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No dig and other connundrums

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by Tony Hague » Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:13 pm

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This no dig idea is all well and good, but ... If I spread cardboard on my plot, then 2 of my compost, it will guarantee a good blanket of weeds ! I...

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Sat Nov 09, 2024 9:06 am
Tools for a new allotment

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by KG Tony » Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:39 pm

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What 5 tools would you recommend to someone starting a new allotment for the first time?

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Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:27 am
Grape variety advice!

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by Westi » Wed Sep 04, 2024 7:34 pm

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My grapes are mature but every year disappoint with tiny fruit. I have followed the advice of both guys that have worked the 'vine yard plot' but my...

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Last post by tigerburnie
Wed Sep 04, 2024 8:42 pm
Soil prep alternatives!

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by Westi » Wed Jul 24, 2024 8:21 pm

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Contacted my friend for the phone number for the dairy farm I get my cow muck from as I couldn't find it. She looked & checked & tried to ring them...

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Last post by Westi
Sat Jul 27, 2024 7:24 pm
Lack of Butterflies?

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by Westi » Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:30 pm

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Although the bees are really happy & quite a lot of them around I could count on 1 hand the number of butterflies I've seen this year! Even the...

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Last post by tigerburnie
Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:03 am
Germination rates

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by Ian Foster » Wed May 08, 2024 10:18 am

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Hi,

I realise that it the weather has been cold & wet.

I have sown 2 lots of Carrots & Parsnips direct into the ground and nothing has currently...

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Last post by retropants
Thu May 09, 2024 8:11 am
Grow organic vegetables in small spaces

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by GuyEichmann » Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:46 am

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Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and to the world of kitchen gardening. I'm looking forward to learning from you all and sharing my experiences. I...

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Last post by Primrose
Thu May 02, 2024 9:35 am
Should I trim the plum?

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by Westi » Sun Apr 28, 2024 7:30 pm

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Plum Beauty may have been able to survive cold & wet, but the big winds we had did it no favours. Nearly all the tiny branches the new fruit was on...

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Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:34 am
Solar Pest Repeller

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by Westi » Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:10 pm

I am just advising really, as I have mentioned this LIDL repeller before & noted it is back in this weeks Middle of Lidl garden sale starting...

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Last post by Westi
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:11 pm
Purple Sprouting Broccoli

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by Grove » Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:43 am

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I 'accidentally' sowed some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seed this week (Southern England). I say accidentally as I put them in open ground rather than...

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Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:44 pm
Leek seedlings

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by Myrkk » Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:48 pm

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How big should leek seedlings be at this point? I planted them beginning of Jan and they’re still tiny little things but quite tall, about 3inches....

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Last post by Myrkk
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:28 pm
Collard greens

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by vivienz » Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:28 pm

Has anyone tried these? Apparently, they're very popular in the US and I've seen them mentioned in lots of cookery articles. They're not quite the...

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Last post by Westi
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:27 pm
How to cure grape leaves turning brown

Last post by Westi
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by RobertGerber » Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:59 am

Hello everyone,

I am glad to join this forum and to learn from all of you. I live in a small flat with a balcony, where I try to grow some herbs and...

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Last post by Westi
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:04 pm
Please help my dying Cheese plant?

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by paulreed » Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:02 am

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Hi, I am new here and need some help for my Cheese plant... I have had the plant for about 7 years but repotted it about 2 months ago since it just...

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Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:28 am
Garlic - softneck

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by Myrkk » Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:44 pm

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I’m thinking I’ve messed up with my garlic. Planted them early January which was when I think they were to be planted, in an unheated stone building...

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Last post by Myrkk
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:49 am
Fruit trees

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by Myrkk » Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:24 am

I want to espalier or fan fruit trees in the garden but most walls are shady. Will they thrive on a shady wall or better to plant in the centre of...

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Last post by Myrkk
Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:24 am
Parsnips

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by Ian Foster » Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:33 pm

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Hi,

I harvested my first ever Parsnips. The variety was Student .

As per the attached picture, they are short & fat with a number of roots.

Why...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Sat Dec 09, 2023 2:56 pm
Gardening "Old Wives" tales

Last post by AlexKassulke
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by Primrose » Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:19 am

I saw an article on social media this morning with somebody commenting they had sprinkled an old stale bag of flour on ther soil and forked it in...

