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  1. alligatorlizard

    Could this be a dwarf variety of spruce?

    It does look quite a lot like my Picea albertiana "conica" (dwarf variety, mature height somewhere around the 2m mark, supposed to take 20 or more years to get there, mine is now about 18 inches...
    It does look quite a lot like my Picea albertiana "conica" (dwarf variety, mature height somewhere around the 2m mark, supposed to take 20 or more years to get there, mine is now about 18 inches tall in a pot, bought at about 12 inches tall, about 3 years ago). But (big but) without a label...
    It does look quite a lot like my Picea albertiana "conica" (dwarf variety, mature height somewhere around the 2m mark, supposed to take 20 or more years to get there, mine is now about 18 inches tall in a pot, bought at about 12 inches tall,...
    It does look quite a lot like my Picea albertiana "conica" (dwarf variety, mature height somewhere around the 2m mark, supposed to take 20 or more years to get there, mine is now about 18 inches...
    alligatorlizard, Jan 30, 2025, NEW Gardeners !
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    JennyJB
    Feb 2, 2025
  2. Spruce
    Informative x 3

    De Jäger take over Hayloft

    Hi all,De Jäger are to take over Hayloft.should be a interesting …De Jäger I have used many times and always top size bulbs compared to other companies that offer the same...
    Hi all,De Jäger are to take over Hayloft.should be a interesting …De Jäger I have used many times and always top size bulbs compared to other companies that offer the same variety.Hayloft can have a choice of hard to get hold of varieties and excellent customer carewe will wait and...
    Hi all,De Jäger are to take over Hayloft.should be a interesting …De Jäger I have used many times and always top size bulbs compared to other companies that offer the same variety.Hayloft can have a choice of hard to get hold of...
    Hi all,De Jäger are to take over Hayloft.should be a interesting …De Jäger I have used many times and always top size bulbs compared to other companies that offer the same...
    Spruce, Feb 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    Spruce
    Feb 2, 2025
  3. Falstaff

    Manure in raised beds

    Help this is quite technical:). I am very grateful you brought the measurements down to imaginable proportions! I would reckon the 1kg/mtr is about what has gone on annually over the years. I don’t...
    Help this is quite technical:). I am very grateful you brought the measurements down to imaginable proportions! I would reckon the 1kg/mtr is about what has gone on annually over the years. I don’t think many people realise how much big loads of manure break down to, not much. I have a flowerbed...
    Help this is quite technical:). I am very grateful you brought the measurements down to imaginable proportions! I would reckon the 1kg/mtr is about what has gone on annually over the years. I don’t think many people realise how much big loads of...
    Help this is quite technical:). I am very grateful you brought the measurements down to imaginable proportions! I would reckon the 1kg/mtr is about what has gone on annually over the years. I don’t...
    Falstaff, Jan 22, 2025, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    hailbopp
    Feb 2, 2025
  4. noisette47

    The House of the Future? In our dreams..

    Many thanks @noisette47, food for thought.
    Many thanks @noisette47, food for thought.
    Many thanks @noisette47, food for thought.
    Many thanks @noisette47, food for thought.
    noisette47, Feb 1, 2025, The Muppet Show
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    lizzie27
    Feb 2, 2025
  5. wiseowl
    Sticky

    Seed Sowing February 2025

    Sowed in cold greenhouse yesterday - penstemon whippleanus Chocolate Drop (to join the penstemon cobaea and penstemon barbatus Jingle Bells sown last month), and thalictrum rochebrunianum. Also...
    Sowed in cold greenhouse yesterday - penstemon whippleanus Chocolate Drop (to join the penstemon cobaea and penstemon barbatus Jingle Bells sown last month), and thalictrum rochebrunianum. Also put several little trays of seed compost in on a windowsill to take the chill off before sowing things...
    Sowed in cold greenhouse yesterday - penstemon whippleanus Chocolate Drop (to join the penstemon cobaea and penstemon barbatus Jingle Bells sown last month), and thalictrum rochebrunianum. Also put several little trays of seed compost in on a...
    Sowed in cold greenhouse yesterday - penstemon whippleanus Chocolate Drop (to join the penstemon cobaea and penstemon barbatus Jingle Bells sown last month), and thalictrum rochebrunianum. Also...
    wiseowl, Feb 1, 2025, Propagation This Month
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    KayJ
    Feb 2, 2025
  6. The Eden

    Chrysanthemums that are on sale in January in supermarkets

    Thanks for the warning! Sorry to hear it lasted 3 years, but not bad in my books. I will definitely buy them now, it's worth a try...
    Thanks for the warning! Sorry to hear it lasted 3 years, but not bad in my books. I will definitely buy them now, it's worth a try...
    Thanks for the warning! Sorry to hear it lasted 3 years, but not bad in my books. I will definitely buy them now, it's worth a try...
    Thanks for the warning! Sorry to hear it lasted 3 years, but not bad in my books. I will definitely buy them now, it's worth a try...
    The Eden, Feb 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    The Eden
    Feb 1, 2025
  7. Smallzoo

    What to do ...

