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mark smyth

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Re: Bulb potting mix
« Reply #45 on: September 13, 2007, 08:37:42 AM »
and another
I dont have leaf mould and have to go begging 12 miles away. Can I use composted farm manure from the garden centre?
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Re: Bulb potting mix
« Reply #46 on: September 13, 2007, 09:25:01 AM »
and another
I dont have leaf mould and have to go begging 12 miles away. Can I use composted farm manure from the garden centre?

Perhaps too rich, can you get fine composted bark??
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Re: Bulb potting mix
« Reply #47 on: September 13, 2007, 09:52:37 AM »
Yes to the trillium question, no to the dung... go begging!
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Re: Bulb potting mix
« Reply #48 on: September 13, 2007, 10:51:46 AM »
just made the call!
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