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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea EJ they should be better than the toilet roll inners I use at the moment as they'll down easier. 
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EJ
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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Exactly Eileen. I used loo roll inners last year, and some really didn't want to break down, and I reakon my corn suffered. I think these will be breaking down about the same time as they get planted out! They are very easy to make once you get going.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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I found that some of the loo rolls inners just went slimey, mouldy or constricted the new roots. I lost quite a few seedlings last year so I really fancy the newspaper pots. We'll have to compare notes later on in the year.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:03 am Post subject: |
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What a great application for an everyday item. Newspapers can be quite versatile when it comes to the garden. Just think you can actually find useful to make out of thrash like The Sun 
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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 Well done EJ. I haven't started mine - just waiting for the free Herald and Post to arrive.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Good going EJ. They are pleasant on the eye as well. Who knows, you may just get Alan Titchmarsh's mug on the side of one of them sending you good growing vibes >>>>>>>>
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