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Hi, there is a competition for the longest runner bean at the beginning of October, I have some unusually long ones right now, is there any way I can preserve them? Or any general tips would be...
I am growing cucumbers in my greenhose for the first time- I am not very experienced!
Some of them are about 8-9cm long now- how do I know when they are ready to cut?
many thanks...
Is it possible to grow a plum tree from the stone of a shop bought plum if so when should I plant and where eg glasshouse or in the garden
Help please. I have been attacked by a small leafed weed which looks and smells like Mustard Cress. Patio Weed killer seems to have little effect, and this weed seems to be extending across my garden...
How does one remove a wasp nest from under a rose bush?
I am taking fuchsia cuttings and the instructions say to mix some sharp sand into potting compost. I know it is probably not essential but there is an argument about what exactly is sharp sand. ie is...
I want to d a hanging basket with winter pansies,I got a gardening booklet selling bulbs,seeds etc. and I noticed small pansies(could be Violas,something like that) which I prefer to the larger...
Last year I grew potatoes in a green bag supplied by Thompson and Morgan. This year I left it too late to get the same offer so instead bought some seed potatoes which were described as "salad...
I used to use product called cutlass to restrict hedges growing. It was taken off the market a number of years ago .apparently it was not environmentally friendly.does anyone know of a similar product...
Is it possible to cut back the lower branches of a Leylandii tree to the trunk to form a more traditional tree shape and look ? I only have a small garden, and am looking to create an impression of a...
I need to transplant a rose bush..When is the best time?
Hi peoples, just wondered if anyone could helpor advise,I bought a trailing/climbing fushia which i intended to grow up and over an archway. it's about 3ft talland looked wonder full,till i planted it...
does anyone know Mickleover near Derby I was trying to find a garden centre that I visited about 3 years ago (family party so I know the year was 2010) it was quite near to the Mickleover Court Hotel,...
Have already asked this question on chatterbank but, it may be more judicious to also ask here. My daughter has honeycomb and honey on the inside of window shutters and obviously now needs to find...
A few years ago I bought a lot of mulch made of shredded rubber tyres at the local Homebase. It has been excellent and I would like more but have not found it anywhere. Does anyone know where it can...
I have two aubergine plants with lots of fruit (veg ? ) on them up to six inches in length. Can someone advise me when is the right time to harvest them or is it just a question of personal choice ?
Just got my daughter to de-weed my small front garden. How many bags of wood bark would be needed to give the correct depth to stop weeds etc growing back? If someone can give me a square meterage per...
I cut my hydrangea right back once it has finished flowering. It was very late this year and nowhere near as nice as it has been in previous years. It is in a pot and is about 4 years old.(when I say...
Please remember I am not an experience Gardner but when do I need to start? I intend to be very radical this year as my garden is very overgrown so silver/grey plant is spreading like wild fire I have...
when will they ripen ?
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