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  1. Paul Fleck

    Soil depth

    Jazid :D
    Jazid :D
    Jazid :D
    Jazid :D
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  2. Mark B

    Moving house - New garden project

    Thank you both for your information. I will look at you thread Dendrobium. Hope to post back a few updates as i start to grow the veg.
    Thank you both for your information. I will look at you thread Dendrobium. Hope to post back a few updates as i start to grow the veg.
    Thank you both for your information. I will look at you thread Dendrobium. Hope to post back a few updates as i start to grow the veg.
    Thank you both for your information. I will look at you thread Dendrobium. Hope to post back a few updates as i start to grow the veg.
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  3. pete

    Passiflora

    Love passion flowers Great pic LoL
    Love passion flowers Great pic LoL
    Love passion flowers Great pic LoL
    Love passion flowers Great pic LoL
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  4. Marley Farley

    Did you know?

    They certainly are attractive plants ..Hornbeam has put many lovely orchid pictures up here..
    They certainly are attractive plants ..Hornbeam has put many lovely orchid pictures up here..
    They certainly are attractive plants ..Hornbeam has put many lovely orchid pictures up here..
    They certainly are attractive plants ..Hornbeam has put many lovely orchid pictures up here..
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  5. wiseowl

    To peat or not to peat

    Best wetting agent for dry peat is washing up liquid! Vine weevils love peat composts. I have had far fewer problems with peat free ones than ever before. The main reason originally for using peat...
    Best wetting agent for dry peat is washing up liquid! Vine weevils love peat composts. I have had far fewer problems with peat free ones than ever before. The main reason originally for using peat was that it is sterile therefore it does not decompose as rapidly as other materials like leaf...
    Best wetting agent for dry peat is washing up liquid! Vine weevils love peat composts. I have had far fewer problems with peat free ones than ever before. The main reason originally for using peat was that it is sterile therefore it does not...
    Best wetting agent for dry peat is washing up liquid! Vine weevils love peat composts. I have had far fewer problems with peat free ones than ever before. The main reason originally for using peat...
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  6. Paladin

    Strange!

    Oh yes, forgot you had all the market-gardeners round there.... Not even a village playing field committee or friendly local land owner??? :( Shame, as we don't have enough trees..! ...
    Oh yes, forgot you had all the market-gardeners round there.... Not even a village playing field committee or friendly local land owner??? :( Shame, as we don't have enough trees..! Well then, Pal, yes I would maybe take a walk somewhere like that & plant them myself...!!!
    Oh yes, forgot you had all the market-gardeners round there.... Not even a village playing field committee or friendly local land owner??? :( Shame, as we don't have enough trees..! Well then, Pal, yes I would maybe take a walk...
    Oh yes, forgot you had all the market-gardeners round there.... Not even a village playing field committee or friendly local land owner??? :( Shame, as we don't have enough trees..! ...
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  7. Scotkat

    Mini Cyclamen

    Agreed on that last point. Particularly at this time of year, the poinsettias and cyclamen often don't last very well. Although I'd say Dobbies was one of the better suppliers.
    Agreed on that last point. Particularly at this time of year, the poinsettias and cyclamen often don't last very well. Although I'd say Dobbies was one of the better suppliers.
    Agreed on that last point. Particularly at this time of year, the poinsettias and cyclamen often don't last very well. Although I'd say Dobbies was one of the better suppliers.
    Agreed on that last point. Particularly at this time of year, the poinsettias and cyclamen often don't last very well. Although I'd say Dobbies was one of the better suppliers.
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  8. Royster

    BBC2

    Are there any Bonsai enthusiast on this Foroum?
    Are there any Bonsai enthusiast on this Foroum?
    Are there any Bonsai enthusiast on this Foroum?
    Are there any Bonsai enthusiast on this Foroum?
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  9. wiseowl

    wallflowers

    Saw this sweetpea today
    Saw this sweetpea today
    Saw this sweetpea today
    Saw this sweetpea today
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  10. kasabian

