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        <title>Talkback — BBC Gardeners' World Magazine</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Begonia</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/584093/begonia</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Wills</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hi everyone i have Begonia Apricot shades for hanging baskets the pkt says i can sow them from mid jan . i have read up on them and they say they are a bit hit and miss to grow does anyone have any any expertise on how to grow them .</p>]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Monty Don returns to Gardeners' World</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1259/talkback-monty-don-returns-to-gardeners-world</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 09:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Talkback</category>
        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I can't believe this! Rachel is clearly only there because she's beautiful. She has nothing like the experience or knowledge of Toby. 
As for Monty? well it'll be veg veg and more veg.
If there has to be a change, why go backwards and not forwards with brand new presenters? There are lots of people with a good horticultural background who should be given a chance.]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Cleaning the greenhouse</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/914/talkback-cleaning-the-greenhouse</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Thanks for the sound advice on the greenhouse. My next concern is that in the past I have re-used pots from year to year, removing the old compost, but this year I thought it would be best to clean the pots to ensure they are totally clean to use again.

Any advice on what is best practise for cleaning and if there is anything that should be added to the water to aid the cleaning, or is it water and elbow grease ???  Would mild washing up liquid do any damage ?

Regards]]>
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        <title>Feeling proud</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/420377/feeling-proud</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2018 11:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Talkback</category>
        <dc:creator></dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/LegacySmilies/big_smile_smiley.gif" alt="image" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/LegacySmilies/big_smile_smiley.gif" alt="image" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/LegacySmilies/big_smile_smiley.gif" alt="image" /></p>]]>
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        <title>Astrantia major</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/235391/astrantia-major</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Talkback</category>
        <dc:creator>Bamboogie</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone,</p> <p>I planted some Astrantia major 'ruby wedding' last year, they weren't very large plants, though they each had about 8 flowers on.&nbsp;</p> <p>I know they're perennials, but there is absolutely no sign of them! other perennials nearby like lupins and ice plant are showing signs of growth but not my astrantia!</p> <p>Does anyone else grow astrantia? When does it show signs of regrowth? Am I too impatient!?</p>]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Garden foxes</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/66820/talkback-garden-foxes</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 22:46:15 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>gatehill</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Yes, they're a right pain in the backside - walking over the vegetable plot, seed beds etc. I try to keep them out but to little avail. 
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<br />What's the best form of deterrent - ultrasound, chemical sprays etc...??]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Feeding birds in winter</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/249720/talkback-feeding-birds-in-winter</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Blubell</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I try and do my bit and the birds happily eat all the seeds and fat balls provided 
<br />However my peanuts are hardly ever eaten and go mouldy . They are in
<br />a regular peanut feeder and in the same location as the other feeders,
<br />Any suggestions ?]]>
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        <title>pruning my new yew hedge</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/765181/pruning-my-new-yew-hedge</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>lee12</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>I planted my bare-root yew hedge in novemebr. It's now the beginning of august - am i too late to prune them?</p>]]>
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        <title>Garden fleece</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/142561/garden-fleece</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 23:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Susan 17</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you drape garden fleece over several plants or create cover individually. &nbsp; Alternatively how do you attach bubble wrap to an aluminium greenhouse. &nbsp;Which provides the better frost protection in my greenhouse over winter</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
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        <title>rockery</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/185221/rockery</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>dannyboy10</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Well onto my next project which consists of 130 rocks.</p> <p>Yes i am doing a rockery.</p> <p>anyone got any suggestions on what plants would look good.</p> <p>I want plants with height and plants for ground cover.</p> <p>anyone got any pictures of a rockery garden.</p> <p>area is semi shade and i am going to add loads of compost to lighten the soil.</p> <p>This is my second project i have done and still have about 5 to do.</p> <p>My first one was my grasses and would like to thank everyone who gave advice on the thread.</p> <p>The area for my rockery measures 10 foot by 10 foot.</p>]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Chrysanthemums</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1073/talkback-chrysanthemums</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:54:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Talkback</category>
        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I don't care if a plant is fashionable or not, if I like it I plant it in my garden.  My eldest son bought me a house plant pot of Chrysanth's for mother's day this year and when it had finished flowering indoor's (which was ages) I cut it down and planted it in the garden where it is now flowering again a lovely bright yellow to make me smile now that the Dahlia flowers have been killed by the first frosts.]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Overwintering chillies</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1398/talkback-overwintering-chillies</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2017 16:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I live in the southern hemisphere and winter is not that harsh, still it rains a lot and temperatures are on the one digit.  I left Jalapenos in the green house, an harvested them in August, some were really small, but still they were good. In the   e end the plants were rotting because of the humidity.  I will do the same this year.]]>
