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Meeting Point

Daily chat, bargain buys, meeting up - it's all here

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General Messages This is the forum for all general messages. If you want to tell us about anything, share a bit of news, congratulate someone, or let off steam, do it in this forum.	1129	13860	Re: I've done it! shirleyellenp 13-05-08 16:17
The Auction Room This forum is for auctions to help raise funds for RG. Any RG member can bid for an item that is up for auction and the highest bid at the closing time gets the item.	97	653	Re: Auction 705 ... Jean78 13-05-08 13:56
Members' Meets Diary Do you want to meet up with other RG members? Lots of different meets take place and all members are always welcome. This forum is purely for organizing meets and anyone is welcome to post a suggestion.	135	3159	Re: Abbotsbury Mi... Allyson 03-05-08 01:34

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Garden Snippets Do you have images of something gardening-related for us to look at? Have you had a particular success with something in your garden, or visited a public garden, or just spotted something unusual, beautiful or plain inexpensive that you want to share with us all? These and any other gardening titbits should be posted in this forum.	582	6888	Re: My New Baby eileen 13-05-08 15:34
Ornamental Gardening This is the forum for ornamental gardening questions and tips. If you have a problem then post your query here and someone will be sure to pop along and give you advice. This is also the forum for posting tips on growing both the usual and unusual, so if you have helpful advice please put it in here. Topics from this forum may be archived in our Reference Library.	581	5845	Re: Osteosperum shirleyellenp 13-05-08 16:15
Seasons of Colour Post photographs of your favourite plants in this forum and they will transferred to the Seasons of Colour section on the main site. Don't forget to tell us where the pic was taken, and give as much information as you can about the plant.	9	82	Re: Yorkshire in ... Kitty58 11-05-08 21:44
Veggies & Other Edibles Whether it is vegetables, salads or fruit, if it is an edible crop that you want to discuss then this is the forum to do it in.	525	4674	Re: Tomato Plant ... Plot 52 12-05-08 22:54
Seeds and Plant Sharing Some members use this forum to raise funds for RG when they have a surplus quantity of seeds or plants. Others simply offer them for sale or for free. If you are looking for something in particular then why not start a thread yourself? You could find just what you want at a fraction of the normal price.	159	1654	Re: Sharing bulbs mammaj 10-04-08 09:56

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RG Information & Help This forum is gradually taking shape after our move to Yuku. If you have a problem or simply want to learn how to do something relating to Yuku or RG then do look in here before posting your question in the Computer Help Forum.	39	39	§-Resizing pictu... PaulineM 18-04-08 18:20
Computer Tips & Help If you want help in doing anything on your computer, post your query in this Forum and somebody out there will have come across the problem. Do you have any useful tips that you would like to share? If so please post it in here.	602	5016	Re: Avant browser... h2yoho 13-05-08 14:03
Test Area Test your new signature or avatar. Unsure of whether you can upload pictures successfully? Try it out before posting in one of the main forums. In fact you can play to your heart's content in here, but I warn you that some of the members are nosy and may pop in to see what you are doing.	610	4335	Re: test Dot2 13-05-08 14:14

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Miscellaneous

A potpourri of forums reflecting the many interests and skills of our members

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The Natural World This forum covers all the natural side of our planet. Whether you want to chat about birds, butterflies, wild flowers or whatever, this is the place to do it. Have you seen something unusual recently or do you want something identified? Do you want to encourage or discourage any natural elements to your Garden? If so then post in here.	538	6280	Re: Dust devil PaulineM 13-05-08 08:22
Cookery, Crafts and DIY OK, so we don't need to explain this forum. Anything relating to any of the topics above should get posted in here. Show off your cookery, craft or DIY skills with pictures, or ask a question. Us gardeners are a clever lot and it isn't limited to gardening.	535	6214	Re: Oh Yum! bilnrobn 12-05-08 11:55
The Health Farm From natural remedies, through diet and exercise, to tips on recovering from gardening aches, it can all be discussed here.	517	8348	Re: Sunburn :( cwmhill 13-05-08 13:54
The Entertainment Room Although we are all keen gardeners there are times when we want slightly less energetic ways to pass our time. This forum is for discussion of books, music, films and television programmes. In fact any of the entertainment areas that would appeal to couch potatoes.	310	2369	Re: Audio books Mrs Muggleton 19-04-08 17:27
Fun & Games If you want to try your hand at different competitions and puzzles, or maybe share a joke, come on into the fun forum.	709	13836	Re: Sox's Daily J... Zygoptera 13-05-08 10:34

