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Looking for Gardening stallholders for London street market

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by Kruncher10 » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:34 am

I'm a volunteer helping to create an exciting 'people-powered' street market for West Norwood, South East London called the West Norwood Feast.

The...

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Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:34 am
Does Britain have a quitessential national vegetable?

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by Stephen » Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:42 pm

The BBC have been debating it.

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Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:01 am
Todays rolling mews - The power of nature

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by peter » Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:38 am

Those poor Japanese, ships sailing majestically across fields on the crest of a wave, blazing things following, shivering buildings, crushed...

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Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:17 am
What's happening with my daffodils?

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by Primrose » Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:51 am

A few years ago I planted a number of clumps of miniature twin-headed daffodils around the garden (Tete a Tete variety?) bought in bags.

Over the...

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Sat Mar 12, 2011 5:43 pm
Shrub identity.

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by peter » Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:49 pm

I cannot for the life of me remember the name of a shrub and have no other gardeners in the family to ask. :roll: :oops: :oops: :oops:

Used in many...

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Sat Mar 12, 2011 10:54 am
"Good for the environment" - but not so good for you!

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by alan refail » Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:38 pm

Just goes to show that little is as simple as it seems :( :(

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Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:09 pm
New allotment program on the box

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by Shallot Man » Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:48 am

Just watched the new allotment program on the box this will be on every other week. Early days yet, but have the makings of a good program. go to the...

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Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:16 pm
Polytunnels on allotments

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by Binky » Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:07 am

Does anyone's allotment association have a policy on polytunnels? Yes/No? Size limit? Positioning? We have had a few requests for polytunnels this...

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Wed Mar 09, 2011 2:03 pm
Hughs fish fight

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Well i have just finished watching this program and i am in shock :shock: ,but still confused how this can poss be sorted.Had huge row with...
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Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:04 pm
HRH says organic allotments can save the environment

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by alan refail » Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:04 pm

Now there's a topic for discussion.

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Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:39 am
Happy Birthday Geoff

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by alan refail » Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:13 am

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Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:16 am
"Organic food loses our taste test – surprised?" - Which?

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by alan refail » Wed Feb 23, 2011 5:47 am
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Organic food scores low in limited research by Which?
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Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:19 pm
Happy Birthday Chantal

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by Tigger » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:43 am

Hope it's a good one Chantal. :D

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Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:47 am
Going car free

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by Chantal » Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:22 pm
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My beloved car (AJay) has come to the end of the road. She's 27 years old and been a member of the family since she was 16 miles old. She's finally...
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Mon Mar 07, 2011 12:28 am
Leek & potato soup has been made

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by Piglet6 » Sun Mar 06, 2011 4:17 pm

Dug all my leeks up this morning. I was very surprised (pleasantly!) that after cleaning & trimming I had 1.5 kilos in weight.

Have made a huge...

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Last post by Geoff
Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:36 pm
newbie

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by flowergirl » Sat Mar 05, 2011 12:46 pm

Just wanted to say Hi to everyone, im not really new to growing veg but have only been doing it 5 ish years. Im one of the rare folk who is about to...

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Last post by DiG
Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:21 pm
Oh no! Not again!

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by alan refail » Sun Feb 20, 2011 2:01 pm

Why don't we just go onto Mumbai time and become the land of the midnight sun --- and the midday moon!

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Last post by Monika
Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:03 pm
Lidl garden stuff

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by tracie » Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:07 pm

Hi All,

Lidl start their garden equip :D ment and plant specials tomorrow 3.3.11.

Worth a look if you are passing. Cold Frames cloches, fruit...

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Last post by haggis
Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:28 pm
You would not believe it!!!!

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by Catherine » Wed Mar 02, 2011 8:34 pm

We called at the Falconry Centre off the Settle Bypass today, for a quick cup of tea with my OH who was working. He decided to have a tea with a...

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Last post by Catherine
Thu Mar 03, 2011 8:20 pm
Sheep herding

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by lizzie » Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:04 am

Check out this video (ignor the advert at the beginnig) It takes sheep herding onto a whole new level. It's brilliantly creative lol

Enjoy and...

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Last post by Elle's Garden
Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:02 pm
Red meat - to eat or not to eat?

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by alan refail » Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:48 am
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An interesting variance of opinion on the latest "scare".

Eat less Scientific Advisory Committee

It's good for you Soil Association
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Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:49 pm
HP BROWN SAUCE WITH GUINNESS

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by thetangoman » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:18 pm

Just discovered this at the supermarket ..and it tastes bloomin lovely. A worth while investment I feel to the sauce selection!!! :D :D :D :D

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Last post by lizzie
Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:04 am
gardens or allotments?

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by Beryl » Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:55 pm

Seems to be a growing trend on our site for, mostly the younger newcomers I might add, to fence off their plots, put up posh new sheds etc. While I...

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Last post by Beryl
Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:08 pm
New Year bits and bobs

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Now the long succession of feasts and Bank Holidays is over (well another of those in Scotland today) it feels like life is getting back into gear...
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Last post by Elle's Garden
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:19 pm
Wellies

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by DiG » Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:00 pm

Hi All,
I am looking for a replacement for my Argyll wellington boots which I have had for about 2 years and found them to be the most comfortable...

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Last post by Elle's Garden
Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:58 pm
ITV (Titchmarsh)

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by alan refail » Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:50 am
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For all you AT fans out there....

