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Gem Squash Problems

Last post by campana2019 « Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:25 am
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I have Gem Squash growing fantastically. They are producing tubers and flowering, however once the fruit starts forming the flowers are tending to...

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Pumpkins

Last post by Muddyboot68 « Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:38 pm
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by Muddyboot68 » Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:09 pm

Can anyone tell me why my heathy pumpkins form, flower opens, bees seem to enter the flower. the flower dies back and the pumpkin appears to be fine...

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Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:38 pm
Postage wrappers for magazine

Last post by Westi « Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:47 pm
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by Primrose » Wed May 22, 2019 1:40 pm

Today we received our National Trustmagazine . It came packaged in an outer wrapping which said

"I am 100% compostable and contain Potato...

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Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:47 pm
Apples missing

Last post by oldherbaceous « Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:40 am
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by alan refail » Fri Jul 05, 2019 6:18 am

I have three apple trees, Kidd's Orange Red, Egremont Russet and Enlli. This year there are hardly any fruits on any of them, though they all three...

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Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:40 am
Overkill tomato plant?

Last post by retropants « Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:53 pm
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Attachment(s) by Elmigo » Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:12 pm

There are some smart people on this forum with real good knowledge! Please can anyone tell me what I should do next? The trusses on my tomato plant...

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Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:53 pm
onions

Last post by Westi « Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:11 pm
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by Rhubarbstick » Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:04 pm

Hi all,
I have some onion setts left over, is it too late to plant them ?
I'm hoping not
Rhubarbstick

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Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:11 pm
Making our new garden ready for use, how?

Last post by Primrose « Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:01 pm
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by Elmigo » Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:07 am

Moving to our house with garden may take a couple of months longer than expected, it gets renovated first. But what about the soil in our future...

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Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:01 pm
Very Small Globe Artichokes

Last post by Cobbarn « Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:46 pm
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Last year I started my new vegetable garden in my new home. At my previous home I grew globe artichokes as everyone loves them. I was given 4 globe...

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Sun Jun 23, 2019 12:46 pm
Pea and Bean weevil?

Last post by Catherine « Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:11 pm
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by Catherine » Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:57 pm

This year we have been hammered by something eating all round the edges of the peas and broad beans.(Looking it up we think it is the pea and bean...

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Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:11 pm
Kale leaves are edible!

Last post by Primrose « Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:04 am
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by Elmigo » Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:29 pm

This post is partly to share what some of you don't know, and partly to ask for advice to those who do.

There is one thing I find absolutely...

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Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:04 am
Is my kale ready to pick?

Last post by Stephen « Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:12 am
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I'm asking because I have never succesfully harvested broccoli and cauliflower before. Last year my broccoli was very small and I let it stand there...

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Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:12 am
Radish glutton!

Last post by Westi « Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:42 pm
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by ilknur » Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:00 pm

I may have gone a bit overboard with sowing radishes! Now I've got more than I need - not sure what to do with them!

Any recipes?

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Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:42 pm
Is compost enough to refresh old soil?

Last post by Elmigo « Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:24 am
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by Elmigo » Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:45 am

After harvesting the crops and sometimes even seeds of them, the containers on my balcony garden are full of old soil. Yes, I keep track of the crop...

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Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:24 am
What crops do you keep for the seeds?

Last post by Diane « Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:28 pm
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by Elmigo » Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:04 pm

After harvesting the leaves I kept my bok choy plants in the container. I even got to harvest some more leaves before they started to flower. It...

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Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:28 pm
Polytunnel Plastic Grade??

Last post by Connie777 « Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:41 am
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by Connie777 » Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:51 pm

Hi I need advice please on what grade of plastic sheeting i need to cover a 6ft x 9ft Polytunnel? I was given it with a Green zip up cover which is...

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Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:41 am
Pigeons eating my pepper plants

Last post by Westi « Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:37 pm
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Attachment(s) by peterwicker » Mon Jun 10, 2019 3:37 pm

I sowed seeds for sweet and chilli peppers back in February and have lovingly nurtured them for the last three months. June arrived and with the...

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Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:37 pm
conference pears

Last post by KG Steve « Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:49 pm
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by jeff64 » Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:58 pm

For 3 years now I have only had a couple of pears on the tree after blossoming, plenty of blossom and plenty of fruit but it all falls off.
Can...

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Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:49 pm
Kitchen Garden Magazine Issues

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by derekthegardener » Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:19 pm

I'm sure someone can tell me when Kitchen Garden was first published. I have been going through my huge collection and the oldest issue I can find...
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Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:18 am
how much space for seakale?