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The Reference Library

A categorised archive of useful gardening topics

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Annuals and Biennials Annual plants are those whose life cycle lasts for only one year, including germination, bloom, and production of seed, after which the parent plant dies. Biennial Plants have a life cycle that is completed in two years or seasons, with the second season usually devoted to flowering and fruiting. The odd short-lived perennial that is treated as a biennial may have crept in here too.	27	205	Any info on these... Pip at Home 06-03-08 14:06
Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomes A bulb is any plant that stores its complete life cycle in an underground storage structure. A corm is a swollen stem base that is modified into a mass of storage tissue; it does not have visible storage rings when cut in half. A tuber differs by not having a basal plant from which roots develop and not having a protective tunic covering. Rhizomes are horizontal underground stems that strike new roots out of their nodes, down into the soil, and that shoot new stems out of their nodes, up to the surface. This rhizome activity represents a form of plant reproduction.	45	239	Muscari Pip at Home 04-03-08 17:45
Perennials Perennials have a life cycle of 3+ years. Some perennials may be killed by climatic conditions in your garden but this doesn't change their classification: they are merely perennials whose life cycle has been cut short.	132	866	Euphorbia characi... Pip at Home 04-03-08 15:51
Shrubs Shrubs are woody plants, usually with multiple shoots or stems from the base. Some shrubs can be trained into 'standards' but they remain classified as shrubs because of their natural habit.	171	1050	Salix sachalinens... Pip at Home 04-03-08 16:03
Trees A tree is a woody plant, usually with one main trunk and a rather distinct and elevated head.	29	196	Catkins Pip at Home 04-03-08 15:55
Hedges A hedge is a fence formed by a row of closely-planted shrubs.	8	60	Privet Pip at Home 02-03-08 11:52
Lawns A lawn is generally an area of grass, tended or mown, but it can be made up of other plants such as Chamomile.	10	72	Grass Seed Pip at Home 02-03-08 11:54
Water Gardening Construction and maintenance of ponds is covered here as well as pond and bog plants.	20	176	Caltha palustris Pip at Home 03-03-08 16:40
Fruit and Vegetables Anything edible is covered by this section.	14	42	Ficus carica Pip at Home 02-03-08 17:37
Propagation Whether it is seeds, cuttings, layering or any other method of multiplying on your stock, you will find information from our archives in this forum.	59	445	What Do I Do? (Fu... h2yoho 02-03-08 18:07
Pests & Diseases If one of your plants is looking sickly, then pop in here and you may find the answer. There is also a comprehensive list headed 'Wildlife friends and foes' that can be accessed from RG homepage.	51	429	Message for Liggs... salli c 02-03-08 17:25
Weeds & Other Thugs It is said that a weed is a plant in the wrong place. This area discusses plants that can be a problem in a cultivated area.	15	115	Found This Site. ... h2yoho 02-03-08 17:43
Soil and Compost Hopefully everything you ever wanted to know about maintenance and improvement on these subjects, but if the answer isn't here then just post a query in one of our other forums and someone is sure to know the answer.	38	292	Question 3? (Osmo... salli c 02-03-08 17:10
Climate & Microclimate They say the Brits never stop talking about the weather, but gardeners become concerned about the microclimate in small areas of their gardens as well. Whether it is the big picture or the small one hopefully the answers will be here.	8	75	What is it about ... Unregistered(d) 21-04-04 07:14
Hard Landscaping Walls, fences, paths, patios, decking, pergolas and raised beds are all examples of hard landscaping.	5	70	Boundary Problems Flowerofshona 15-03-04 10:08
Greenhouses, Polytunnels & Cold Frames Whether choosing, maintaining, heating, shading or managing in any other form, this is the place to find the information.	17	181	Winter protection... undergardener 02-03-08 15:00
Design Many people allow their garden to develop naturally, but design can be great fun. Take a peek in here for an insight.	11	147	Trying to find a ... Plantsman64 02-03-08 14:10
Gardening Links Links to various gardening sites on the Internet that may be useful.	23	109	Interesting find ... OldJake1 02-03-08 17:33

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Meeting Point Daily chat, bargain buys, meeting up - it's all here

This is the forum for all general messages. If you want to tell us about anything, share a bit of news, congratulate someone, or let off steam, do it in this forum.

