Homeowner Forum / Lawn and Garden / September 2008

Gooday all
Be aware there are some in this gardening area who are looking to attack
your computers by giving false links and phishing sites.
They will gain your confidence and take over your computer by various means.

I am working on some tree points and would like some feedback, if you
please.
To state that one of the essential "micro" elements, which come from the
soil, is "miner".  Would be like stating the right fielder of a professional

I am dismantling my 10 x 8 old Alton greenhouse this weekend. All glass
is okay but 50% of wood is rotten and needs replacing.
Would it be worth  asking anywhere if anyone wants it? I can take it to
the tip but i suddenly thought there might be someone who could make use

I shall be at the Charity plant sale at Longstock if anyone wants to say
Hi!

I'm told it's hopeless, but maybe some genius here has a solution.
I  had a pair of Hibiscus vines taken out several months ago,
supposedly the whole root.
Hah, and yet again, hah!  It's coming up all over the place.  I am

Got through two Flymo 350's in 3 years, 1st one the motor burnt out and
just had the 2nd ones motor shaft snap just as I finished the last cut.
Anybody recommend a decent Hovermower, not the disposable Flymo brand,
around the same size, not a large lawn, only takes about 20 ...

We went to the book launch this morning and the food was *fantastic*!  We
have bought some copies of the book, signed by Guy, which will be Christmas
presents.  
What is interesting is that there are various bits of background to the

Heart fears over common chemical
plastic packaging
Bisphenol A is commonly used in food packaging
Higher levels of a chemical often found in plastic food and drink

Can i just confirm with anyone that i would need to get a NICEIC
electrician to put in a wire/socket to new greenhouse about 15 feet from
back of utility room? I already have it supplied to old greenhouse base
but new one will be 4 feet over and anyway i put the old stuff in with ...

We have recently established some autumn-fruiting raspberry canes and
are now picking a small bowlful every day.
Several, though not all, of the plants are currently sending up one to
three new canes - the longest are now 2-3 feet. As I'm going to be

Anyone know of a super quick delivery service? I want to send a card t
someone in China but I'd like it to arrive by Thursday (ideally) or b
Friday at latest.
I couldn't find anything on a Google search.

I have read that in order to get my poinsettia plant to flower, that I
should start putting it in a dark place overnight.
What about on weekends? Is it better to leave it in the dark the whole
weekend, or to leave it out in the light?

My bloom fertilizer is nearly gone and Walmart has moved out the
gardening supplies for Christmas decorations.   I guess many folks
have stopped buying gardening supplies by now--am I the only one that
does year round gardening?.   Anyone know a good substitute for XPert

This is being launched this Friday.  And so that's a few Christmas pressies
sorted out!
http://tinyurl.com/3o6448

Wild Flower Preservation ,A Collectors Guide by May Coley 1932,torn
dustwrapper,book itself in good condition. 192 pages.
Really unusual book,presumably published to cater for the 1920s/30s
mania for flower pressing/preserving/collecting etc.Chapters on