Dave and Clueless - thanks for replies and apologies for taking so long to reply. Haven't had time to get back to GC as caring duties priority...
We had three 60 foot sycamores along the bottom of our garden when we moved here 3½ years ago and as they were causing problems (roots damaging...
Hi Shiney Nice to see you too. I do get to look in on GC now and again in between my carer duties! It's a beautiful sunny day - could it mean...
Thank goodness the wind has calmed down at last. Looking at the online forecast it seems tomorrow should be mostly sunny and only light winds in...
Woooops! Our mini plastic greenhouse just went flying across the garden!
Hi all A very strong and blustery night, trees down and power cuts. Still blustery this morning and hoping it calms down soon but we are thankful...
I'm watching John Bishop with one eye and reading gc with the other :biggrin:
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all on Gardeners Forum and thank you to Nathan and all your band of merry admin who keep things running smoothly. Wishing you...
Thought I would share this with GC (something that was sent to me) How many folks do you know who say they don't want to drink anything before...
Hi Loofah I did contact seller and he said spots were due to heavy rain, which was confirmed by RHS and new shoots should not be affected. He...
Robin Pear tree arrived today - Whoopee! In a pot/container so can be planted as soon as convenient. 6ft plant packed in a sturdy box so I...
Thanks for that information Loofah. I might use one of them if I can't frind one from around here.. As Robin Pears originate in Norfolk you...
Dame de Coeur rose has just arrived! Hooray! It was shipped 15th and arrived 17th which is not bad is it. Looks ok and is now soaking in a...
Robin pears are a very old variety originating in Norfolk - I found this out from googling. They are a smallish fruit, very sweet and with a red...
Lovely roses Merleworld and such a lovely colour. Not good results from my purchase of Dame de Coeur rose as it was dead as a dodo when I...
I have just bought 'Dame de Coeur' (Queen of Hearts) as it looks such a lovely deep red. Maybe I will buy a 'New Dawn' later. As it is a bare root...
Thanks peeps. Dame de Couer and New Dawn I like but really one each of all these posted would be better :dbgrtmb: I like all roses so it's very...
I am looking for a deep red rose to plant in my garden. I thought of 'Ena Harkness' but some images I've googled look quite orange coloured and I...
Latest news: "Thinking of changing the name of the Falkland Islands’ capital Port Stanley to Port Margaret. Tory MP Tobias Ellwood, a...
I agree with you Jenny but it was the only way we could move away from our neighbours from hell. We would still be living there if we had not...
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