This forum is for auctions to help raise funds for RG. Any RG member can bid for an item that is up for auction and the highest bid at the closing time gets the item.

Do you want to meet up with other RG members? Lots of different meets take place and all members are always welcome. This forum is purely for organizing meets and anyone is welcome to post a suggestion.

Gardening Wander down the garden path with fellow members

Post photographs of your favourite plants in this forum and they will transferred to the Seasons of Colour section on the main site. Don't forget to tell us where the pic was taken, and give as much information as you can about the plant.

Whether it is vegetables, salads or fruit, if it is an edible crop that you want to discuss then this is the forum to do it in.

Computing Have more fun by increasing your knowledge

This forum is gradually taking shape after our move to Yuku. If you have a problem or simply want to learn how to do something relating to Yuku or RG then do look in here before posting your question in the Computer Help Forum.

If you want help in doing anything on your computer, post your query in this Forum and somebody out there will have come across the problem. Do you have any useful tips that you would like to share? If so please post it in here.

Test your new signature or avatar. Unsure of whether you can upload pictures successfully? Try it out before posting in one of the main forums. In fact you can play to your heart's content in here, but I warn you that some of the members are nosy and may pop in to see what you are doing.

Miscellaneous A potpourri of forums reflecting the many interests and skills of our members

OK, so we don't need to explain this forum. Anything relating to any of the topics above should get posted in here. Show off your cookery, craft or DIY skills with pictures, or ask a question. Us gardeners are a clever lot and it isn't limited to gardening.

From natural remedies, through diet and exercise, to tips on recovering from gardening aches, it can all be discussed here.

Although we are all keen gardeners there are times when we want slightly less energetic ways to pass our time. This forum is for discussion of books, music, films and television programmes. In fact any of the entertainment areas that would appeal to couch potatoes.

If you want to try your hand at different competitions and puzzles, or maybe share a joke, come on into the fun forum.

The Reference Library A categorised archive of useful gardening topics

Perennials have a life cycle of 3+ years. Some perennials may be killed by climatic conditions in your garden but this doesn't change their classification: they are merely perennials whose life cycle has been cut short.

Shrubs are woody plants, usually with multiple shoots or stems from the base. Some shrubs can be trained into 'standards' but they remain classified as shrubs because of their natural habit.

A tree is a woody plant, usually with one main trunk and a rather distinct and elevated head.

A hedge is a fence formed by a row of closely-planted shrubs.

A lawn is generally an area of grass, tended or mown, but it can be made up of other plants such as Chamomile.

Construction and maintenance of ponds is covered here as well as pond and bog plants.

Anything edible is covered by this section.

Whether it is seeds, cuttings, layering or any other method of multiplying on your stock, you will find information from our archives in this forum.

If one of your plants is looking sickly, then pop in here and you may find the answer. There is also a comprehensive list headed 'Wildlife friends and foes' that can be accessed from RG homepage.

It is said that a weed is a plant in the wrong place. This area discusses plants that can be a problem in a cultivated area.

Hopefully everything you ever wanted to know about maintenance and improvement on these subjects, but if the answer isn't here then just post a query in one of our other forums and someone is sure to know the answer.

They say the Brits never stop talking about the weather, but gardeners become concerned about the microclimate in small areas of their gardens as well. Whether it is the big picture or the small one hopefully the answers will be here.

Walls, fences, paths, patios, decking, pergolas and raised beds are all examples of hard landscaping.

Whether choosing, maintaining, heating, shading or managing in any other form, this is the place to find the information.

Many people allow their garden to develop naturally, but design can be great fun. Take a peek in here for an insight.

Links to various gardening sites on the Internet that may be useful.