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  1. ricky101

    So are Red/Blue grow leds the best ?

    I too haven't watched the video, but I know the science of red and blue grow lights. They're the colours used for photosynthesis. That's why chlorophyll is green. The plant doesn't use green...
    I too haven't watched the video, but I know the science of red and blue grow lights. They're the colours used for photosynthesis. That's why chlorophyll is green. The plant doesn't use green light, so it reflects it. It absorbs red and blue, which is why the green foliage would look black under...
    I too haven't watched the video, but I know the science of red and blue grow lights. They're the colours used for photosynthesis. That's why chlorophyll is green. The plant doesn't use green light, so it reflects it. It absorbs red and blue,...
    I too haven't watched the video, but I know the science of red and blue grow lights. They're the colours used for photosynthesis. That's why chlorophyll is green. The plant doesn't use green...
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  2. Michael Hewett

    What is this for ?

    I had better dump mine then! I don't want any of that foreign muck :nonofinger: It may be contaminated :yikes:
    I had better dump mine then! I don't want any of that foreign muck :nonofinger: It may be contaminated :yikes:
    I had better dump mine then! I don't want any of that foreign muck :nonofinger: It may be contaminated :yikes:
    I had better dump mine then! I don't want any of that foreign muck :nonofinger: It may be contaminated :yikes:
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  3. ashley1234
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  4. fumanchu

    Best place to buy online?

    That sounds lovely shiney, I'd never heard of it before, Got a local plant place here in an old walled garden. just a couple of miles from the door and I use them a lot but they arent big so I...
    That sounds lovely shiney, I'd never heard of it before, Got a local plant place here in an old walled garden. just a couple of miles from the door and I use them a lot but they arent big so I sometimes need to use online places. Will do that sheal! tyvm.
    That sounds lovely shiney, I'd never heard of it before, Got a local plant place here in an old walled garden. just a couple of miles from the door and I use them a lot but they arent big so I sometimes need to use online places. Will do that...
    That sounds lovely shiney, I'd never heard of it before, Got a local plant place here in an old walled garden. just a couple of miles from the door and I use them a lot but they arent big so I...
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  5. Spruce

    Which one should I have ?

    Some good ones on Gardeners World this evening.
    Some good ones on Gardeners World this evening.
    Some good ones on Gardeners World this evening.
    Some good ones on Gardeners World this evening.
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  6. groundbeetle

    Pink wild primroses?

    Definitely crosses with the Polyanthus type primulas. All you need is a strong flying bee and there you go.
    Definitely crosses with the Polyanthus type primulas. All you need is a strong flying bee and there you go.
    Definitely crosses with the Polyanthus type primulas. All you need is a strong flying bee and there you go.
    Definitely crosses with the Polyanthus type primulas. All you need is a strong flying bee and there you go.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good in March 2023

    A couple from today
    A couple from today
    A couple from today
    A couple from today
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  8. fumanchu

    Sweet Peas!

    Good luck with renovation. Very tight for space in my greenhouse with 170 dahlias in there and loads of pots of seeds germinating so will be glad to put the sweet peas outside.
    Good luck with renovation. Very tight for space in my greenhouse with 170 dahlias in there and loads of pots of seeds germinating so will be glad to put the sweet peas outside.
    Good luck with renovation. Very tight for space in my greenhouse with 170 dahlias in there and loads of pots of seeds germinating so will be glad to put the sweet peas outside.
    Good luck with renovation. Very tight for space in my greenhouse with 170 dahlias in there and loads of pots of seeds germinating so will be glad to put the sweet peas outside.
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  9. Clueless 1 v2

    Yard garden - concrete floor is a mess

    Its a difficult one as to how far you go, how much you spend and obviously how much time and effort you want to put in.Notice a manhole and a drain hole, not insurmountable problems but need to...
    Its a difficult one as to how far you go, how much you spend and obviously how much time and effort you want to put in.Notice a manhole and a drain hole, not insurmountable problems but need to be worked round, I think its one of those jobs that if you go at it half heartedly you could wish...
    Its a difficult one as to how far you go, how much you spend and obviously how much time and effort you want to put in.Notice a manhole and a drain hole, not insurmountable problems but need to be worked round, I think its one of those jobs...
    Its a difficult one as to how far you go, how much you spend and obviously how much time and effort you want to put in.Notice a manhole and a drain hole, not insurmountable problems but need to...
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  10. Sheal

    Geranium v Pelargonium

    I got all ours out the other day for an airing and drink, did lose 1 cutting.
    I got all ours out the other day for an airing and drink, did lose 1 cutting.
    I got all ours out the other day for an airing and drink, did lose 1 cutting.
    I got all ours out the other day for an airing and drink, did lose 1 cutting.
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  11. Purple Streaks

    Feeding bearded iris

    Thanks spruce, it's forecast rain for tomorrow so sprinkling blood fish and bone today should help wash it it down to the roots.
    Thanks spruce, it's forecast rain for tomorrow so sprinkling blood fish and bone today should help wash it it down to the roots.
    Thanks spruce, it's forecast rain for tomorrow so sprinkling blood fish and bone today should help wash it it down to the roots.
    Thanks spruce, it's forecast rain for tomorrow so sprinkling blood fish and bone today should help wash it it down to the roots.
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  12. welshone

