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planting by the moon

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by The Grock in the Frock » Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:47 pm
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im always up for trying new things (no smuttie comments liz)has anyone tried planting by the moon ? does it work?,and what results did you have?
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Sun Jan 29, 2006 11:23 pm
Seaweed as fertiliser

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by adamthegardener » Sun Jan 29, 2006 12:10 pm

I live fairly near the sea and have gathered several bags of seaweed - mostly kelp - from the beach. What is the best way of using this, should I...

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Sun Jan 29, 2006 10:07 pm
The Arrival of Spring

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by lizzie » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:54 pm

Hi All

I think that spring is finally not long off. I was walking the dog through the woods yesterday and, right in the middle of a clearing, was...

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Last post by valmarg
Sun Jan 29, 2006 8:28 pm
back issues for sale - nos: 46 - 56 - 59 - 68 -72

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by Jill » Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:54 am

I have a few back issues that I don't need any more. They have been kept nicely in a file box with no clippings or notes and it's a smoke free home....

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Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:54 am
Raspberries

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by Colin Miles » Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:55 pm

Our rabbit died last Friday, so the 18' x 6' Fruit Cage which served as an excellent rabbit run can now be used for fruit!

I intend to have 2...

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Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:25 pm
Compost

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by Sharon43 » Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:31 pm

Have just bought a load of compost ready for the new season's sowing, and it made me wonder: what is commercial compost made from, and how is it...

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Sat Jan 28, 2006 5:02 pm
Things that make you go hmmm

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by lizzie » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:22 pm

Ok folks, saw this elsewhere and thought you may enjoy reading it. Gave me a good laugh anyway :D so enjoy

For those who love the philosophy of...

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Last post by Carole B.
Sat Jan 28, 2006 1:49 pm
What About Uchiki Kuri?

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by Chez » Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:56 am

What has been your experience in growing Uchiki Kuri squash re flavour, yield and 'fruit' size? Or anything else you wish to add.

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Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:18 pm
Try this one on the boss.

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by lizzie » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:29 pm

25 REASONS WHY ALCOHOL SHOULD BE SERVED AT WORK
1. It's an incentive to show up.
2. It reduces stress.
3. It leads to more honest communications....

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Last post by The Grock in the Frock
Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:21 pm
jane e ,valmarg

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by The Grock in the Frock » Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:33 pm

still havnt figured out how to us this computer properly or i would have pm you both,but a big THANKYOU for your words.im in a lot better mood :D

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Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:38 pm
gro-lights

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by ferret » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:06 pm

I expect like everyone else I am anxious to get going for spring but my spare room (propagating area)has little natural light so my seedlings...

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Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:01 pm
generators

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by ferret » Sat Jan 14, 2006 5:04 pm

I have a large patch of brambles to clear on my new plot and a kind friend has given me a 2200watt bosch shredder for the task.Sadly on my allotment...

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Last post by nog
Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:46 pm
student in need please help

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by stdent 11 » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:15 am

:!: Please, please, please help me. I’ve only got a few days until the hand in for my Final Major research project and I really need to get at least...

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Last post by Chez
Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:23 pm
which rotavator?

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by fen not fen » Sun Jan 22, 2006 5:39 pm

We're on the brink of buying a rotavator for our 2 acres of market garden on a silty loam. Can anyone make any suggestions as to the minimum horse...

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Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:44 am
Dye plants in the allotment.

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by spinningfishwife » Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:43 pm

Can anyone point me in the direction of a good book on how to grow dye plants? I`m a spinner and am interested in learning to dye my wool and yarns...

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Last post by maureenc
Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:11 pm
Can I use my old grass & hedge compost for veg growing?

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by kathykate » Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:45 pm

Last year I ventured into growing some crops (dwarf beans, mange tout, lettuce, toms, spinach), mainly in large containers, all very successful! Want...

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Last post by Guest
Tue Jan 24, 2006 11:39 am
NOT Veggies - query about bedding plants

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by Freckleston » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:02 pm
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Hi - this is the first time Ive used this new forum, although everyone was really helpful when I visited the old one a few time.