    You could try lavender, rosemary, maybe cistus and broom, Some of the Mediterranean bulbs such as crocus and miniature tulips.
    You could try lavender, rosemary, maybe cistus and broom, Some of the Mediterranean bulbs such as crocus and miniature tulips.
    You could try lavender, rosemary, maybe cistus and broom, Some of the Mediterranean bulbs such as crocus and miniature tulips.
    You could try lavender, rosemary, maybe cistus and broom, Some of the Mediterranean bulbs such as crocus and miniature tulips.
    Smallzoo, Feb 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    NigelJ
    Feb 1, 2025
  8. Logan
    Sticky
    Like x 4

    programmes to watch

    I got fed up with that Greg Wallace on the Factory programme keep saying WOW, surely there are other expressions of amazement that can be used, COR BLIMEY comes to mind, or YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS.:biggrin:
    I got fed up with that Greg Wallace on the Factory programme keep saying WOW, surely there are other expressions of amazement that can be used, COR BLIMEY comes to mind, or YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS.:biggrin:
    I got fed up with that Greg Wallace on the Factory programme keep saying WOW, surely there are other expressions of amazement that can be used, COR BLIMEY comes to mind, or YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS.:biggrin:
    I got fed up with that Greg Wallace on the Factory programme keep saying WOW, surely there are other expressions of amazement that can be used, COR BLIMEY comes to mind, or YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS.:biggrin:
    Logan, Jul 27, 2017, Off-Topic Discussion ... 61 62 63
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    pete
    Feb 1, 2025
  9. shiney
    Sticky

    RESULT OF THE JANUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Thank you @Sheal
    Thank you @Sheal
    Thank you @Sheal
    Thank you @Sheal
    shiney, Feb 1, 2025, Photo Competitions
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    Star gaze Lily
    Feb 1, 2025
  10. pete

    Thermometers

    I've just "bought" that cheap one on E bay, it says UK but I'm betting China, might get it some time next year.:roflol:
    I've just "bought" that cheap one on E bay, it says UK but I'm betting China, might get it some time next year.:roflol:
    I've just "bought" that cheap one on E bay, it says UK but I'm betting China, might get it some time next year.:roflol:
    I've just "bought" that cheap one on E bay, it says UK but I'm betting China, might get it some time next year.:roflol:
    pete, Jan 31, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    pete
    Feb 1, 2025
  11. Spruce

    Onion Sets .. how late

    Rather than module trays, I use the plastic shelf trays that garden centres receive potted plants upon.75mm dia is ideal, Filled with spent compost, they have large drainage holes and enable one...
    Rather than module trays, I use the plastic shelf trays that garden centres receive potted plants upon.75mm dia is ideal, Filled with spent compost, they have large drainage holes and enable one to check when rooted. matching Before planting out, suspend watering so as to keep the compost as a...
    Rather than module trays, I use the plastic shelf trays that garden centres receive potted plants upon.75mm dia is ideal, Filled with spent compost, they have large drainage holes and enable one to check when rooted. matching Before planting...
    Rather than module trays, I use the plastic shelf trays that garden centres receive potted plants upon.75mm dia is ideal, Filled with spent compost, they have large drainage holes and enable one...
    Spruce, Jan 31, 2025, Edible Gardening
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    infradig
    Feb 1, 2025
  12. Fat Controller
    Like x 3

    Renewable energy sources - the good, the bad and the ugly

    I was reading that earlier. EU inflexibility has always been an issue, but the difficulties are really reaching crisis point.
    I was reading that earlier. EU inflexibility has always been an issue, but the difficulties are really reaching crisis point.
    I was reading that earlier. EU inflexibility has always been an issue, but the difficulties are really reaching crisis point.
    I was reading that earlier. EU inflexibility has always been an issue, but the difficulties are really reaching crisis point.
    Fat Controller, Mar 3, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 23 24 25
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    ViewAhead
    Feb 1, 2025
  13. Anguisfragilis

