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  1. Slinky

    House Leek

    You can grow them in bricks - the engineering ones with holes through. Like Pete says, don't give them too much food. When mature, they put out some very weird looking flower heads. I love 'em!
    You can grow them in bricks - the engineering ones with holes through. Like Pete says, don't give them too much food. When mature, they put out some very weird looking flower heads. I love 'em!
    You can grow them in bricks - the engineering ones with holes through. Like Pete says, don't give them too much food. When mature, they put out some very weird looking flower heads. I love 'em!
    You can grow them in bricks - the engineering ones with holes through. Like Pete says, don't give them too much food. When mature, they put out some very weird looking flower heads. I love 'em!
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  2. Slinky

    For Kids or Gran kids that is Da Question?

    I've been using their yoghurt pots for yonks to grow seeds in...they love to take them home to Mum and Dad...Mrs Pal is a minder and sowing seeds is a great way for kiddies to get into...
    I've been using their yoghurt pots for yonks to grow seeds in...they love to take them home to Mum and Dad...Mrs Pal is a minder and sowing seeds is a great way for kiddies to get into gardening:thumb:....Excellent Slinky.. That's a great way to recycle too:cool:
    I've been using their yoghurt pots for yonks to grow seeds in...they love to take them home to Mum and Dad...Mrs Pal is a minder and sowing seeds is a great way for kiddies to get into gardening:thumb:....Excellent Slinky.. That's a great way to...
    I've been using their yoghurt pots for yonks to grow seeds in...they love to take them home to Mum and Dad...Mrs Pal is a minder and sowing seeds is a great way for kiddies to get into...
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  3. Veg-and-flower-man

    Foxgloves?

    Hello Borrowers,I like Foxgloves not so sure about FoxFloves,must check spelling next time!The hardest part is pulling out a plant that is just about to flower. But the dominant colour is...
    Hello Borrowers,I like Foxgloves not so sure about FoxFloves,must check spelling next time!The hardest part is pulling out a plant that is just about to flower. But the dominant colour is seldom what is wanted,so away with them.Have just come in from the garden, the large bees have...
    Hello Borrowers,I like Foxgloves not so sure about FoxFloves,must check spelling next time!The hardest part is pulling out a plant that is just about to flower. But the dominant colour is seldom what is wanted,so away with them.Have...
    Hello Borrowers,I like Foxgloves not so sure about FoxFloves,must check spelling next time!The hardest part is pulling out a plant that is just about to flower. But the dominant colour is...
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  4. bellapinkpink

    Painting Terracotta Pots

    AS paul[pro guard] said just Masonry paint, It says exactly whats on the tin:thumb:
    AS paul[pro guard] said just Masonry paint, It says exactly whats on the tin:thumb:
    AS paul[pro guard] said just Masonry paint, It says exactly whats on the tin:thumb:
    AS paul[pro guard] said just Masonry paint, It says exactly whats on the tin:thumb:
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  5. Smiffy

    Plants 4 Free

    Reading in other threads about free plant offers - from the larger mail order nurseries, I had a quick Google for other online offers. I came across Plant4Free , where you can order 3 shrubs or...
    Reading in other threads about free plant offers - from the larger mail order nurseries, I had a quick Google for other online offers. I came across Plant4Free , where you can order 3 shrubs or bulbs for just £6.95 p and p. My experience with mail order plants is not good , but this seems a...
    Reading in other threads about free plant offers - from the larger mail order nurseries, I had a quick Google for other online offers. I came across Plant4Free , where you can order 3 shrubs or bulbs for just £6.95 p and p. My experience with...
    Reading in other threads about free plant offers - from the larger mail order nurseries, I had a quick Google for other online offers. I came across Plant4Free , where you can order 3 shrubs or...
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  6. Veg-and-flower-man

    Thought i would share this pictures...

    Beautiful pictures!!!
    Beautiful pictures!!!
    Beautiful pictures!!!
    Beautiful pictures!!!
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  7. Dorsetmike

    Some of today's blooms

    Thanks walnut for letting us know about the names. I once got a really nice bouquet of differently coloured roses from a friend who sells flowers in london and the first rose was part of it, but I...
    Thanks walnut for letting us know about the names. I once got a really nice bouquet of differently coloured roses from a friend who sells flowers in london and the first rose was part of it, but I never knew the name of it. It has a terriffic smell.Wonderful pictures dorsetmike!!! :thumb:
    Thanks walnut for letting us know about the names. I once got a really nice bouquet of differently coloured roses from a friend who sells flowers in london and the first rose was part of it, but I never knew the name of it. It has a terriffic...
    Thanks walnut for letting us know about the names. I once got a really nice bouquet of differently coloured roses from a friend who sells flowers in london and the first rose was part of it, but I...
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  8. Harmony Arb

    Cutting/feeding schedule.