I do have a few...
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Last post by valmarg
Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:29 pm
i've made the mamade

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by Guest » Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:11 pm

well eveyone the hangover was VERY bad ,and the sing a long to the sound of music VERY good,hence the hangover,sadly the stage didn't collasps,but a...

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Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:51 pm
If you're feeling down...

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by Chantal » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:18 pm

go to and enjoy some horribly accurate observations on life.

:D

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Mon Jan 23, 2006 1:27 pm
light evenings

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by jane E » Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:56 pm

Has anyone noticed the stretch on the evenings? 4.30 and it was still really light tonight and not even dusk until 5. It gives me itchy fingers to...

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Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:11 am
Tatties

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by dogijon » Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:21 pm
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Has anyone tried to grow Rocket earlies in an unheated greenhouse, and if so when did they plant them ??
Was the yield worth It??

Thank you...
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Last post by pigletwillie
Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:21 pm
Brilliant Brussels Sprouts

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by Colin Miles » Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:56 pm

I have been very impressed by the Brilliant (that's the name of the variety) Brussels Sprouts that were grown at the National Botanic Gardens of...

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Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:06 pm
Attn: Johnboy

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by Molly » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:12 pm

Johnboy, sorry I couldn't find an email address to write to your privately. I received your message and now all becomes clear! Been there and done...

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Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:12 pm
Named Blackcurrant Plants - Free to a Good Home

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by Chez » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:53 pm

Hello All

Having moved our blackcurrant bushes from an allotment to our new location (just over a year ago), we have found we don't need them, as...

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Last post by Chez
Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:46 am
Mr Potato Head, any news on suggestions for magazine?

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by peter » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:51 am

There were a number of threads about improvements and suggested topics for the magazine on this new forum.
Having just got a subscription for...

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Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:04 am
Seriously irked by anon " guests"

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by Sr Clare Julian » Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:11 am
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Dear Ones all, especially our beloved moderators.

I am getting serious righteous indignation here at the abuse being made in an increasing number...
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Last post by Mr Potato Head
Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:55 am
Wilkinsons

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by Chantal » Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:03 pm

Wilkinsons have seed potatoes, shallots and onion sets in and selling fast.

:D

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Last post by Chantal
Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:03 pm
Gooseberry Hinnomaki Red, Yellow.

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by Clive. » Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:55 pm

Hello,

The 2 Hinnomaki Gooseberries seem to be a recent addition...I'm not sure if new this season or have they been available previously..??...

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Last post by Clive.
Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:00 pm
Moaning about Marshalls

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by Ian F » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:00 pm

Is anyone else feeling unhappy with Marshalls?

After some 15 years of dealing with them I am now getting seriously unhappy. Thet let me down with...

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Last post by Ian F
Wed Jan 18, 2006 1:26 pm
roottrainers and garlic

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by Guest » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:21 am

hi,

can anyone recommend somewhere to buy roottrainers from please.

i have found only 1 of our local garden centres sells them, and the pods...

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Last post by Deb P
Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:39 am
Gardening in Spain!

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by mazmezroz » Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:13 pm

My husband is dead keen to move to Spain. I have tried to find out information about growing veggies in Southern Spain, but haven't come up with...

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Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:46 pm
Removal of topic

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by Colin Miles » Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:26 pm

May I suggest to the moderator that the 'seriously irked' topic be removed from both forums as it is not about gardening or related subjects and...

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Last post by Mr Potato Head
Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:35 am
rabbits

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by cockneycarrot » Sun Jan 08, 2006 2:29 pm

allotment in norfolk and we are cursed with rabbits,i have fenced mine off with metre high chicken wire, how high can they jump.

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Sun Jan 15, 2006 2:51 pm
Lychees

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by lizzie » Fri Jan 13, 2006 1:02 pm

Hi all

Has anyone tried to grow lychees from the stones in the fruit? These are one of my favourites and i'm eating them for England at the mo and...

