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  1. Waco

    Sucessional Planting

    The secret of successional planting must be to find plants that flower early, then die away completely and allow a later flowering plant to take over. There are loads of later flowering plants -...
    The secret of successional planting must be to find plants that flower early, then die away completely and allow a later flowering plant to take over. There are loads of later flowering plants - but its finding the earlies that is the problem.Tonight, on Gardener's World, they mentioned...
    The secret of successional planting must be to find plants that flower early, then die away completely and allow a later flowering plant to take over. There are loads of later flowering plants - but its finding the earlies that is the...
    The secret of successional planting must be to find plants that flower early, then die away completely and allow a later flowering plant to take over. There are loads of later flowering plants -...
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  2. The Pea Of Sweetness

    Any ideas for a nice sweet smelling climber

    Waheyy! the ladies back!!Nice one for that, i'll have nosey!
    Waheyy! the ladies back!!Nice one for that, i'll have nosey!
    Waheyy! the ladies back!!Nice one for that, i'll have nosey!
    Waheyy! the ladies back!!Nice one for that, i'll have nosey!
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  3. The Pea Of Sweetness

    Thought i'd show you my Clematis as it looks so nice!

    10 !!! :eek: as in ten... no I bought just the one in Sainsburys last year gave it a lot of attention it looks like it is going to repay me have U seen it in flower?
    10 !!! :eek: as in ten... no I bought just the one in Sainsburys last year gave it a lot of attention it looks like it is going to repay me have U seen it in flower?
    10 !!! :eek: as in ten... no I bought just the one in Sainsburys last year gave it a lot of attention it looks like it is going to repay me have U seen it in flower?
    10 !!! :eek: as in ten... no I bought just the one in Sainsburys last year gave it a lot of attention it looks like it is going to repay me have U seen it in flower?
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  4. berry

    Eryngium??

    What I'd do, is pop it in another small pot to see what it does just in case it turns into a magical plant - and use your container for your seedlings.
    What I'd do, is pop it in another small pot to see what it does just in case it turns into a magical plant - and use your container for your seedlings.
    What I'd do, is pop it in another small pot to see what it does just in case it turns into a magical plant - and use your container for your seedlings.
    What I'd do, is pop it in another small pot to see what it does just in case it turns into a magical plant - and use your container for your seedlings.
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  5. wishaw

    Do you think we worked hard?

    Dave, I think as Wishaw and Papajo said the most important thing is safety. That means a decent distance from house, fences etc. Having said that you don't have to have a huge, out of control...
    Dave, I think as Wishaw and Papajo said the most important thing is safety. That means a decent distance from house, fences etc. Having said that you don't have to have a huge, out of control type, bonfire. My fires were never much larger than the fire that you have in a fireplace. I made a...
    Dave, I think as Wishaw and Papajo said the most important thing is safety. That means a decent distance from house, fences etc. Having said that you don't have to have a huge, out of control type, bonfire. My fires were never much larger than...
    Dave, I think as Wishaw and Papajo said the most important thing is safety. That means a decent distance from house, fences etc. Having said that you don't have to have a huge, out of control...
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  6. pete

    Geranium Maderense

    They are self supporting Fran, the old leaf stalks bend down and support the stem. I'm not sure but I think its only Maderense and Anemonifolium (palmatum) that does this.
    They are self supporting Fran, the old leaf stalks bend down and support the stem. I'm not sure but I think its only Maderense and Anemonifolium (palmatum) that does this.
    They are self supporting Fran, the old leaf stalks bend down and support the stem. I'm not sure but I think its only Maderense and Anemonifolium (palmatum) that does this.
    They are self supporting Fran, the old leaf stalks bend down and support the stem. I'm not sure but I think its only Maderense and Anemonifolium (palmatum) that does this.
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  7. lazy-gardener

    mining bees??