    Cost effective source of grit

    Ah, but I'm retired and the more physical and mental work that I do, the better. I will not go quietly into the night! :)
    Ah, but I'm retired and the more physical and mental work that I do, the better. I will not go quietly into the night! :)
    Ah, but I'm retired and the more physical and mental work that I do, the better. I will not go quietly into the night! :)
    Ah, but I'm retired and the more physical and mental work that I do, the better. I will not go quietly into the night! :)
    Anguisfragilis, Jan 30, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    kindredspirit
    Feb 1, 2025
  14. The Eden

    Chrysanthemums that are on sale in January in supermarkets

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows of the cultivation details for Chrysanthemums that are on sale in January and in flower. Are these varieties tender and forced, or are they semi hardy, and...
    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows of the cultivation details for Chrysanthemums that are on sale in January and in flower. Are these varieties tender and forced, or are they semi hardy, and after flowering can be left in a pot outside. I saw a lovely deep maroon one in M & S, and I wanted...
    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows of the cultivation details for Chrysanthemums that are on sale in January and in flower. Are these varieties tender and forced, or are they semi hardy, and after flowering can be left in a pot outside. I...
    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knows of the cultivation details for Chrysanthemums that are on sale in January and in flower. Are these varieties tender and forced, or are they semi hardy, and...
    The Eden, Feb 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion
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    The Eden
    Feb 1, 2025
  15. sberry

    Dahlia Chimborazo wanted

    Great recommendation, thank you - got approval and have now purchased!
    Great recommendation, thank you - got approval and have now purchased!
    Great recommendation, thank you - got approval and have now purchased!
    Great recommendation, thank you - got approval and have now purchased!
    sberry, Jan 31, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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    sberry
    Jan 31, 2025
  16. ricky101

    Ytube Adverts

    I use UBlock Origin a get no Ads on Firefox when watching youtube
    I use UBlock Origin a get no Ads on Firefox when watching youtube
    I use UBlock Origin a get no Ads on Firefox when watching youtube
    I use UBlock Origin a get no Ads on Firefox when watching youtube
    ricky101, Jan 30, 2025, Computer Corner
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    Jiffy
    Jan 31, 2025
  17. hailbopp

    Vermiculite or Perlite?

    We tend to just use peat compost and control the water content by hand - but not very well because most things in the greenhouse get watered by hose. We rarely have any trouble that way. :noidea:We...
    We tend to just use peat compost and control the water content by hand - but not very well because most things in the greenhouse get watered by hose. We rarely have any trouble that way. :noidea:We have a great big black sack full of Perlite in the shed but never bother to use it. I think that...
    We tend to just use peat compost and control the water content by hand - but not very well because most things in the greenhouse get watered by hose. We rarely have any trouble that way. :noidea:We have a great big black sack full of Perlite in the...
    We tend to just use peat compost and control the water content by hand - but not very well because most things in the greenhouse get watered by hose. We rarely have any trouble that way. :noidea:We...
    hailbopp, Jan 30, 2025, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    shiney
    Jan 31, 2025
  18. GreenhouseShading

    Greenhouse shading

    Sadly we may never know.
    Sadly we may never know.
    Sadly we may never know.
    Sadly we may never know.
    GreenhouseShading, Jan 29, 2025, Greenhouse Growing
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    NigelJ
    Jan 31, 2025
  19. machtucker

    Under planting an Amelanchier Lamarckii

    I agree, I think the lime green goes well with the Salvia.
    I agree, I think the lime green goes well with the Salvia.
    I agree, I think the lime green goes well with the Salvia.
    I agree, I think the lime green goes well with the Salvia.
    machtucker, Jan 16, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 2 3
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    machtucker
    Jan 30, 2025
  20. Anguisfragilis

    Echium pininana help

    Here are my two Echium pininana. This one is just getting going This one is multi headed five in total.
    Here are my two Echium pininana. This one is just getting going This one is multi headed five in total.
    Here are my two Echium pininana. This one is just getting going This one is multi headed five in total.
    Here are my two Echium pininana. This one is just getting going This one is multi headed five in total.
    Screenshot_20250129_234149_Instagram.jpg Screenshot_20250129_234936_Instagram.jpg Echium 2.JPG Echium 1.JPG
    Anguisfragilis, Jan 29, 2025, Gardening Discussions
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    348
    NigelJ
    Jan 30, 2025
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