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Small pleasures

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by alan refail » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:42 am

After an awful summer and two weeks going slow due to a bad back I was feeling it was time to review my gardening etc. But things are never that bad,...

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Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:16 pm
MY ALLOTMENTS UPDATES RETURN

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:55 am

Hi all after a longer than expected break due to ill health I'm pleased to be back in action and back to doing my updates, hope that you have all had...

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Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:42 pm
Squashes

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by Bren » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:40 pm

Have anyone grown squashes that came a different shape and colour to what they planted?
I sowed butternut new seeds from Wilco, at first I thought...

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Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:37 pm
Hello, Dahlis, my old friend

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by Mike Vogel » Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:38 pm

Dear Dahlis,

My computer has crashed and I've lost your email address. Please send me an email if you ever read this, or I'll never be able to...

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Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:04 pm
My beautiful sunflowers

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by Catherine » Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:37 pm

I am so pleased that this year, despite the weather, I have grown about 30 sunflowers of different types. But now I need to know how to dry the...

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Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:36 am
Malvern Autumn Show

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by heyjude » Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:12 pm

Anybody going?

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Sun Sep 28, 2008 2:17 pm
naughty carrot!

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by retropants » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:22 pm

dug this up on Sunday! :oops: :oops: :oops:

he even has a (ahem) backside!!!!

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Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:23 am
Thank you.

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by oldherbaceous » Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:37 pm
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I would just like to say a big thank you to clive.
When i was going through a bit of a tough time earlier on in the year, Clive sent me a large...
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Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:48 pm
Car Insurance

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by snooky » Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:32 pm

My car insurance is up for renewal& and I had a good quote at £219.When I amended it to take into account a speeding (SP30) conviction another...

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Last post by lizzie
Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:03 am
Knitting time again!

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by Tigger » Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:45 pm

It's time to knit (or crochet) hats for Innocent smoothies again. They're hoping to beat last year's mammoth effort and raise more money than ever...

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Sun Sep 21, 2008 11:13 pm
Interesting grass cutting job

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by alan refail » Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:18 pm

From today's Observer:-

Fading fertility giant given a helping hand
Volunteers got to work yesterday on giving a 180ft ancient fertility symbol a...

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Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:52 pm
Just when you thought it was all over...

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by alan refail » Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:03 am

After all the varied woes of the summer, I think the last four days of summer weather and another five at least forecast deserve a mention.

Busy...

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Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:15 pm
Can anyone identify this plant please?

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by Have-a-go » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:25 pm

I was given seeds years ago and grow this plant each year but I have long forgotten its name, can anyone help?
It is a annual, geminates well and is...

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Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:48 pm
Wellington Brussels Sprouts

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by Colin Miles » Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:36 pm

This may need to go in the technical section, but I am posting here first. Both my early Brussels - Brilliant - and 'late' - Wellington, have grown...

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Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:44 am
What a grand day!

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by Monika » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:08 pm

Just got back from a fortnight's family visiting and found the allotment a jungle! Everything seems to have grown like mad, but I harvested lots of...

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Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:02 am
Keep your receipt

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by alan refail » Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:03 pm

£3.6 billion and the damn thing breaks down as soon as it's used

I'd have it back to the shop double quick :wink:

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Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:33 pm
Grey sky syndrome

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by Primrose » Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:46 am
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Am I the only individual to feel depressed at the continual grey skies we seem to have endured this summer? I don't mind it being cold as long as the...
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Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:04 am
Cheap Seeds

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by snooky » Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:02 pm

Found the following website via a rival magazine"s forum.Have a look, especially if you want small amounts of seeds.

Regards
snooky

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Last post by old codger
Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:05 pm
I told you to pick those courgettes while they were small!

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by alan refail » Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:12 am

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Last post by Catherine
Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:06 pm
Next year, I'll definitely try......

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by Colin_M » Sat Sep 13, 2008 3:48 am

...a few of these.

Guess we all have our favourites that we grow from year to year. Thanks to advice from people on the KG site, I've tried the...

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Tue Sep 16, 2008 10:30 pm
An Audience with Terry Walton

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by Chantal » Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:36 pm

Having just received my email newsletter from Wiggly Wigglers, I spotted this little item at the bottom of the page

" At 7.30pm on Friday...

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Tue Sep 16, 2008 4:19 pm
Sodium Chlorate

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by snooky » Thu Sep 11, 2008 6:59 pm

Was told by one of the lads at skittles last night that the EU killjoys were banning the sale of Sodium Chlorate. :evil:

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Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:20 pm
Red Onion Sets

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by snooky » Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:54 pm
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Bob did well with his red onions "RED SUPREME" from sets.His brother picked them up on his travels in a shop.Does anybody know whether or...
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Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:10 pm
I'm back again

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by Catherine » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:43 pm

Well we have just come back from a week in Wales. We were just outside Builth Wells and the weather hasn't been too bad at all. We have had rain but...

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Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:57 pm
KITCHEN GARDEN 2009 CALENDAR

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by chicken4 » Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:54 am

Has anyone ordered one yet is it any good.

At £4.99 with free delivery - a few Christmas presents i think.

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Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:39 pm
Made me laugh

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by Doctor Deb » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:51 pm

I just served up my first( and last!) red samurai carrot. It had a hard woody core that no amount of cooking would penetrate, let alone my teeth, and...

