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Gardening newbie with loads of questions

Posted: 30/05/2012 at 14:13
You're going to have great fun! One other thing which I think is worth its weight in gold is an automatic vent opener.

Roses growing through Hazle mounds at Chelsea

Posted: 30/05/2012 at 14:08
You can use other stuff for the whippy tie- in bits, eg dogwood or Virginia creeper prunings. Beware of using willow for the uprights though...it roots VERY easily!

May In Your Garden

Posted: 30/05/2012 at 12:58
Just planted out more French and runner beans, found another overwintered survivor. Can't remember if it's Moonlight ( White) or scarlet runner, but should fit in with jubilee bean planting scheme.

Weed identification help!

Posted: 30/05/2012 at 11:36
You're welcome!

Weed identification help!

Posted: 30/05/2012 at 10:40
Enchanter's nightshade?

Roses growing through Hazle mounds at Chelsea

Posted: 30/05/2012 at 07:45
http://ourfrenchgarden.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/bend-it-shape-it-anyway-you-want-it.html

Here's a link that shows how to make them. A friend of mine makes all of hers, mostly for herbaceous perennials, in early spring. They look lovely through the whole season. I've made a few, really should do more!

Secateurs and Hand Sizes

Posted: 29/05/2012 at 18:31

I don't really think there's a better way than try them yourself. As that doesn't seem possible, is there any chance that your mother's hands are of a similar size to yours and maybe she could try them to see how they feel?

compost and earth

Posted: 29/05/2012 at 15:54
http://www.organicmattersmag.com/features/121-gardening-tips-green-manures

Doesn't quite answer the question, but interesting reading in a boring sort of way!

compost and earth

Posted: 29/05/2012 at 15:04
Just out of interest, I've always understood that green manures are cut down and hoed directly into the soil. Does this have a detrimental effect in terms of nitrogen depletion/ excess heat?

Seven year old tomato plant

Posted: 29/05/2012 at 11:36

If anyone knows it'll be Italophile!

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Discussions started by figrat

Bay tree root eradication

Best way to do it! 
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Plan bee

One of the more uplifting news stories... 
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Last Post: 10/06/2012 at 22:13

Overwintered runner bans

Left the roots in after clearing last year's crop, they've survived the winter and putting up new growth. 
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Last Post: 06/06/2012 at 12:14

Red rhubarb leaves

I've got a bad feeling about this... 
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Last Post: 10/05/2012 at 21:12

What can I use as green manure?

Landcress just about to go to seed 
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