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Rabbits, Pigeons and Weeds! |
15/11/2011 |
| I want to revamp my vegetable growing plot but I've got three main problems to contend with; rabbits, pigeons and weeds. Should I go for a huge fruit cage or fence off the area...?...read more |
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Give pests an unwelcome winter hose-down... |
14/11/2011 |
| I want to give gooseberry sawfly the brush off this winter. Is a wash the answer...?...read more |
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Successful Apple Storage |
16/10/2011 |
| I lost all my apples last year and I don't want it to happen again. What advice for successful apple storage can you give me ...?...read more |
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Coffee Morning for Slugs! |
29/09/2011 |
| Slugs are decimating my radish crops and I'm thinking of fighting back with ground coffee. Do you think this will put paid paid to them...?...read more |
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Which Compostumbler? |
15/09/2011 |
| My garden produces a lot of compostable waste and my traditional bins aren't really doing the job. Which size compost tumbler do I need ...?...read more |
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Trouble with my Bay Tree |
29/08/2011 |
| The bark on my bay tree is splitting and I don't know why. Have you got any idea what could be causing it and how to go about treating it ...?...read more |
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Red Spider Mite Misery! |
13/08/2011 |
| Spider mites are attacking my peach tree in the greenhouse. What would you suggest I use to get my own back...?...read more |
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Badgers and Fruit Cages Don't Mix! |
22/07/2011 |
| Badgers are gaining entry to my fruit cage and the birds are taking advantage. I've tried weighing down the sides but to no avail - have you any ideas...?...read more |
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Flowering Potatoes |
19/07/2011 |
| My potatoes are looking healthy enough but the flower buds are dropping off and no flowers are being produced. Why would this happen...?...read more |
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Hydrangea Pruning |
06/07/2011 |
| I've got a couple of hydrangeas - one climbing and one in shrub form - and I'm not getting any flowers from the climber. What could I do be doing wrong...?...read more |
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Gooseberry Sawfly |
28/06/2011 |
| My gooseberry bushes are being stripped of their leaves and I want to know who the culprit is. What do you think...?...read more |
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Aubergine on the Menu! |
22/06/2011 |
| My aubergine leaves are proving popular with pests. Any ideas what they could be...?...read more |
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Cistus Mystery! |
21/06/2011 |
| My cistus plants are struggling to flower and I'm at a loss to know why. Have you any idea why this is the case...?...read more |
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Non-Flowering Wisteria! |
16/06/2011 |
| I'm doing everything right when caring for my wisteria but it just won't flower. Any ideas...?...read more |
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Strawberry Surprise! |
14/06/2011 |
| Something's after my strawberries and it seems to be determined to get them! Any ideas what it could be and how to stop it...?...read more |
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Slug Pellet Advice |
10/06/2011 |
| I want to protect my crops from slugs and is it ok to leave the slug corpses around after the pellets have done their job...?...read more |
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Unhappy Broccoli! |
18/05/2011 |
| It's bad news for my brassicas - they're looking rather the worse for wear. Any ideas what could be going wrong with them and how I can put it right ...?...read more |
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Frost Buster! |
09/05/2011 |
| I like the look of the Frost Buster greenhouse heater but I'm not sure how easy it is to use. Have you got any advice to reassure me ...?...read more |
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Small Spuds and Nibbled Beans! |
07/05/2011 |
| My early potato crop is looking the worse for wear and something's been attacking my broad beans, leaving damaged edges and brown spots. Any ideas what could be going wrong ...?...read more |
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PolyTunnel Watering |
27/04/2011 |
| I'd like to efficiently irrigate my polytunnel, raised beds and garden in general and I'm wondering which watering system to use. Any advice...?...read more |
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Removing Horsetail! |
14/04/2011 |
| Horsetail is coming up on the rails and taking over my garden! What method of control can I back to give me odds on success...?...read more |
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Raised Beds and Sloping Ground |
11/04/2011 |
| I'd like to use the Link-a-Bord raised beds but my garden is sloping. Do I level it out or just place the beds on the incline?...?...read more |
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Cabbage Confusion! |
07/04/2011 |
| I'm toying with the idea of direct sowing my brassicas and thinning out to leave the strongest seedlings. This goes against the advice on the seed packets - what do you think...?...read more |
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Hungry worms... |
04/04/2011 |
| What can I feed the worms in my wormery...?...read more |
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Vine Weevil Control |
18/03/2011 |
| Some of my strawberry plants are looking a bit worse for wear and I suspect the vine weevil may be the culprit. Nematodes seem to be the answer but how to they work and when should I apply them...?...read more |
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Red Spider Mite Sachets |
