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Found a fab resource for fellow newbies
Not even sure what I was looking for when I stumbled across this little gem: Ministry of Agriculture Allotment & Garden Guide Ok, so it was published in 1945, but the advice is still sound and because of the era, it is money saving by nature :)
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My springs haven't sprung.
I've tried some spring onions for the first time this year from some seeds my mum gave me which are still in date. I planted a tray full a couple of weeks ago and only 2 came up, so I've tried again and this time there's one solitary lonesome seedling. I'm normally not that bad with seeds, Dud packet (still in date) or do…
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Help please, Can anybody identify.
Hi I bought this in the £1 shop but it didn't have a label, can anybody help??:beer:
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What is your most frugal plant in the garden
Just an odd thought really.Was looking round my garden and was really pleased to think that most of the things I really value havent cost me anything,and go on year after year just increasing. I have Raspberrys. strawberrys and Rhubarb rescued from an old allotment site some 6 or 7 years ago.My runner beans are from seed…
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Bargains at Homebase Garden Centre
Picked up a lovely bargain at Homebase today, a selection of plants (6 per tray) for hanging baskets/containers: original price, £7.99, previously reduced to £3.99, today's price £1.50 :j Ok, they were a touch thirsty, but nature is having a little sprinkle at the moment so they are outside quenching their thirst before I…
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HELP! My Potatos....
seem to be falling over. I'm a bit of a novice gardener... infact novice everything, but with all the books and telly programs telling me that its worth a go.... I am Im growing king edwards and maris piper, both in bags/pots the maris piper appear to be ok, still standing upright however the king edwards until the weekend…
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Lawn mowers
Anyone got any ideas on a decent mower for a medium but slightly uneven lawn not bothered if its if its cylindrical or rotary just after peoples ideas on what they deem good or bad. thanks in advance.
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Aldi / Lidl Plants
Hi guys, I see that Aldi and Lidl have some bedding plants on offer over the next week or two and fancy some for my garden. The prices seem reasonable and I think some of them should give good coverage and some colour to my borders, not need too much maintenance and not cost too much. All I need to know, is are…
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"Garden land" rent
I currently rent an area of land close to my house in Cornwall which is classed as "garden land" and which I use to grow vegetables. The owner of the land has reviewed our rental agreement and is trying to treble the rent. I'd like to ask anyone else who rents "garden land" to share how much they pay (either per square…
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What are these please? Unknown fruit.
These are growning in my MIL's garden. Are they quince? http://s1127.photobucket.com/albums/l636/AlisonW63/MSE/ Thanks, Alison
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Oh No a Blackbird Nest Uncovered....
Hiya I feel so sorry for these little things, I was culling trees in my garden, unknowingly pulled out a massive nest full of three big babies God knows how but they managed to stay put, we have returned the branch and left it perched on top of the bush it was in the first place. I've wired it to a branch it was attached…
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What's causing these holes??
We have lots of these holes appearing all over the garden, particularly in the lawn. Does anyone know what might be causing them...I wondered if it could be bees?? The holes are approximately 1cm diameter. Any advice gratefully accepted!
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Sunflower sadness
and another one from me while I remember... I had a very healthy 'giant single' sunflower happily growing away in a (large) pot in my south-facing garden. It had reached a height of around 15cm a week ago, and I was looking forward to watching it grow. However, I went out this weekend to check on its progress and was…
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Feeding hungry pumpkins
Hi all My pumpkin plants are doing rather well at the moment: no fruit yet but huge leaves, and they seem to be doubling in size every time I pop down to the garden to look! But I want to ensure they are getting the best feed possible from here on in. I know that manure is what they like best, but I only have a small…
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Blight??????????or something else.
Hi can anyone tell me if this is blight on my spuds please,the spuds haven't flowered yet but the leaves are all going yellow with black spots on them. If not blight any other suggestions as to what the matter is as hubby said you don't need to feed spuds but the soil is old soil and I think it needs feeding . Thanks in…
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how/when to grow bluebelle seeds
Ok sister has some bluebelles in her garden we assume looking at them they are not wild but are cultivated varieties-they were in when she bought the house. Anyway she had collected some seed pods after the finished flowering this spring and has passed some on to me. But I (and she) have no idea when or how to grow them?…
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Beetroot problem
Hello all greenfingered people! I'm growing a selection of vegetables and they're all doing well, surprisingly enough. I've just noticed that something - most likely a bird - has eaten all the leaves off the beetroot plants :eek: Does anyone know if this will impact the plants? As in are the plants ruined? Will I still get…
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Chenies Manor Plant Fair 17th July
I normally do hatfield house rose weekend but its not this year due to other events happening.. I am just wondering if anyone has been to Chenies Manor plant fair and could tell me if its worth going .. looks really good on the website .. i have to push my mum around in a wheelchair its say's its diasabled friendly apart…
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Tomato plants!
Hi Guys, Thanks for the inspiration! I've planted 7 tomato plants and they are doing amazingly! :T Saving me a few quid a week already! Thanks again :beer:
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Trying to find a small hebe
I have a hebe which I bought in a 6 pack of alpines, it was literally one 'stalk' when I got it and now 3 years on it seems to be fully grown. It worked out at £1, so I'm wondering where I can get similarly cheap hebes from? I've been to my 2 local nursery's and they only have large ones for £9. Maybe I should try taking…