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Cold Stratification

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Whilst it is too unpleasant to go outside, I thought I would blog about the cold. Some plants need a period of cold in order...

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siris

28 Jan, 2017
Siris

Long Term Labels

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What is the solution to labels that fade? The names of plants when written on white plastic labels, either in pencil or so...

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siris

20 Jan, 2017
Siris

Wrong Names :(

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I have mislead you all :( Over the years I have posted photos of a Fuchsia called 'Huet's Beryl' but I'm afraid that was...

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hywel

11 Nov, 2016
Hywel

Buying Black Labels

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On Saturday, drove to the New Forest, to go to a nursery which sells black plant labels. Bought a packet of one hundred,...

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siris

9 May, 2015
Siris

Not Fade Away

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A small ‘problem’ with my bulb bed is that for much of the year, the spring flowering bulbs are resting. This makes it tricky...

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AndrewR

18 Nov, 2014
Andrewr

Final and definitive shrub-numbering!

I inherited a lot of shrubs when I took over the property, very few of which I could put a name to. I did start numbering...

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franl155

29 Mar, 2014
Franl155

Winter losses: Spring options.

I managed 4hrs in the garden yesterday until the bitingly cold east wind made my back spasm. However in that time I made...

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seaburngirl

5 Apr, 2013
Seaburngirl

Orchid...

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I recently asked about all the little black flies in the compost of this plant,and the helpful replies,suggested they were...

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bloomer

14 Mar, 2013
Bloomer

EVEN MORE BUYS!!!

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A cure for boredom-plant buying ;))))

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paulsgarden

3 Feb, 2012
Paulsgarden

Plant tags

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Well went through a very tedious task of sorting all my tags out in alphabetical order-what a bonus , found out what some...

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paulsgarden

13 Dec, 2011
Paulsgarden

What can I do in the Winter??

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Oh dear.... However much I try to deny it (constantly in denial) I have to admit winter will be with us soon. I take inspiration...

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poppylover99

17 Nov, 2011
Poppylover99

Learning from comments in Goy.

Weary of the allotment drought, I copied ideas from Goy and am starting a Container Garden at home. As members wrote about...

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dianebulley

14 Jul, 2011
Dianebulley

Are plants more expensive than they were 30 years ago?

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Plants are more available than they were 30 years ago but how have prices changed in terms of inflation over that period....

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scotsgran

12 Jul, 2011
Scotsgran

A rose ... or clematis ... by any other name ...

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Rose "Handel" ... ... a climber with pretty petals ... ... on my north-facing front fence ... ......................................................................... Rose...

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terratoonie

18 May, 2011
Terratoonie

Arley Spring Plant Fair

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Hello :) This morning we went to the spring plant fair at Arley to pick up a few treats! There were only about 7 nurserys...

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jennyfer

3 Apr, 2011
Jennyfer

New Gadget

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Today I got a lovely surpise gift from OH, a pair of secateurs and a labelling machine! I'm delighted to say the least, as...

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helenium

5 Mar, 2011
Helenium

Bargain bulbs..

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hi all, i thought i would show you what i bought from Wilkos today.. 10 tulips..red riding hood. 10 tulips. peach blossom. 10...

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joanella

20 Nov, 2010
Joanella

Pottering on the internet , what did I find.

I came across this nursery.Its catalogue lists Black plant labels and silver pen. They reckon it lasts a long time. Labelling...

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scotsgran

13 Sep, 2010
Scotsgran

Recycling a plastic milk bottle - Making a seed tray and labels

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I have found good uses for plastic milk bottles. By cutting them in different ways I have used them in the past as scoops,...

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richardpeeej

25 Apr, 2010
Richardpeeej

Spending Spree !

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I am quite excited and have to share. I have just bought with my Christmas Vouchers a little Prunus tree and a Climbing...

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cinderella

28 Mar, 2010
Cinderella

Tags and labels One growers explanation etc.

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I noticed quite of few of you have trouble with plants not labelled or the instuctions on the labels. So I thought I would...

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vicky1

27 Dec, 2009
Vicky1

A Brief Rant!!!

This is just to let off steam...today was the May Fair of the Village Primary School, and being a nice kind helpful person...

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spritzhenry

10 May, 2008
Spritzhenry

PlantTags/Labels......

fed up walking around my garden&hardly any of my plants have name TAGS/LABELS on! So @ weekend i invested in Some CD/Permanent...

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jacque

17 Mar, 2008
Jacque