15/03/2011 |
| I used the outdoor Spider Mite Killer Sachets last year on spider mites in my conifer hedge and I'm pretty sure they were successful. I notice that in your 2011 catalogue you don't have the outdoor version; is this not available any more ? And have you any additional advice on using the sachets...?...read more |
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Raised Beds |
10/03/2011 |
| I'm considering placing raised beds on grass and I'm not sure of the best way to go about it. I'm also concerned about drainage as I don't want the beds to become waterlogged. Do you have any advice...?...read more |
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Frost Free Greenhouse Heating? |
09/03/2011 |
| I want to keep my greenhouse free of frost this winter and spring but I can't keep an eye on it every day. Any solutions you can suggest ...?...read more |
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Possibly Potato Blight? |
06/03/2011 |
| I've a sneaking suspicion my potatoes might be suffering from blight. Can you tell me what to do if this is the case and is there anything I can do about it...?...read more |
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Composting School Kitchen Waste |
28/02/2011 |
| I'd like to compost all the kitchen waste produced by a school kitchen but I'm concerned that some food waste might not break down. Have you any advice...?...read more |
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Potting Compost or Potting Mix! |
11/02/2011 |
| I've heard the terms potting compost regularly but I've never worked out what potting mix is. Can you help...?...read more |
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Propagation Bench Poser! |
09/02/2011 |
| I'm in the process building my own propagation bench and I need to clarify a few things, like which size of cable I'll need and what type of sand I should use. Can you help...?...read more |
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Maxi Manger Planters! |
06/02/2011 |
| I'm looking to waterproof the inside of my Maxi Manger Planters. Is it worthwhile and if so, what do you recommend ...?...read more |
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Greenhouse Staging |
05/02/2011 |
| I've just got a new greenhouse and I'm keen to get it kitted out . Is your aluminium greenhouse staging likely to be strong enough for me ...?...read more |
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Crop Rotation |
04/02/2011 |
| The crop rotation system is giving me a headache! Do I keep plant groups out of the same bed for 3 years or 4? What does it achieve? Which crops follow which and do I need to practice crop rotation closely in raised beds? Help!...read more |
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January Seedlings! |
21/01/2011 |
| I want to start my seedlings off early but I'm keen to avoid spindly, leggy plants. Any ideas ...?...read more |
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Espalier Apple Aphids! |
07/01/2011 |
| Aphids are curling up the leaves of my apple tree. What can I do to stop them...?...read more |
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Springtails in my Compost Bin! |
22/12/2010 |
| I've got some tiny white bugs in my compost bin which I think are Springtails. Is this likely and do I need to get rid of them...?...read more |
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Which Composter? |
14/12/2010 |
| I'd like an Aerobin composter to beat the rats but I'd like to know more about its construction. Can you help...?...read more |
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Leggy Plants from the Propagator |
03/12/2010 |
| Last year my plants were all 'leggy'. Would some bottom heat from a heat mat prevent this...?...read more |
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Raspberry Planting |
21/10/2010 |
| My raspberry canes have arived but the soil is too wet and cold to plant them right now. What should I do in the meantime...?...read more |
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Compost Tumbler |
11/10/2010 |
| My compost tumbler makes excellent compost but there's one thing that's always bugged me - what's the best way to empty it? Any ideas...?...read more |
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I've Bean Had! |
27/09/2010 |
| I've plenty of flowers but no runner beans. What am I doing wrong...?...read more |
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Rabbits Stripping Bark from Fruit Trees |
02/09/2010 |
| The rabbits have got a taste for bark this winter. What can I do to stop them eating my trees...?...read more |
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Turning to Composting! |
20/08/2010 |
| I want to develop a home composting system and I'd like to know more about turning a compost heap. How often do you have to do it ...?...read more |
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Genarium Quandry! |
10/08/2010 |
| I'd like to lift and keep my annual geraniums for replanting next season but I'm not sure if it's possible. I've got some replies but is there anything you could add...?...read more |
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Moving Plants |
21/07/2010 |
| I'm about to move house and I'm taking my plant collection with me. How can I ensure they survive the move and any ideas about replanting them...?...read more |
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Undercover Job! |
01/06/2010 |
| I want to start growing veg but my soil's been covered up for years. How do I start...?...read more |
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Conifers on Court! |
11/05/2010 |
| Conifer debris invading our club tennis courts is something we'd obviously like to avoid. Any ideas on how to call game, set and match on this problem...?...read more |
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Leek Rust |
02/05/2010 |
| My father has suffered at the hands of leek rust in the past and wants to avoid the same thing happening again. Any advice...?...read more |