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        <title>Monkey puzzle tree</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/277079/monkey-puzzle-tree</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:06:31 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Elkell</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>We have been given a MPT that currently sits in our front garden. &nbsp;However as we all know MPTs grow quite high so we were thinking of digging it up and putting it in a pot in the rear garden on some decking. &nbsp;Will this restrict its growth or simply kill it off</p>]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Hardy annuals</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/946/talkback-hardy-annuals</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:23:22 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Talkback</category>
        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Me I love them all,but who could resist sun flowers poppies stock and busy Lizzies,most of all though Pansies are my all time favourite all their sunny little faces even in the middle of winter with a wonderful array of colours.]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Bird baths</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/647/talkback-bird-baths</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2017 19:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I felt so guilty this morning when, on opening the curtains, I saw a blackbird pecking at the ice on our bird bath. This friendly bird is a regular user of the bath and splashes around in it daily, usually emptying most of the water out in the process!<p>Before flying off to seek water elsewhere he appeared to give me such a 'look' as if to say "Well that's our friendship finished!" that I made de-icing the bath my very next job. I hope he forgives me.</p>]]>
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        <title>What are these little black beetles on my roses?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/404260/what-are-these-little-black-beetles-on-my-roses</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Busy Bee2</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[At the weekend I was lucky enough to pick up two David Austin roses for ??16 at a plant fair.  Both were in good condition.  One was William Morris and the other was Crown Princess Margerita.  Today however, I noticed that both, and particularly the princess, were covered in little black beetles, which seemed to be eating the petals (mainly the flowers not the foliage were affected).  I have looked it up online, and none of the beetles there described, fit the bill.  These were bigger than storm flies (thrips) and definitely black as opposed to brown or black and green.  Smaller than ladybirds, or even ants - maybe half the size of a grain of rice?  I sprayed them with a rose spray for greenfly and blackspot, and a lot of them have died, but not all.  I have taken some pics, but they aren't that good, but give an indication of size.  Any ideas folks?]]>
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        <title>Bumblebees</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/309417/bumblebees</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Christine16</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello folks.&nbsp; I have two white tree heathers in my garden and early every spring, when the sun shines, I have four or five bumblebees staggering around them feeding furiously.&nbsp; This year two of the four had about 24 mites around the head and in the joints where the wings meet the body.&nbsp; Two were clear.&nbsp; The worst infested bumble got thinner and thinner and eventually disappeared.&nbsp; Very sad.&nbsp; Last year I had several honey bees in my garden and there were two or three very badly infested with the mites.&nbsp; Are these varoa mites do you think?&nbsp;</p>]]>
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        <title>Hedging patience</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/918295/hedging-patience</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Wayside</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>I'm in a bit of bind, really one of indecision. &nbsp;The garden backs on to to small woodlands (ash, sycamore, hawthorn, privet, dogwoods, blackthorn, brambles etc), with occasional footfall. &nbsp;The boundary had consisted of brambles, which have done their job, but I'm wanting to replace with a hedge.&nbsp;</p> <p>The soil is very poor in the location (chalk downland), and in an exposed west facing spot.</p> <p>I'm looking at about 8 metres length and 1.5m high, 0.5m trench, the south end already is in partial shade (ash and hawthorn).&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm after mostly evergreen interest, and flowers, and to blur the boundary of the woodland. I've assembled basic post and rail fencing.</p> <p>Originally I was going to just use laurel and keep it to about 2m high. &nbsp;It would look nice, but I'm now thinking I'm not being that imaginative, and not really that patient.</p> <p>A mix might prove more interesting. &nbsp;I considered native hedging, but there's plenty of that, and actually it's about the most exposed sunny spot in the garden and I should take advantage of it.</p> <p>So here are my thoughts on what to put there:</p> <p>Rosa Rugosa - in the spirit of the brambles. &nbsp;But not sure if it's suitable for the shadier end.</p> <p>Cotoneaster (simonsii) or varient. &nbsp;Seems this is not fussy about chalk, and I can happily neglect.</p> <p>Prunus cerasifera 'Myrobalan'. &nbsp;This looks like a nice option, but not sure how long it would take to grow.</p> <p>Or perhaps I could mix the above with Laurel at the shady end. &nbsp;It would be nice to have a tree or taller upright of interest in there somewhere. &nbsp;I don't really want to spend much money on the boundary, more a case of shove something there, and leave it.</p> <p>I could plant laurel at the back, and plant something more interesting in front, but I'm slightly worried about the laurels interfering with adjacent plants, or competing for minimal amount of water that there is. &nbsp;I wouldn't mind planting a cooking apple about a metre away from the boundary.</p> <p>I'm thinking aloud really, not really a proper question in there, but any thoughts or comments appreciated.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]>
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        <title>geum mrs bradshaw</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/368418/geum-mrs-bradshaw</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator></dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Cut back the flower stems and feed it.&nbsp; Liquid tomato fertiliser is good.&nbsp; This will help the roots grow stronger to produce a better plant next year and should&nbsp;also encourage a second flush of flowers later this summer.&nbsp;&nbsp; Once the plant is big enough, you can think about lifting and dividing it in spring to make more free plants.</p>]]>
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        <title>Talkback: The ornamental cabbage</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1088/talkback-the-ornamental-cabbage</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 08:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Talkback</category>
        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[When I lived in Washington D.C. twenty years ago they were everywhere and I thought them a little vulgar.