    I'm sure the liquid feed will work OK and as Pro Gard says it is easier to get it right with liquid. I do wonder however if it is more costly than granular feed in the long run. The aim is to add...
    I'm sure the liquid feed will work OK and as Pro Gard says it is easier to get it right with liquid. I do wonder however if it is more costly than granular feed in the long run. The aim is to add nutrient (mainly nitrogen potassium, and phosphorus) to the lawn. Lawns need nitrogen particularly....
    I'm sure the liquid feed will work OK and as Pro Gard says it is easier to get it right with liquid. I do wonder however if it is more costly than granular feed in the long run. The aim is to add nutrient (mainly nitrogen potassium, and...
    I'm sure the liquid feed will work OK and as Pro Gard says it is easier to get it right with liquid. I do wonder however if it is more costly than granular feed in the long run. The aim is to add...
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  9. louis

    Ceanothus problem

    Added interest to the garden , great for christmas table decs if your into floristry at all.Munday
    Added interest to the garden , great for christmas table decs if your into floristry at all.Munday
    Added interest to the garden , great for christmas table decs if your into floristry at all.Munday
    Added interest to the garden , great for christmas table decs if your into floristry at all.Munday
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  10. PinkFinger

    Orchids q's please

    There's a great site which has loads of information on many plants and little how-to videos :) (and there all American...lol so plant names sound funny :P)Just follow the link and search for...
    There's a great site which has loads of information on many plants and little how-to videos :) (and there all American...lol so plant names sound funny :P)Just follow the link and search for "orchids" http://hcs.osu.edu/plantfacts/movies/
    There's a great site which has loads of information on many plants and little how-to videos :) (and there all American...lol so plant names sound funny :P)Just follow the link and search for "orchids" http://hcs.osu.edu/plantfacts/movies/
    There's a great site which has loads of information on many plants and little how-to videos :) (and there all American...lol so plant names sound funny :P)Just follow the link and search for...
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  11. Slinky

    Shade Lovers

    :) Hey Slinky go to this sight & have a look as well. There is a really good list of the different plants that like dry shade...:thumb:
    :) Hey Slinky go to this sight & have a look as well. There is a really good list of the different plants that like dry shade...:thumb:
    :) Hey Slinky go to this sight & have a look as well. There is a really good list of the different plants that like dry shade...:thumb:
    :) Hey Slinky go to this sight & have a look as well. There is a really good list of the different plants that like dry shade...:thumb:
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  12. Paladin

    Pruning a Willow

    Not a lot you can do other than reduce the lower growth, otherwise youll encouradge it more
    Not a lot you can do other than reduce the lower growth, otherwise youll encouradge it more
    Not a lot you can do other than reduce the lower growth, otherwise youll encouradge it more
    Not a lot you can do other than reduce the lower growth, otherwise youll encouradge it more
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  13. bellapinkpink

    Ginger Lilly

    That's a new genus to me. I've always known the Ginger Lily as Hedychium.They prefer a rich, moist, but well drained soil and as you mention, best in a container that can be removed to a...
    That's a new genus to me. I've always known the Ginger Lily as Hedychium.They prefer a rich, moist, but well drained soil and as you mention, best in a container that can be removed to a frost free place in the autumn. My compost mix would be two parts loam/one part leafmould/one part grit...
    That's a new genus to me. I've always known the Ginger Lily as Hedychium.They prefer a rich, moist, but well drained soil and as you mention, best in a container that can be removed to a frost free place in the autumn. My compost mix would...
    That's a new genus to me. I've always known the Ginger Lily as Hedychium.They prefer a rich, moist, but well drained soil and as you mention, best in a container that can be removed to a...
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  14. barryp

    Absolute beginner looking for advice

    ok, thanks for all the advice so far, i've been out today and bought various containers in different shapes and sizes, some multi purpose compost and a few gardening tools so im ready to go now,...
    ok, thanks for all the advice so far, i've been out today and bought various containers in different shapes and sizes, some multi purpose compost and a few gardening tools so im ready to go now, from the advice above i went for the speedy seeds lettuce suggested by veg-and-flower-man, got some...
    ok, thanks for all the advice so far, i've been out today and bought various containers in different shapes and sizes, some multi purpose compost and a few gardening tools so im ready to go now, from the advice above i went for the speedy seeds...
    ok, thanks for all the advice so far, i've been out today and bought various containers in different shapes and sizes, some multi purpose compost and a few gardening tools so im ready to go now,...
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  15. Veg-and-flower-man

