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  1. crowley

    Chilli

    Hi crowleyi started mine off last yr the beginning of feb as i could'nt wait any longer :Di have a conservatory so i sowed them in a black pot (absorbes heat) placed cling film over them...
    Hi crowleyi started mine off last yr the beginning of feb as i could'nt wait any longer :Di have a conservatory so i sowed them in a black pot (absorbes heat) placed cling film over them and put them in the window with the raidiator underneath they took 5 days to come through and i had...
    Hi crowleyi started mine off last yr the beginning of feb as i could'nt wait any longer :Di have a conservatory so i sowed them in a black pot (absorbes heat) placed cling film over them and put them in the window with the raidiator...
    Hi crowleyi started mine off last yr the beginning of feb as i could'nt wait any longer :Di have a conservatory so i sowed them in a black pot (absorbes heat) placed cling film over them...
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  2. Paladin

    Gone crazy

    hi Pal, I have 8 different types of Phormium plants, I planted them all in moist soil together with the recent rains these beauties have grown taller than me. I am 5'1" tall.I love them because...
    hi Pal, I have 8 different types of Phormium plants, I planted them all in moist soil together with the recent rains these beauties have grown taller than me. I am 5'1" tall.I love them because they are low maintenence and gives your garden colour in the winter.Fancy.
    hi Pal, I have 8 different types of Phormium plants, I planted them all in moist soil together with the recent rains these beauties have grown taller than me. I am 5'1" tall.I love them because they are low maintenence and gives your garden...
    hi Pal, I have 8 different types of Phormium plants, I planted them all in moist soil together with the recent rains these beauties have grown taller than me. I am 5'1" tall.I love them because...
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  3. roders

    Did you do this at school.

    Yep, we used to grow broad beans and cress. We did the thing with dye as well to show how the water was taken up into the roots and then into the leaves.I remember how delighted I was when my...
    Yep, we used to grow broad beans and cress. We did the thing with dye as well to show how the water was taken up into the roots and then into the leaves.I remember how delighted I was when my brodd bean flowered. I'd never realised that you could get black and white flowers. :cool:
    Yep, we used to grow broad beans and cress. We did the thing with dye as well to show how the water was taken up into the roots and then into the leaves.I remember how delighted I was when my brodd bean flowered. I'd never realised that you...
    Yep, we used to grow broad beans and cress. We did the thing with dye as well to show how the water was taken up into the roots and then into the leaves.I remember how delighted I was when my...
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  4. Peter Finn

    Stinging Nettles

    Dig them out - you'll have to loosen the soil anyway if you are going to sow/plant wild flowers.
    Dig them out - you'll have to loosen the soil anyway if you are going to sow/plant wild flowers.
    Dig them out - you'll have to loosen the soil anyway if you are going to sow/plant wild flowers.
    Dig them out - you'll have to loosen the soil anyway if you are going to sow/plant wild flowers.
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  5. pollyc

    problem with freesias in pot

    I grow freesias every year under orders from my MBH. In their natural climate (S. Africa) they produce the leaves about Sept, and then sit there all winter and flower in the Spring. They need a...
    I grow freesias every year under orders from my MBH. In their natural climate (S. Africa) they produce the leaves about Sept, and then sit there all winter and flower in the Spring. They need a period of cold weather to make them flower. In this country you can get bulbs about now that have been...
    I grow freesias every year under orders from my MBH. In their natural climate (S. Africa) they produce the leaves about Sept, and then sit there all winter and flower in the Spring. They need a period of cold weather to make them flower. In this...
    I grow freesias every year under orders from my MBH. In their natural climate (S. Africa) they produce the leaves about Sept, and then sit there all winter and flower in the Spring. They need a...
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  6. DangerousDave

    Slug resistant food

    try growing them in a bucket works for me small but sweet.
    try growing them in a bucket works for me small but sweet.
    try growing them in a bucket works for me small but sweet.
    try growing them in a bucket works for me small but sweet.
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  7. Man Of Leisure MOL

