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New site - bugs

Posted: 22/08/2012 at 17:06

I have noticed the same problem Geoff, very slow to load on occasions and also the  E-mail notifications have come to stop.

Talkback: Where are the ladybirds?

Posted: 20/08/2012 at 18:53
I am also infested with greenfly, and haven't seen any ladybirds either. My sweetpea have been covered in them and my runner beans covered in blackfly. I have sprayed with soapy water but to no avail, they just keep on coming. I would rather not have sweetpeas to pick than to spray them with pesticides.
If you get any ladybirds please send some my way.

What a great series!

Posted: 18/08/2012 at 18:08

Nigel is definately a star,  l love him.

Sweetpeas

Posted: 18/08/2012 at 17:55

Hi everyone, thank you for your answers, David, I'm sorry I didn't know about your thread    Leggi, I have used soap spray and it hasn't shifted the little devils at all. Hollie-Hock, I too have given up bringing them into the house because of the greenfly and this time I am going to do Autumn sowings, these were spring sowings. Hopefully next year will be brilliant for sweetpeas. Thank you everyone.

Sweetpeas

Posted: 17/08/2012 at 19:22

My Sweetpea haven't done well at all. Not really that many flowers, foliage not green and healthy and they have been covered in greenfly. I have had a few pickings off them and the perfume from the ones I've picked have been glorious. I've loved them, watered them, fed them and this is how they repay me. Has anyone else had the same problem. Other years they have done so well. Still, there is always next year.

Summer's ending

Posted: 16/08/2012 at 18:43

Although it has been raining and dull, I do find it nice that it is still warm outside. Just been in the garden and its very dull here in Bournemouth and there are few spots of rain, but it has been really nice in the garden even though the sun doesn't shine, and you get that lovely smell after a fall of fresh summer rain. Don't worry I'm sure the sun will be back soon and Autumn is definately not here yet.

T&M offer July Lavender

Posted: 15/08/2012 at 18:51

I have potted my Lavenders on now into larger pots, I pinched the tips out and they are growing so well and look really healthy plants. The Bees are going to love them next year.

free penstemons

Posted: 13/08/2012 at 17:39

I got free Penstemons, I have taken cuttings off my plants today which were cuttings taken from my father-in-laws garden. I had never grown them before and now I'm glad I've got them they are so pretty. Once you have received your freebies you will be able to get lots more from cuttings. Good luck with them, and enjooy.

Talkback: Growing honeysuckle

Posted: 13/08/2012 at 17:32
I have two Honeysuckles and the perfume is just heavenly. They are both in pots though one of them has now rooted into the ground. The other one is against my washing post and has done so well this year. I do keep it well watered and it is in shade and not in full sun. I don't know what its name (it has faded off the label), but the flowers are quite red on the tips. The other one that has rooted, is yellow, both are just beautiful.

Celeriac

Posted: 10/08/2012 at 17:01

I too have had trouble with Celeriac. I only managed to get one to grow, the seed just wouldn't germinate. Last year they did germinate but like you nick they had great top growth but nothing underneath. I won't give up though, I will have another go next year because they are a fantastic veg for steaming, roasting, mashing in with potatoes etc. The weather this year just hasn't helped at all, thats what I think it is.

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California Blue Bells

Never Grown These Before 
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The sound of summer has arrived 
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Still no emails

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Talkback: Early seed sowing

I have sown some tomato seeds this weekend and sweet pea. It is just great to be out in the garden, and it is lovely to walk into a lovely w... 
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Talkback: Garden birds

I haven't had many birds in my either, and RSPB Bird Watch was disapointing to say the lest as I hardly counted any birds compared to last y... 
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Big Garden Bird Watch

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Talkback: Building bird boxes

What a brilliant idea for Christmas presents Kate. I've got two blue tit boxes up in my garden one didn't have any birds in it this year as ... 
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GW Calendar

Its Shrunk!! 
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Talkback: Winter shelter for wildlife

Your little mouse is so cute Kate. I have never had them in the house but I have caught a few in the greenhouse in humane traps, this was ba... 
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Talkback: Ash tree dieback

I think it is so sad about these lovely trees and that the powers that be could have done something a long time ago. Had they done so, we wo... 
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Talkback: Planting snake's head fritillaries

After seeing these on Gardeners World last week, I would really love to have a go at growing these. They look so pretty and delicate dancing... 
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My Lovely Lillies

Something beautiful from Holland 
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Sweetpeas

They have been rubbish this year 
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Talkback: Snails

I know how you feel Kate, I too have had a battle with them. Unlike you, I do have some runner beans growing, though I did think at the star... 
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