ITV announced today that it has agreed a major new broadcasting and licensing deal with Alan Titchmarsh and...
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Last post by Shallot Man
Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:19 am
FRAUD

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by Shallot Man » Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:42 am

Hi all. Just watched on the box an apeal to forward all forms of spam etc to

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Last post by Shallot Man
Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:04 am
Do you buy local? Are you sure?

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by Parsons Jack » Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:15 am

Interesting article on here about local produce

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Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:59 pm
New TV Gardening programme

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by Primrose » Fri Feb 25, 2011 2:59 pm

I've just read that a new TV programme, The Amateur Gardener, by amateurs for amateurs is starting shortly. The Horticultural Channel will go live...

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Sat Feb 26, 2011 8:54 am
PARTERRE

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by The Grock in the Frock » Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:23 pm

Has anyone ever made one of these on there plot? How long will it take to establish and is it expensive?When is the best time to take cuttings for...

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Fri Feb 25, 2011 11:31 am
Truck wreck.

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by snooky » Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:53 pm

> Read the caption on the first photo,
> then look at the second photo.
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> Look at the picture above and...

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Last post by Ian in Cumbria
Fri Feb 25, 2011 10:18 am
Earthquake N.Z.

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by snooky » Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:42 am

Sincere sympathies and concern for all our New Zealand friends and their loved ones at this time of further earthquake activity that has tragically...

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Last post by Parsons Jack
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:30 pm
Decline of Bee's

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by Shallot Man » Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:59 am

Watched the programme on the decline of Bee's last night, quite worrying, liked the suggestion from one beekeeper that local allotments contact a...

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Last post by John Walker
Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:41 pm
A glimpse into the future ?

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by Primrose » Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:17 pm

Somebody has just sent me the attached link. Apparently the Sony Corporation played this video at its executive conference this year

For those of...

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Last post by Stephen
Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:04 pm
SPOTTED DICK

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by Shallot Man » Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:49 am

Since a very small boy I have had a soft spot for spotted dick, just found my second heaven with Marks & Spencer's SD, they are outstanding,...

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Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:42 pm
Happy Birthday

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by alan refail » Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:00 am

Take your pick, red or white!

Happy Birthday young Westi!

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Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:53 am
Hello

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by bergamot » Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:28 pm

Hello Everyone,

Thought would say hello first.
Now, that's done ;-) I have a question...anyone here has any tips on how to grow sweet potatoes? Is...

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Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:50 am
weed free

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by futrot » Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:42 pm

can i use wood chip between rows of veg to help weed control or will too many nutrients be used up by chips

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Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:20 am
Dig For Victory

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by Arnie » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:36 pm

Hi :D

Can anyone please tell me how many dig for victory leaflets were issued during ww II, also can copy's be bought ? :?

Regards

Kevin :wink:

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Last post by Shallot Man
Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:08 am
From China----Oddoes

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by John P » Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:36 pm

Anyone ever heard ot these. Bought by the OH from Morrissons yesterday.A vegetable purporting to come from China. Advice is to use it as you would a...

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Last post by John P
Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:27 pm
Jamie backs peat-based compost?

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by alan refail » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:53 am

Homebase's new range of Jamie Oliver endorsed products to encourage first-time growers.

Composts
The range also includes a range of composts....

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Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:10 pm
SCAM

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by Shallot Man » Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:30 am

WILTSHIRE POLICE
Keeping you informed

Swindon Police Station Gablecross Shrivenham Road South Marston Swindon Wiltshire SN3 4RB Telephone: 0845...

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Last post by alan refail
Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:48 pm
So we won't be seeing battery cows after all

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by Primrose » Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:42 pm

I understand that Nocton Dairies’ plans for a factory mega-dairy in Lincolnshire have been withdrawn. Apparently the Environment Agency’s objections...

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Last post by Shallot Man
Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:34 am
Gardeners' Film Club

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by alan refail » Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:38 am
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As a change from the heavy stuff that I keep getting involved in on the forum, here are a few films which might appeal to gardeners over these long...
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Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:26 pm
Problems accessing Forum this morning

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by Primrose » Mon Feb 14, 2011 9:32 am

What's happening on here? Is the forum having technical problems? I found myself locked out this morning, having been told that I had exceeded the...

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Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:27 am
Another funny

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by Beryl » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:27 pm

This really is funny.

Beryl.

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Last post by Catherine
Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:56 pm
Pond in lottie?

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by haggis » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:16 pm

Anyone got a pond in their lottie? Minihaggis (age 7) saw a pre-formed pond liner in the garden centre last week and has been nipping ny ear about...

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Last post by Primrose
Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:58 am
homemade paper pots

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by haggis » Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:38 pm

I got a pot making thingy for my Xmas. You known the sort - wooden cylinders which you use to turn newspapers into seedling pots. Has anyone used...

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Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:28 pm
Valentines Day

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by Nature's Babe » Sat Feb 12, 2011 4:01 pm

guess who I saw today looking for a mate?
A ladybird, well it must be the earliest I have seen one...and not quite valentines day yet, have a lovely...

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Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:32 pm
Who's going where.

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by oldherbaceous » Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:15 pm
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I'm going to Dorset this year, never been their before so, very much looking forward to it.

So, where's everyone else heading this year?
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Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:40 pm

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