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Hi,
I seem to remember that this newsgroup had an excellent FAQ site. Although I come from Glasgow, I've just moved to a new home in Canada where the soil is more suitable to pottery making than gardening. I'm looking for advice on soil improvement. Can anyone point me at the newsgroup site. Gordon PS I am always more of a lurker than a poster but it would seem that many of the big contributors to this group are no longer posting and there is no longer a policy of UK only questions. Am I missing some well hidden politics? |
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In article able.rogers
..com, Gordon writes Hi, I seem to remember that this newsgroup had an excellent FAQ site. Although I come from Glasgow, I've just moved to a new home in Canada where the soil is more suitable to pottery making than gardening. I'm looking for advice on soil improvement. Can anyone point me at the newsgroup site. Urg FAQ 'Improving clay' is at: http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/faqsoil1.htm Other urg FAQs can be found at: http://www.tmac.clara.co.uk/urgring/ Gordon PS I am always more of a lurker than a poster but it would seem that many of the big contributors to this group are no longer posting and there is no longer a policy of UK only questions. Am I missing some well hidden politics? This group's topic is UK recreational gardening. Anyone is welcome to discuss that here. -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
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There is the 'rec. gardening' which is US and Canadian based. They have some
excellent and knowledgeable contributors and also those who are naive.[Which makes it interesting] Best Wishes and happiness in your new country. Summer will be fantastic!! Brian 'flayb' to reply. "Gordon" wrote in message et.cable.rogers.com... Hi, I seem to remember that this newsgroup had an excellent FAQ site. Although I come from Glasgow, I've just moved to a new home in Canada where the soil is more suitable to pottery making than gardening. I'm looking for advice on soil improvement. Can anyone point me at the newsgroup site. Gordon PS I am always more of a lurker than a poster but it would seem that many of the big contributors to this group are no longer posting and there is no longer a policy of UK only questions. Am I missing some well hidden politics? |
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Alan Gould wrote in message ...
In article able.rogers .com, Gordon writes [...] PS I am always more of a lurker than a poster but it would seem that many of the big contributors to this group are no longer posting and there is no longer a policy of UK only questions. Am I missing some well hidden politics? This group's topic is UK recreational gardening. Anyone is welcome to discuss that here. And I for one very much like hearing about things from overseas which may overlap with the British Isles experience, or set us thinking in new ways -- the one about indoor herbs in Canada is an excellent example. Even an *occasional* glimpse of the constant nightmare of how to keep a lawn going in parts of the US can be illuminating! (If only to make one question whether one wants a lawn at all.) Mike. |
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On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 01:22:09 GMT, "Gordon" wrote:
I seem to remember that this newsgroup had an excellent FAQ site. Although I come from Glasgow, I've just moved to a new home in Canada where the soil is more suitable to pottery making than gardening. I'm looking for advice on soil improvement. Can anyone point me at the newsgroup site. Rec.gardens (and rec.gardens.edible) are mostly, 'though not exclusively, patronized by those dealing with US, Canadian, and Australian/New Zealand topics. All will mention compost and other organic matter for soil improvement. PS I am always more of a lurker than a poster but it would seem that many of the big contributors to this group are no longer posting and there is no longer a policy of UK only questions. Am I missing some well hidden politics? Was there ever a policy of UK-only questions? I thought I was just supposed to not rabbit on about USDA 'zones' and ask why people would grow cucumbers in greenhouses instead of outside. :-) |
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In article , Frogleg
writes Was there ever a policy of UK-only questions? I thought I was just supposed to not rabbit on about USDA 'zones' and ask why people would grow cucumbers in greenhouses instead of outside. :-) Also never to mention r*****s in the corn! :-( -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
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In article , Frogleg
writes On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 01:22:09 GMT, "Gordon" wrote: PS I am always more of a lurker than a poster but it would seem that many of the big contributors to this group are no longer posting and there is no longer a policy of UK only questions. Am I missing some well hidden politics? Was there ever a policy of UK-only questions? I thought I was just supposed to not rabbit on about USDA 'zones' and ask why people would grow cucumbers in greenhouses instead of outside. :-) I think so. The charter says something about 'relevant to gardening in the UK'. Which about covers what you have said ;-) -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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In article , Frogleg
