General Gardening Discussion

A lowish stake should help prevent windrock on most trees although a higher stake on fruit so as to put less stress on the graft.

Hi John I think I,ll Hang on to my tender annuals for a bit longer than January. :D

My goodness that thing has ears! :D Anyone know how old it is? Helen.xxx.

[ 04. February 2008, 07:41 AM: Message edited by: Helofadigger ]

Hi Helen Thanks for the welcome. My first question since joining seemed to bring a quick freindly response.Looking forward to more questions and chats in the future.Martyn

Stingo & WooThank you. i'm still trying to associate the words.i must be old i would like to use it, cos it sounds good, but if you don't know 'why'!!cheers

Well thanks eveyone. strongy yes that is plumeria, I think there are a couple in the shot, they were out there, at the time, for spraying the dreaded RSM. The semperviviums have been on that corragated asbestos roof for at least 40yrs, and its never been struck by lightning, so they work. ...

Here's echoing the thanks and all the good wishes for the next three years (at least) It is always nice to be able to exchange views in a dignified and friendly forum

Email ronseal or look on the ronseal web site and see if the colour you want is available. Some places may not stock it but could perhaps order it. (I have never used it so dont know either way)

Morning pip. That has made me laugh and started my day off well. I thought I was the only one who doesn't know computer speak ... I often have to ask people what they are saying to me.I certainly didn't know and couldn't figure out why people were speaking to me when I wasn't to them....

Kedi-Gato it seems that some lucky birds are going to have their own christmas meal! Helen.xxx.

Sorry I am a bit late...I haven't visited this site for some time... I thought that you might find this interestinghttp://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/gardens/biodynamic.php

Jean this is a recent tree fern thread which might be of interest. As Walnut says they do grow extensive roots when given the opportunity so get it planted but keep it out of the frost while its still in a transit...

Lovely Whis4ey it gives me a 'Spring' kinda feeling and how wonderful for it to be scented too what a bonus! Helen.xxx.

Yes Jean led's are expesive to buy but very cheap to run, many are geared up to garden lighting effects here's a few on...

Rather a late reply, but although Ilex Ferox Argentea is male, it isn't a good pollinator, and may well never do the job for your Golden King. Not too surprised about Gardener's World magazine getting it wrong, it usually has a few errors in it.

Thanks guys, that's it!

The annual show of Daffs on the 'Peanut Roundabout' Windsor started last week and flowering should continue through Christmas - it never fails to amaze me to see them flower so early and in the middle of a major road.......

I have sown sweet peas in my cold frame about two small trays about twenty plants put them in in early nonember and they fine about 6 to 8inch tall now and I have pinched the tops out hopefully they will give a good show next year

I had a Rhododendron in flower twice this year in the western isles (cunningham white) so again the seasons are all to pot however the best thing that i have found to do is NOTHING leave nature to its own devices and the plants will adapt. if your lillies are bulbs then by all means cut them...