    Whats this plant/weed and how to control it

    Improve drainage in these areas and reduce winter shade if possible. Meanwhile it's weeding hoeing probably best with a hand hoe if among other plants. I wouldn't worry what it is. If you've...
    Improve drainage in these areas and reduce winter shade if possible. Meanwhile it's weeding hoeing probably best with a hand hoe if among other plants. I wouldn't worry what it is. If you've decided it's a weed remove it.
    Improve drainage in these areas and reduce winter shade if possible. Meanwhile it's weeding hoeing probably best with a hand hoe if among other plants. I wouldn't worry what it is. If you've decided it's a weed remove it.
    Improve drainage in these areas and reduce winter shade if possible. Meanwhile it's weeding hoeing probably best with a hand hoe if among other plants. I wouldn't worry what it is. If you've...
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  13. TheMadHedger

    Wind ornaments - need some recommendations please

    if you want to Pea plant the neighbours :heehee:
    if you want to Pea plant the neighbours :heehee:
    if you want to Pea plant the neighbours :heehee:
    if you want to Pea plant the neighbours :heehee:
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  14. Spruce

    Plants containing the name of alcohol/booze & cigarettes

    "Campari" tomato
    "Campari" tomato
    "Campari" tomato
    "Campari" tomato
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  15. Selleri

    Why do people dislike yellow flowers in their gardens?

    Interesting thread :) I love yellow flowers, including yellow roses. My garden at the moment is full of daffodils and they make me so happy! It's poured with rain all day, and the daffodils are...
    Interesting thread :) I love yellow flowers, including yellow roses. My garden at the moment is full of daffodils and they make me so happy! It's poured with rain all day, and the daffodils are just a bit of sunshine on the dreariest days. Saying that, I love pretty much all colours. I'm not a...
    Interesting thread :) I love yellow flowers, including yellow roses. My garden at the moment is full of daffodils and they make me so happy! It's poured with rain all day, and the daffodils are just a bit of sunshine on the dreariest days....
    Interesting thread :) I love yellow flowers, including yellow roses. My garden at the moment is full of daffodils and they make me so happy! It's poured with rain all day, and the daffodils are...
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  16. Dahlia123

    Euphorbia Mellifera frost damage

    I'd wait a bit. We have a few of them and they all looked completely dead. I had cut this one back, as usual, in November and we thought it was really dead but it is now starting to show some...
    I'd wait a bit. We have a few of them and they all looked completely dead. I had cut this one back, as usual, in November and we thought it was really dead but it is now starting to show some life. The others haven't started yet.This is a shot of it that I have quickly pulled up. It...
    I'd wait a bit. We have a few of them and they all looked completely dead. I had cut this one back, as usual, in November and we thought it was really dead but it is now starting to show some life. The others haven't started yet.This...
    I'd wait a bit. We have a few of them and they all looked completely dead. I had cut this one back, as usual, in November and we thought it was really dead but it is now starting to show some...
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  17. Spruce

    Did you know : Dahlia 'Café au Lait

    Hi @Spruce, there is also a Cafe Au Lait Royal now (pink, cream, fuchsia) so loads to choose from and the breeders come up with more every year. Labyrinth now has a Twotone and a Red now as...
    Hi @Spruce, there is also a Cafe Au Lait Royal now (pink, cream, fuchsia) so loads to choose from and the breeders come up with more every year. Labyrinth now has a Twotone and a Red now as well.I grow loads of Cafe Au Lait and some are pinkish, some cream, and some striped on the rear (photos...
    Hi @Spruce, there is also a Cafe Au Lait Royal now (pink, cream, fuchsia) so loads to choose from and the breeders come up with more every year. Labyrinth now has a Twotone and a Red now as well.I grow loads of Cafe Au Lait and some are...
    Hi @Spruce, there is also a Cafe Au Lait Royal now (pink, cream, fuchsia) so loads to choose from and the breeders come up with more every year. Labyrinth now has a Twotone and a Red now as...
    Cafe au lait front.jpg Cafe au lait rear.jpg
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  18. noisette47

    Tree Paeonies

    all very sound I do not have a clue
    all very sound I do not have a clue
    all very sound I do not have a clue
    all very sound I do not have a clue
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  19. Will Hay

    Suggestions of plants for a small area

    Well it looks a lot better than it did. I'd grow a climbing plant up that post like a rose / clematis or one of the many others , it will draw the eye to the rose / other than the artificial...
    Well it looks a lot better than it did. I'd grow a climbing plant up that post like a rose / clematis or one of the many others , it will draw the eye to the rose / other than the artificial foliage it will not be quite as noticeable
    Well it looks a lot better than it did. I'd grow a climbing plant up that post like a rose / clematis or one of the many others , it will draw the eye to the rose / other than the artificial foliage it will not be quite as noticeable
    Well it looks a lot better than it did. I'd grow a climbing plant up that post like a rose / clematis or one of the many others , it will draw the eye to the rose / other than the artificial...
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  20. zilly
    Like x 5

    Spring has sprung

    Sorry Jenny, I don't know its name it was already here. Must be quite old as it is huge.
    Sorry Jenny, I don't know its name it was already here. Must be quite old as it is huge.
    Sorry Jenny, I don't know its name it was already here. Must be quite old as it is huge.
    Sorry Jenny, I don't know its name it was already here. Must be quite old as it is huge.
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