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Hi, I'm really lucky, at the bottom of my garden is a greenhouse and vegetable plot. The is a raised board down there too, but no plants. We just move in last year. What plants would be good? I was guessing plants or flowers that attract bees by Tina_i_am

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14/06/2012 09:45:10

by gardengirl6

Talkback: Growing cut flowers on the allotment

friendly flowers that I grow I shall plant lots of annuals in the veg plot just for them to enjoy. I'm sure it will less stressful than trying unsuccessfully to stop the slugs eating most of my veggies. What a great idea. Don't think there are any hives by Maria

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21/05/2012 16:54:18

by Bookertoo

Talkback: Allotments: little and often

to dig new beds. i have an allotment in northwood kirkby nr liverpool and when i started a year ago ther was five girls and two lads and a old woman on it there is a 30ft polly tunnel on it i have two plots one veg and the other is flowers with a pond by Pat

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28/11/2011 18:39:55

by joey woosey

Veg planting chart

' at the bottom of the first which has a fruit trees and a small vegetable plot and I'd like to see what I might be able to get in this year. Thanks, Lil. Heres one from The rhs http://www.rhs.org.uk/Media/PDFs/Grow-Your-Own/VegPlanner just click and download its by LilAmbar

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14/04/2013 13:07:00

by Kathy 2

Leggy broad bean plants

before planting out in the veg plot. Would they grow up from the bottom or should I just stake them as they are? Advice please (I am very much a 'novice' veg grower but am really trying to extend my range. Had some success with cabbages and sprouts by Poppy's Mum

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03/02/2012 09:55:54

by happymarion

Overhanging laburnum tree

pods, so make sure any children who may be in your garden are kept an eye on and that you gather up and dispose of any seedpods that fall onto your plot. The foliage and wood is also toxic if eaten but it will not poison your veg - it is good garden by Mandy Williams

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10/06/2012 10:06:38

by Mandy Williams

Sowing in wet conditions or wait?

I'm relatively new to growing veg (this is my second year). This year I decided to sow all my beetroot, chard, spinach and fennel successionally so I didn't end up with a glut. However the problem is that I didn't get the chance to make all my by Jeremy Davids

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06/05/2012 18:09:49

by sotongeoff

Need help

Hey everyone, im needing some help or a step by step guide on what to do. My dad has given me the veg plot and green house to look after this year. He says if i can mange this then he will help me buy a car so im needing help from anyone please by haggi961

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29/03/2013 13:25:17

by blackest

Wood ash

the soil of tree and soft fruits in early spring/late autumn Hi dead keen ,i read its good for veg, and not to leave it on top but turn it over into the soil as it depleats its goodness in the rain,and not to be used on shrubs the books talk about acidity by deadkeendaisy

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16/02/2013 21:15:11

by Rosa carriola

Talkback: Rich pickings

in the end! On a veg plot I used to cultivate I would cover the plot with well rotted manure in the autumn following harvest and cover that with black plastic over winter. In the spring, when I removed it, the worms had done the work for me, the muck had by Lauren W

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28/11/2011 18:29:56

by John mk2

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