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Last post by The Grock in the Frock
Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:24 am
Sprouting Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts

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by Freckleston » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:16 pm

Sorry, could not work through the archive at present. I only started veg plot last year, and I think was very lucky, most things worked out for me....

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Last post by Freckleston
Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:31 pm
To Grock in the Frock (jazz)

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by Molly » Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:11 pm

OK, Grock in the Frock, expose your real identity or I will never take a word you say seriously! :lol: The jazz site is on the BBC Jazz website:...

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Last post by The Grock in the Frock
Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:30 pm
Spare seed appeal...

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by Sr Clare Julian » Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:15 am

Dear Ones,
If any have spare seeds, maybe from a packet that is too large, we would be so very grateful for them. The forum has inspired me to...

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Last post by peterf
Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:20 pm
greenhouse thermometers

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by peterf » Mon Jan 09, 2006 10:26 pm

just wondering if anyone has one of these cordless digital thermometers in their greenhouse.theres so many to choose from im not sure where to...

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Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:18 am
Perennial " annuals"

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by Sr Clare Julian » Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:19 am

I am finding in this sheltered mountain place that more and more of the flowering plants we think of as annuals are perennials, only killed off by...

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Last post by Sr Clare Julian
Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:19 am
Slug resistant flowers

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by Allanagain » Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:04 pm

I have 'borrowed' this one from Gardeners' Questiontime.

100 slug resistant flowers

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Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:04 pm
Hello

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by The Grock in the Frock » Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:36 pm

Hi all

I'm new to this forum so I just thought that I would say

HELLO EVERYONE HOW ARE YOU?

I've got an allotment where I grow all kinds...

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Last post by The Grock in the Frock
Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:48 pm
2 SPECIAL ONLINE OFFERS!

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by KGAdmin » Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:13 pm

Hi all!

Tomorrow (Saturday 10th December) we are proud to feature inside the Daily Telegraph's great Gardening section.

In it we have a special...

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Last post by Gardening Girl
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:24 pm
Lasagna Gardening/ method.

Last post by Sr Clare Julian
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by KMARKSnr » Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:39 am

Hi all,
Last season i tried this method again,with good results.Quite a few readers said that they too would try this method.
My question,- did...

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Last post by Sr Clare Julian
Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:16 pm
Would like to be vegetarian - advice please

Last post by Colin Miles
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by Happymouse » Mon Jan 02, 2006 8:20 pm
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A question for all the people who know about cooking and eating vegetables. I was a happy vegetarian for 4 months last year. Felt fantastic and had...
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Last post by Colin Miles
Tue Jan 10, 2006 9:45 am
Pariffin

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by nog » Tue Dec 06, 2005 7:15 pm
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I was in the Garden Centre today and they were selling pariffin for £4.99 for 4ltr. It may be cheeper to heat the greenhouse with wiskey.

Anyoune...
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Sat Jan 07, 2006 8:24 pm
FROM WELLIE

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by Wellie » Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:10 am

Johnboy,
When you agree to have the next dance with me, is when I shall answer you.
I have been waiting since sometime last year, and Lizzie's shed...

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Last post by Wellie
Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:10 am
Xmas lottie plans

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by Sue » Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:36 pm
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I know it's still a few days away, but I am at work and counting the hours until the Christmas break.

After the traditional blow out and go see...
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Last post by mazmezroz
Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:27 pm
Skirret

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by Lotto Al » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:05 am

Does anybody have a source of supply of Skirret {Sium sisarum) roots or indeed have any available? al.

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Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:31 pm
Allotment Association

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by cherrycoop » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:13 am

Our newly formed committee need to form a constitution for our allotment association. Can anyone e-mail me their constitution to give us some ideas -...

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Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:45 am
Compost mystery

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by Guest » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:08 am

I received the following, no location given. Is it one of you?
From Joanna Handley@hilldene.com
I'm looking for a local supplier who would...

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Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:12 am

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