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Timber Raised Beds |
19/04/2010 |
| I'm keen to get into home vegetable growing after a major garden revamp. Can you help with some raised bed-based questions I've got...?...read more |
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Growpot Rings for Tomatoes |
15/04/2010 |
| I can't find the old pots I used to grow tomatoes in anywhere. Have you got any idea where I can get them ...?...read more |
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Linking Water Butts |
03/04/2010 |
| I want to set up a three Harcostar water butt system to save water. What's the best way to link them all together...?...read more |
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Rodent-Free Composting |
18/03/2010 |
| I've got continual rat problems with my compost bin . Have you got any suitable solutions so I can compost alone...?...read more |
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Corner Raised Beds and Slug and Snail Copper Tape |
26/02/2010 |
| I'd like to create 'wedge' shaped raised beds and protect them with slug tape. Can Harrod Horticultural help...?...read more |
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Which greenhouse propagator is for me? |
18/02/2010 |
| I want some help with germinating seeds. Should I kit out my greenhouse with a Vitopod, soil warming cables or a heat mat...?...read more |
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Hoops and Raised Beds - help! |
05/02/2010 |
| I'd like to cover the vegetables I'm planning to grow in my raised beds, but I'm not sure which hoops, netting and clips I will need. Please could you help...?...read more |
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Fleece or Polythene for Crop Protection |
04/02/2010 |
| We've just had the coldst winter for over 30 years and it's still frosty here. I still want to make the most of my vegetable patch so what should I use ...?...read more |
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Large Scale Composting |
29/01/2010 |
| I want to make compost from the plentiful supply of material in my large garden. Any recommendations...?...read more |
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Irrigation for Raised Beds |
04/01/2010 |
| I am trying to decide which watering system is going to be best to ensure our veg plot is kept watered without depending on the neighbours. What do you advise...?...read more |
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Greenhouse Watering! |
05/11/2009 |
| I want to keep my greenhouse plants well watered. Is it possible to use the watering tray kits and the tub together...?...read more |
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Slug Problems |
30/10/2009 |
| I've heard copper can cause unwanted soil problems in the garden. Does this mean the slug rings are a no-go...?...read more |
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Lawn Wreckers! |
13/10/2009 |
| The chafer grubs in my soil are attracting birds who are making a real mess of my lawn - what can I do ...?...read more |
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Filling Raised Beds |
03/10/2009 |
| I want to fill the raised beds I've recently purchased from you. How much soil will I need?...read more |
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Planting Apple Trees |
31/07/2009 |
| I want to plant a new apple tree but I've heard conflicting reports of the best way to do so. Can you help...?...read more |
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Compost Conundrum! |
20/07/2009 |
| I'm considering purchasing a composter but I'm not sure which one to choose. Do I go for a tumbler, the Tumbleweed version or a 'Big Pig'...?...read more |
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Waste Not, Want Not! |
20/06/2009 |
| I'd like to get into home composting but there's only the two of us, a puppy and a small garden. What will I need and can I add waste from the dog to the heap as well....?...read more |
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Greenhouse Heating - Black Forest style! |
29/05/2009 |
| I've always used a paraffin heater in my greenhouse but the new Black Forest catalytic heaters have caught my eye. Do you recommend them...?...read more |
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Ants in the Compost Heap - and the Lawn! |
05/05/2009 |
| I've got ants in my compost heap and they're also in my lawn. What can I do to get rid of them...?...read more |
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Frost Free Greenhouse! |
29/04/2009 |
| I want to grow peppers and tomatoes in my greenhouse. Which Frost Buster heater do I need...?...read more |
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Flinging Mud Balls! |
23/04/2009 |
| My pond water is clear and I'd like to keep it that way! Can you recommend the EM Mud Balls to do the job...?...read more |
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Wood Good for the Garden? |
11/04/2009 |
| Will the ash from my stove benefit the garden...?...read more |
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Safe Slug Control |
03/04/2009 |
| Slugs have made mincemeat of our first year vegetables. We want to reduce their numbers but we've got two young children to consider. Any ideas how we can do this safely...?...read more |
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Garden Pumps - 'Water' you Recommend?! |
30/03/2009 |
| I want to pump water from my tank around my garden. Is the water butt pump up to the task...?...read more |
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Raised Bed Dilemma! |
25/03/2009 |
| Can I put my raised bed on concrete or do I need to go to the trouble of breaking it up...?...read more |
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Harvesting Broccoli |
13/03/2009 |
| My broccoli is ready to harvest. How should I go about it...?...read more |
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Is butterfly netting the answer...? |
11/03/2009 |
