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Open Question: Can I trasnfer carrots from seed trays into pots?

Being new to gardening, I have grown my carrots in seed trays! Can I now transfer the seedlings into a pot? more

Open Question: has anyone seen a siberian pea tree with a balloon seed pod?

i saw this tree in a garden today and thought it was a siberian pea tree but it had balloon type seed pods that still held seeds any ideas??thanks lucy but this seedpod was like a chinese lantern and has always seeded like it ?? more

Open Question: Flowers that need no gardening?

Is there any type of a nice flower that i can just sprinkle the seeds onto soil/grass and it will grow by itself with no help? Thanks. more

Voting Question: Garden bulbs, plants and corms - UK?

Being a novice gardener, I have recently begun accessing items online (UK). I found an amazing site for seeds - Capital Gardens - who, with free delivery, sell branded seeds at half price. Fantastic, but their bulbs, corms etc are standard prices. Does anyone know of an online company who do a similar price deal providing good/branded quality bulbs etc? Thank you. more

Resolved Question: how can i get rid of weeds in my garden so i can seed it afterwards?

do i need to fully uproot the weeds or can i use a weedkiller then afterwards seed my garden more

Resolved Question: Helping a baby blackbird?

There's a baby blackbird that has somehow ended up in our back garden and now sheltering in our garage at the rear of our house. He can hop around but doesn't seem to be able to fly. I have got some bird seed and cherries chopped up. Tried to feed him a chopped cherry on the end of my plyers where he was sitting. He opened his beak a couple of times but didn't seem interested then hoped down the side of the garage and hid under some other junk. I'm gonna leave the chopped cherries and bird seed on a dish for him and also leave a small plant drainer of water for it to wash in and small dish of fresh water to drink. Am also in the process of chopping up earth worms for it to eat. I'm not the biggest fan in the world of birds but is there owt else I can do for it? I think it's chance of survival is probably only 30 or 40% at the maximum. I think a blackbird has been to visit it once or twice to check up on it. Not sure whether it brought owt for it to eat or where its nest is supposed to be? In a tree or on the ground? When they open their beaks are you suposed to thrust the food down their throats? Not being a blackbird myself I don't know? Have looked at a resolved question on here and it seemed that vets aren't interested.Suzi, It is a double garage. We have left the doors wide open so it can get in and out whenever it wants. It is hoping around and cr&ping everywhere so I think it is able to fend for itself. Sophie/Cash - thanks for the tip! Our garden has bird feeders and lots of water and places to hide anyway. There is bread out in the garden so I will also get some dog bisuits and leave them out after soaking too. Hopefully it should be alright. We do have quite a few cats around here though and the odd fox.Baby blackbird is still alive. I have called him Dexter, Dexter Blackbird. I don't know where I got that from but it just came into my head. I believe that the mother has been visiting and must have been feeding it as it has been moving around the garage and cr&pping everywhere. It does have its favourite spot though and it looks pretty well camoflaged there. I have bought some dog biscuits and soaked them in milk. They are just over an inch long though, and half inch wide and bone shaped. I think perhaps I need to bash these into smaller crumbs first? more

Resolved Question: Why are there tiny black flies and ants all over the stems of my sunflowers?

I've got some lovely big sunflowers growing in my garden, which I grew from seed. They are covered in ants and tiny black flies. Is there anyway I can stop this, or is it a good thing? more

Resolved Question: i think i have a sycamore tree inmy garden and i need some good info?

i believe the tree in my garden is a sycamore. the leaves are quite big with five sort of fingers, they stems are a redish colour,the seed pods have those helecopter type things on them and the trees are sprouting up all over my garden, what id like to know is how deep do they root as one is about 8ft from my house. what is the nearest it should be to the house and how big can they grow to.thank you. more

Resolved Question: unusual yellow headed bird in my garden?

I have spotted a small, finch like, bird in my garden recently. It seems to enjoy some new grass - seed i put down. It has a bright yellow head and tummy and a darker (brown or green) tail and wings. Any idea what it could be? more

Resolved Question: do you remember hardware shops? when you could buy a screwdriver, nails hoes seeds garden implements and gaso?

and all the other stuff you could once buy more

Voting Question: homemade suet fatballs for birdfeeding.?

I make my own fatballs from suet mixed with seeds,peanuts etc. for feeding garden birds. When set, the surface is soft and a bit greasy. the fatballs in the shops are set much hader. Does anybody know how they make them hard, or are they made from a special type of suet. many thanks Tony. more

Resolved Question: Is this the mother in law to be from hell?

