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May 2009


Lily Beetles

Posted by ssherlock

Sunday 31st May 2009

Category: Pests & Pest Control

 

Now is definintely the time to be checking your lillies against the dreaded lily beetle!  I have today squashed about 30 (on one plant) of extremely young (pin head sized) young beetles.  Even at that size they are making holes and if you g... Read More

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Terry's Podcast 29th May 2009

Posted by TerryWalton

Friday 29th May 2009

Category: Terry's Podcast

 

On their way back from the Hay Festival, Terry joins Richard in his Wiggly Wigglers' garden to deliver us his podcast. Read More

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The Chelsea Flower Show 2009

Posted by GCTeam

Thursday 28th May 2009

Category: Shows and Events

 

Although gardenersclick weren’t at the Chelsea Flower Show with their road show, many members of the team were there under various different guises soaking up the atmosphere and of course the gardens and plants. Read More

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Lavvender

Posted by bok1

Wednesday 27th May 2009

Category: Fruit, Veg & Herbs

 

Lavevnder's are coming into flower at the moment, so i thought that a brief discussion about any new varieties, any hints or tips?! I have a new hedge to grow, so will be trying to propogate them myself from cuttings... Any advice? Jane x Read More

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Summer Garden Party - a date for your diary

Posted by maggi

Tuesday 26th May 2009

Category: Shows and Events

 

Since my last Hot House article we have had so many new members who may not  be aware of the summer Garden Party. This is to be held in my garden in South Nottinghamshire on Saturday 15th August from 12.30 to 4.00 (ish). Following my last post ... Read More

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Elderflower Cordial

Posted by primroseplot24

Tuesday 26th May 2009

Category: Recipes

 

A light refreshing drink, superb diluted with water or put into cocktails/ sparkling wine. Read More

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Airpots trial 2009

Posted by Tig

Monday 25th May 2009

Category: Containers

 

The 3 14 litre self-assembly pots arrived on 22/5. Following the instructions they were put together, initially upside down! Didn't take long to rectify, and all three were done within 15 minutes (see photo). Filled with multi-purpose compost 23/5 a... Read More

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lillies

Posted by leswes

Monday 25th May 2009

Category: Pests & Pest Control

 

How can i get rid of little critters on my lillies, they look white  Read More

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