    Grow bags

    You probably may not have seen my posting on another thread where you put a photo of the tomatoes. I said there that they seemed to be perfectly fine as the grow bags you are using were designed...
    You probably may not have seen my posting on another thread where you put a photo of the tomatoes. I said there that they seemed to be perfectly fine as the grow bags you are using were designed for the purpose.
    You probably may not have seen my posting on another thread where you put a photo of the tomatoes. I said there that they seemed to be perfectly fine as the grow bags you are using were designed for the purpose.
    You probably may not have seen my posting on another thread where you put a photo of the tomatoes. I said there that they seemed to be perfectly fine as the grow bags you are using were designed...
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  16. daisybelle

    Plant finder/suggest some plants for me?

    Just got back from holiday, and while there I bought huechera fireworks heuchera creme brulee phormium jester sea holly bronze fennel lamium I think in winter, when it's all dormant, I need...
    Just got back from holiday, and while there I bought huechera fireworks heuchera creme brulee phormium jester sea holly bronze fennel lamium I think in winter, when it's all dormant, I need to have a real sort out. Just found out my geranium and borage will grow in the shade, so I shall...
    Just got back from holiday, and while there I bought huechera fireworks heuchera creme brulee phormium jester sea holly bronze fennel lamium I think in winter, when it's all dormant, I need to have a real sort out. Just found out my...
    Just got back from holiday, and while there I bought huechera fireworks heuchera creme brulee phormium jester sea holly bronze fennel lamium I think in winter, when it's all dormant, I need...
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  17. glenw

    Monty Don

    So sorry to hear about your Dad Gogs - every good wish for a speedy recovery. As CookieMonster says, six weeks is early days. I keep telling Jack he must not go out to mow the lawn or dig...
    So sorry to hear about your Dad Gogs - every good wish for a speedy recovery. As CookieMonster says, six weeks is early days. I keep telling Jack he must not go out to mow the lawn or dig the garden yet it's only 9 days ago, but I do think a bit of gardening therapy will be good. Sorry...
    So sorry to hear about your Dad Gogs - every good wish for a speedy recovery. As CookieMonster says, six weeks is early days. I keep telling Jack he must not go out to mow the lawn or dig the garden yet it's only 9 days ago, but I do think...
    So sorry to hear about your Dad Gogs - every good wish for a speedy recovery. As CookieMonster says, six weeks is early days. I keep telling Jack he must not go out to mow the lawn or dig...
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  18. Veg-and-flower-man

    Dividing hostas-advice

    im not sure. But if u take a small knife and cut a shoot with a nice bit of root attached then it may work. Even just put straight in the ground!! i did that with some ornamental grass.
    im not sure. But if u take a small knife and cut a shoot with a nice bit of root attached then it may work. Even just put straight in the ground!! i did that with some ornamental grass.
    im not sure. But if u take a small knife and cut a shoot with a nice bit of root attached then it may work. Even just put straight in the ground!! i did that with some ornamental grass.
    im not sure. But if u take a small knife and cut a shoot with a nice bit of root attached then it may work. Even just put straight in the ground!! i did that with some ornamental grass.
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  19. Pebo

    Keeping a basket moist

    That looks similar to what I have however the spike on mine (the bit you push into the soil) looks like this but instead of the green bubble on top you attach any size of plastic bottle and the...
    That looks similar to what I have however the spike on mine (the bit you push into the soil) looks like this but instead of the green bubble on top you attach any size of plastic bottle and the water drips in. You need two for something like a window box and one for a hanging basket. They...
    That looks similar to what I have however the spike on mine (the bit you push into the soil) looks like this but instead of the green bubble on top you attach any size of plastic bottle and the water drips in. You need two for something like a...
    That looks similar to what I have however the spike on mine (the bit you push into the soil) looks like this but instead of the green bubble on top you attach any size of plastic bottle and the...
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  20. Slinky

    Old Chimney pots

    wow you have made excellent use of that space
    wow you have made excellent use of that space
    wow you have made excellent use of that space
    wow you have made excellent use of that space
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