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Harrogate Flower Show

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by Monika » Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:05 pm

Well, we spent a good two hours at the Harrogate Flower Show today and very pleasant it was, too. I had a quick word with our esteemed editor and...

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Sat Sep 17, 2011 10:41 am
Gardening Tips that Save Money, Please add yours.

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by Nature's Babe » Sun Sep 04, 2011 3:33 pm

My tips-

Strip old lampshades, make a polythene skirt, instant mini cloches,
or beg catering size glass containers.

Learn how to propagate, only...

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Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:03 am
How good are you at predicting the weather ?

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by Nature's Babe » Fri Sep 09, 2011 1:10 pm
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A topic we often discuss, here's a fun game devised by the met office to help us judge what the weather will do
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Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:04 pm
Tesco sausage advert banned for misleading consumers

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by alan refail » Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:44 pm

Tesco sausage advert banned for misleading consumers

I can think of so many more that should be banned for the same reasons * . Which are your...

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Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:59 pm
Strong flavour shallots

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by Shallot Man » Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:49 am

For some fourteen years NOW I have saving my own shallot bulbs each year I have selected the largest and best shaped for my seed the following year,...

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Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:49 pm
What's new on offer in the seed catalogues?

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by Nature's Babe » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:59 am

I guess except for the new F1's some marketed as new may be oldies revived. Just wondered what you fancy trying next year.
I have noticed a sweetbell...

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Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:37 pm
Next year! Long post. sorry

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by Catherine » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:36 pm

My OH and I have been discussing what we want to grow next year, as we want to have some time off. We realised that this year we have not ridden our...

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Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:55 pm
HP - unintended consequences.

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by peter » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:17 pm

So Heinz reformulate a recipe that had gone unaltered for over a century in order to reduce salt levels by around 1g per 100ml.

This not only ruins...

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Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:41 pm
Very proud of a forum member.

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by oldherbaceous » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:07 pm

In the October issue of the K.G Magazine, we have something rather exciting.

Starting on page 52, we have our own Clive from this forum, giving...

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Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:18 pm
Another use for garlic.

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by Nature's Babe » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:25 am

Cutting emissions of methane from cows - some people produce methane too, it can reduce our own methane emissions.

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Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:25 am
Cheers!

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by The Mouse » Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:19 pm

We are sat here enjoying a glass of our home-made wine and nibbling on a few hazelnuts gleaned from trees just across the road from our house (we've...

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Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:15 pm
Glorious late summer bits and bobs.

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by oldherbaceous » Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:23 pm
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Here's hoping..... :)
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Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:31 am
Sweet pepper 'Lany'

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by Monika » Fri Sep 09, 2011 6:59 pm

I have been growing sweet pepper 'Lany' for the first time this year. They have done very well with huge peppers which are just starting to go red....

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Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:10 pm
Situation vacant

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by alan refail » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:36 am

Here's an advert which might appeal to Old Herbaceous :wink: :wink:

One requires an experienced gardener

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Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:38 am
Happy Birthday.

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by oldherbaceous » Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:27 am

Dear Catherine, may i be the first of many to wish you a very Happy Birthday, have a smashing day. :)

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Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:11 pm
A new type of grape?

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by Primrose » Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:15 pm

We have just bought some grapes, having been intrigued by seeing them labelled as "strawberry grapes". They are light red and literally...

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Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:53 pm
Best value veg

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by KG Steve » Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:38 pm
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In KG this month - and also at Harrogate Flower Show in a few weeks time, we will be talking about our top five veg in terms of value on the...
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:15 pm
Banana peel ideas

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by alan refail » Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:25 am

Following on from this post
more ideas for your bananas. Can't say I've tried any as we find bananas revolting!

Health and Beauty
Banana peels are...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:10 pm
Black Toms????

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by CJS » Sun Sep 04, 2011 6:38 pm

To ad to my gardening woes this year, my lovely Sungold tomatoes have not fared so well . . . I can live with that . . . however, all OK yesterday,...

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Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:14 pm
Happy Birthday

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by alan refail » Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:55 am

Penblwydd hapus i ti
Penblwydd hapus i ti
Penblwydd hapus Baban Natur
Penblwydd hapus i ti.

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Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:14 am
gardening books - boot sale bargains!

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by Nature's Babe » Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:35 pm

Well stocked up today with garden books to read and enjoy when the snow is on the ground. My boot sale bargains, all in excellent condition, total...

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Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:54 pm
Organics / GMO , a new court ruling

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by Nature's Babe » Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:33 am

On appeal a Minnesota court rules in favour of organic farms that suffer contamination from conventional pesticides and GMO's -

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Thu Sep 01, 2011 1:03 pm
An unexpected danger of healthy eating.

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by MikA » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:12 am

My INR test for Warfarin went down to the low point of the doctor's permitted range this week and I wondered why it had gone down after being stable...

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Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:12 am
A first - in the last place you would look for a garden.

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by Nature's Babe » Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:04 am

A pioneering food growing and educational initiative on the roof top of Thornton’s Budgens supermarket, Crouch End, North London. Concrete garden...

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Wed Aug 31, 2011 10:04 am
"Allotinabox" - What do you think?

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by alan refail » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:11 pm

Is this a great way to get people growing, or just an expensive gimmick?

