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Started by FellStreet 2 years ago
In common with most people, my family, home and garden are of the utmost importance. I live on an estate where we unfortunately have a path to the rea...
In common with most people, my family, home and garden are of the utmost importance. I live on an estate where we unfortunately have a path to the rea...
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Started by Violet 2 years ago
I am new to the forum and a new gardener,as my husband is now not well enough . I am an absolute novice . We recently bought two willow wands. Some of...
I am new to the forum and a new gardener,as my husband is now not well enough . I am an absolute novice . We recently bought two willow wands. Some of...
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Started by granddad2015 3 years ago
Did you know: according to Ordnance Survey, there are more than 11000 miles of British coastline and except for cliffs, most of the coastline is t...
Did you know: according to Ordnance Survey, there are more than 11000 miles of British coastline and except for cliffs, most of the coastline is t...
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Started by carolb 4 years ago
I love to listen to the gardening programme on my local radio station, and the main topic of conversation on it is poinsettias and Christmas trees, I ...
I love to listen to the gardening programme on my local radio station, and the main topic of conversation on it is poinsettias and Christmas trees, I ...
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Started by foxyjan 4 years ago
I have been asked to do a plant stall for a charity fundraiser in September - can anyone give me some ideas of what to start growing now for it or wha...
I have been asked to do a plant stall for a charity fundraiser in September - can anyone give me some ideas of what to start growing now for it or wha...
remove this Last replied to by Thompson & Morgan 4 years ago
Hi foxyjan, If it is of any use to you, we can supply a charity pack of seeds, if you would like to grow those. If you ...
Hi foxyjan, If it is of any use to you, we can supply a charity pack of seeds, if you would like to grow those. If you ...
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Started by LoobyLex 4 years ago
I have been looking at the Fuschia Berry It has a listing for "5 fuchsia Postiplug plants + snips". Does anyone know what the "snips" means? Many than...
I have been looking at the Fuschia Berry It has a listing for "5 fuchsia Postiplug plants + snips". Does anyone know what the "snips" means? Many than...
remove this Last replied to by Gardening_Graham 4 years ago
That's them! They're brilliant little things, be warned though, they're VERY sharp. I use mine loads when I'm out garden...
That's them! They're brilliant little things, be warned though, they're VERY sharp. I use mine loads when I'm out garden...
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Started by Rosyposy 5 years ago
What on earth has happened to the weather!!!!!? Monday was -4 and they reckon it'll be 14+ over the weekend. What's going on? Is anyone else scared b...
What on earth has happened to the weather!!!!!? Monday was -4 and they reckon it'll be 14+ over the weekend. What's going on? Is anyone else scared b...
remove this Last replied to by Keyleigh Alice 5 years ago
It is absolutely lovely today, while I am at work! tomorrow will rain I know it. Just cos its saturday
It is absolutely lovely today, while I am at work! tomorrow will rain I know it. Just cos its saturday
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Started by Gardening_Graham 5 years ago
I heard on the radio this morning that the collective noun for a group of ladybirds is a "loveliness" (because they were all once regarded as being f...
I heard on the radio this morning that the collective noun for a group of ladybirds is a "loveliness" (because they were all once regarded as being f...
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At a local horticultural college they had a grumble of caretakers.
At a local horticultural college they had a grumble of caretakers.
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Started by Gardening_Graham 5 years ago
"Perennials are the ones that grow like weeds, biennials are the ones that die this year instead of next, and hardy annuals are the ones that never co...
"Perennials are the ones that grow like weeds, biennials are the ones that die this year instead of next, and hardy annuals are the ones that never co...
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"New gardeners learn by trowel and error."Not as good as GardeningGraham, but it's not too ...
"New gardeners learn by trowel and error."Not as good as GardeningGraham, but it's not too ...
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Started by NewHomeNewGarden 5 years ago
I thought it would be fun to start a song which has its lyrics changed to be gardening themed. I will start the first line and the next person has to ...
I thought it would be fun to start a song which has its lyrics changed to be gardening themed. I will start the first line and the next person has to ...
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Where they all, the little honey bees?Buzzin’ round the plants, flowers and the trees,I want some honey honey, don’t...
Where they all, the little honey bees?Buzzin’ round the plants, flowers and the trees,I want some honey honey, don’t...
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My Husband bought me a poinsettia for Christmas so I have had to find room for one after all 🙂