    Horse poo

    I can remember races in our street, when I was a kid, to shovel up the horse cxxp from the milkman's horse. But that was a long time ago and it was the East End of London. Not much chance to...
    I can remember races in our street, when I was a kid, to shovel up the horse cxxp from the milkman's horse. But that was a long time ago and it was the East End of London. Not much chance to collect it anywhere else there :D
    I can remember races in our street, when I was a kid, to shovel up the horse cxxp from the milkman's horse. But that was a long time ago and it was the East End of London. Not much chance to collect it anywhere else there :D
    I can remember races in our street, when I was a kid, to shovel up the horse cxxp from the milkman's horse. But that was a long time ago and it was the East End of London. Not much chance to...
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  8. Bunslip

    Does anyone know about Litmus paper?

    Thanks guys, lots of good feedback. I think Ill check out the UI paper- sounds exciting, Ill check out the price comparison too and let you all know.
    Thanks guys, lots of good feedback. I think Ill check out the UI paper- sounds exciting, Ill check out the price comparison too and let you all know.
    Thanks guys, lots of good feedback. I think Ill check out the UI paper- sounds exciting, Ill check out the price comparison too and let you all know.
    Thanks guys, lots of good feedback. I think Ill check out the UI paper- sounds exciting, Ill check out the price comparison too and let you all know.
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  9. spotofbother

    Mangold Seeds..

    Thanks roders, looked at the site and its perfect, completing the order form now! The plants are for the pigs we intend to keep but have been told that they are also good for brewing, any...
    Thanks roders, looked at the site and its perfect, completing the order form now! The plants are for the pigs we intend to keep but have been told that they are also good for brewing, any experiments we can carry out you can be sure we're on board!
    Thanks roders, looked at the site and its perfect, completing the order form now! The plants are for the pigs we intend to keep but have been told that they are also good for brewing, any experiments we can carry out you can be sure we're on board!
    Thanks roders, looked at the site and its perfect, completing the order form now! The plants are for the pigs we intend to keep but have been told that they are also good for brewing, any...
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  10. terrier

    Arundo Donax

    Book in plenty of time and you can fly return to Alicante for �£50-�£60 return. Sell 6 packs of golden virginia half price at �£50 each on your return and you have a free flight from the...
    Book in plenty of time and you can fly return to Alicante for �£50-�£60 return. Sell 6 packs of golden virginia half price at �£50 each on your return and you have a free flight from the profit!!!!
    Book in plenty of time and you can fly return to Alicante for �£50-�£60 return. Sell 6 packs of golden virginia half price at �£50 each on your return and you have a free flight from the profit!!!!
    Book in plenty of time and you can fly return to Alicante for �£50-�£60 return. Sell 6 packs of golden virginia half price at �£50 each on your return and you have a free flight from the...
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  11. Leucojum

    Hanging Baskets

    daisybelle, no they are given away as prizes. Leucojum
    daisybelle, no they are given away as prizes. Leucojum
    daisybelle, no they are given away as prizes. Leucojum
    daisybelle, no they are given away as prizes. Leucojum
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  12. lakeside

    Grasses - Have They Died?

    Mike,I'm here also ;)I know it is a very silly question, but have you checked the 'Email notfication' box at the bottom of the 'Full Reply Form' ? Also, have you got the correct Email address...
    Mike,I'm here also ;)I know it is a very silly question, but have you checked the 'Email notfication' box at the bottom of the 'Full Reply Form' ? Also, have you got the correct Email address in your profile?these are the 2 things that would be my guess.Also re: the Email to me, it is...
    Mike,I'm here also ;)I know it is a very silly question, but have you checked the 'Email notfication' box at the bottom of the 'Full Reply Form' ? Also, have you got the correct Email address in your profile?these are the 2 things that...
    Mike,I'm here also ;)I know it is a very silly question, but have you checked the 'Email notfication' box at the bottom of the 'Full Reply Form' ? Also, have you got the correct Email address...
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  13. jesaya