    Hydrangea

    Not all of them - have a look at this, from the BBC gardening siteSoils for colour: The soil type determines the flower colour (acid produces blue). To create blue on a limey soil, you can use a...
    Not all of them - have a look at this, from the BBC gardening siteSoils for colour: The soil type determines the flower colour (acid produces blue). To create blue on a limey soil, you can use a special blueing compound composed of aluminium sulphate, although the results won't compare with...
    Not all of them - have a look at this, from the BBC gardening siteSoils for colour: The soil type determines the flower colour (acid produces blue). To create blue on a limey soil, you can use a special blueing compound composed of aluminium...
    Not all of them - have a look at this, from the BBC gardening siteSoils for colour: The soil type determines the flower colour (acid produces blue). To create blue on a limey soil, you can use a...
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  11. greenfingers

    Indoor Hibiscus

    Hibiscus is hardy, so it shouldn't have a problem outside, although I think I'd be inclined to wrap it in fleece since it's in a pot, since there isn't all that much soil to protect the roots from...
    Hibiscus is hardy, so it shouldn't have a problem outside, although I think I'd be inclined to wrap it in fleece since it's in a pot, since there isn't all that much soil to protect the roots from freezing. ...
    Hibiscus is hardy, so it shouldn't have a problem outside, although I think I'd be inclined to wrap it in fleece since it's in a pot, since there isn't all that much soil to protect the roots from freezing. ...
    Hibiscus is hardy, so it shouldn't have a problem outside, although I think I'd be inclined to wrap it in fleece since it's in a pot, since there isn't all that much soil to protect the roots from...
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  12. Platanoides

    My Bridge Project

    The bridges over my stream are very functional - car access and foot bridge, but this year I pulled a bit of the stream into the garden and know just what you mean about the play of light, I will...
    The bridges over my stream are very functional - car access and foot bridge, but this year I pulled a bit of the stream into the garden and know just what you mean about the play of light, I will just have to see what plants survive the winter.I think your bridge is lovely just natural, as...
    The bridges over my stream are very functional - car access and foot bridge, but this year I pulled a bit of the stream into the garden and know just what you mean about the play of light, I will just have to see what plants survive the...
    The bridges over my stream are very functional - car access and foot bridge, but this year I pulled a bit of the stream into the garden and know just what you mean about the play of light, I will...
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  13. r2oo

    Buddleja Pruning

    If they are exposed I lop about a 1/3 off now to minimise wind rock then give a good spring haircut when growth is underway.Initially I would plant them as you suggest in no more than groups of...
    If they are exposed I lop about a 1/3 off now to minimise wind rock then give a good spring haircut when growth is underway.Initially I would plant them as you suggest in no more than groups of 2. That way you can see how they react to having some company. For a standard take a vertical lead...
    If they are exposed I lop about a 1/3 off now to minimise wind rock then give a good spring haircut when growth is underway.Initially I would plant them as you suggest in no more than groups of 2. That way you can see how they react to having...
    If they are exposed I lop about a 1/3 off now to minimise wind rock then give a good spring haircut when growth is underway.Initially I would plant them as you suggest in no more than groups of...
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  14. marge

    Black Panther

    Not sure Somerset's ready for that yet D - mind you, there have been rumours of large cats roaming wild further down ;)I have some others in shallower pots Kandy - would they be half pots? ...
    Not sure Somerset's ready for that yet D - mind you, there have been rumours of large cats roaming wild further down ;)I have some others in shallower pots Kandy - would they be half pots? They do show them off better, I agree
    Not sure Somerset's ready for that yet D - mind you, there have been rumours of large cats roaming wild further down ;)I have some others in shallower pots Kandy - would they be half pots? They do show them off better, I agree
    Not sure Somerset's ready for that yet D - mind you, there have been rumours of large cats roaming wild further down ;)I have some others in shallower pots Kandy - would they be half pots? ...
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  15. Paladin

    Australian snack.

