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    Bamboo hedge

    Because it is such an invasive and obtrusive bamboo, it is a doddle to propagate by division and that it probably why it was a bargain. I have a...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 12, 2007 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Council Tax on "green" home improvements

    I collect rainwater from my shed roof into two water butts. These are situated at the end of my back garden and nobody would know that they are...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    palm trees (type I think?)

    I wouldn't worry about burying 50cm of the trunk, this is far more preferable to lifting and replanting as Cordylines do not like to be moved and...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: Trees
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    apple tree

    You can grow espalier apple trees against a fence but I would recommend growing espaliers on wires in the open as the air can flow around them and...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: Trees
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    Grow your own mushrooms

    Got mine from Woollies about a month ago. They were selling off the kits for �£2.99 instead of �£12.00. I'm just about to harvest the first...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: General Gardening Discussion
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    Magnolia

    I have a Magnolia Soulangeana and a Magnolia Stellata which i have grown in large pots of ericaceous compost for about 5 years. Both plants are...
    Thread by: andyman, Apr 6, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Trees
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    toms and cucumbers from seed

    Living in the North-East of England, I've always found that sowing Tomato seed before the middle of April is not really worth the bother because...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    tomato varities

    I've grown outdoor tomatoes for years in the North-East and have found the popular Gardener's Delight to be as good as any. I prefer this variety...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    Propagating bedding plants for pots

    Hi Ellie,I remember vividly, sowing my first packets of seeds and like you, I was very enthusiastic about it having watched an episode or two of...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: Gardening Discussions
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    chilli peppers

    Hi Gloria,Although I like Chillies, I'd never thought to grow them, but I was at a local community show last June and there was a stall run by...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: Edible Gardening
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    loquat

    I grew a loquat for 10 years in my conservatory which a friend germinated from a fruit. As it was becoming too big for the conservatory, I planted...
    Post by: andyman, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: Gardening Discussions
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