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  1. craig

    Peach leaf curl on an apple?

    Pete, thank you for your reply. I thought it was strange to see it on apples. It was the spitting image. Unfortunately I removed the affected leaves and put them straight in the bin as if it was...
    Pete, thank you for your reply. I thought it was strange to see it on apples. It was the spitting image. Unfortunately I removed the affected leaves and put them straight in the bin as if it was peach leaf curl so no pics. I'll wait and see what happens to the rest of the plant.
    Pete, thank you for your reply. I thought it was strange to see it on apples. It was the spitting image. Unfortunately I removed the affected leaves and put them straight in the bin as if it was peach leaf curl so no pics. I'll wait and see what...
    Pete, thank you for your reply. I thought it was strange to see it on apples. It was the spitting image. Unfortunately I removed the affected leaves and put them straight in the bin as if it was...
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  2. cr1tical

    Potato leaf problem

    I am growing Rocket early pots in a potato barrel. The leaves have been covered as they grew in the normal method. The leaves are now at the top of the barrel and I am letting them grow on. ...
    I am growing Rocket early pots in a potato barrel. The leaves have been covered as they grew in the normal method. The leaves are now at the top of the barrel and I am letting them grow on. Problem is that the leaves look a bit poorly. Bobbly and a little curly is the only way to describe...
    I am growing Rocket early pots in a potato barrel. The leaves have been covered as they grew in the normal method. The leaves are now at the top of the barrel and I am letting them grow on. Problem is that the leaves look a bit poorly. Bobbly...
    I am growing Rocket early pots in a potato barrel. The leaves have been covered as they grew in the normal method. The leaves are now at the top of the barrel and I am letting them grow on. ...
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  3. vegswap

    What is eating my pea seedlings?

    And sparrows eat rhem too. Little nuisance birds. I had to net mine to keep them off.
    And sparrows eat rhem too. Little nuisance birds. I had to net mine to keep them off.
    And sparrows eat rhem too. Little nuisance birds. I had to net mine to keep them off.
    And sparrows eat rhem too. Little nuisance birds. I had to net mine to keep them off.
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  4. silver1

    Viburnum (rhyditophyllum) looking sick

    Hi - I have a viburnum that I planted last spring - just over a year ago. It was about 2ft tall. It has put out new growth, but within a few weeks of new leaves appearing they go black at the...
    Hi - I have a viburnum that I planted last spring - just over a year ago. It was about 2ft tall. It has put out new growth, but within a few weeks of new leaves appearing they go black at the tip, yellow and drop off. I have given it a feed with a general tree and shrub fertilizer but there...
    Hi - I have a viburnum that I planted last spring - just over a year ago. It was about 2ft tall. It has put out new growth, but within a few weeks of new leaves appearing they go black at the tip, yellow and drop off. I have given it a feed...
    Hi - I have a viburnum that I planted last spring - just over a year ago. It was about 2ft tall. It has put out new growth, but within a few weeks of new leaves appearing they go black at the...
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  5. vegswap

    What is eating my pea seedlings?

    If you have sparrows Vegswap it could be them. They were eating mine as fast as they were coming out of the ground. I had to put a net over them. Little nuisance birds.
    If you have sparrows Vegswap it could be them. They were eating mine as fast as they were coming out of the ground. I had to put a net over them. Little nuisance birds.
    If you have sparrows Vegswap it could be them. They were eating mine as fast as they were coming out of the ground. I had to put a net over them. Little nuisance birds.
    If you have sparrows Vegswap it could be them. They were eating mine as fast as they were coming out of the ground. I had to put a net over them. Little nuisance birds.
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  6. BigBird

    Wild Rabbit

    I would also go with the above coupled with shooting.
    I would also go with the above coupled with shooting.
    I would also go with the above coupled with shooting.
    I would also go with the above coupled with shooting.
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  7. linny

    cabbage white butterflies

    I just had to google that.....and i quite agree!!!!!!!
    I just had to google that.....and i quite agree!!!!!!!
    I just had to google that.....and i quite agree!!!!!!!
    I just had to google that.....and i quite agree!!!!!!!
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  8. mztrouble

