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Phoenix
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« on: June 28, 2007, 10:58:22 PM »
Do You enjoy your garden ?? Is it easy to manage ??
Is there anything you would like to change ??

We have about 16 pots with various plants and 4 half barrels with shrubs and flowers around the sides. Our Hosta, in a pot is sadly being 'eaten' by snails,but is just starting to flower. Our border is now covered by 'stones' with pots on top and our centre area's in the lawns have shrubs and flowers with 'stones' over the soil.
Gardening is a lovely subject and very therapugic!!
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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2007, 09:57:06 PM »
Hello Garden Lovers??  How is your garden?? Did it 'survive' the bad weather in June ?? In spite of all that rain, we have found that not all our plants and bushes,(due to the foliage) received enough water. However with some TLC. they are all doing well!!-- Pride of our garden is a beautiful Blue Hydrangea and the pink one's are bright too: -- Tell us about Your Garden! Let us enjoy it with you??
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007, 08:42:05 PM »
I really expected some replies to this one. Surely most of us, do have gardens that we are Proud of and willing to share, via our posts??
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william
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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2007, 02:31:30 PM »
Sorry Pheonix, dont have a garden now.
I used to have a big garden but after my wife died I lost interest.My wife was the flower and shrub expert,me being the under gardener.My forte was the lawns,used to spend hours weeding, feeding, scarifying, aeriating, was proud of my lawns. I also grew 500 tomato plants and sell them.
I had a 12x10ft greenhouse with electric in and a 6ft propogater.Grew most of flowers from seed.
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2007, 02:55:46 PM »
Hello William, Good to hear from you even though you no longer have a garden. There are still the memories,of how things were for you and your wife.-- Memories are all we seem to have now -- The way things was!! --Interests fade and we can become bored, sad to say. I was hoping that this forum would pickup?? I get bored just seeing my name at times! May well give up this weekend. -- I trust I find you well and Thank You for your posts!! 
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2007, 11:19:51 PM »
Picked mi first tomatoes last week and another couple of pounds ready for the weekend ---  short of sun though !
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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2007, 08:27:42 AM »
Can anyone tell me  what to use to make the garden rubbish turn into compost..iv got one a them bins to keep it all in do i need a chemical to add to it all, to start this process off?. HELP!!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2007, 05:15:35 PM »
Hi Joe, As far as I am aware, by adding a chemical, it 'Accelerates the Composting'-- I did see a mention on computer somewhere?? If I can find it, I will Post it??
Do you grow your own Veggies?? I was going to try a few in Tubs/Troughs, but failed to start!!
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« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2007, 05:38:34 PM »
Quote from: joe on July 19, 2007, 08:27:42 AM
Can anyone tell me  what to use to make the garden rubbish turn into compost..iv got one a them bins to keep it all in do i need a chemical to add to it all, to start this process off?. HELP!!!

HI jOE, you can buy such stuff ( cant remember name) but save your money, it doesn turn it over night.Dont let the compost go dry, water it if you have to, and turn it if possible. I have tries all ways and it will still take a couple of years.
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« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2007, 06:15:14 PM »
Thanks for that info!!! pity we havent got a name for the thingy stuff whats added   mmmmm is i have any  more questions i will fire um your way.
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mac
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« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2007, 11:23:16 PM »
Worms joe !
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Phoenix
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« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2007, 12:31:41 AM »
Have gone into Google tonight and tabbed in, 'Compost for Gardens' -- Quite a lot of Info: mentioned 'accelerant' but could not see a name: Sorry I could not help more:
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« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2007, 04:01:07 PM »
Hello Garden Lovers, Have you all had your share of rain ??
 We have had some very heavy showers and still in for a very Wet, Weekend!!  Puts paid to any Hedge Trimming and Lawn Mowing again!! --- So the inevitable choice is -- TV or Computer??
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« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2007, 04:29:29 PM »
The only good thing to come out of this horrid summer is  Grass is lovely and green !!!!
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Phoenix
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« Reply #14 on: July 20, 2007, 04:49:51 PM »
True!! But does'nt the grass Grow Fast?? Not sure when I can get the next cut done  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
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