Today was an eye opening day. My new boyfriends parents live in his house. He is doing work on a new room for himself,somewhere private. The house was in a bit of a mess well what do you expect when a new bathroom is being fitted, so big holes have to be dug for pipes etc. She knew this. Anyway it all came to head today. We had gone out to get thje tiles for the room only to come back to a huge fight yes nice. She asked me why I had a smerk on my face ( I was just thinking it was like my family when they fight petty) I sat outside to get away from her waiting for my boyfriend. She then came out and shouted at me to get off her bench. I walked off, I don't have to put up with crap from no one less someone I hardly know. Anyway we went off out again. On our return I left my boyfriend in his new room and ran up stairs to get away from her, I saw her coming on the phone. One I got into my other halfs bedroom she came pounding in slamming the door against a chair. She took a mirror off the wall saying "I am taking my mirror I wouldn't want you to break it by looking in it" I said "Fine" As she left she hit me on the are with the mirror. Then she ran back in saysing about my boyfirends ex he had in the room before me and how I wanted to put too old people on the street. Then she said is that why your man is dead. BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really like the guy but now hate the thought of ever going back there and will not until she moves. The funny thing is if I want her out would I have bought her flower seeds for her garden. I also bought her chocolates for her birthday. She said that another sons of hers finds things out about you and uses them againt you....hmmmmmm kettle pot black. Am I right not to want to go back there?David M what was that I wasn't listening more

Resolved Question: Would like to identify this tree?

A really silly question I know, but it's bugging me! I live in a main UK city and have a small wood at the back of where I live. There are 2 trees there which I can't see close up (there is a high fence separating us from the wood) but these trees give out tons of white fluffy stuff..not sure whether this is classed as pollen or seed heads. there is so much of it flying around that it looks like my garden is covered by a white fluffy carpet and it gets everywhere in the house. It actually looks like a snowstorm! From a distance the tree looks like it is covered in bunches of cotton wool..it is very tall, about 40 feet. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks more

Resolved Question: can i grow fruit using mud?

hi i have just sprouted some honeydew melon seeds, and some granny smith apple seeds, and i was wondering if i could use mud from the garden to plant them in? the mud seems okay, as i once through out some cherry stones and a cherry tree started growing. im new at gardening, and i am interested also on any tips anyone might offer! thanks! more

Voting Question: help me with my melons!?

hi i recently had some melon seeds, and i put them in kitchen towel to sprout, i just looked at them and they've sprouted, but i wont be able to put them into soil until the morning. Can anyone offer any suggestions to keep them alive, and to stop them from going mouldy, until tomorrow afternoon..... as you might have guessed im a total newbie at gardening! thanks in advance! more

Resolved Question: Bright yellow spider uk?

Hi, Ive just been putting my laundry on the line and a bright yellow spider fell of the line!! It was small about the size of a seed, its legs were almost see through but its body was like a fluorescent yellow seed. Is this dangerous, probably not being in Northumberland! I was just wondering since I had never seen this type before!! There is alot of wildlife in my garden such as bats, birds, frogs and newts, Im worried it could be dangerous to the wildlife. Any ideas? Thanks everyone!!! more

Resolved Question: How many carrots can I grow in a 20 litre container?

I sowed lots of carrot seeds in 20 litre containers (they have as wide diameter as are garden trugs). There are far too many growing now (like a carrot carpet) and I need to thin them out but don't want to take out too many or leave too many in. How many should I leave in? (so I can decide which to keep) I'd really appreciate some help as need to do it this weekend to get them off to a good start now that the sun is here. Many thanks more

Resolved Question: Just found/rescued a baby blackbird. Help please?

