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What is this flower?
There are loads of these coming up over my local park and I wondered what they were. Does anyone know? +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Filename: | |Download:...
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Orange split
One of the oranges on my Dwarf Washington has split. Contents revealed about 2" wide. I can't upload pic because something's wrong on computer. Did this ever happen to NG member? Is it safe to let it...
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North Facing Front Door Shrubs?
Hi there! I'm looking to plant a shrub/bush/small tree either side of our (north facing) front door. I'd prefer evergreen, and something with flowers/variegated leaves/fragrance so it keeps year round...
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Hibiscus and Whitefly
For years, I had a row of Hibiscus along the W. side of the house. The whitefly infestation was unrelenting. I tried everything that was on the market, but finally gave up & took them out. But at the...
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Flower ID?
My wife just picked up some flowers from a local fair. Can anyone help ID these? (Midwest USA) Thanks http://tinyurl.com/nsqk2as http://tinyurl.com/oz5trt5
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Rotting Banana mixed into soil
Just a silly thought turned question. Where I live the soil is empty of almost everything plants need to grow. I was thinking about nothing as I went to get a banana from the kitchen. The banana's are...
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Mr Tomato Head and Swallowtail caterpillar
Hi, One of my Rutger Tomatoes grew a schnoz this year: and I had a few Black Swallowtail caterpillars munching on the carrot tops. Hope you find these interesting ;)
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What are these ?
Hello, I've just had the biggest 'crop' of mushroom/toadstools over the last couple of days , the large cream coloured ones started off as balls and over one night they changed to the saucer shape....
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ID lamiacea
Hi all, Can someone help me identifying this: The flowers are approx. 1cm long, and the leaves have a strong, deep smell. Thanks. Le service des pièces jointes, CJoint.com est un service de partage...
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cabbage slugs & worms
harvesting my cabbage to make some sauerkraut. Finding earthworms and some slugs deep inside of cabbage........removing layers of leaves and keep finding them or there dung deposits. I planted some...
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Roses - criminal neglect
After the customary late January pruning, I neglected my roses for the first time and am reaping the consequences. Suckers (7 leaves) now predominate over normal (5 leaves) foliage. The suckers are...
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Strange observation about corn snake
A corn snake was taking a leisurely stroll through the garden last night. It was content to take its time, until I started pestering it. When it moved fast, it turned over onto its back and sped along...
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Help Identifying Fungus
Hi All, I have a strange circle in my garden where the grass does not grow very well and a couple of times a year, brown fungus / mushrooms appear. Any help in identifying what it is / the cause and...
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Begonias in Hanging Baskets
Is it OK to leave begonia corms in their hanging baskets and store over winter in a greenhouse
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Do you know your soil type?
Soilscapes lets you zoom into a map showing your local soil types. Select the ?postcode? option then the ?i" Identity option to find out your soil type and profile. Mine says ?Shallow, lime rich soils...