Last post by Breq « Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:28 pm
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by Breq » Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:59 pm

I have a couple of seakale seedlings to plant out - any idea how big these will get? :) I know flowering crambe is a BIG plant but the seakales I...

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Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:28 pm
Flooding

Last post by KG Steve « Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:44 am
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by Connie777 » Wed May 22, 2019 7:14 pm

Hi all, I had my plot flooded on 17th March of all days lol! & the soil is heavy clay, it was claggy for ages then eventually plantable, only...

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Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:44 am
Help with my Blueberry Bush

Last post by sally wright « Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:11 pm
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Attachment(s) by Mintyfreshpenguin » Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:31 am

Good Morning

I bought this Blueberry bush approximately two years ago from B&Q in the UK. It has doubled in size since purchased so it's...

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Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:11 pm
Water-retaining gels

Last post by LisaW « Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:24 pm
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by LisaW » Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:53 am

I noticed that using water-retaining crystals/gel was suggested twice in the July edition of the KG magazine.

However, the water-retaining moisture...

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Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:24 pm
Out of date seeds

Last post by LisaW « Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:13 pm
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by thornton1969 » Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:16 pm

Hi

Quick question: is it worth keeping out of date seeds? I've just been going through everything I have and it includes both flower/veg/herb seeds...

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Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:13 pm
pumpkins

Last post by LisaW « Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:07 pm
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by Muddyboot68 » Sat May 25, 2019 8:48 pm

Hi All
I have a three bay compost bin, one full of 9 month old cow muck. Can I plant a pumpkin directly into the muck without loss of the plant, I...

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Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:07 pm
Fish, blood and bone

Last post by Diane « Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:11 am
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by Rhubarbstick » Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:13 pm

Can FBB in powder form be used as a feed from a watering can, if so what quantity per gallon of water ?
Thank you,

Rhubarbstick

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Tue Jun 04, 2019 10:11 am
Tomatoes are producing early this year

Last post by Elmigo « Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:31 am
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Honestly I did not pay too much close attention as I did not expect my cherry tomato to flower this early. Now I have read how growers pinch off the...

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Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:31 am
Lavender and Thyme sowing

Last post by Notanotherdrop « Fri May 31, 2019 10:12 pm
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by Notanotherdrop » Fri May 31, 2019 7:38 pm

Evening all, my first post.
Is it too late to sow Lavender and Thyme seed?
These two seem to me to be expensive to buy plants at the garden center....

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Fri May 31, 2019 10:12 pm
Endive starts to flower

Last post by Elmigo « Tue May 28, 2019 5:08 pm
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by Elmigo » Sun May 26, 2019 2:44 pm

Hey everyone,

One of my 6 endive plants is growing a thick stem in the middle and it's growing in height. For all I know this means it's starting to...

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Tue May 28, 2019 5:08 pm
Plant identification? Looks like cabbage/kale.

Last post by Elmigo « Fri May 17, 2019 5:10 pm
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Normally I don't ask for a plant identification and much rather look it up myself, but this one left me puzzled. I did find 'yellow rocket' or its...

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Fri May 17, 2019 5:10 pm
June edition

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by Stephen » Sun May 12, 2019 10:31 pm

The pallet conversion is simple and clever. I feel I ought to have thought of it but haven't.

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Sun May 12, 2019 10:31 pm
What has gone wrong

Last post by paulw60 « Fri May 10, 2019 10:35 am
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by paulw60 » Thu May 09, 2019 11:55 am

Started Tom's,Chillies,Aubs etc in a heated propagator back in Feb After 4 sowings Aubergines have not taken, Chilli and Toms are not even 2 inch...

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Fri May 10, 2019 10:35 am
Last year I grew leeks...

Last post by Westi « Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:07 pm
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Attachment(s) by Elmigo » Tue Apr 30, 2019 2:31 pm

Last year I grew leeks in a bed just large enough for 4 plants. Oh forgetful me left one of the 5 seedlings in a tiny pot because I didn't want to...

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Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:07 pm
Rabbits

Last post by Muddyboot68 « Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:59 pm
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by Muddyboot68 » Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:26 pm

Hi All
I am new to the forum and newish to growing fruit and veg. I have recently got an allotment, my Broad Beans have been nibbled by rabbits but...