Heya, I was just taking a walk and I noticed a cat playing around with something on the floor, I went over and I saw a poor baby bird. So I picked it up, it cried a little, and I honestly couldn't see where his nest was, and I think he's got a slight injury to his wing. Well anyway, I bought him home and I filled a basket with straw and have a tiny pot of water in there and a few seeds. I have covered the top of the basket with a large heavy book, but there are still 2 small gaps at either side of the basket to let air/light in (but not big enough for him to get out). I could just hold him cupped in my 2 hands, and he looks quite similar to this, except his beak seems a little bigger : http://www.artbyelaine.co.uk/mediac/400_0/media/DIR_64021/Baby~Blackbird.jpg So i'm pretty sure it's a baby blackbird. Well anyway, does anyone have any advice for me on how to look after this little fella? Also, there's a family of blackbirds living in the connifers on my garden and I wondered if they would take in/accept another baby blackbird? These may sound like stupid questions, but I really do not know an awful lot about birds, and I couldn't stand there and watch the poor fella die. Oh, and it is 23:40pm in the UK so i'm pretty sure there's no where I can take him. Thanks in advance (: .xThanks for the answers! I've had him for about 3 hours, and he seems ok. His basket is next to my window, and i've opened the window slightly so he can have a little fresh air. I think if he makes it through the night, i'll have to take him to the nearest wildlife place I can.Oh, and it's 00:01am here in the UK, and I only live in a little town. There's no place I can ring right now :/ But as I mentioned, I'll see if he makes it through the night (:Ok, I think in the early hours of the morning, i'll take him back to the spot I found him, and wait to see if I see any Blackbirds around. If so, i'll have to sit quite close by, and place him somewhere safe. If she doesn't do anything, i'll have to take action then (:.'RSOUL' - well aren't you clever.I've just checked on him. He's still alive, bless him. I guess that even if he doesn't make it through the night, it's a lot better than being eaten alive right?He's just had a little bit of sloppy weat-a-bix (: He seems to be running around ok and he's quite restless now. So I might take a quick look around the area I found him.I woke up this morning hearing him call for food, so he made it through the night (: Turns out, he's a thrush. He looks so much more like one, with the little fuzzy feathers sticking up on his head and back and that *moody* looking beak, hehe. Well he's had a few mushed up berries, and mushed up cat food and he's asleep right now. He happily sits on my hand to eat, and nodded off resting on me too ^^ Thankyou! more

Resolved Question: What edible garden plants can be ripe in the winter?!?

Hi, im 14and i live in berkshire,england and i hope to grow some organic food from my garden during winter. What plant(s) can i grow? P.s. I dont want to travel all the way to china for these seeds please :D more

Resolved Question: anybody here of scented night stock seeds ?

I live in Ireland and this gardener on the radio recommends the above, he said it would be available in all garden centres, but when I rang a reputable garden centre they only had the plant. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks more

Resolved Question: how do i get rid of tame chickens?

next door's chickens keep coming into our garden and digging up our vegetable seeds, they're so tame they don't run even when you chase them banging pans or shouting. how can i get rid of them? more

Resolved Question: Tips for a keen but hopeless vegetable grower?

Hi, I recently bought my first house which has a large garden. Its always been my dream to have a garden full of veg. So started de-weeding/loosening the soil of a large patch in the garden...never knew it was such back breaking & exhausting work! Afterwards, I chose afew veg to try out,chitted potatos, carrots seeds,beetroot seeds,cauliflower seeds,transferring my indoor pumpkin plants to outdoors...currently,only the potatoes & beetroots are doing ok,the rest didn't even bother to pop out of the ground,& my pumpkin plants have turned into all colours of the rainbow before finally dying. My colleague then leant me this book on gardening,which said I had to properly prepare the soil with manure/compost/ fertilisers/air out the soil,& to start from autumn,throughout winter,before planting in spring! Is this really necessary?? Or is it just bad luck that everything I plant ends up dead? & are some veg just more demanding than others & should only be left to the experts? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: What flowers will you be growing in your gardens this season?

From Virginia, here What do you envision this year? I personally lean towards annuals such as Zinnias, Marigolds, Petunias, Portulaca, Calendula, etc. Some seeds are 7th generation and older. I have plenty of perennials, too. It occurs to me that we may know the same flower by different names! What annuals or perennials do you prefer to work with and what ideas are you working with for your gardens this year?*Edit 1* Kathleen-Virginia is covered in Bluebells this year! Like no prior year! It's a sight to behold, especially driving along the Shenandoah River, where they're on both sides of the road. It's such a pretty sky blue it's nearly disorientating.Taxed till I die-Dude, you're missing something, seriously! Maybe veggies are your thing. Maybe just a window garden or some houseplants. Remember the "footprint we leave on the environment" concept. more

Resolved Question: Why do i have green moss growing in my plant pots?

I have recently found an interest in gardening have have planted some seeds in various pots and growing trays over the past 5 weeks. Some plants have started to grow and others are taking a bit longer, but i've noticed some of my pots (mainly the ones that i planted first) are beginning to develop a thin layer of green film over the top of the compost or soil that i've used. The pots have sunlight all day and are in a green house. Should i be worried about this green growth? more

Resolved Question: Hedgehogs in my garden....?

Last night, I saw 2 hedgehogs in my garden, underneath where I feed the birds and seeds fall... What can I leave out to feed the hedgehogs at night? more

Resolved Question: how would you level a big bumpy overgrown and uneven garden cheaply?