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Last post by Primrose
Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:04 pm
Comfortable Gardening Boots/Shoes

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by snooky » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:43 pm

I have always recycled my toetecter work shoes and worn them on the allotment whenever they were replaced with new by whichever company I was working...

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Last post by Stephen
Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:32 am
Rain, rain, rain - 2007 versus 2008

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by alan refail » Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:12 pm
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At the end of last year's appalling summer I made this "confident presdiction": Next year is bound to be better. How wrong can I be :cry:...
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:41 pm
Bits and bobs No5

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by oldherbaceous » Sat Jun 28, 2008 6:31 am
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Thought it was time to start a new one.

Well i knew today was going to be a special day when i woke up this morning. But nothing could have...
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Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:46 am
Gardeners World

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by Arnie » Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:31 am

Hi

I have missed the last couple of programs, When did Toby Buckland start :?: Is he just a new presenter for the program or the face of Gardeners...

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Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:24 pm
Embarrassing gift

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by Elderflower » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:27 pm

As usual we had enough runner beans to feed the street again this year so I`ve been handing them out round the street by the bag full.
I worried...

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Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:54 pm
Freezer "bubble wrap"

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by JohnN » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:36 am

Some time ago my local fish merchant gave me some "bubble wrap" type plastic sheets. Each is about 18" by 12" and comprises lots...

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Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:58 pm
Eat less meat

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by alan refail » Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:38 am

An interesting speech coming up tonight.

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Sun Sep 07, 2008 12:36 pm
HRH speaks out

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by alan refail » Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:34 am
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There seems to be a lot to consider in THIS

It will be interesting to hear the responses from the GMO industry and scientists. Telegraph website...
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Last post by Cider Boys
Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:31 am
ELF & SAFETY

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by Shallot Man » Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:41 pm

Visited Faversham last Saturday for the Hop Festival, hows this for a H&S sign on the gates of a Royal Mail Depot. TO OPEN & CLOSE GATES....

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Sat Sep 06, 2008 7:05 am
My daughter's wedding on sunday.

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by Parsons Jack » Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:38 pm

Hi all,

I'm off to Dulwich this weekend to give my daughter away! Can you all pray for sunny skies on Sunday at 2pm for me. The forecast isn't too...

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Last post by lizzie
Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:05 pm
Guidelines on Garden Landscaping

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by rogers » Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:07 am

Friends,
Before we spend a fortune for garden landscaping, turning our yard into a paradise within our budget, certain tips need to be remembered....

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Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:09 pm
Rootstock for Veg

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by Arnie » Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:11 am

Hi

Can anyone advise me on how to graft HE-MAN rootstock on Toms,Cucumbers :?

Kind Regards

Kevin :wink:

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Last post by peter
Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:18 am
My FIRST Runner Bean!

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by Colin Miles » Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:02 pm

Note the singular! Sown May 7th!! Oh well - the first Brussels Sprouts and a few French beans should make a meal.

1.12 inches of rain today and...

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Last post by alan refail
Tue Sep 02, 2008 9:19 am
Ripening Tomatoes

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by Stephen » Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:00 pm

A woman was growing tomatoes, but couldn't seem to get her tomatoes to turn red. One day while at the allotment she came upon a gentlemen neighbour...

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Last post by pongeroon
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:10 am
PLANT DYES

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by The Grock in the Frock » Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:04 pm

Can anyone tell me what woad- (ISATIS TINCTORIA) LOOKS LIKE AND WHERE I COULD GET IT FROM.want to dye some things :wink:

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Last post by goldilox
Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:03 am
I have returned

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by lizzie » Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:09 am

Hello All

Just to let you know that I am back from my jollies and that a very good time was had by all. Weather was crap but what the hell. You...

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Last post by alan refail
Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:37 am
UFO's spotted over the skies of South Wales

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by Colin Miles » Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:48 pm

Reports have been coming of a strange yellow object appearing over the skies of South Wales and other parts of the country. I myself witnessed such...

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Last post by lizzie
Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:07 am
Where have all the berries gone?

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by Primrose » Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:22 pm

Our pyracantha bushes this year have barely a berry on them and hawthorn bushes in surrounding lanes seem pretty barren too, despite prolific flowers...

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Last post by old codger
Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:54 pm
Good summer for Runner Beans

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by Colin_M » Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:25 pm

Whilst the weather's been non-summery, we have had a brilliant crop of runner beans this year. They are tasty and I'm getting a good number of long...

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Last post by Colin_M
Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:43 pm
Bit's-n-bobs in OH's garden.

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by peter » Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:36 pm

This week I was privileged to be granted the immense favour of a tour around OH's little cottage garden.

I noticed at the start of the tour that...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Sun Aug 31, 2008 5:17 am
Help- showing vegetables

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by haggis » Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:29 pm

Can anyone help please - I am going to show some of my veggies at a local show next weekend. I have only shown once before so I really don't know...

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Last post by haggis
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:19 pm
Crysanths and blistered leaves.

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by darrenc » Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:49 am

My crysanths have got some form of blistering on the leaves and have not grown as well as i would have liked although they have flowered well , i...

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Last post by darrenc
Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:49 am
La Tomatina

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by alan refail » Wed Aug 27, 2008 6:03 pm

No tomato blight here then :wink:

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Last post by Parsons Jack
Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:30 pm
Tis Spring again!

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by Colin Miles » Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:36 am

The winter stream that appears down the middle of my garden path is in full flow, the leaves on the Apple trees are turning brown, even the...

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Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:03 pm

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