    There were just a few about today before the heavens opened up and the pics I did manage have not come out well so I won't post them. I'll try again on Monday(Mutters dark mutterings about...
    There were just a few about today before the heavens opened up and the pics I did manage have not come out well so I won't post them. I'll try again on Monday(Mutters dark mutterings about stupid auto focus cameras! :mad: )
    There were just a few about today before the heavens opened up and the pics I did manage have not come out well so I won't post them. I'll try again on Monday(Mutters dark mutterings about stupid auto focus cameras! :mad: )
    There were just a few about today before the heavens opened up and the pics I did manage have not come out well so I won't post them. I'll try again on Monday(Mutters dark mutterings about...
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  8. Rich

    Took a day off from the garden today...

    The first time I heard of toad lilies was at this site. I saw pictures and had to have some.
    The first time I heard of toad lilies was at this site. I saw pictures and had to have some.
    The first time I heard of toad lilies was at this site. I saw pictures and had to have some.
    The first time I heard of toad lilies was at this site. I saw pictures and had to have some.
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  9. gordon246

    camelia blooms browning + dropping off !

    hi fran & bubblyso sorry for the delay in replying, i've been away on holiday.MANY, MANY THANKS , it would appear that bubbly has identified the problem.looks like i've got a bit of a...
    hi fran & bubblyso sorry for the delay in replying, i've been away on holiday.MANY, MANY THANKS , it would appear that bubbly has identified the problem.looks like i've got a bit of a problem on my hands !!!thanks again.Gordon.
    hi fran & bubblyso sorry for the delay in replying, i've been away on holiday.MANY, MANY THANKS , it would appear that bubbly has identified the problem.looks like i've got a bit of a problem on my hands !!!thanks again.Gordon.
    hi fran & bubblyso sorry for the delay in replying, i've been away on holiday.MANY, MANY THANKS , it would appear that bubbly has identified the problem.looks like i've got a bit of a...
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  10. Claris

    Contaminated Soil ?????

    I work for a local authority and one of the things my colleagues do is concerning contaminated land. I think its a fairly safe bet to say that when plans were afoot to build your house the prior...
    I work for a local authority and one of the things my colleagues do is concerning contaminated land. I think its a fairly safe bet to say that when plans were afoot to build your house the prior use of the land would have been looked at. If there was any concern then remediation would have been...
    I work for a local authority and one of the things my colleagues do is concerning contaminated land. I think its a fairly safe bet to say that when plans were afoot to build your house the prior use of the land would have been looked at. If there...
    I work for a local authority and one of the things my colleagues do is concerning contaminated land. I think its a fairly safe bet to say that when plans were afoot to build your house the prior...
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  11. robbsy1

    Pergola and screen

    Looks good now, so think how lovely it will be with plants growing up!
    Looks good now, so think how lovely it will be with plants growing up!
    Looks good now, so think how lovely it will be with plants growing up!
    Looks good now, so think how lovely it will be with plants growing up!
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  12. Hornbeam

    Duck weed

    how about a solar pump/ filter, or oxygenator?
    how about a solar pump/ filter, or oxygenator?
    how about a solar pump/ filter, or oxygenator?
    how about a solar pump/ filter, or oxygenator?
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  13. heppy

    weeds update

    The bags may be more expensive, but easier to transport through your house ;)
    The bags may be more expensive, but easier to transport through your house ;)
    The bags may be more expensive, but easier to transport through your house ;)
    The bags may be more expensive, but easier to transport through your house ;)
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  14. The Pea Of Sweetness

    Primulas anyone?

    Agree with Hornbeam about the highly coloured varieties although you can get them to repeat flower - just put them out tof the way somewhere until next winter and allow them to rest. Have not been...
    Agree with Hornbeam about the highly coloured varieties although you can get them to repeat flower - just put them out tof the way somewhere until next winter and allow them to rest. Have not been too succesful with the Auriculas but they are wonderful - love the pictures. Another useful Primula...
    Agree with Hornbeam about the highly coloured varieties although you can get them to repeat flower - just put them out tof the way somewhere until next winter and allow them to rest. Have not been too succesful with the Auriculas but they are...
    Agree with Hornbeam about the highly coloured varieties although you can get them to repeat flower - just put them out tof the way somewhere until next winter and allow them to rest. Have not been...
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  15. timecharger

