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  1. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    Which varieties are they @Perki ? Sounds a good deal thoughThat'll hopefully be a nice surprise then Will you be able to separate them easily, do you think?
    Which varieties are they @Perki ? Sounds a good deal thoughThat'll hopefully be a nice surprise then Will you be able to separate them easily, do you think?
    Which varieties are they @Perki ? Sounds a good deal thoughThat'll hopefully be a nice surprise then Will you be able to separate them easily, do you think?
    Which varieties are they @Perki ? Sounds a good deal thoughThat'll hopefully be a nice surprise then Will you be able to separate them easily, do you think?
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  2. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    We have one of those. I can't kneel on it but use it the other way up to sit on. Then I can get to fill our small pots, for seed sowing, without having to bend down to get the potting compost. ...
    We have one of those. I can't kneel on it but use it the other way up to sit on. Then I can get to fill our small pots, for seed sowing, without having to bend down to get the potting compost. Mrs Shiney normally does the sowing/potting but I do the runner and French beans. I do those in...
    We have one of those. I can't kneel on it but use it the other way up to sit on. Then I can get to fill our small pots, for seed sowing, without having to bend down to get the potting compost. Mrs Shiney normally does the sowing/potting but I...
    We have one of those. I can't kneel on it but use it the other way up to sit on. Then I can get to fill our small pots, for seed sowing, without having to bend down to get the potting compost. ...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Good morning all. Sunny and warm morning here. I was whole day at cottage, and today will just rest. I'm quite satisfied because all major jobs are done, and it is much earlier than last few...
    Good morning all. Sunny and warm morning here. I was whole day at cottage, and today will just rest. I'm quite satisfied because all major jobs are done, and it is much earlier than last few years. Wish you all a lovely Sunday.
    Good morning all. Sunny and warm morning here. I was whole day at cottage, and today will just rest. I'm quite satisfied because all major jobs are done, and it is much earlier than last few years. Wish you all a lovely Sunday.
    Good morning all. Sunny and warm morning here. I was whole day at cottage, and today will just rest. I'm quite satisfied because all major jobs are done, and it is much earlier than last few...
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  4. shiney
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    What's your weather like APRIL 2024

    It has been raining steadily, but lightly, for the last four hours and forecast to continue all day. Mrs Shiney is pleased as our ground has been getting too hard for her to dig out the...
    It has been raining steadily, but lightly, for the last four hours and forecast to continue all day. Mrs Shiney is pleased as our ground has been getting too hard for her to dig out the weeds.Tomorrow's forecast is sun all day. That should make it just right for weeding.
    It has been raining steadily, but lightly, for the last four hours and forecast to continue all day. Mrs Shiney is pleased as our ground has been getting too hard for her to dig out the weeds.Tomorrow's forecast is sun all day. That should...
    It has been raining steadily, but lightly, for the last four hours and forecast to continue all day. Mrs Shiney is pleased as our ground has been getting too hard for her to dig out the...
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  5. mazambo

    Hello everyone, long time no see.

    Welcome back :)
    Welcome back :)
    Welcome back :)
    Welcome back :)
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  6. wiseowl
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  7. simone_in_wiltshire

    Which soil improver?

    @fairygirl and @Busy-Lizzie I bought yesterday a Deutzia and 2 Geranium plants for the sunny border. I decided to change the planting to something, I know it works in our soil and conditions, like...
    @fairygirl and @Busy-Lizzie I bought yesterday a Deutzia and 2 Geranium plants for the sunny border. I decided to change the planting to something, I know it works in our soil and conditions, like in my old bed, which looks now nicer than the sunny bed. Plenty of rain this weekend, which will...
    @fairygirl and @Busy-Lizzie I bought yesterday a Deutzia and 2 Geranium plants for the sunny border. I decided to change the planting to something, I know it works in our soil and conditions, like in my old bed, which looks now nicer than the...
    @fairygirl and @Busy-Lizzie I bought yesterday a Deutzia and 2 Geranium plants for the sunny border. I decided to change the planting to something, I know it works in our soil and conditions, like...
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  8. fairygirl
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    hill walk

    You're making me homesick! An antique photo (1983) from Dumgoyne, looking north over Killearn.A slighty more recent photo of Ben Lomond (2014).The Luss Hills, my early training ground.
    You're making me homesick! An antique photo (1983) from Dumgoyne, looking north over Killearn.A slighty more recent photo of Ben Lomond (2014).The Luss Hills, my early training ground.
    You're making me homesick! An antique photo (1983) from Dumgoyne, looking north over Killearn.A slighty more recent photo of Ben Lomond (2014).The Luss Hills, my early training ground.
    You're making me homesick! An antique photo (1983) from Dumgoyne, looking north over Killearn.A slighty more recent photo of Ben Lomond (2014).The Luss Hills, my early training ground.
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  9. shiney
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    What's looking good APRIL 2024

    I few pics from me finally not much happening in the garden at the moment , the weather took care of anything worth taking a picture of over the past month :mad:Couldn't quite get the picture I...
    I few pics from me finally not much happening in the garden at the moment , the weather took care of anything worth taking a picture of over the past month :mad:Couldn't quite get the picture I wanted with this but this little corydalis resembles really well with the Acer winter flame in the...
    I few pics from me finally not much happening in the garden at the moment , the weather took care of anything worth taking a picture of over the past month :mad:Couldn't quite get the picture I wanted with this but this little corydalis...
    I few pics from me finally not much happening in the garden at the moment , the weather took care of anything worth taking a picture of over the past month :mad:Couldn't quite get the picture I...
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  10. Kitty52

    Giving Up On Dahlias!!