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Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:59 pm
Kiwiberry plant management

Last post by KeithW « Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:53 pm
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by KeithW » Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:01 pm

I recently took advantage of a D T Brown offer within the Kitchen Garden magazine and received 3 x Kiwiberry plants.
Unfortunately there were no...

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Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:53 pm
Clay loam?

Last post by Elmigo « Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:26 pm
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Some of you may have noticed that I'm a tropical fruit fanatic. Unfortunately I'm not a tropical climate fanatic and the area I live in is also far...

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Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:26 pm
Moving potatoes

Last post by Westi « Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:28 pm
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by alysonh56 » Tue Apr 23, 2019 4:28 pm

Is it possible to move potatoes once they've sprouted. A friend helped me plant and now they're showing I can see that some are just a few inches...

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Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:28 pm
Tiny green hairs between new leaves on apple and pear tree, what are these?

Last post by Elmigo « Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:22 pm
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Attachment(s) by Elmigo » Tue Apr 16, 2019 5:19 pm

First time growing an apple tree and a pear tree in containers. Now that spring is knocking on the door, new leaves start to grow. I see tiny green...

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Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:22 pm
growing chillies

Last post by paulw60 « Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:53 pm
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by paulw60 » Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:10 pm

Love all the veg we grow, but I am hooked on growing different chillies! hotter the better. I have read about Dragons breath chilli and supposed to...

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Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:53 pm
How to keep cabbage white away?

Last post by Colin2016 « Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:03 pm
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by Elmigo » Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:35 am

It's quiet in the garden. Too quiet. It's early spring and cabbage white is lurking for kale to feed on. I can feel they are coming to get it, as...

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Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:03 pm
May issue - garden twine

Last post by Stephen « Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:31 pm
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by Stephen » Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:11 pm

Hi team,
Two issues
I bought the latest issue locally a week ago (supporting local shops as I do). I don't understand why it is the May exition when...

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Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:31 pm
Qualcast Classic 43s running on full choke

Last post by CarefreePembs « Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:43 pm
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by CarefreePembs » Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:44 pm

Hi

First post alert!

I’ve recently purchased a second hand Qualcast Classic 43s. It’s in immaculate condition.

Yesterday I gave the grass it’s...

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Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:43 pm
Advice on the various forms of netting tunnels

Last post by tigerburnie « Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:28 pm
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by Stephen » Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:27 pm

A variety of ready made tunnels of fleece, micromesh, netting and polythene are available.

Some of the differences are readily apparent, some are...

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Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:28 pm
planting under weed matting

Last post by peter « Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:09 am
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by aspink » Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:22 am

Have covered my veg patch under weed matting. Do I plant by making holes or remove the matting as I go?

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Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:09 am
Email for DT Brown

Last post by Colin2016 « Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:58 am
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by Colin2016 » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:12 am

Does anybody have an email for DT Brownseeds.co.uk
Tried to place an order but it failed so need to contact them via email but cannot seem to find...

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Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:58 am
Magazine subscription

Last post by robo « Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:08 pm
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by Pa Snip » Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:29 am

Has the March issue been sent out yet ??
Renewed my subscrioption in time but have not received February issue

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Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:08 pm
White Kale

Last post by paulw60 « Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:40 pm
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by paulw60 » Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:28 pm

We recently visited RHS Rosemoor and took special interest in the veg plot even though there wasn't much growing! One thing was white Kale and...

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Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:40 pm
Kitchen Garden Podcast

Last post by Westi « Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:28 pm
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by Diane » Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:37 am

I haven't heard them but glad you've reminded me.

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Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:28 pm
electric propagator

Last post by Westi « Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:18 pm
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by paulw60 » Thu Jan 10, 2019 10:35 am

Hi, and a happy new year to all!
My daughter bought me a 7 tray leccy propagator for xmas. I use normal seed trays but this will help me start...

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Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:18 pm
Apple Rootstocks

Last post by PLUMPUDDING « Sat Dec 01, 2018 5:33 pm
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by Cider Boys » Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:09 pm

I am often tempted to buy apple trees from Supermarkets late in the season and I just can't resist them when priced at £4.99. Over the years I have...

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Sat Dec 01, 2018 5:33 pm
Overwintering Stawberry Plants (in Pots)

Last post by Primrose « Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:53 pm
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by cobdeng » Mon Nov 26, 2018 8:49 pm

I have a single pot of Strawberry plants - which also have some runners.

What is the best advice for overwintering please as I have read many things...

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Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:53 pm

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