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Verbena bonariensis (purpletop) (Hatfield AL10)
Young plants mostly potted as little clumps of 2 or 3 in small pots. Highly recommended, these been my most popular giveaway on here in the past. The majority will have to end up on the compost heap, but how many can we save to enjoy their flowers? I expect most people will prefer potted up plants, but if you can handle a chunk of seedlings straight from the ground, say so - you may get more that way. Tell me if you're hoping for a particular number. Good in containers and quick to grow, these baby plants will establish quickly and flower for you this summer. Leave the flower heads next autumn and they will seed for you too if you're lucky. Verbena bonariensis is a beautiful hardy perennial with purple flowers on tall wiry stems over a long flowering season. Comes back from the base stronger every year and will self seed around if it's happy. Flowers beloved of bees and butterflies. Watch goldfinches try to balance on the seed heads next winter. It wants sharp drainage and full sun to be truly happy, but I have sticky clay and a fair amount of shade and it does fine.
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4 hazel saplings (Townsend AL3)
approx. 40cm in a pot - self-seeded
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Tradescantia/purpleheart houseplant (Hatfield AL10)
One for the inside gardeners. Tradescantia has other names including "purple hearts" (probably because of the pretty purple back to the leaves) and "wandering dude" because it grows on long trailing stems. They are perennial houseplants, very easy to grow and root very easily from cuttings. They have interesting variegated leaves, almost sparkly in the sun and contrasting purple backs. I think they cope quite well with relatively low light and for me they don't get any pests. Theses individual plants are from stems rooted in compost earlier this spring. People grow them as houseplants. You could probably put them outside in the summer, but they would definitely not survive the winter, so you would take them back inside in autumn. Or just keep them inside all year round. I also have a few copies of a cute tiny-leaved version, which if anything is even easier to propagate. Similar pretty backs to the leaves. (Not as many to spare and no photo, sorry.) I may limit to one (each) per person if there is demand, but honestly you don't need more than one - if you want more, just chop off a bit and put it in a jar of water.
2h
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Vileda mop head new (Nascot Wood WD17)
Brand new vileda mop head
2h
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small rose shoot (New Greens AL3)
as seen small shooting root . will pot up . if works should be a white multi bloom white rambling rose that is quite rampant once established . collection st albans . will need alityle encouragement.
4h
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king size bed (N19)
Ottoman Brown king size bed with storage. Mattress not included. Dismantled
5h
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9 Grey's Anatomy cards (Wealdstone HA3)
These were inside a box set of the first series of Grey's Anatomy. I am only interested in the DVDs and don't need the packaging including these cards so I thought that I would list them in case anyone wants them before they go into the recycling bin. They are a set of 9 cards, each of which is 18cm x 12cm and as can be seen from the photos are of the main characters with some "biographies" on the back. Please don't ask daft questions if you reply - just let me know when you could pick them up from HA3 7PJ.
5h
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Carpet or rug (UB6 8DY)
Two meters by three metersIt wouldn't matter if it was smaller. [ Items received in response to this request will be resold ]
6h
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Portable Dishwasher (The Camp AL1)
I haven't used it for about a year or more. It was working perfectly when I stopped using it and so not so sure about now. It is worth testing but I'm not prepared to do so. Did the job of cleaning dishes and more when I used it.
6h
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8-berth tent (Marshalswick AL4)
Promised
8-berth tent suncamp brand All complete Has a front door that becomes a canopy that pins out with poles Comes in two bags - one has the poles/pegs in it
6h
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Baby girl giftbag 2 (Marshalswick AL4)
The tag is still blank
6h
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Grey sofa (N4 4AE)
Good condition, plenty of life left!
6h
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chaise longue (custom) (St. Johns Wood NW8)
chaise longue (custom)
6h
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chair (set of 3). crome frame (NW8 0QE)
chair (set of 3). Crome frame; pink padding. Chairs in good condition, but 2 of three have sun damage
7h
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PBTeen Captains Bed (NW8 0QE)
PBTeen (Pottery Barn Teen) Cleary Captain's Bed, US Twin, Colour: Brushed Fog
7h
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Relic type writer tape (AL2 / SG6)
Found in the attic at my grandparents. Many decades old. Maybe of interest to someone? Unopened Currently in SG6, but can be collected from AL2. Please state location you’d collect from
7h
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Portable bubble maker (AL2 / SG6)
Can put dilluted washing up liquid in it and it blows hundreds of bubbles in a massive stream. Has an oscillating feature as well Has a battery and is rechargeable. Used once. Charges via USB C, cable not included. (But all devices come with a USB C cable these days, just use any of those). Currently in SG6 but can be arranged for AL2. Preference given to people that can collect in SG6
7h
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Posters and pictures (AL2 / SG6)
Misc posters and pictures, any interest? Currently available in SG6, but can be arranged for collection in AL2. Please state where you’d be collecting from
7h
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egg boxes (Townsend AL3)
cardboard, used but clean, approx. 12
7h
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11 piece white drawer dividers adjustable plastic organizers (Bounds Green N11)
Pieces are 36cm to 46cm in length and are 7cm in height. They can be cut to a smaller size of needed. You get all 11 pieces.
7h
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Cricket helmet - like new (Hornsey N8)
Slazenger adult cricket helmet, hardly used so like new.
8h
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Sunloungers/patio furniture (Upper Holloway N19)
Looking for sunloungers or any patio furniture!
8h
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Assorted hair accessories (Radlett WD7)
An assortment of hair accessories including scrunchies, floral headbands, clips
8h
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Planting pots (Hatfield AL10)
Assortment of pots for planting
8h
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Folding Table (Hornsey N8)
Promised
Currently partly dismantled and used without the fold-out section, can be kept as is or re-attached to become a folding table again. Some cosmetic damage but a sturdy table.
8h
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Reusable flask (Ha2 8pw)
Promised
Excellent condition, large volume, 23cm tall, metallic straw, good for cold drinks
8h
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Blue Birthing Ball (Potters Bar EN6)
Free to collect in Potters Bar: Blue Birthing Ball - just as the one in photo. Used but in good condition.It needs wipe clean otherwise fine. From non-pet & non-smoke household.
9h
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Two trays (Eastcote HA4)
Two trays. Please see photo.
9h
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Blender (Stanmore, HA7)
Promised
Works great, good condition, just don’t use it that much!
9h
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Electric food slicer (Stanmore, HA7)
Promised
Working electric slicer, for meat, bread, cheese etc.
9h