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baffled by strawbs and a mystery plant
hi i'm quite new to growing fruit and veg and continue to be baffled by the things that happen in my veg patch! i've had some great advice from this forum which has helped me no end. so i've come back to ask some more questions which i've been by Mizz
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10/07/2012 11:03:21
by Tina5
Talkback: Growing fruit and veg with children
Timely reminder, Pippa. The community garden where I help has Brownies, Guides, Scouts, Sunday School,etc all growing your suggestions. They also have alpine strawberries as well as big ones in growbags,thornless blackberries as well by Belgravia Wife
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28/11/2011 18:40:35
by hazel
Purple leaves on Elan Strawberry Plant.
 new shoots and there's healthy growth coming through....or just let the leaves die naturally. Looks like you have some nice strawberries growing. Thankyou Zoomer. Her crown seems to have actually split into 2, and shoots just keep coming! Non seem by Insomnia1973
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04/08/2012 00:07:39
by Insomnia1973
Multi-lobed strawberries
Hi This year I've noticed that a lot of my strawberries are growing with multiple lobes. Does anyone know what might be causing this. The variety is Elsanta. Thanks It may be due to pollenation problems due to low temperatures at flowering times by eric lewis
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25/05/2012 08:19:41
by eric lewis
Talkback: Tomato and parsley hanging basket
i live in a flat in london and only have windowsills. i have been desperate for ideas on how to grow vegetables, and which varities to grow. strawberries did well. this article has been very useful, but i was wondering if it would be possible by mhairip
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18/05/2012 22:13:05
by Garden Maniac
What fruit veg could i plant in a shady garden(peas, strawberries)?
Hi my garden south west facing, but we rarely ever get the sun because we live next to a co-op shop, so i was wondering what i could plant such as harvesting plants like strawberries, runner beans, french beans, tom thumb peas, but something that i by jpharro
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29/02/2012 15:05:32
by Emma Crawforth
Cornus Kousa
I have an established Cornus kousa and it always flowers very well. I then wait to enjoy admiring the strawberry shaped fruits which should follow. I get very few most years and then think maybe next year....maybe with more maturity, more water etc by Daintiness
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29/08/2012 16:12:07
by obelixx
strawberries, spring onions, garlic& tomatoes
hi all, im a new mum and want to grow as much as i can to feed my son. im pretty new to this however everything ive grown in the past my dog decided eat! Because of my dog and my soil is really clay based im doing everything in pots or baskets as i by realnewbie87
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08/03/2012 22:22:37
by realnewbie87
Fertilisers
fertiliser etc ?? I am growing tomatoes, chillies, peppers, courgettes, onions, dwarf beans, lettuce, carrots, parsnips, spinach, physalis, strawberries ...... this year ??? What should I use on what ?? What is really essential ?? To ease your confusion by carolinebell55@hotmail.com
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12/05/2012 08:22:20
by Throstle2
Which plants for pot?
I plan to grow an Agapanthus in a clay pot with 6 "portholes" round the sides.. Which plants could I use as colourful supplements round the sides? The pot will be on the ground, so preferably not pendulous plantrs. Hello northchiel, aubrietas come by northchiel
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23/03/2012 21:13:21
by Wessex Wellies