Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
04-07-2008, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 138
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colmsmum .......peas
hiya, it is a little late to set seed , mine are set since early may, but ive checked the packet & it says march-june so i would chance it, soak a few seeds in water overnight before you set them...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
04-07-2008, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 76,428
netting
i bought my netting in atlantic, it was 6 or7 euro, its well worth it, you get loads of it, plenty for your strawberries & next yrs runners, you can use it for peas & beans, i know you dont have a...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
04-07-2008, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 76,428
netting
hi colmsmum,
i think i have a little bit of that netting erica mentioned, i'll have a look tomorrow, if its only a few plants you could criss cross some wool or twine over them, if the gap is...
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Forum: Support Forum
02-07-2008, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,670
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
21-06-2008, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 22,272
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
16-06-2008, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 76,428
pests
hi marie, couple of tips for your dad, if he puts crushed egg shells or sharp builders sand around the plants the slugs wont cross as they get cut & dehydrate, clear any dead leaves etc as they hide...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
14-06-2008, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 76,428
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
14-06-2008, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 76,428
soapy water works very well at getting rid of...
soapy water works very well at getting rid of green/blackfly off your roses etc, also if you soak nettles in a bucket of water & leave for bout two weeks you can use the water as a feed for your...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
14-06-2008, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 103,578
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
13-06-2008, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,151
plant labels
thats a great idea, i use ice-pop sticks but they get dirty & names wear off, yours look much better & will last longer
fruit punnets esp the ones with lids make great mini greenhouses for starting...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
12-06-2008, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 34,747
repurposing
i've cut holes in an old tank & grow strawberries in it now, an old pair of wellies make planters, usually get a few laughs from the neighbours
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Forum: Support Forum
11-06-2008, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 27,581
phone eating skip
hi unapam, thanks for cheering me up, i had such a laugh picturing you retrieving your fone,
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
11-06-2008, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 42,158
transformation
really great job on sideboard!! wish i had your talent, i think its great you put pics up, esp as previous owners get to see the transfomation, very well done
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