One mate suggests rotovating it...another says scrape all turf away ,level it and re-seed.Whats the cheapest option to get it level. more

Resolved Question: gardening idea's in the uk?

i joined this group called seed swap uk as i just inherited a garden for the first time in my life so i thought i'd pass the link on as i've found this very helpful for asdvice and plant swapping http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seed_swap_uk/ what do you think more

Resolved Question: whats the difference between a bulb and a seed....which ones are better to plant?

just wondering what the difference is between a garden bulb and a seed as they both grow into flowers! more

Voting Question: i moved into a new house last june and the grass wont grow ,help !!?

my grass is patchy and this year so far its only growing around the perimiter(where the kids dont run) the man at the garden center says to put the grass seed in the fridge for a week then rake,moisten then scatter the seed .and keep the kids off it !! .any more advice? my kids wont stay off it ,its impossible when the weather is too nice ! more

Voting Question: When's the best time of year to sow grass seed?

Just bought a house and the garden needs a bit of work. Some of it will need seeding. Can I do this now? What are the advantages of buying turf instead of seed? Thanks, J. more

Resolved Question: Where can I find Thompson & Morgan seeds in London?

In august i'll be in London for a week and I'd like to buy T&M's seeds, where can I find them? Is there any garden centre near the city centre? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: need a flowering tree that grows fast from seed?

hi just had my garden slabbed and it looks so boring what short trees can i plant around thwe edges of the slabs that flower to add some much needed colour/? the garden gets alot of ligt its about 85ft in length so i need a few. the ones i have checked are to expensive ive seen some seeds on ebay but im wondering if they will work>? ie grow more

Resolved Question: GCSE Religion quesions? help!?

Hello, i need help on these questions please...you dont have to answer them all: 1) An account of the Parable of The mustard seed (what is the teaching in the story) 2) Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane..what did he say? 3)Give an account of the story of the window at the treasury and what might christians learn from this story? 4)In the time of jesus, most jews did not work on the sabbeth. why not? if you can answer any of them it would be a great help xxx thank you more

Voting Question: Best plants, shrubs for a border in garden?

I have a west facing garden, and will be creating the border where there is direct sunlight. As its west facing the sunlight is stronger in the afternoon and evening... I'm a complete novice, and need some suggestions of the types of plants or shrubs best suited. I need something simple but challenging to care for... Is it best to get the plants already flowered or to plant seeds?!? Any tips would be useful!!! more

Resolved Question: HOW FAST IS GRASS SEED MENT TO GROW?

Hi I have tried digging my garden it is so hard due to the amount a stones bigger then my fist. There are millions of them so half is dug and the other half of garden is not. Can I throw grass seen on the grass area? And will it grow? Or will it not because of the grass there all ready?? Also how long with it take the grass seed to grow on the dug up part of, my lawn?? I’m from carlow in Ireland btw more

Resolved Question: how do i get grass to grow?

Resolved Question: Sowing MARIGOLD (African Double) - CLUELESS?

I have brought some Marigold african double mixed flower seeds. It says its ideal for borders - prefect because i wanted them for the walkway to our front door.. But then on the back of the packet it says 'For Indoor Sowing'... !!! ...im a novice of gardens and this is my first attempt... Does this mean I have to start the sowing indoors, and then once they have started growing i can plant them outside? Would a long planter be suitable for me to use whilst they are indoors?.. or what should i grow them in?! Thanks Im so confused!! more

Resolved Question: gardening growing potatoes?

i bought a back of king edward seed potatoes today can anyboby give me some advice on the best way on going about growing them thanks more

Resolved Question: How to cope the small flying insects living on the compost of my new indoor plant?

I am very interested in planting and as I don't own a yard and a small garden, I am doing some indoors. To fill the vases and grow the seeds (sowing) it is necessary to use compost. But unfortunately, from the time I have filled the vases, the number of tiny, black, very weak, flying insects in my flat has increased. I found out that they live on the fresh compost. I am not happy with them and they are increasing day by day. Can anyone give me a favour and tell me how I can overcome this problem? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Opinions on this poem anyone? It's the first I've ever written.?