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Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:38 am
Village Show

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by Monika » Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:53 pm

Just in case you are in these climes and are interested, it's Embsay Village Show this Saturday, 3 September, Embsay being about a mile and a half...

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Last post by adam-alexander
Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:02 pm
Getting People Started (Re: Allotinabox Post)

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by adam-alexander » Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:05 pm

I've seen the post and responses Re; Allotinabox.

Now, here's a challenge - What would you experienced GYO folk recommend as a 'starter' of suitable...

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Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:43 pm
Hoarding/too much stuff

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by Stephen » Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:00 am
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I am trying to clear space in the garage so that I can fit in another freezer for produce.
OK, it's good news that there is enough produce to need...
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Last post by Stephen
Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:27 pm
Summer bits and bobs

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by alan refail » Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:03 am
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Time for a new bits and bobs now summer's here.

Tomatoes are coming on a treat, courgettes, pumpkins, peppers and chillis just planted, enjoying new...
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Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:28 pm
Fox is back

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by JohnN » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:20 pm

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After several days away (on his hols?) our, I think old, dog fox has returned as big and bold as ever. In the pouring rain he sauntered...

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Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:02 pm
Belated Birthday Wishes

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by johnsgirl » Tue Aug 23, 2011 8:57 pm

I'm so sorry I missed your birthday OH, I was down in Harpenden for a few days not far from you I think. What a pity I didn't know it was you...

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Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:09 am
Capsicum 'Frigitello' - I think that's how its spelt!

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by pongeroon » Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:27 pm

Has anyone grown this? Ours are beginning to ripen, and we have lots of them. I've looked up the variety and they seem to be a sweet pepper rather...

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Last post by Geoff
Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:01 pm
Unlucky Bournemouth

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by Westi » Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:10 pm

Having a bad run down here - all to coincide with the Air Festival.
Thursday the heavens opened and forgot to close, flooding everywhere
and not good...

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Last post by Monika
Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:22 pm
Raining - again.

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by peter » Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:21 pm

Hiding from heavy rain in my, now noisy, metal shed on the allotment. :(

Just.finished removing this yeats fruiting canes and weeding the raspberry...

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Last post by Monika
Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:15 pm
Happy Birthday

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by donedigging » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:55 am
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A very happy birthday to a very special forum member,
Happy birthday OH, hope you have a lovely day :)
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Last post by Westi
Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:46 pm
Sweet and more'ish . . .

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by CJS » Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:16 am

Well, taking the advise of the forum, sowed a few Pak Choi seeds and some Chinese Radish . . . germinate . . . I turned round and they were up! phew....

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Sat Aug 20, 2011 11:34 am
Our Plots and Plants ? Inheritance and legacy?

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by Nature's Babe » Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:06 am

1. What did we inherit from previous generations ?
2. What have we learned ?
3. As caretakers of the land what have we achieved ?
5. What do we hope...

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Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:25 pm
Heligan

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by donedigging » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:10 pm

I have just watched this incredible programe.

BBC2 8pm

Is now on my "to visit list'

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Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:48 pm
Which gardening books do you recomend ?

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by Nature's Babe » Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:54 pm
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I thought it might be nice to share what gardening books we find useful and why.

For beginners my offering is....

Growing fruit and veg for...
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Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:23 pm
Noticed it yet?

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by peter » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:02 am

??? :wink: :D

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Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:27 am
Wasted day.

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by peter » Mon Aug 01, 2011 5:22 pm

Drove wife and son to Dover with their bicycles to set off on their three day continental cycling holiday. Got there in good time & waved them...

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Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:30 am
Happy Birthday Primrose.

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by oldherbaceous » Fri Aug 12, 2011 5:14 am

A very happy birthday to a very special forum member, happy birthday Primrose, and hope you have a lovely day. :)

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Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:34 pm
How little potato root is needed to produce foliage?

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by Stephen » Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:58 pm

As it says really.
After I cleared the onion bed (which had several volunteers) I cleared the ground yet I am still getting some sprouts. When I lift...

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Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:54 pm
High Cholesterol

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by Catherine » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:55 am
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I am enquiring as to whether anyone else has had their cholesterol checked recently only to be shocked to find that it is significantly raised.

I...
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Last post by glallotments
Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:52 pm
Peculiar plant growing in the border.

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by Diane » Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:26 pm

I planted a pecular plant in the spring and now have completely forgotten the name of it. It looks like a large chive-y, garlicky, onion-y...

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Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:51 pm
Beware - The Carbon Weevils

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by Nature's Babe » Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:24 pm

This was a fun message and made me smile :wink:

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Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:41 pm
Childrens allotments reduce anti social behaviour by 51%

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by Nature's Babe » Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:12 pm

One reason why it is so worthwhile involving children in allotments programme. Children involved in a community allotment for local residents in...

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Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:43 pm
Encouraging newcomers

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by KG Steve » Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:06 pm
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Hi chaps,

We are asking for your views again in preparation fot he next issue and would welcome your input.

We have a debate about how to get...
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Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:05 am
christmas day spuds?

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by Daisyduke20 » Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:07 pm

Hey, has anyone brought any winter (Christmas Day) spuds? If so, where did you get them from, and am I too late to have them for my Christmas day...

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Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:25 pm
Happy Birthday.

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by oldherbaceous » Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:14 am

A very happy Birthday to you Smurfy, hope you have a great day. :)

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Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:29 pm

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