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Last post by AlexKassulke
Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:34 am
Flood Prevention

Last post by Westi
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by Westi » Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:05 pm

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Well beds only had a few puddles today so drying out, but I won't be walking on it for a bit yet. Does anyone have any ideas to create some sort of...

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Last post by Westi
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:48 pm
What are you going to use when peat is gone ?

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by Tony Hague » Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:40 am

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I remember some members on here were convinced nothing was as good as peat. While I have not used peat for years, the quality of peat free...

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Last post by peter
Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:34 pm
Grapes

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by Westi » Sun Oct 22, 2023 8:00 pm

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Been working on improving my grape harvest so this year I focused on controlling which vines/bunches to leave etc. I certainly got more grapes but...

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Last post by Westi
Mon Oct 30, 2023 7:11 pm
Mint

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by Myrkk » Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:39 pm

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Love me a bit of mint, it goes so well in so many things. But, it is a bit of a thug in the garden.

So, was thinking of, rather than planting it in...

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Last post by Myrkk
Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:49 pm
Which Compost Bin?

Last post by Westi
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by retropants » Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:59 am

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I think I need a second bin. I am now growing veg at home in a 2 x 4 m rectangle. I have one compost darlek, which is full, but not ready. I would...

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Last post by Westi
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:16 pm
Sheep fleece & dags

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by Colin2016 » Thu Jul 27, 2023 1:38 pm

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I have managed to get a few bags of sheep dags and some sheep fleece.

What would be best way to use them as top dressing on beds or in compost?

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Last post by AdrienneRobinson
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:00 am
incinerator protection

Last post by williamrechard
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by JohnN » Mon May 30, 2022 4:02 pm

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Bright ideas wanted! My dustbin-type incinerator has reached the end of its days so I'm planning to replace it with a similar 90 litre model. But I'd...

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Last post by williamrechard
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:33 am
New House, New Overgrown Garden.

Last post by Myrkk
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by Myrkk » Thu Aug 31, 2023 3:58 pm

Rating: 1.65%

Hi Everyone,
Not been here for a while as no garden or allotment. We have however moved house and have a shiny old, overgrown garden to love now....

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Last post by Myrkk
Thu Sep 07, 2023 1:42 pm
Jermor Shallots.

Last post by Westi
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by snooky » Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:18 pm

Never grown these shallots and would like to have a go with them next season.Any Forumite know of a supplier of sets at a reasonable price?The best...

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Last post by Westi
Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:31 pm
Tomatoes green

Last post by Westi
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by Colin2016 » Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:19 am

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I have loads of green tomatoes in greenhouse with no sign of turn red, when should I expect them to start turn red and is there anting I can do to...

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Last post by Westi
Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:04 pm
Spring Greens

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by Westi » Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:04 pm

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I really like Spring Greens, but with the Club Root can only grow the resistant Brassica's. This year the shop spring greens were late & way more...

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Last post by Westi
Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:08 pm
Identifying Cucumbers.

Last post by Westi
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by Westi » Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:15 pm

I have sown & planted out some cucumbers but I'm pretty sure they aren't the ones it said on the packet! They have little light green leaves &...

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Last post by Westi
Tue Jul 04, 2023 6:47 pm
Shallots

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by Westi » Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:03 pm

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Harvested the rest of the shallots today & it was hard work as soil dry & not the best result but some were decent. Good sized bulbs on the plants...

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Last post by tigerburnie
Sat Jul 01, 2023 5:10 pm
Cuttings.

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by snooky » Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:03 pm

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I stuggle to get cuttings to strike.Does anyone have a well tried and trusted method of getting both soft and hard cuttings to take?I am looking to...

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Last post by Geoff
Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:46 pm
Trimming Onions

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by Westi » Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:21 pm

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Just sharing this as I have not heard of it. On FB someone posted about their small onions, mine are probably 'normal size' but certainly not large....

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Last post by Westi
Mon Jun 12, 2023 7:04 pm
Pea query

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by Breq » Mon May 01, 2023 10:01 am

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Two years ago I tried peas for the first time - big climbing ones so I would get a decent harvest. Very excited for first pods but all were filled...