Weeds My garden flourished with beautiful life, Ideas and opinions blossomed without any apparent effort And anyone who picked them saw their beauty and bathed in them. Then I let the weeds in. Weeds that tricked my garden into allowing them to grow. That led my garden to believe they were rare flora That belonged in there to nourish and protect my crop for as long as it grew. But woe was me. The weeds wrapped their stubby little roots around my produce To choke, staunch and dare I say, kill. My beautiful garden was ugly and I weeped as I grew courage to cut the weeds from it. But seeds were sown. Those weeds had left their mark and turned my delicate garden into one full Of spiteful flowers, weeping hedgerows and angry trees that ruled the grounds. Lords of my garden. Tyrants. Ones not even gardeners remedies could slay I have cried and sobbed over my conquered garden. But I found my weedkiller. Stunning weedkiller that banishes these pests, Making those weeds cower in its presence, Encouraging my beautiful estate to bloom again, even moreso than before. I am addicted to this substance. It continues to protect my garden from the weeds and turns it into the Eden it never got the chance to be. He is my weedkiller.@ kawalski: Naaaw, sorry it doesn't rhyme :(. Loser. more

Resolved Question: Squirrels. Will they ruin my garden plans?

I planted some sunflower seeds. When I went to water them yesterday, I found they had been dug up and eaten (I found a half empty shell next to one hole) I assume its squirrels we get lots of those in the garden. Anyway I have bought bulbs (Anemone, Persian Buttercup and triteleia) I plan on planting them today. Do squirrels also dig up and eat bulbs? If so what can I do to deter them? more

Resolved Question: chick fallen from tree needs help?

A large chick fell from a tree in the garden yesterday (we think wood pigeon because of the shape of its beak), and was attacked by other birds it has survived through the night even tho its head was bleeding but it only taking tiny bits of food. How do you look after them? have tried putting chick out. put by bird feeders were wood pigeons feeding. chick started to cheep at them but they ignored it. have tried feeding it a mixture of seeds peas berries liquidized together. Is managing to take some food and water. if can locate nest will it now be to late to put the chick back? more

Resolved Question: what should i do about this chick?(bird)?

Resolved Question: My grass seed is not growing?

I am trying to sort out my garden and sowed some grass seed last Sunday early morning on an area 7m by 4m that had no grass. I followed all the instructions, by getting the ground ready as required, adding the lawn feed, soaking it overnight beforehand, etc, I have watered it lightly about twice a day and we've had a few showers as well in this time. Weather is warmish (13C) I am in the UK. The pack said I should see results in 3 days. It is now Wednesday evening and no sign of life whatsover, the seeds are just all sitting there in the soil. Is this normal and how long will it be before we see it begin to grow? Many thanks more

Voting Question: How can i attract wildlife into my garden ?

In what ways can i attract wildlife into my garden ?. I'm planting some lavender and buddleia and i've put some seeds out for the birds. What other ways can i attract wildlife ?. more

Resolved Question: How to attract birds into my garden!?

Hello, I recently purchased a bird table, bird feeder, peanut feeder and fat ball feeder and have put them in my garden. The bird table is in a shady area with a mixed bird seed on it, and the bird feeder (also with seeds), peanut feeder and fat ball feeder are hanging up, however no birds have come to the garden. There are lots of birds around, i can hear them and can see them in the trees surrounding my home, but they do not seem to be eating the food, or even coming into my garden! Does anyone have any ideas to attract the birds or explanations as to why they are not coming? Thanks more

Resolved Question: got a packet of seeds with cosdrea printed on and nothing else, what are they please.?

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Resolved Question: where have all the sparrows gone?

when l was a lad growing up in Oldbury West Midlands, and then in Langley , our garden was always full of sparrows and starlings, and l mean hundreds of them, now even though l have put seed out l only see the occasional sparrow, they tell us that the climate is getting warmer, so where have all the sparrows and starlings gone and how can l bring them back........ more

Resolved Question: How emotional is too emotional?

My dad's been doing some gardening and he found the body of the little Robin that's been coming to our garden over the winter. I know it's just a bird and it's not like it was a pet but I did feel a bit sad when he told me. We've been feeding the birds since we moved here last May and it's great to sit at the window and watch them fight over the seeds and have a bath in the dirt - it's better than telly sometimes! As much as I love wildlife programmes I hate it when something dies or gets killed in horrible way but I know it's nature so I get over it. Is this normal or do you think I'm being too emotional about these things? Do you ever feel like this or is it just me being a jelly baby (which I am really but..........!)? Thanks in advance :D more

Resolved Question: What fruit and veg grows well in pots on a patio?

I'm a complete gardening novice but would love to try and grow my own fruit and veg in pots on the patio. What fruit and veg is easy to grow in pots? Also, what do I need...obviously seeds, pots and compost. Anything else? What size pots would I need? I'm a bit worried about bugs and insects eating anything I grow but is there anything I can use to deter them that isn't harmful to humans (I have a baby so don't want anything that could harm him if he does manage to get near it!). Can you recommend anywhere to buy seeds? I'm in the UK. Any advice would be much appreciated. more

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