    Slugs, snails.... And a hedgehog

    Thats a good idea LMRR, I love Hostas but they just get decimated by slugs in my garden so gave up growing them, maybe I'll give them another go if I can find this fabric stuff.
    Thats a good idea LMRR, I love Hostas but they just get decimated by slugs in my garden so gave up growing them, maybe I'll give them another go if I can find this fabric stuff.
    Thats a good idea LMRR, I love Hostas but they just get decimated by slugs in my garden so gave up growing them, maybe I'll give them another go if I can find this fabric stuff.
    Thats a good idea LMRR, I love Hostas but they just get decimated by slugs in my garden so gave up growing them, maybe I'll give them another go if I can find this fabric stuff.
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  9. pamsdish

    Who stole my seeds

    Yes i am sure the packet wasn`t out of the seed box ,i dont think there was any wilkos seeds in the box .
    Yes i am sure the packet wasn`t out of the seed box ,i dont think there was any wilkos seeds in the box .
    Yes i am sure the packet wasn`t out of the seed box ,i dont think there was any wilkos seeds in the box .
    Yes i am sure the packet wasn`t out of the seed box ,i dont think there was any wilkos seeds in the box .
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  10. Sussexgardener

    Slugs, snails or caterpillars?

    Cheers David, I'll have a look this week.
    Cheers David, I'll have a look this week.
    Cheers David, I'll have a look this week.
    Cheers David, I'll have a look this week.
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  11. RowanDDR

    Purple plant turned brown..

    It's a cordyline-which kind I don't know, maybe 'Pacific Dawn'? However there are lots of purpl/red ones. I'm sure one of the Tropical Experts will be along soon.
    It's a cordyline-which kind I don't know, maybe 'Pacific Dawn'? However there are lots of purpl/red ones. I'm sure one of the Tropical Experts will be along soon.
    It's a cordyline-which kind I don't know, maybe 'Pacific Dawn'? However there are lots of purpl/red ones. I'm sure one of the Tropical Experts will be along soon.
    It's a cordyline-which kind I don't know, maybe 'Pacific Dawn'? However there are lots of purpl/red ones. I'm sure one of the Tropical Experts will be along soon.
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  12. Bashy

    Birds have been eating my seeds!!

    thanks for the replies. and yes, they are of reach of the terror!! the seeds sown are: Carrot-Parmex (container variety) Sunflower-Giants Wildlife attracting Sunflower-Total...
    thanks for the replies. and yes, they are of reach of the terror!! the seeds sown are: Carrot-Parmex (container variety) Sunflower-Giants Wildlife attracting Sunflower-Total eclipse Lavatera Godetia Nigella Zinnia Cornflower Nemophilia InsigniaI know some can be sown...
    thanks for the replies. and yes, they are of reach of the terror!! the seeds sown are: Carrot-Parmex (container variety) Sunflower-Giants Wildlife attracting Sunflower-Total...
    thanks for the replies. and yes, they are of reach of the terror!! the seeds sown are: Carrot-Parmex (container variety) Sunflower-Giants Wildlife attracting Sunflower-Total...
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  13. bigfaceuk

    something's eating my mint ??

    I have some thing eating my rhubarb leaves never seen that before.
    I have some thing eating my rhubarb leaves never seen that before.
    I have some thing eating my rhubarb leaves never seen that before.
    I have some thing eating my rhubarb leaves never seen that before.
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  14. Abi

    What can I do about leaf miners.

    If you want to be organic I think you have to be prepared to eat the odd bug now and again.A bit of meat with the veg is a good idea,.... ever eaten blackberries for instance, usually full of...
    If you want to be organic I think you have to be prepared to eat the odd bug now and again.A bit of meat with the veg is a good idea,.... ever eaten blackberries for instance, usually full of maggots, I know when I used to make wine from them there was always a good amount floating on the...
    If you want to be organic I think you have to be prepared to eat the odd bug now and again.A bit of meat with the veg is a good idea,.... ever eaten blackberries for instance, usually full of maggots, I know when I used to make wine from them...
    If you want to be organic I think you have to be prepared to eat the odd bug now and again.A bit of meat with the veg is a good idea,.... ever eaten blackberries for instance, usually full of...
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  15. Paladin

