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TIP: cuttings you wouldn't expect to root in water.

26/10/2013

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You're usually told to root Rosemary by taking semi-ripe cuttings and putting them in gritty compost. In fact, it's far easier to break off some shoots and put them in a jam-jar of water, where they'll root really quickly - these on the left were making new roots after a few days. Thanks to PAM for this tip, which she discovered by accident when she was given some herbs and popped them in water.
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After I'd tried rosemary, I thought about giving carnations a go. Often when you buy a bunch in the florist, there are little sideshoots near the base. These too root well in water - though the fragile young roots need careful handling. All these carnations were rooted in a jamjar of water on the windowsill!
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Greenhouse Heater going free to a good home

26/10/2013

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Kevin has this really top quality paraffin heater, pretty much brand new bar a few cobwebs. Can anyone out there use it? Let me know.
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Save money and keep out of the hands of the bankers! It's traditional . . . 

23/10/2013

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This is your chance to locate that hard-to-source seed variety, find a home for an unwanted shed or borrow an item of equipment. Email your request using the CONTACT US link and we will put your request up here for all to see. We may edit your email for security, and your identity won't be revealed.
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    Offer equipment you no longer need, plead for a hard-to find heritage seed variety, it's your chance to find a home for that giant marrow!
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