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worm compost
How do folk use worm compost apart from putting it rounds plants? Can it be added to multipurpose compost? I made 8 Dalek loads last year and put it all on my beds except one, which went in the bean trench . Is this question about garden compost by Alfierawes
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19/01/2013 23:39:03
by Palaisglide
Tomatoes
having in a greenhouse. I'm glad I read this now! Went to garden centre bought a grafted tomato plant in hope I have success this year.  Have planted in large pot with grow bag and canes.  Should I dig it up, transfer it to medium pot and keep in in shed by Nicholas Hollingshead
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27/04/2013 19:55:27
by SarahB 2
Filter Medium
On a whim, I decided to start collecting my old used water filter granules to try experimenting with it as a growing medium. I know they can be recycled (though I don't know if the granules are reused) but I do not have anyone who offers a by Dibbler
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18/12/2012 20:22:07
by Dovefromabove
Please help me design my garden - part 2
on planting in big pots to sit on the bark, but I don't know what will do well in medium sized pots in the shade.  I guess a couple of hardy shrubs would be best, but would prefer flowering.  Ideally evergreen and low maintenance, max 5ft tall.  I don't want by Laura P
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05/05/2013 14:42:05
by Busy-Lizzie
tomatoes
Hi all. After watching an episode of gardeners world last year a variety of tomato named Cristal was recommended for its sweetness and flavour so I decided to give them a try. I grew them from seed, planted them on and two weeks ago put out by Peter/
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02/06/2013 12:09:34
by BobTheGardener
Cuttings - what happens next?
Can anyone tell me how I should treat my softwood cuttings after the initial stages ?  I think I have got the hang of where to cut, what potting medium to use, terracotta pots, cuttings at the side etc etc.  I have then put the pots in propagators by sue 10
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24/09/2012 22:28:27
by Palaisglide
Bedding plants
Can i mix very small begonia seeds with another medium other than silver sand to ensure even distribution of seeds to avoid to many seeds in one spot and bald areas in the propagator. Thank you Jazzy but silver sand works Hi sotongeoffI don by Jazzy2
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28/01/2013 22:39:58
by lilylouise
Soil or Compost??
I am planning growing veg in containers next year and have a list of seeds which are suitable for this purpose.  However, I am not sure if I can only use compost or would garden soil be suitable.  If it is compost, is there a particular type which by Mrs M
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04/09/2012 20:03:57
by Mrs M
Delphinium
Anyone had success in pots ? I have never done seeds but plants have always been in my gardens ...until I came here to slugville, huge black monsters , little ones, medium ones . I have never seen so many in one place. I tried delphinium plants when by bunnysgarden
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29/01/2013 23:10:26
by Sam Glendinning
Talkback: Plant supports
We favour tunnels of canes for our runner and french beans, with added guy ropes at each end, tied to strong wooden posts deeply embedded in the ground. As we garden on the side of a hill we get alot of wind, and so far hazel bean poles in tunnels by mikegrahambarrett
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02/05/2012 21:05:28
by Excitable Boy