    Lily Beetle

    Blighter reported!:thmb: Thanks for the heads up David and the link Marley:gnthb::gnthb:
    Blighter reported!:thmb: Thanks for the heads up David and the link Marley:gnthb::gnthb:
    Blighter reported!:thmb: Thanks for the heads up David and the link Marley:gnthb::gnthb:
    Blighter reported!:thmb: Thanks for the heads up David and the link Marley:gnthb::gnthb:
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  16. wicksidebob

    Mineing beetle on dwarf apple tree

    Hi and wekcome to the Forum. It is very annoying and ugly is it not? Actually though apart from that it does little harm to the tree as long as it is healthy and growing well. Copper sulphate...
    Hi and wekcome to the Forum. It is very annoying and ugly is it not? Actually though apart from that it does little harm to the tree as long as it is healthy and growing well. Copper sulphate would have no effect on it in any case. The larva of the leaf miner is well protected by the skin of the...
    Hi and wekcome to the Forum. It is very annoying and ugly is it not? Actually though apart from that it does little harm to the tree as long as it is healthy and growing well. Copper sulphate would have no effect on it in any case. The larva of...
    Hi and wekcome to the Forum. It is very annoying and ugly is it not? Actually though apart from that it does little harm to the tree as long as it is healthy and growing well. Copper sulphate...
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  17. Ysatis

    Are these a pest?

    Hi.I've looked 'lime' up in my dictionary (:idea: should have done that first) and it jogged my memory of what he said. Yes, it's a lime tree.How lovely. We have lunch under it on sunny...
    Hi.I've looked 'lime' up in my dictionary (:idea: should have done that first) and it jogged my memory of what he said. Yes, it's a lime tree.How lovely. We have lunch under it on sunny days.Regards.Y
    Hi.I've looked 'lime' up in my dictionary (:idea: should have done that first) and it jogged my memory of what he said. Yes, it's a lime tree.How lovely. We have lunch under it on sunny days.Regards.Y
    Hi.I've looked 'lime' up in my dictionary (:idea: should have done that first) and it jogged my memory of what he said. Yes, it's a lime tree.How lovely. We have lunch under it on sunny...
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  18. Mia

    Tiny White Jumping Bugs

    Ahhh... Sprintails eh? - Many thanks guys, I feel much better knowing that they aren't going to eat me or my plants : ) yes, I probably am a horticultural hypocondriact.I doubt I'll kill they...
    Ahhh... Sprintails eh? - Many thanks guys, I feel much better knowing that they aren't going to eat me or my plants : ) yes, I probably am a horticultural hypocondriact.I doubt I'll kill they little things, as they don't sound like they do any harm to anything. But I may stick to sterilised...
    Ahhh... Sprintails eh? - Many thanks guys, I feel much better knowing that they aren't going to eat me or my plants : ) yes, I probably am a horticultural hypocondriact.I doubt I'll kill they little things, as they don't sound like they do any...
    Ahhh... Sprintails eh? - Many thanks guys, I feel much better knowing that they aren't going to eat me or my plants : ) yes, I probably am a horticultural hypocondriact.I doubt I'll kill they...
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  19. gardenlearner

    slugs preventive war

    Not one single slug or snail spotted on my little patch for several years. I believe all down to our resident pond / frog population....:gnthb:
    Not one single slug or snail spotted on my little patch for several years. I believe all down to our resident pond / frog population....:gnthb:
    Not one single slug or snail spotted on my little patch for several years. I believe all down to our resident pond / frog population....:gnthb:
    Not one single slug or snail spotted on my little patch for several years. I believe all down to our resident pond / frog population....:gnthb:
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  20. benacre

    Plant Galls

    No fasciation is caused by a virus usually fungul to put it human terms it is a proliferation of cells super annuated upon themselves like a benign tumour
    No fasciation is caused by a virus usually fungul to put it human terms it is a proliferation of cells super annuated upon themselves like a benign tumour
    No fasciation is caused by a virus usually fungul to put it human terms it is a proliferation of cells super annuated upon themselves like a benign tumour
    No fasciation is caused by a virus usually fungul to put it human terms it is a proliferation of cells super annuated upon themselves like a benign tumour
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