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baffled by strawbs and a mystery plant

On 10/07/2012 in forum

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


Identify Please ?

On 22/05/2012 in forum

Can anyone tell me what this tree / shrub is please ?  Been growing in a 400mm pot for several years now.  I would like to plant out but don't know anything about it.  It's currently about 600mm high / 400mm spread.  Can anyone suggest what type


Plants for shade

On 20/10/2011 in Plant features: Flowers

of the soil. Plants suitable for dry shade include:lords and ladies, barrenwort, cranesbill geraniums (left), hellebores, masterwort,Viola labradorica,sweet rocket and mourning widow.Dry shadePlants that will grow in these conditions typically suit boggy areas


Ants

On 17/06/2012 in forum

Hi, I am new to this forum and just hope that someone out there may be able to help.  I have a huge problem with ants in the garden this year,  I put in the usual seeds as always ths spring, carrots, lettuce, rocket etc, etc. and nothing grew but a


Talkback: Growing potatoes

On 28/11/2011 in forum

. Last year I grew Charlotte, Rocket, Nicola and a couple of others (can't remember what though) and the Charlotte did the best of the lot. I dug some of them as new potatoes and then left the rest in as main crop. My parents swear by them and that


Grow Yourself Healthy: July

On 04/07/2011 in Grow & eat

fruits.Both greenhouse and garden are developing well, proving yet again just how much fresh produce can be grown in our gardens. And that's the aim of our Grow Yourself Healthy campaign, to show people how a little planning can turn their gardens


Raised bed depth

On 06/06/2012 in forum

am in the middle. Plan is to grow Tomatoes, Onions, garlic, potatoes (growing in pots), french beans, spinach, rocket, might have a crack at carrots, would like to grow brussel sprouts but believe they need alot of room around each plant. Thanks again


When to plant seeds?

On 07/08/2012 in forum

,can't help with the veg. It does all depend on what you want to grow and the space you're going to grow them in. I'm concentrating on biennials and perennials for next year. I've sown sweet williams, sweet rocket, wallflowers, larkspurs & delphiniums. Forget


Strawberry protection

On 22/06/2012 in forum

in regards to reproduceing.... i know how to grow them its just i,m asken if you know how trhey reproduce is via side shoots or seeds if it,s seed when do i get them from the plant Thanks. The Rocket   On a similar tack to the above I'd like to build a small


Talkback: Growing cut flowers on the allotment

On 21/05/2012 in forum

Personally I'd stay away from Nigella which now come up all over my allotment every year! im growing sun russain gaint sunflowers up and down mt plot on the borders there great massive bin lid heads plus great for the birds when they go to waste


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