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  • Re: Garden pics December 2011

    Forum post by alex-adam on 03 Dec 2011

    Nice pics. Sue - the Lemon is especially impressive. If its a nice day tomorrow I will see if I can take a couple of pics in our garden. Read more..

  • Re: Rhubarb

    Forum post by alex-adam on 16 Nov 2011

    Hi Rees, Have a look at this link: http://www.brandycarrnurseries.co.uk/rhubarb/our-rhubarb-varieties.htm They do have a mail order facility and may even have an agent nearer to you. Read more..

  • Re: Rhubarb

    Forum post by alex-adam on 11 Nov 2011

    I don't think you should worry too much about the leaves, they die down at this time of year anyway. Make sure you cover the crowns with some compost and perhaps straw or braken over winter. They will almost certainly be fine next spring. Remember that in the first year be spareing with pulling to allow the plants to establish. a-a Read more..

  • Re: Surrey is composting

    Forum post by alex-adam on 01 Nov 2011

    Thanks for your informative post. For those who don't live in Surrey, please check your local authority website, most Councils now run home composting schemes and usually offer compost bins at reduced prices. a-a Read more..

  • Re: Hedging in total shade - advice please

    Forum post by alex-adam on 23 Oct 2011

    Have a look at this website, these people can almost certaily help. http://www.hedgenursery.co.uk/ a-a Read more..

  • Re: Shredders and corks

    Forum post by alex-adam on 21 Oct 2011

    Anne, Here's another use for your old corks ! - better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick! a-a Read more..

  • Re: SLOPING GARDENER FEELS LEFT OUT!

    Forum post by alex-adam on 18 Oct 2011

    Pam, if you remember Alan Titchmarsh's old garden in Hampshire was on quite a steep slope - north facing as well. a-a Read more..

  • Re: Runner Bean Flavour.

    Forum post by alex-adam on 16 Oct 2011

    Hi Tim, absolutely 100% with 'headfullofbees' Scarlet Emperor are hard to beat. I tried St.George this year, very pretty red & white flowers, prolific crop - but no taste! - Luckly I also grew Scarlet Emperor in a neighbours garden, so I still had nice tasty beans, and a 1st at the town show!! I have to say I'm tempted to try Moonlight next year as I have heard many favourable comments about that variety. a-a Read more..

  • Re: Bay tree cuttings

    Forum post by alex-adam on 08 Oct 2011

    Hi Ed, I didn't post the original question, but many thanks for the information. Will have a go in the spring. I would like to replace the small bush lost in the severe weather last winter. a-a Read more..

  • Re: recycling of old/broken tools?

    Forum post by alex-adam on 08 Oct 2011

    Just came across this old post. Old or broken tools will be most welcome for use on our local project 'Grown in Middlesbrough' see link : http://www.menvcity.org.uk/Grown%20in%20Middlesbrough.htm If anyone in this area has old tools to dispose of, please send PM. a-a Read more..