    I picked this info up from a web site about poisonous plantsThe common Cherry Laurel (below)- Our garden doctor service was recently asked if the 'cherries' on her evergreen cherry laurel were...
    I picked this info up from a web site about poisonous plantsThe common Cherry Laurel (below)- Our garden doctor service was recently asked if the 'cherries' on her evergreen cherry laurel were ok to eat. Good thing she asked first - they are quite poisonous. (A problem here, is that the edible...
    I picked this info up from a web site about poisonous plantsThe common Cherry Laurel (below)- Our garden doctor service was recently asked if the 'cherries' on her evergreen cherry laurel were ok to eat. Good thing she asked first - they are...
    I picked this info up from a web site about poisonous plantsThe common Cherry Laurel (below)- Our garden doctor service was recently asked if the 'cherries' on her evergreen cherry laurel were...
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  16. gofoit2

    Is this true?

    Indoor Chrysanths are treated with a growth reducing chemical and when planted out in the garden, either right way or upside down, the plant reacts by growing to much greater size than normal. The...
    Indoor Chrysanths are treated with a growth reducing chemical and when planted out in the garden, either right way or upside down, the plant reacts by growing to much greater size than normal. The flowers are often much reduced in size too. Certainly when I worked for a Chrysanth growerI cannot...
    Indoor Chrysanths are treated with a growth reducing chemical and when planted out in the garden, either right way or upside down, the plant reacts by growing to much greater size than normal. The flowers are often much reduced in size...
    Indoor Chrysanths are treated with a growth reducing chemical and when planted out in the garden, either right way or upside down, the plant reacts by growing to much greater size than normal. The...
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  17. Royster

    screening

    Hi to all!I've recently taken on a project, which includes block paving and a couple of retainer walls in the front garden. However, the neighbours garden is far from pretty and the idea would...
    Hi to all!I've recently taken on a project, which includes block paving and a couple of retainer walls in the front garden. However, the neighbours garden is far from pretty and the idea would be to screen/hide it. My idea originally though was to erect the retainer walls to a height of approx...
    Hi to all!I've recently taken on a project, which includes block paving and a couple of retainer walls in the front garden. However, the neighbours garden is far from pretty and the idea would be to screen/hide it. My idea originally though was...
    Hi to all!I've recently taken on a project, which includes block paving and a couple of retainer walls in the front garden. However, the neighbours garden is far from pretty and the idea would...
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  18. Platanoides

    Callistemon

    You are right. It is not propogation that is prohibited, it is the selling of the cuttings or divsions for profit. You can take cuttings for yourself and even give them away.
    You are right. It is not propogation that is prohibited, it is the selling of the cuttings or divsions for profit. You can take cuttings for yourself and even give them away.
    You are right. It is not propogation that is prohibited, it is the selling of the cuttings or divsions for profit. You can take cuttings for yourself and even give them away.
    You are right. It is not propogation that is prohibited, it is the selling of the cuttings or divsions for profit. You can take cuttings for yourself and even give them away.
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  19. Gogs

    Frost

    These guys don't realise it's November.
    These guys don't realise it's November.
    These guys don't realise it's November.
    These guys don't realise it's November.
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  20. duckyjuk

    just bought some cheap plants

    You cannot be sure about the hardiness of the primroses. How advanced are they in terms of flowering? Quite a few of the new ones that have been developed are not really that hardy. If they are...
    You cannot be sure about the hardiness of the primroses. How advanced are they in terms of flowering? Quite a few of the new ones that have been developed are not really that hardy. If they are still not showing buds then there is a good chance they are a hardy variety.
    You cannot be sure about the hardiness of the primroses. How advanced are they in terms of flowering? Quite a few of the new ones that have been developed are not really that hardy. If they are still not showing buds then there is a good chance...
    You cannot be sure about the hardiness of the primroses. How advanced are they in terms of flowering? Quite a few of the new ones that have been developed are not really that hardy. If they are...
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