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Question about onions
I bought some onion sets from Wilkinsons last week (I think they're called Stuttgart or something like that). There's about 200 diddy little onion things in the bag. I spoke to a man who was also buying some, and he said to start them in small tubs, one in each tub until they start to grow, then plant them outdoors. We've…
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got the mag, grow your own , in my post today
and its a very good magazine , packed to the rafters with articules and i got a free pack of carrot seeds , and best of all i got it half price from here http://www.magazineservice.co.uk/wh650/details.jsp?P=342290278
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Garden tools
hello :hello: Today in woolworths I got a garden tool set made by Wilkinson sword, reduced from £15 to £3.49. It has a 5 year guarantee and contains hand fork, hand trowel and potting trowel. Its a nice set. Hope this helps if your on the lookut for tools. Donna x
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Nematodes
I have a huge slug problem every year in my garden, I was considering using nematodes this year but wondered if anyone had used these before and how effective were they?
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What garden shed?
Hi all... Just moved house and have got my first ever garden!!! I AM VERY EXCITED indeed... I am going to set up a small veg patch - about 4*12ft and love all the tips on here.. cant wait for these frosts to go.. will have a lawn, a couple of trees and some plants... Anyway - to get to the question - I am looking for a…
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seed growing / where do you do it?
Hi every one, I would like to know where you lot start your seeds off. I have every year started by now with tomatoes, bedding plants, herbs and other veg plants and put them in a light warm room to grow. However they become leggy and frail. I have a green house but can not get it warm enough. By now I normally have every…
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allotments
I have come across the following petition, which can be signed online, its a request to the government to increase the amount of land made available to allotments. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/allotments/ I do believe that the value of allotments is immense, both to the community, healthwise and also increases greenspaces…
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Pet safe weedkiller for brick path
We have a lovely old, original to our house, brick path which has gaps between. We have tried putting sand in between, copious amounts of vinegar, but still the weeds come back. I have looked at the popular packets on the market but having pets worries me. As our cat sits out on the path, and our dog walks up and down it…
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growing suitable herbs for chinese cooking
we had some lemon grass in a recipe we did at the weekend. has anyone grown this and any tips? the seeds are quite expensive although not compared with buying a stalk or two! we have a greenhouse so can grow under cover any other reccommendations for tasty dinners?
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Cranefly infestation ?
My neighbours have a cranefly infestation in their lawn. Can anyone advise me on what I should be looking for to find out if we have it too? We do have patches of dead grass and also a lot of the grass is completely gone, just mud patches left but I'd assumed that was from all the wet weather as the garden got very very…
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Where do you get your manure from? Best Places?
I'd like to start growing Veg :T and need to prepare heavy clay soil in my garden. I would like to use manure, but it's proving very difficult to find!! I have rung round a few nurseries and horticultural wholesalers and retailers but they only do topsoil or compost. Was thinking about trying farms next, but haven't yet…
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How to get veg quantities right and other questions......?
hello :hello: Does anyone know of a chart or guide which can recommend the number of plants needed to produce enough yield for a family of 4? This was my downfall last year because I grew container veg we were nowhere near to self-sufficiency (although most plants did well and it encouraged me for this year). I have been…
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Lidl - Indoor Mini Greenhouse @ 69p
Check Lidl web site re Special Offers in your area - they change twice a week: https://www.lidl.co.uk/ Kingston uon Thames branch yesterday - Indoor Mini Greenhouse @ 69p (container is 5" x 5-1/2") No of Seeds Name of Veg/Herb/Flower 150 Kohl Rabi 1,000 Parsley - 2 types 450 Basil 50 Tomatoes 7 Red Geranium 60 Yellow…
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couch grass taking over the world!
Help! I got an allotment last year and managed to grow a bit of stuff. After spending months getting rid of the couch grass last spring, I find myself in exactly the same situation again with the weeds. I don't have as much time this year to be digging, and it seems like a never ending battle. Does anyone know the best way…
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Heavy Duty Strimmer not auto feed
I'm looking for a Heavy Duty Strimmer that preferably does not auto feed, I find these run out far too fast. My old one I had for years and that was supposed to auto feed but I used to put the line on the oposite way so it couldnt auto feed. When it ran down I would just tip it upside down, open the bottom and pull a bit…
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Sandford Garden Urn
A real longshot this! I need one (or two if possible) Sandford "Dorset" Garden stone urns - regency style, to match some existing ones we have. Sandford have gone out of business so I am obviously looking for old stock or secondhand.
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Self Sufficiency Book @ WHSmiths
WHSmiths are currently doing this book: New Complete Book Of Self Sufficiency- Amazon Link for £5, reduced from £20. Obviously it's not *just* about growing things, but it has loads about it, and is a damn good read anyway :D
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Grow Your Own Veg book
Has anyone bought the book that goes with the series? Is it worth it? I like the programme, but it doesn't go into great detail and I won't remember it all anyway!
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New cover for my plastic greenhouse?
My plastic greenhouse has lasted 2 years, but the cover is now torn to shreds. We are re-organising the garden and won't be ready to site a proper glasshouse this year, so I would like to buy a new plastic cover for my 'plastic house' as the frame is still fine, but don't want to spend too much if I can help it as it may…
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Lisanthus Flowers
I just love these flowers which I buy from Tesco. Would it be possible to grow them in my garden.(West Scotland) If so where can I buy the seeds. Thank You.