    A good website I've found

    This guy seems to have written quite a few helpful articles on vegetable growing.Enjoy.http://www.westsidegardener.com/articles/index_complete.html
    This guy seems to have written quite a few helpful articles on vegetable growing.Enjoy.http://www.westsidegardener.com/articles/index_complete.html
    This guy seems to have written quite a few helpful articles on vegetable growing.Enjoy.http://www.westsidegardener.com/articles/index_complete.html
    This guy seems to have written quite a few helpful articles on vegetable growing.Enjoy.http://www.westsidegardener.com/articles/index_complete.html
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  16. darlie chimmock

    violet cress

    thanks very much palustris, very helpful.
    thanks very much palustris, very helpful.
    thanks very much palustris, very helpful.
    thanks very much palustris, very helpful.
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  17. Roy F

    WATERING

    The cheap way to DIY is to salvage a washing machine or dishwasher inlet valve + hose and control the solenoid with a plug in timer or salvaged central heating control unit. You need to be able to...
    The cheap way to DIY is to salvage a washing machine or dishwasher inlet valve + hose and control the solenoid with a plug in timer or salvaged central heating control unit. You need to be able to knock up some sort of a box and make sure all the electrics are well insulated and earthed where...
    The cheap way to DIY is to salvage a washing machine or dishwasher inlet valve + hose and control the solenoid with a plug in timer or salvaged central heating control unit. You need to be able to knock up some sort of a box and make sure all the...
    The cheap way to DIY is to salvage a washing machine or dishwasher inlet valve + hose and control the solenoid with a plug in timer or salvaged central heating control unit. You need to be able to...
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  18. Darren L

    Salix Tortuosa - leggy problem

    The pond is was man made about 400 years ago, and is a 1/4 acre partial moat. The willow is only 6ft from the pond, and the pond rather is nothing but full. Regards Darren
    The pond is was man made about 400 years ago, and is a 1/4 acre partial moat. The willow is only 6ft from the pond, and the pond rather is nothing but full. Regards Darren
    The pond is was man made about 400 years ago, and is a 1/4 acre partial moat. The willow is only 6ft from the pond, and the pond rather is nothing but full. Regards Darren
    The pond is was man made about 400 years ago, and is a 1/4 acre partial moat. The willow is only 6ft from the pond, and the pond rather is nothing but full. Regards Darren
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  19. Liz

    How does everyone manage?

    Liz Design is finalised and ready to build..once i find the time It`s pretty flexible stuff but very pricey..about �£15 sq m. Extremely hard to locate in the UK.. unless you`re ordering a...
    Liz Design is finalised and ready to build..once i find the time It`s pretty flexible stuff but very pricey..about �£15 sq m. Extremely hard to locate in the UK.. unless you`re ordering a lorry load so you`d have to import from Germany ;)
    Liz Design is finalised and ready to build..once i find the time It`s pretty flexible stuff but very pricey..about �£15 sq m. Extremely hard to locate in the UK.. unless you`re ordering a lorry load so you`d have to import from Germany ;)
    Liz Design is finalised and ready to build..once i find the time It`s pretty flexible stuff but very pricey..about �£15 sq m. Extremely hard to locate in the UK.. unless you`re ordering a...
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  20. sharon

    Bamboo

    I bought it on e bay for about 10 pounds, from one of the garden centres, it was only about a foot high but with plenty of shoots, i have been really pleased with how well it has grown, the best...
    I bought it on e bay for about 10 pounds, from one of the garden centres, it was only about a foot high but with plenty of shoots, i have been really pleased with how well it has grown, the best bet is to keep looking and find a day when not many are bidding.
    I bought it on e bay for about 10 pounds, from one of the garden centres, it was only about a foot high but with plenty of shoots, i have been really pleased with how well it has grown, the best bet is to keep looking and find a day when not many...
    I bought it on e bay for about 10 pounds, from one of the garden centres, it was only about a foot high but with plenty of shoots, i have been really pleased with how well it has grown, the best...
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