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Pluot fruiting

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by realfood » Thu May 19, 2011 7:42 pm

My pluot (plum-apricot cross) has set fruit for the first time this year, two years since planting. It is always exciting with a new fruit!!
It is...

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Last post by glallotments
Sat May 21, 2011 2:25 pm
Peat/non-Peat Test?

Last post by MikA
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by Colin Miles » Sun May 08, 2011 1:37 pm

In the light of my recent ‘accidental’ test of peat and non-peat where I sowed 2 trays of Sweetcorn, one in peat and one non-peat (see Tweet for...

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Last post by MikA
Wed May 18, 2011 3:12 pm
Waterin

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by trailmate » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:20 am

We have no water supply on our allotments having to rely on water butts has anyone tried running a weeper hose off a water butt without emptying it...

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Mon May 16, 2011 11:09 pm
Globe Artichoke advice please

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by maureenc » Sat May 14, 2011 6:05 am

Hi..... I wonder if anyone can give me some advice please.

My Globe Artichoke plants are getting very congested...... They are a couple of years old...

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Last post by glallotments
Mon May 16, 2011 2:22 pm
Tomato Ring Culture

Last post by Monika
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by Peet » Thu May 12, 2011 2:17 pm

I have been reading recently about the use of ring cultures for tomatoes, sweet peppers, aubergines and cucumbers. I’m thinking of using them on my...

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Last post by Monika
Thu May 12, 2011 6:46 pm
Watering: best from a can or a hosepipe?

Last post by pdblak
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by Barry » Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:23 pm

We are currently debating at our allotment whether to allow people to use hosepipes to water their plots. Currently, the rule is that hosepipes can...

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Last post by pdblak
Wed May 11, 2011 9:13 am
Moisture retention in dry periods

Last post by Colin_M
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by Primrose » Tue May 10, 2011 8:10 pm

I'd be interested to learn what methods people use to help retain moisture in their vegetable plots and gardens in prolonged dry spells like this....

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Last post by Colin_M
Tue May 10, 2011 11:20 pm
moving a shrub?

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by retropants » Fri May 06, 2011 12:40 pm

Sorry this is slightly off topic....
I have a Choisya ternata (aztec pearl) that I planted about 12 or so years ago. It was a house warming gift from...

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Last post by retropants
Mon May 09, 2011 11:25 am
water damaged rhubarb

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by retropants » Fri May 06, 2011 12:46 pm

oh dear....we had moved our rhubarb (which was under performing) about 3 years ago. this is the first year of proper picking, and it is massive &...

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Last post by retropants
Mon May 09, 2011 11:24 am
Tweet for peat

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by John Walker » Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:59 am
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There's a diverse conversation underway on the thread 'Government consultation on phasing out peat use' with nearly 1800 views - evidence that this...
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Last post by Nature's Babe
Sat May 07, 2011 2:17 pm
flowers open on Tomato plant & 2 baby cucumbers formed...

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by Rubykitchen » Sat May 07, 2011 9:41 am

should I be nervous?...but gold nugget tom plant has first truss flowers open and I have 2 teenie tiny cucumbers bout the size of my little finger on...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Sat May 07, 2011 11:40 am
Contents of commercial composts

Last post by JohnT
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by alan refail » Sun May 01, 2011 5:24 pm
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There has been much discussion about quality of bought composts and the lack of any trade standards.

You might be in interested in the following...
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Last post by JohnT
Wed May 04, 2011 2:42 pm
Plants for bugs

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by Colin Miles » Wed May 04, 2011 8:36 am

This is something worth keeping an eye on. Anyone visited Wisley and seen the plots?

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Last post by Colin Miles
Wed May 04, 2011 8:36 am
Leggy bush tomato

Last post by Beryl
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by Myrkk » Sun May 01, 2011 5:44 pm

I bought two bush tomatoes from the local garden centre to give them a go. One has stayed really lovely and compact putting out extra leaves and a...

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Last post by Beryl
Mon May 02, 2011 5:52 pm
Liquid gold - again

Last post by alan refail
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by Lyn » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:46 pm
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Can anyone clarify once and for all whether it is safe to use my own "produce" as a compost activator? I have been told, and also read,...
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Last post by alan refail
Sun May 01, 2011 6:23 am
Best approach for climbing beans??

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by Colin_M » Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:11 pm

Can any of you help advise on what you use to let your Runner beans climb up?

I normally use a line of canes and plant two beans next to each cane....