    Ground Cover Plant

    Sure they will Kandy. There was loads of it at my last place,just seemed kinda familiar.
    Sure they will Kandy. There was loads of it at my last place,just seemed kinda familiar.
    Sure they will Kandy. There was loads of it at my last place,just seemed kinda familiar.
    Sure they will Kandy. There was loads of it at my last place,just seemed kinda familiar.
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  14. woodsidemale

    yucca (indoor)plant

    up date ,after the loss of only a few lower leaves the small yucca has now recovered.the large plant is in recovery mode ,with just a few central leaves a shade of yellow
    up date ,after the loss of only a few lower leaves the small yucca has now recovered.the large plant is in recovery mode ,with just a few central leaves a shade of yellow
    up date ,after the loss of only a few lower leaves the small yucca has now recovered.the large plant is in recovery mode ,with just a few central leaves a shade of yellow
    up date ,after the loss of only a few lower leaves the small yucca has now recovered.the large plant is in recovery mode ,with just a few central leaves a shade of yellow
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  15. twillfman

    unbranched burr reed

    Glyphosphite... You mean Glyphosate ie roundup (commonly available). Use the method dave sudgests or perhaps try a sprayer but be vary wary if you have fish.Diclorobenil is easily available...
    Glyphosphite... You mean Glyphosate ie roundup (commonly available). Use the method dave sudgests or perhaps try a sprayer but be vary wary if you have fish.Diclorobenil is easily available trade but would be expensive for a small area.
    Glyphosphite... You mean Glyphosate ie roundup (commonly available). Use the method dave sudgests or perhaps try a sprayer but be vary wary if you have fish.Diclorobenil is easily available trade but would be expensive for a small area.
    Glyphosphite... You mean Glyphosate ie roundup (commonly available). Use the method dave sudgests or perhaps try a sprayer but be vary wary if you have fish.Diclorobenil is easily available...
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  16. Leucojum

    Clay

    Best of luck, and let us know what new garden is like asap. :D
    Best of luck, and let us know what new garden is like asap. :D
    Best of luck, and let us know what new garden is like asap. :D
    Best of luck, and let us know what new garden is like asap. :D
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  17. Gogs

    A few ideas here.

    There are some great ideas Helen, for the house too, I haven't been shopping much :eek: but ill make up for it next week... Ive took a weeks hol from the club Ill let you know Dee.
    There are some great ideas Helen, for the house too, I haven't been shopping much :eek: but ill make up for it next week... Ive took a weeks hol from the club Ill let you know Dee.
    There are some great ideas Helen, for the house too, I haven't been shopping much :eek: but ill make up for it next week... Ive took a weeks hol from the club Ill let you know Dee.
    There are some great ideas Helen, for the house too, I haven't been shopping much :eek: but ill make up for it next week... Ive took a weeks hol from the club Ill let you know Dee.
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  18. Victoria

    Phoenix canariensis

    I certainly agree with you here, TO.However, the point I'm making is that this "bug/creature" is fast invading mainland Europe and plants that go to the UK come from ... mainland Europe! It's...
    I certainly agree with you here, TO.However, the point I'm making is that this "bug/creature" is fast invading mainland Europe and plants that go to the UK come from ... mainland Europe! It's the current ones being imported that may be problematical as it cannot be detected in its infancy.
    I certainly agree with you here, TO.However, the point I'm making is that this "bug/creature" is fast invading mainland Europe and plants that go to the UK come from ... mainland Europe! It's the current ones being imported that may be...
    I certainly agree with you here, TO.However, the point I'm making is that this "bug/creature" is fast invading mainland Europe and plants that go to the UK come from ... mainland Europe! It's...
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  19. chobart

    Phlox

    Try http://www.cottage-gardens.net/showdetails.asp?id=245
    Try http://www.cottage-gardens.net/showdetails.asp?id=245
    Try http://www.cottage-gardens.net/showdetails.asp?id=245
    Try http://www.cottage-gardens.net/showdetails.asp?id=245
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  20. 'Crispz

    What is this plant and is it worth keeping?

    YUP... and some elbow grease Crispz :D
    YUP... and some elbow grease Crispz :D
    YUP... and some elbow grease Crispz :D
    YUP... and some elbow grease Crispz :D
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