,
Four years ago a friend was considering buying a polytunnel but had concerns because his garden is within 300 yards of the Atlantic...

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Last post by Brooklynodog
Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:12 pm
Heating a p/tunnel

Last post by Brooklynodog
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by Brooklynodog » Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:54 pm

Having given up the idea of an electric heater in my p/tunnel due to safety issues, I wonder if using paraffin heaters in it is OK. Its not going to...

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Last post by Brooklynodog
Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:47 am
Beetroot - Help please!!

Last post by Angela
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by Catherine » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:37 am

Last year I had a very bad beetroot crop and leeks as well. I was told by an old allotment chappie to sow the seeds in small modules to plant out...

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Last post by Angela
Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:19 pm
Hardening off in the Polytunnel

Last post by Johnboy
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by Catherine » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:33 pm

Can anyone tell me that if your seedlings grow in the polytunnel and are looking nice and healthy. i.e. Broad beans. Do I need to harden them off by...

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Last post by Johnboy
Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:23 am
Polytunnel advice please

Last post by Brooklynodog
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by Brooklynodog » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:11 am
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What do the forum think about my desire for a small polytunnel please. I currently have three 15x10 ft veggie plots. I also have a 8x10 dedicated...
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Last post by Brooklynodog
Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:33 pm
Metal hoops wanted

Last post by John
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by sandy_v » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:30 am

Where can I get metal hoops for putting mesh etc over.
I've seen good size aluminium ones (about 4x2 ft) for sale but they are quite expensive.
I...

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Last post by John
Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:16 pm
Need more wire hoops for my cloches

Last post by Lurganspade
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by Primrose » Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:04 pm
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Nearly 30 years ago (Yes, long time, but I don't throw things out !) I bought some clear polythene tunnel cloches made of corrugated plastic, each...
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Last post by Lurganspade
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:43 pm
Polytunnel Woes

Last post by Monika
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by Catherine » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:27 pm
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A week yesterday I spent several hours planting broad beans and others in modules. I very carefully wrote on the seed packet how many seeds I had...
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Last post by Monika
Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:08 pm
Cunning Plan

Last post by pongeroon
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by newbie » Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:09 am

I have been offered a plot on the most beautiful site but the only plot available is completely covered with waist high brambles and weeds. I have a...

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Last post by pongeroon
Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:01 pm
Greenhouse shade and ventilation

Last post by penny
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by penny » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:06 pm

Being very green I come in for a fair amount of advice on my allotment. Most of which is welcome if conflicting!
One of my neightbours though is...

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Last post by penny
Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:46 pm
Polytunnel doors

Last post by Catherine
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by Brooklynodog » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:45 am

It struck me that a lot of cold air and draughts come through the standard green mesh at the top of the doors. I realise in summer thats essential,...

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Last post by Catherine
Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:20 pm
raised beds what to grow

Last post by Angi
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by JO,JO » Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:32 pm

hi i have had two raised beds installed in my garden(on the sunny side) and was wondering if you could give me any tips and advice of what would be...

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Last post by Angi
Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:56 am
Raised beds on patio - any tips

Last post by David
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by ajpaterson » Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:19 pm

Hi there,

Having already got an allotment I've decided to expand homeward. We have an area which is all paved but looks to have a concrete base...

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Last post by David
Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:04 pm
polytunnel woes

Last post by Gilly C
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by Brooklynodog » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:57 am

Got the metal work of my new polytunnel up yesterday, started sorting out the wood for base rails etc only to find I only have 2 door frame uprights...

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Last post by Gilly C
Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:56 pm
Polytunnel film

Last post by Brooklynodog
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by Brooklynodog » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:01 pm

I was hoping to put the cover on my new polytunnel on Monday (if the wind has gone ) However, as its an anti fog cover, I read that they have to be...

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Last post by Brooklynodog
Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:30 am
womdermesh

Last post by Belinda
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by pump_king » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:48 pm

Hope this is the right place for this:-
I have just had this reply from wondermesh about their second hand mesh:

Thank you for your e-mail...

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Last post by Belinda
Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:05 am
Cleaning G/house

Last post by Vegman
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by Brooklynodog » Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:13 pm

Since I had tomato blight last year in my G/house I will presuambly stand a good chance of getting it again. With what should I clean the inside?

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Last post by Vegman
Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:25 pm
NORFOLK GREENHOUSES

Last post by malcs
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by malcs » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:25 pm

:D :D :D
Sometime back in 2006 when I first joined the forum I replied to a posting re greenhouses when Chantel had made a comment that a Norfolk...

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Last post by malcs
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:38 pm
raised beds and gravel boards

Last post by richard p
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by Brooklynodog » Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:53 am

Hi there, sorry to go on about this (see earlier post) but my polytunnel comes on Monday and I want to get it right. Are 6x1 gravel boards...

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Last post by richard p
Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:37 pm
polytunnel crop rotation

Last post by Brooklynodog
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by Brooklynodog » Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:21 pm

Made the decision, poly tunnel coming next week. Will fill one of my 3 veggie patches, leaving 2 to split to give me a 4 year crop rotation rather...

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Last post by Brooklynodog
Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:58 am
Scaffold boards

Last post by Brooklynodog
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by Brooklynodog » Sat Mar 08, 2008 2:24 pm

Does anyone have any idea where to come by some scaffold boards for raised beds. I have tried the obvious places like freecycle etc.

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Last post by Brooklynodog
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:19 am
make-shift cold frames

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by GIULIA » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:26 am

As the 'not enough cold-frame space' season is nearly upon us I thought I'd share this one. Those big plastic storage boxes with lids are dead good...

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Last post by GIULIA
Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:26 am
What should i start in my new propogator now?

Last post by Johnboy
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by WishIWasAWalton » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:47 am

I recieved a heated propogator for Christmas, i'm mad keen to start sowing now. What could benefit from a heated start now? Has anyone any good tips...

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Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:20 am

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