writes Was there ever a policy of UK-only questions? I thought I was just supposed to not rabbit on about USDA 'zones' and ask why people would grow cucumbers in greenhouses instead of outside. :-) I think the title "UK.rec.gardening" may give a hint as to the focus for the group. John -- John Rouse |
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The message
from John Rouse contains these words: In article , Frogleg writes Was there ever a policy of UK-only questions? I thought I was just supposed to not rabbit on about USDA 'zones' and ask why people would grow cucumbers in greenhouses instead of outside. :-) I think the title "UK.rec.gardening" may give a hint as to the focus for the group. Here's what the abc post says: "Uk.rec.gardening is based in the British Isles for the discussion of gardening within those islands (snip) Contributors from outside the British Isles are not discouraged but,because this newsgroup is intended to help gardeners in the British Isles, it should be remembered that all questions and answers should relate to a climate similar to that found in the British Isles. We thank you for your cooperation in this." Janet. |
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In article , Kay Easton
writes I think so. The charter says something about 'relevant to gardening in the UK'. Which about covers what you have said ;-) But is soil improvement not relevant to gardeners anywhere? -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
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The message
from Alan Gould contains these words: In article , Kay Easton writes I think so. The charter says something about 'relevant to gardening in the UK'. Which about covers what you have said ;-) But is soil improvement not relevant to gardeners anywhere? Yes, but how it's achieved in different countries/climates varies. Try rec.gardens for an eyeopener..they call it soil amendment. Janet |
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In article , Janet Baraclough.
.. writes But is soil improvement not relevant to gardeners anywhere? Yes, but how it's achieved in different countries/climates varies. Try rec.gardens for an eyeopener..they call it soil amendment. Soil improvement/amendment is carried out in various ways in all countries and it is relevant to gardeners and to gardening everywhere. -- Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs. |
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In article , Janet Baraclough.
.. writes Here's what the abc post says: "Uk.rec.gardening is based in the British Isles for the discussion of gardening within those islands (snip) Contributors from outside the British Isles are not discouraged but,because this newsgroup is intended to help gardeners in the British Isles, it should be remembered that all questions and answers should relate to a climate similar to that found in the British Isles. We thank you for your cooperation in this." I think the point is that there are many groups around where gardening is discussed, and many of the posters in those groups do not appreciate the varied climatic conditions encountered in a maritime climate. Indeed I have half a dozen climate zones in my own garden! John -- John Rouse |
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In article , Mike Lyle
writes Alan Gould wrote in message news:VGM3ZkAwg0jAFwgB@a golincs.demon.co.uk... This group's topic is UK recreational gardening. There is no reference to 'recreational' anything in our charter which states: uk.rec.gardening To discuss gardening topics relevant to the UK THE CHARTER: To discuss gardening issues relevant to the UK. These will include flowers, shrubs, trees, fruit & vegetables, lawns, houseplants, beneficial insects & animals, soils, composting, design, location, situation, seasons/times, hard structures (paths, greenhouses, cloches, rockeries), ponds, tools & materials, weeds and pests & diseases. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. In the absence of more appropriate, geographically specific newsgroups, discussion of gardening in Eire, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man will also be welcome. Because there are climatic, legal, cultural and other differences, discussion of gardening in other parts of the world is OFF TOPIC (there are other regional gardening newsgroups, and the global rec.gardens, one of which may be more appropriate). Please note that this exclusion relates to subject matter, not people, and posters from around the globe will be welcome to participate in or initiate discussion of UK-relevant topics. Specifically, please remember that there is no direct correlation between US climate zones and the climate of the UK. -- Jane Ransom in Lancaster. I won't respond to private emails that are on topic for urg but if you need to email me for any other reason, put ransoms at jandg dot demon dot co dot uk where you see |
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In article , Jane Ransom
writes In article , Mike Lyle writes Alan Gould wrote in message news:VGM3ZkAwg0jAFwgB@a golincs.demon.co.uk... This group's topic is UK recreational gardening. There is no reference to 'recreational' anything in our charter which states: But isn't the 'recreational' implied by being part of the .rec hierarchy? -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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