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Pound shop plants- any success stories?

On 16/04/2012 in forum

.   Not quite a pound but I bought three herb plants for £5 in Morrisons weekend before last (Sage, varigated thyme and rosemary) and they were much stronger better established plants than I have seen at higher prices in garden centres. always had great success


Work in Progress

On 11/02/2012 in forum

up most of the shrubs, keeping 3 roses and a hydranger. I grow lots of herbs, and keep the cottage garden character with hardy geraniums, pansies etc around the edges. I d love a bigger garden, but could nt cope with one the size of yours, and could


Is it me?

On 03/04/2013 in forum

garden stlye for herbs. It must be so difficult to get it right, especially with the awful weather. I like all the presenters, they are so friendly and full of enthusiasm, even if their taste isn't my taste. I think you have a point Busy-Lizzie, (I may


Talkback: Sowing seeds - chillies and sweet peppers

On 19/06/2012 in forum

too, what can I do to get rid of the green and brown aphids that are covering my chilli plants? I've tried picking them off and soap solution but still covered- any ideas? This year I have successfully grown tomatoes & herbs in hanging baskets and tubs


SYSTEMIC PESTICIDES

On 30/07/2012 in forum

If any of you heard Kate on Gardener's Question Time last week, she gave a very brave defence of wildlife in the face of a concerted 'push' from the BBC to sell us the idea that Neonicotinoid Pesticides are 'alright if used according to manufacturers instructions'.  Kate pointed ...


Welcome to the problem solving forum

On 30/04/2013 in forum

Don't be downcast if your favourite plants are ravaged by bugs, beetles or blight. Share your woes with fellow gardeners, and someone will come to your aid. Similarly, if you can answer a cry for help, please do so! Daniel Haynes Editor, gardenersworld.com I agree with Daniel abo...


What's the weather like in your area?

On 08/08/2012 in forum

Dismal & wet here in the Midlands and I'm afraid it's set to be no better for the rest of the week. Ah well! It's very much needed. Grey and wet here, too in North Yorks - and supposed to stay like that for the forseeable future. Oh, well - it's keeping my daffs going longer. G...


June in Your Garden!

On 03/07/2012 in forum

Here goes the full on month of June Some more photos, hope you don't get bored            and just to show the massive gaps...   An Invitation to View Junw 2012. Ok,so here is the garden this morning. I could go through and put names on the plan...


My new project. Where do I start!

On 30/07/2012 in forum

of planting, might it be possible to put training wires horizontally on the fence posts? Even though the area doesn't get full sun, herbs like parsley and mint (latter in containers) and probably sage would do OK there, and you might think about soft fruits


Get thrifty

On 23/07/2012 in forum

The March 2012 issue of Gardeners’ World Magazine sees the start of a new series, Get thrifty, highlighting ways that we can all save money in the garden. Money-saving ideas this month include a cloche made from second-hand demijohns and a novel method of feeding fruit plants for...


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