| Will butterfly netting prevent bees and other pollinating insects from entering my vegetable cage...?...read more |
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Water Butt my Rasperries! |
08/03/2009 |
| I want to water raspeberry canes with a soaker hose from my water butt. What do you think I should use...?...read more |
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Nematodes - safe for us to use? |
06/03/2009 |
| I've heard nematodes can be parasitic. Are they really the saftest option for garden slug control ...?...read more |
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Propagation Cloche |
27/02/2009 |
| I want to use the soil warming cables to set up a propagating area. Any ideas how I can keep the heat in...?...read more |
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Compost Tumblers |
19/02/2009 |
| I'm trying to clean up and streamline my composting operation, and I want to know if a Compost Tumbler will help. And is it ok to add ash and orange peel to my composter...?...read more |
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Linking my Link-a-Bord Raised Beds |
16/02/2009 |
| I want to stack up two link-a-bord raised bed kits. Do I need to order extra dowel or will I get enough in each kit...?...read more |
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Starting to Get Chilli! |
04/02/2009 |
| I'm sure my chilli seeds need some extra heat to help them germinate. What's the best method to use...?...read more |
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Apple Tree Maggots |
02/02/2009 |
| I desperately want to eat the apples from my tree but the maggots get there first! What can I do to stop them...?...read more |
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Soil Warming Cables |
28/01/2009 |
| I'd like to make a propagation bench from soil warming cables. Is my idea a runner and where should I position the thermostat...?...read more |
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Grease is the Word! |
12/01/2009 |
| Apple trees in need of winter protection......read more |
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Don't Give a Fig! |
11/12/2008 |
| Should I remove the hard figs currently residing on my tree, or are they next year's crop...?...read more |
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Improving the Soil and PH Levels - Please Explain! |
21/11/2008 |
| What does it mean if my soil is acid and how can I change it...?...read more |
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No i(deer) where to put my greenhouse... |
01/10/2008 |
| How to keep deer out of the garden and the best place for my greenhouse...read more |
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Fly Screen! |
26/09/2008 |
| I've protected my carrots from the dreaded fly, but when is it safe to take this down...?...read more |
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From growing carrots to sorting out the lawn... |
23/09/2008 |
| Is it too late to sow carrots for a Christmas crop - and I've got a lot of grass to scarify...?...read more |
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Two to Tango? |
21/08/2008 |
| Do you need more than one butternut squash plant to produce fruit...?...read more |
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Wabbit worries! |
02/08/2008 |
| I planning to build some raised beds and I've got a hunch the rabbits are keen to become involved. How can I deter them...?...read more |
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A cosy retreat for a grapefruit tree..... |
01/08/2008 |
| Is the Winter fleece jacket suitable for my 33 year old grapefruit tree?...read more |
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Onion Woe! |
16/07/2008 |
| Has the bottom fallen out of your onions? It's bad news I'm afraid......read more |
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I Need a Mulch! |
02/07/2008 |
| My fruit cage is being invaded by couch grass. Can you suggest a suitable mulch...?...read more |
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Let's Go Round Again! |
26/06/2008 |
| I'm planning a 5-bed crop rotation plan - any ideas for green manuring and where to put my asparagus...?...read more |
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Let's go round again... |
01/06/2008 |
| How can I rotate my crops in a polytunnel...?...read more |
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Easy Mower! |
03/04/2008 |
| I'm considering getting a new mower but I don't want to hold down the operational switch all the time. Any ideas...?...read more |
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Rat attack... |
02/04/2008 |
| I've got a rat in my garden. Is it likely to damage my vegetables...?...read more |
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Seasons in the Sun! |
03/03/2008 |
| Gardening books refer to 'mid winter' or 'early spring'. Can you be more specific...?...read more |
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Rose sawfly the culprit? |
26/02/2008 |
| Tiny caterpillar like-grubs are reducing my rose leaves to skeletons - who's to blame...?...read more |
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A 'pear' of blisters! |
18/02/2008 |
| Pear leaf mite attacked my trees last year. How can I control this problem...?...read more |
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Raspberry rust and plum problems... |
10/02/2008 |
| My raspberries are rusty and I've got trouble with my plums - any ideas...?...read more |
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Soil Uncertainty? |
10/02/2008 |
| Will soil from under a pine tree make a good filling for my raised bed...?...read more |
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Tubing conundrum... |
21/01/2008 |
| I'd like to cover my raised bed using aluminium tubing and insect mesh netting. What do I need...?...read more |
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Evil weevil... |
21/01/2008 |
| I've got vine weevil but it's too early for nematodes. What else can I do...?...read more |
