http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/ $ en-us Copyright 2003-2005, Talk About Network. All Rights Reserved. 2008-07-09T01:07:04+00:00 TAN rss@talkaboutnetwork.com Discussion hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://tan12.talkaboutnetwork.com/images/spacer.gif http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/ http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375512.html Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. -) ... Gordon H ltGordon@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-08T20:08:33+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375503.html A few words of wisdom would be appreciated on two similar subjects.. 1. I have been growing several Laurels from cuttings to in fill gaps in a laurel hedge. What is the best feed I can use to encourage them? 2. I keep finding tiny self seeded Yews ... Muddymike ltMikeRogers@[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Discussion 2008-07-08T16:56:31+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375497.html I have at last reached official grumpy old bat status. i was sent an email by the daily telegraph today about lavenders on special offer and it read Dear Mrs Tweedy, The wet weather may have you thinking otherwise, but we are actually in the full ... Janet Tweedy ltjan@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-08T12:14:30+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375496.html I know how glyphosate works on a plant and the soil but I am wondering if it is safe in the following circumstances: If it is applied to weeds on concrete paths, allowed to completely dry and then it rains is there a danger that the residue can then... Emrys Davies ltemrysdavies@[EMAIL PROTEC... Discussion 2008-07-08T13:08:22+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375491.html Ive got a conifer hedge which is about 6m long by 2.5m high by 2m wide. Im not sure what type of conifer -- I dont think its Leylandii as it doesnt grow that fast -- it only needs one or occasionally two cuttings per year to keep it very neat. I do n... andrew@[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Andrew Gabrie... Discussion 2008-07-08T09:43:04+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375465.html I have bought an obediance plant - (sorry, only name I was given.) - A friend has told me it can spread uncontrollably like a weed - so i have put it in a large pot, instead of my border. Can it also spread easily by seed? Dorry ltnospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-07T19:20:10+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375455.html The Nutra-Dip Meter has been specially designed for maximum measurements control. The handy keyboard on the front of the instrument has all the buttons needed to test various functions. The use of (ATC) automatic temperature compensation, makes the m... YM Instrument Co.,Ltd. ltjyyj@[EMAIL PRO... Discussion 2008-07-07T08:47:09+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375454.html The Nutra-Dip Meter has been specially designed for maximum measurements control. The handy keyboard on the front of the instrument has all the buttons needed to test various functions. The use of (ATC) automatic temperature compensation, makes the m... YM Instrument Co.,Ltd. ltjyyj@[EMAIL PRO... Discussion 2008-07-07T08:42:33+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375442.html My name is Ehsan I work for a film production company based in London. Weve recently been approached by Channel 4 to make four short documentaries for their Three minute wonder slot after the Channel Four news. The title for the documentary is Garag... Ehsan1 ltEhsan1.2e7d22a@[EMAIL PROTECTED... Discussion 2008-07-07T12:46:36+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375437.html Where would you recommend I get Perennial Everlasting Sweet Peas in the UK? Thompson Morgan the Seedsmen do not sell them for some strange reason. Regards, Samantha MissSamanthaBewleyREMOVE@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-07-07T04:19:32+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375435.html What have peoples experiences been with Ideal Shopping Gardening Products in terms of Quality ,Value For Money and Customer Service? Thanks, Samantha MissSamanthaBewleyREMOVE@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-07-07T04:04:56+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375433.html With the terrible summer we are having in the UK whats the best value hydroponics shop in the UK can you buy these Growlights Wholesale? Thanks, Samantha MissSamanthaBewleyREMOVE@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-07-07T03:53:59+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375432.html Re: Best Safest Most Economic Root Drench Systemic Pesticide Fungicide All in ONE? Hello, I am in the UK and looking for an All Round Fungicide/ Pesticide Root Drench Systemic does one exist? thats value for money I want to avoid spray... MissSamanthaBewleyREMOVE@[EMAIL PROTECTE... Discussion 2008-07-07T03:50:40+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375431.html Whilst talking about Billy Goat garden vacuums I ran a quick search on Ebay for Billy Goats to se if any were going cheap at the moment but came up with this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Billy-Goat-TM33-Commercial-Mower-13HP-Electric-Start_W0QQitemZ160258... Muddymike ltMikeRogers@[EMAIL PROTECTED]... Discussion 2008-07-07T11:21:59+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375429.html A customer has seen this on the beach and asks if its Cerinthe major purpurescens. Its not but Ray, who has had it and lost it, cant remember what it is! If anyone knows and/or knows of a supplier, we can help our customer find it. TIA. http://i2... Sacha ltsacha@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-07T11:17:49+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375428.html On Jul 6, 9:09=A0pm, harmony harmony.2e6d...@gardenbanter.co.uk wrote: Janet Tweedy801840 Wrote: Can i suggest you get the worms from Wiggly Wigglers? They sell items separately and I have to say my experience with them has been very good. ... 80/20 ltSJW.SAW@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-07T02:48:49+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375420.html Is cat poo good or bad for the garden? Just spotted one of next doors cats having a dump (away from plants and he has tried to bury it, bless him). I know it doesnt do lawns much good, based on a neighbour who used to live across the road and kept... Steve Turner ltilkeston@[EMAIL PROTECTED... Discussion 2008-07-07T06:21:28+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375417.html I have just moved to a new house which has lots of trees . It is clear I am going to need to invest in a garden vacuum/blower, but I have no idea what to look for except I want an electric one. I read a couple of reviews about the black and decke... Angela ltwho@[EMAIL PROTECTED] gt Discussion 2008-07-06T23:51:40+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375416.html On Jul 6, 3:27 pm, echinosum echinosum.2e6d...@gardenbanter.co.uk wrote: I now recall someone above mention the possibility of some kind of magnolia. I think that is more of a possiblity than any cornus. echinosum No, sorry it is definitely Corn... Dave Poole ltdaverpoole@[EMAIL PROTECTED... Discussion 2008-07-06T15:47:15+00:00 http://www.talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/messages/375407.html http://www.forums.pondlife.eu/ We are always looking for new members to our free (of course) forum. We try to help members new to pond and fishkeeping with any problems they may be experienceing. Experienced ponders/koi keepers more than welcome t... Uk Pond Forum ltpondlife.webmaster@[EMAI... Discussion 2008-07-06T15:14:27+00:00 Search talkaboutgardening.com British Recreational Gardening q http://talkaboutgardening.com/group/uk.rec.gardening/search.html