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Last post by Colin_M
Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:32 pm
VOLUNTEER POTATOES

Last post by Tony Hague
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by Compo » Thu Apr 28, 2011 12:25 pm

I sometimes leave these in place if I do not need the space, But if they have to come out, is hoeing acceptable? or do they come back? Just wondered...

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Last post by Tony Hague
Thu Apr 28, 2011 1:13 pm
Leaf Mould

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by Garden Mum » Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:37 pm

Hi Everyone/Anyone (?)
I have two daleks nearly full of leaf mould but I'm not sure where is best to use it and I don't want to waste it as it took...

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Last post by Johnboy
Sat Apr 23, 2011 8:19 pm
How much manure is "enough".

Last post by PLUMPUDDING
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by Primrose » Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:49 pm

Unfortunately I'm rarely able to get genuine bulk manure these days so have to rely on the bagged stuff available from garden centres.
Like...

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Last post by PLUMPUDDING
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:10 pm
Lemon Tree

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by geacher » Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:52 pm

Hi

A friend has given me a lemon tree but i have no idea where to put it or how to look after it! Can i put it in a pot in my polytunnel?
ANy tips...

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Last post by Johnboy
Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:15 am
What compost?

Last post by Peet
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by Peet » Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:23 am

Hi All. What is the best to use when planting veg in their final pot or container in the garden? For my garlic I have been using a mixed compost from...

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Last post by Peet
Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:56 am
Planting tomatoes

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by Ian in Cumbria » Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:43 pm

Hello All

You might remember this is my first season with a greenhouse. In the past I've grown tomatoes outdoors after sowing them on a windowsill....

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Last post by Ian in Cumbria
Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:20 am
Home Made Potting Compost?

Last post by Mike Vogel
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by Geoff » Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:02 am

With all the talk about removing peat from potting composts, possibly being forced by taxation or a ban, and many users being unhappy about the...

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Last post by Mike Vogel
Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:59 pm
Sweet Peas

Last post by FelixLeiter
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by Catherine » Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:17 pm
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Last year we went to Tatton Park and bought some sweet pea seeds from a specialist. I asked him the best way to grow them and did exactly what he...
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Last post by FelixLeiter
Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:57 pm
Government consultation on phasing out peat use

Last post by alan refail
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by John Walker » Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:09 am
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The government have launched a consultation: Reducing the horticultural use of peat in England

Anyone can contribute to this process, including...
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Last post by alan refail
Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:10 am
Seeds, take your time to read the small print.

Last post by snooky
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by Nature's Babe » Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:03 pm

I purchased some brussel sprout cronus from unwins gro sure range and started to plant them today, I chose that particular pack because they were...

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Last post by snooky
Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:46 pm
Seed fertility

Last post by FelixLeiter
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by quirkas » Sun Apr 03, 2011 3:01 pm

Is it me or is packet bought seed losing its fertility? Over years I have often successfuly bought seed used some and packed the rest in an airtight...

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Last post by FelixLeiter
Sun Apr 03, 2011 5:06 pm
Purple sprouting broccoli

Last post by Geoff
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by hilary » Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:49 pm

Hi,
I see from other sites that you should snap off the head of PSB to get the side shoots to develop - when do you do this? I still have nothing to...

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Last post by Geoff
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:26 am
Portugese Cabagge AKA as Couve Tronchuda

Last post by quirkas
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by quirkas » Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:09 pm

Hello

Can anyone assist? I would like to grow this cabbage, an old mild type where you cooked the leves and stalks separately and apparently does...

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Last post by quirkas
Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:06 pm
Seed Potatos

Last post by Elderflower
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by skinny_bum » Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:06 pm

This is a really stupid question, but if I dont ask I will never know :roll:

If you plant a large seed potato do you get larger spuds at the end of...

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Last post by Elderflower
Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:51 pm
This worked well for me

Last post by Colin_M
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by Colin_M » Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:04 am
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Without wishing to ignite the endless "is using Peat harmful" debate, I just wanted to mention that I've had some quite good results using...
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Last post by Colin_M
Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:45 am
Beetroot in modules

Last post by Johnboy
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by Brenjon » Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:52 pm

I have some beetroot(Boltardy) grown in modules. Although I planted one seed only in the module I have 2/3 plants in each one. Do you advise planting...

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Last post by Johnboy
Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:46 am
Stalled Carrots

Last post by Compo
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by melliff » Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:54 am

I started my first batch of carrots in newspaper modules about a month ago. They germinated well and produced two strong leaves. Since then, no more...

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Last post by Compo
Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:51 pm
Peat & methane

Last post by Johnboy
Replies: 10
by Elle's Garden » Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:21 pm

Sorry, no new facts to bring :( , but can anyone explain what this means from the Steve Yandell article:

Simply that the restoration of UK bogs is...