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Link-a-Bord assistance required... |
17/01/2008 |
| I'd like to create double tier Link-a-Bord beds. What's the best way to go about it...?...read more |
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Be prepared... |
16/01/2008 |
| I'm finding slugs already! What can I use at this time of year...?...read more |
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Moles leave me in a hole... |
16/01/2008 |
| I want to move on my moles but I don't want to poison them. What can I do ...?...read more |
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How to care for my lawn... |
16/01/2008 |
| Can you please tell me how often I should aerate my lawn and what are the best times of the year to do it...?...read more |
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Clean up time.... |
02/01/2008 |
| I'd like to thoroughly clean my greenhouse ready for the new season. How should I go about it...?...read more |
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Stagnant water a problem! |
02/09/2007 |
| How do I keep the water in my Water Butt smelling fresh?...read more |
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Strong Porous and suppresses Weeds |
14/06/2007 |
| Ground Cover or Mulching Fabric between my soft fruit bushes?...read more |
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An infamous presence on most unprotected crops. |
09/06/2007 |
| Have your plants been decimated by the hairy, yellow/black caterpillar larvae of the cabbage white butterfly?...read more |
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Slug and Snail Trapper to the Rescue |
09/06/2007 |
| This year the suspects are slugs and snails as slime trails were noted at the crime scene...read more |
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Ancient ritual? |
09/05/2007 |
| I have noticed that at some time, growers remove the lower leaves off these vegetables why?...read more |
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Invaded by Caterpillars? |
01/10/2006 |
| Netting, Enviromesh or Fleece - what is your preference?...read more |
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Prepare for winter residents |
09/04/2006 |
| How should I prepare my Hedgehog House for hibernation?...read more |
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How to prevent club root in the Kitchen Garden |
09/04/2006 |
| Prevention is better than cure!...read more |
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Disaster in the Vegetable Garden |
10/03/2006 |
| Do I try again next year, or give up?...read more |
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Clematis Problem |
10/03/2006 |
| Flower buds under attack...read more |
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Vineweevil a problem? |
09/02/2006 |
| When is it best to target the Vineweevil?...read more |
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What's in a Link-a-Bord Kit? |
02/02/2006 |
| What parts are included in the 1m x 1m Link-a-Bord Set?...read more |
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Attracting Bees to the Orchard |
24/11/2005 |
| Is the Beeline hive suitable for my needs?...read more |
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Worms for Christmas |
12/11/2005 |
| Will they survive the festive season?...read more |
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"Blind Brassicas" |
24/10/2005 |
| What causes Brassicas to grow "Blind"?...read more |
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Where do I put my Ladybird Box? |
10/10/2005 |
| How high from the ground is best?...read more |
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Aphids on Chili plants |
25/09/2005 |
| Will my Chili plants survive the Green Aphids?...read more |
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Is it a rat or a squirrel? |
25/08/2005 |
| Please advise the best choice of humane pest control trap...read more |
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Greenhouse Heating |
26/07/2005 |
| Extend your growing season in the Greenhouse by providing winter heat...read more |
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Davastation by Cabbage White |
14/07/2005 |
| Devastation by Cabbage White - should I use fleece or mesh?...read more |
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The dreaded bindweed on the Allotment |
05/07/2005 |
| I have a problem with bindweed in one of my allotment beds. It has been covered for 12 months but is totally riddled with white brittle roots and they go very deep...read more |
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Rabbit problems in the Garden |
29/06/2005 |
| We have a rabbit problem in our garden, and last year was the first of 31 years at living here that we saw them...read more |
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Fruit Cage or Cat Run? |
15/06/2005 |
| I'm actually looking to build an outdoor cat run and was thinking that a fruit cage framework looks ideal for this purpose....read more |
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Heavy Duty Steel Fruit Cage |
07/06/2005 |
| I am looking at buying a fruit cage to protect my kitchen garden plot from birds and cats etc....read more |
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Infestation of Whitefly |
08/04/2005 |
| My Infestation of Whitefly has been horrendous...read more |
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Net Ties or Net Clips |
08/03/2005 |
| Please advise what to use to join two sections of netting together...read more |
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New Potatoes for Christmas Dinner |
08/02/2005 |
| I intend to keep the spud tubs outside for now and then move them into the Green house as the weather changes...read more |
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The maggots are eating more raspberries than me |
09/01/2005 |
| Are your raspberries suffering from this common complaint?.......read more |
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