They are now a fixture on the UK gardening scene but my attitude has changed completely.(David Hurrion did a lovely feature about using them in pots in Nov. issue of Gardeners' World Magazine).
Any port in a storm: ornamental cabbages are fabulous for providing winter colour.]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Growing wisteria in a pot</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1169/talkback-growing-wisteria-in-a-pot</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2017 09:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Talkback</category>
        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have just come in from putting fleece over the more tender plants, like Canna and some of the less hardy Passiflora, thrown over the plants and held in position with clothes pegs, it saves a lot of misery in the morning. Hope the nights warm up soon!]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Rosebay willowherb</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/82864/talkback-rosebay-willowherb</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 23:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Fonzie</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[It's not known as Epilobium, but Chamerion.]]>
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        <title>Aphids Attack</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/959589/aphids-attack</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 21:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Leonie H</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[We have a lovely evergreen just by the front door to add a bit of privacy. Last year tiny black creatures appeared in clumps on the leaves. This year they have spread to every branch of the ever green and now cover the front door! They seem to be attracted to the white paint around the door and also my milk when it is delivered is covered in them! Now the aphids have spread to the rose bush that frames the door. Please advise me. Do I cut the bush down? I'm afraid washing up liquid in a spray bottle Isn't enough. We've tried it but the bush is big and I cannot reach the entire plant.]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Dog urine on lawns</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/113/talkback-dog-urine-on-lawns</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>lisaravana</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have a better solution: put your dog on Lawn Guard or Green Ums. Both are dog treats which neutralize your dog's urine. My dog has to urinate repeatedly on a plant over several months to affect it.<br />]]>
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        <title>My Lobelia isn't flowering</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/969523/my-lobelia-isnt-flowering</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2017 13:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Siobhancantgarden</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>It's very green and looks healthy but no flowers. Is this normal?</p>]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Leafcutter bees</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/832/talkback-leafcutter-bees</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Talkback</category>
        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I was so pleased to see your blog, have obviously had leafcutter bees, but I didnt know!]]>
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        <title>Indolent Aubergines...</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/751572/indolent-aubergines</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>LittleMissSunshine</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>I grew some organic black beauty aubergines from seed and have popped them out but they don't appear to be flowering, some are doing better than others but not even a bud.</p> <p>Has anyone got any ideas as to why, (I have grown them outdoors before) with lovely results in another garden.</p> <p>Is anyone else growing aubergines? How are yours doing?</p>]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Geoffrey Smith</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/921/talkback-geoffrey-smith</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 18:04:35 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[me to, ive watched many a program and got alot of knowledge from him may his memory go on forever and stay in our hearts]]>
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        <title>Talkback: Autumn seeds</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/567/talkback-autumn-seeds</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Gardeners' World Web User</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[The tree peony will definitely be worth the wait! I moved into my current house here in Surrey last Autumn and directly by our front decking was a large shrub I'd not seen before, with a lovely red stems and big, bold, beautifully textured leaves - I had no idea what it was (being new to this gardening lark). This Spring of course, the magnificent yellow flowers sprang to life and I found out what the plant was - couldn't believe the stems would actually hold the flowers up they were so large!]]>
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        <title>Hornets</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/733352/hornets</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 22:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Heather Michaels</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone, I need your help/advice please.</p> <p>We're seeing quite a few Hornets the last few days.</p> <p>I'm seeing conflicting information.</p> <p>1) Do they sting</p> <p>2) Are they aggressive?</p> <p>3) Do they nest on/under the ground or just above ground in eaves etc.</p> <p>I'm talking about these beasties:</p> <p></p><div style="margin: auto;"><img src="http://image1.gardenersworld.com/82151.jpg?tag=d9849dca-ac49-4896-a4f4-4720181b0e01" alt="image" /></div><br /> <p>&nbsp;That isn't my hand!</p> <p>Thank you in advance.</p>]]>
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