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  1. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    If it's the only practical space you have, then give it a try. Better some fruit than none. On the other hand something like raspberries, won't mind a more sheltered spot . You can grow them up...
    If it's the only practical space you have, then give it a try. Better some fruit than none. On the other hand something like raspberries, won't mind a more sheltered spot . You can grow them up a single post if needs be.
    If it's the only practical space you have, then give it a try. Better some fruit than none. On the other hand something like raspberries, won't mind a more sheltered spot . You can grow them up a single post if needs be.
    If it's the only practical space you have, then give it a try. Better some fruit than none. On the other hand something like raspberries, won't mind a more sheltered spot . You can grow them up...
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  2. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures...
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures it had moved by the time I went in to pick up my phone.
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures it had moved by the time I went in to pick up my...
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Hello all.It's been a lovely sunny day today in south Norfolk, though the heavy dew stayed wet all day and my rubber shoes have starting leaking. I pruned 2 more roses, Oranges and Lemons and...
    Hello all.It's been a lovely sunny day today in south Norfolk, though the heavy dew stayed wet all day and my rubber shoes have starting leaking. I pruned 2 more roses, Oranges and Lemons and Westerland, weeded the end bed and half the long border. The garden bin is full again and a big pop up...
    Hello all.It's been a lovely sunny day today in south Norfolk, though the heavy dew stayed wet all day and my rubber shoes have starting leaking. I pruned 2 more roses, Oranges and Lemons and Westerland, weeded the end bed and half the long...
    Hello all.It's been a lovely sunny day today in south Norfolk, though the heavy dew stayed wet all day and my rubber shoes have starting leaking. I pruned 2 more roses, Oranges and Lemons and...
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  4. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my English bluebells are also showing 2cm. It takes in average 4 to 5 months until tulips etc. are...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my English bluebells are also showing 2cm. It takes...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my...
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  5. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I have got my hands thoroughly into the dirt today. There's a corner of my back "lawn" that the foxes always dig up, so I'd be planning for a while to turn it into a shrub bed. I've dug out a...
    I have got my hands thoroughly into the dirt today. There's a corner of my back "lawn" that the foxes always dig up, so I'd be planning for a while to turn it into a shrub bed. I've dug out a patch and planted the new leptospermum I bought this week, adding a yellowy coloured small conifer that...
    I have got my hands thoroughly into the dirt today. There's a corner of my back "lawn" that the foxes always dig up, so I'd be planning for a while to turn it into a shrub bed. I've dug out a patch and planted the new leptospermum I bought this...
    I have got my hands thoroughly into the dirt today. There's a corner of my back "lawn" that the foxes always dig up, so I'd be planning for a while to turn it into a shrub bed. I've dug out a...
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  6. AnniD

    Strictly Come Dancing 2025

    Haven't watched it yet, but might be of interest to those who watch for the dancing!Access All Areas, The Real Strictly Come Dancing:(not sure if anyone can see the link, but anyway it's a...
    Haven't watched it yet, but might be of interest to those who watch for the dancing!Access All Areas, The Real Strictly Come Dancing:(not sure if anyone can see the link, but anyway it's a programme on iPlayer)
    Haven't watched it yet, but might be of interest to those who watch for the dancing!Access All Areas, The Real Strictly Come Dancing:(not sure if anyone can see the link, but anyway it's a programme on iPlayer)
    Haven't watched it yet, but might be of interest to those who watch for the dancing!Access All Areas, The Real Strictly Come Dancing:(not sure if anyone can see the link, but anyway it's a...
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  7. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers last week. I noticed that the other new canes and most of those that flowered last winter were...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers last week. I noticed that the other new canes and...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers...
    P1100768 - small.jpg P1100783 - small.jpg P1100773 - small.jpg P1100778 - small.jpg Dendrobium kingianum (Pink rock orchid)  01 - small.jpg P1110827 - small.jpg
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  8. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    One of the clubs I run in the village closed for the whole of the covid shutdown - of course. Before covid we regularly got up to 90 people each week and when we came back after covid it was down...
    One of the clubs I run in the village closed for the whole of the covid shutdown - of course. Before covid we regularly got up to 90 people each week and when we came back after covid it was down to 30 people. Some of that reduction was because of 'natural' deaths and not covid and some...
    One of the clubs I run in the village closed for the whole of the covid shutdown - of course. Before covid we regularly got up to 90 people each week and when we came back after covid it was down to 30 people. Some of that reduction was because...
    One of the clubs I run in the village closed for the whole of the covid shutdown - of course. Before covid we regularly got up to 90 people each week and when we came back after covid it was down...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
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  10. burnie

    Onion growing 2026

    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
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  11. Retired
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    Latest hobby.

    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to posting on YouTube but lots can be achieved with patience and determination. This was just an...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to posting on YouTube but lots can be achieved with...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to...
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  12. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    You'll be learning it with a different accent to me
    You'll be learning it with a different accent to me
    You'll be learning it with a different accent to me
    You'll be learning it with a different accent to me
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  13. Victoria
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  14. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up thru the foliage ? Not only cheaper and less less light pollution but your plant will no doubt be...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up thru the foliage ? Not only cheaper and less less...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up...
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  15. Michael Hewett

    Eucomis question

    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
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  16. JWK
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  17. Logan
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  18. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
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  19. Rockhopper69

    Pruning a young apple tree

    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
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  20. JWK
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