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Last post by Breq
Tue May 02, 2023 8:20 am
Asparagus

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by Westi » Mon Apr 18, 2022 8:27 pm
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In my established old bed I have 2 asparagus that only ever puts up skinny spears & I mean skinny, probably not even 1/4" round, but pretty...
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Last post by oldherbaceous
Mon May 01, 2023 11:08 am
Will the British ever ive up their neat tidy lawns?

Last post by Stravaig
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by Primrose » Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:43 pm
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Rewilding gadens seems to be a topical feature in the press at the moment n view of climate change but I wonder how many of us are prepared to give...
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Last post by Stravaig
Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:50 am
which compost would you recommend?

Last post by retropants
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by retropants » Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:24 am

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I'm going compost shopping! I've almost run out, and the jack's Magic I've been using is getting worse every year. My germination rates this year are...

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Last post by retropants
Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:18 pm
Edibles AND Decoratives - opinions please

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by Breq » Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:39 am

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I seem to be bumping into people who think if you grow oramental plants (flowers, shrubs etc) that you don't do edibles (pfft, potatoes). And edible...

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Last post by Jo90
Sat Apr 08, 2023 11:20 am
Keeping pigeons away

Last post by Colin2016
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by Colin2016 » Sun Feb 12, 2023 9:16 am

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I have created a new 4 bed growing area at bottom of garden, above are power & phone cables that pigeons & collard doves like to perch on.

Any...

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Last post by Colin2016
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:30 am
Wood Ash

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by Westi » Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:26 pm

Rating: 1.65%

Hi all!

I had a clumsy moment when the big bag of wood ash disintegrated when I was moving it. Unfortunately it was right at the
end of my time...

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Last post by retropants
Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:12 am
Potato Fertilizer

Last post by Colin2016
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by Colin2016 » Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:52 pm

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Have grown spuds in home made compost in the past, seem to get loads of smaller ones so was wondering if I show add some potato fertilizer.

Your...

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Last post by Colin2016
Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:41 pm
Mushrooms

Last post by Westi
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by Westi » Sun Dec 18, 2022 7:54 pm

I have 2 huge branches off the fruit trees that are about 3 yrs old. Plan was to burn them in the incinerator but it was so time laborious sawing...

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Last post by Westi
Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:54 pm
Overwintering Chilli Plants.

Last post by Westi
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by snooky » Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:50 pm

Had a cracking chilli pepper plant this year would like to overwinter to see if it gives me a good crop next year.I have not done this ever so any...

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Last post by Westi
Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:11 pm
waste recycling

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by Primrose » Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:25 am

Wasn't quite sure where to post this but am including here in case anybody is interested in this topic as it's something I've previously participated...

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Fri Nov 18, 2022 8:25 am
Wood Ash

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by Primrose » Sat Apr 15, 2017 11:51 am

A gardening friend has kindly given me a quantity of wood ash from a recent bonfire of chopped down trees and gardening shrubs.
Any advice on which...

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Last post by Laurab38
Sat Oct 15, 2022 8:23 pm
spuds left in ground from last year

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by Colin2016 » Thu May 05, 2022 3:17 pm

Seems I did not collect all the spuds up from last years sowing.

They seem to be growing well, will they be any good if left or should I pull them...

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Last post by tigerburnie
Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:19 pm
Grafted aubergine 2nd year

Last post by Primrose
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by toffeeman » Sat Jul 02, 2022 3:39 pm

Hi all. I had a couple of grafted aubergines which were very impressive last year. They were grown in the greenhouse border and one survived the...

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Last post by Primrose
Sun Jul 03, 2022 10:20 am
Advice needed on tree removal.

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by Westi » Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:15 pm

I have a small & quite sweet little tree that was (I think), the graft tree from a pear, or maybe even the cherry tree I planted there years ago....

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Last post by larson12
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:55 am
Using water collars

Last post by Colin2016
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by Colin2016 » Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:08 pm

Filled the water collars around the tomatoes a couple just let the water pour out the bottom.

Assume you fill them up to top and let them drain in...

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Last post by Colin2016
Wed Jun 08, 2022 3:26 pm
Non peat based composts

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by Primrose » Sun May 23, 2021 5:56 pm
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I know we,ve discussed this in the past but I read the other day about the government's plan to ban the sale of peat free compost to garden centres...
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Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:32 pm

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