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Last post by Johnboy
Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:42 am
Mixing compost.

Last post by Beryl
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by Beryl » Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:16 pm

I have about half a 75 litre bag of Ericaceous compost left over from my blueberries. If I mix it 50/50 with multipurpose is there any reason why I...

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Last post by Beryl
Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:10 pm
Containers

Last post by Kleftiwallah
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by Peet » Thu Mar 24, 2011 3:22 pm

I want to grow onions in containers this year. I have read that the onions should be spaced 4 inches apart but how deep should the container be?...

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Last post by Kleftiwallah
Wed Mar 30, 2011 1:06 pm
Old Wives tale

Last post by hilary
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by hilary » Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:52 am

Hello Everyone,
I was reading somewhere that if you plant turnip seed it will deter couch grass - has anyone come across this/is there any truth in...

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Last post by hilary
Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:41 pm
how much veg?

Last post by Rubykitchen
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by Rubykitchen » Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:32 pm

This is probably a stupid questions as different strokes for differnt folks so to speak but...

but, as a general guide, has anyone found a guide...

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Last post by Rubykitchen
Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:26 am
SHREADED PAPER

Last post by Johnboy
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by thetangoman » Mon Feb 21, 2011 4:56 pm

Just wondering what the general thoughts are about using shreaded paper ?
I am considering using this mixed with manure in my bean trenches and spud...

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Last post by Johnboy
Fri Mar 25, 2011 5:15 am
Capillary matting

Last post by Ian in Cumbria
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by Ian in Cumbria » Mon Mar 07, 2011 2:31 pm

Hello All

I am planning to grow sweet peppers, aubergines and chillis in pots on a capillary bench, fed manually as needed from above. The matting...

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Last post by Ian in Cumbria
Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:43 pm
Peat, Compost, the Somerset Levels & the RSPB

Last post by Compo
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by Nature's Babe » Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:16 pm
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Peat bog is a habitat, as we have covered the globe and in the process destroyed so much of other creatures habitat surely our grandchildren will be...
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Last post by Compo
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:35 pm
SQUASHES

Last post by sally wright
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by Bren » Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:15 pm

Where do squashes come in the rotating cycle? in the past I grew them in a separate part of the plot which I now have covered with black plastic....

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Last post by sally wright
Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:06 pm
OLD PARSNIP SEEDS

Last post by Primrose
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by Compo » Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:10 am

As I could not find my new packet of parsnips I sowed what was left from last year, then true to form found the new packet. Should I start again or...

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Last post by Primrose
Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:06 am
Confused about feeding carrots

Last post by Johnboy
Replies: 5
by Fair Weather 33 » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:28 pm

Good afternoon peeps

I had always though that you were not allowed to feed carrots (because of the chance of forking), but in this months issue...

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Last post by Johnboy
Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:42 pm
Powder for bare root trees

Last post by Fair Weather 33
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by Fair Weather 33 » Mon Mar 21, 2011 2:45 pm

Afternoon :)

I am (crossed fingers) going to get a fruit cage going this autumn/winter and I remember seeing a program where after soking the bare...

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Last post by Fair Weather 33
Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:37 pm
The peat debate - a plea for clarity/honesty

Last post by peter
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by alan refail » Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:16 am

Apologies for starting yet another peat thread. But I notice that in the main thread various pertinent questions remain unanswered - or ignored.

My...

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Last post by peter
Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:05 pm
Benefit of composting.

Last post by Elle's Garden
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by Nature's Babe » Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:00 pm

Making our own compost instead of buying peat based products also saves on road miles and emissions, it's much cheaper too. Another benefit of making...

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Last post by Elle's Garden
Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:50 pm
Brokoli and kale?

Last post by Fair Weather 33
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by Fair Weather 33 » Sun Mar 13, 2011 1:16 pm

Afternoon everyone,

I have a strange question for you here. I know that you are not allowed to grow brocolli and the like in the same ground, it...

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Last post by Fair Weather 33
Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:40 pm
Single Stake Raspberries

Last post by Nature's Babe
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by melliff » Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:07 pm

I've been given some raspberry canes. I don't really have space to grow them in rows on wires. I have read that it's possible to grow a number of...

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Last post by Nature's Babe
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:33 pm
Garlic Failure

Last post by realfood
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by DiG » Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:02 pm
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Because our soil is clay, I start my garlic off in pots in Autumn and keep them in the cold greenhouse overwinter to plant out in Spring. This has...
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Fri Mar 18, 2011 7:23 pm

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