    I only grow the single flowered Bishop series of Dahlia (good for pollinators) ; mine are growing in massive pots now for the past four-years . They're fed once a year with slow-release fertiliser...
    I only grow the single flowered Bishop series of Dahlia (good for pollinators) ; mine are growing in massive pots now for the past four-years . They're fed once a year with slow-release fertiliser which seems to work well . All are showing a good 6" of growth already ; the plan is to plant and...
    I only grow the single flowered Bishop series of Dahlia (good for pollinators) ; mine are growing in massive pots now for the past four-years . They're fed once a year with slow-release fertiliser which seems to work well . All are showing a good...
    I only grow the single flowered Bishop series of Dahlia (good for pollinators) ; mine are growing in massive pots now for the past four-years . They're fed once a year with slow-release fertiliser...
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  11. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    Thank you @Beaus Mum. I am still having the dressing changed and I am terrified when ever a dog even on a lead comes towards me.
    Thank you @Beaus Mum. I am still having the dressing changed and I am terrified when ever a dog even on a lead comes towards me.
    Thank you @Beaus Mum. I am still having the dressing changed and I am terrified when ever a dog even on a lead comes towards me.
    Thank you @Beaus Mum. I am still having the dressing changed and I am terrified when ever a dog even on a lead comes towards me.
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  12. Anna33

    Trying to remember an episode of Gardeners World from a few years ago

    His garden features in the June edition of Country Living Magazine...if you have a library card you should be able to access a digital subscription to it. A couple of screenshots for you @Anna33
    His garden features in the June edition of Country Living Magazine...if you have a library card you should be able to access a digital subscription to it. A couple of screenshots for you @Anna33
    His garden features in the June edition of Country Living Magazine...if you have a library card you should be able to access a digital subscription to it. A couple of screenshots for you @Anna33
    His garden features in the June edition of Country Living Magazine...if you have a library card you should be able to access a digital subscription to it. A couple of screenshots for you @Anna33
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  13. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    @pitter-patter Many thanks. It makes sense now.
    @pitter-patter Many thanks. It makes sense now.
    @pitter-patter Many thanks. It makes sense now.
    @pitter-patter Many thanks. It makes sense now.
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  14. Star gaze Lily
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    Words that get on your nerves

    I have a recipe for bananas in a spiced carrot cake @BB3 and have made one with banana coconut and pecans for the plant fair that was a huge success. A keeper.
    I have a recipe for bananas in a spiced carrot cake @BB3 and have made one with banana coconut and pecans for the plant fair that was a huge success. A keeper.
    I have a recipe for bananas in a spiced carrot cake @BB3 and have made one with banana coconut and pecans for the plant fair that was a huge success. A keeper.
    I have a recipe for bananas in a spiced carrot cake @BB3 and have made one with banana coconut and pecans for the plant fair that was a huge success. A keeper.
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  15. Alan Clark

    Tatton Flower Show to stop being an annual event

    I think it's a good idea that RHS are starting to use different venues although the entry fees are still far too high for lots of people plus they need to consider that lots of people rely on...
    I think it's a good idea that RHS are starting to use different venues although the entry fees are still far too high for lots of people plus they need to consider that lots of people rely on public transport. Luckily I can drive but not everyone can or has access to cars. When I lived in Glos,...
    I think it's a good idea that RHS are starting to use different venues although the entry fees are still far too high for lots of people plus they need to consider that lots of people rely on public transport. Luckily I can drive but not everyone...
    I think it's a good idea that RHS are starting to use different venues although the entry fees are still far too high for lots of people plus they need to consider that lots of people rely on...
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  16. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I normally root side shoots when 2 to 3 inches long, how short do you think I can get away with?
    I normally root side shoots when 2 to 3 inches long, how short do you think I can get away with?
    I normally root side shoots when 2 to 3 inches long, how short do you think I can get away with?
    I normally root side shoots when 2 to 3 inches long, how short do you think I can get away with?
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  17. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Air passenger duty, which has 3 bands. A for flights that are up to 2,000 miles between airports, the APD is £13. For flights that are between 2,001 and 5,500 miles the APD is £88 and anything...
    Air passenger duty, which has 3 bands. A for flights that are up to 2,000 miles between airports, the APD is £13. For flights that are between 2,001 and 5,500 miles the APD is £88 and anything over is £92. As short city breaks are the norm, plus most European cities will be under 2,000 miles,...
    Air passenger duty, which has 3 bands. A for flights that are up to 2,000 miles between airports, the APD is £13. For flights that are between 2,001 and 5,500 miles the APD is £88 and anything over is £92. As short city breaks are the norm, plus...
    Air passenger duty, which has 3 bands. A for flights that are up to 2,000 miles between airports, the APD is £13. For flights that are between 2,001 and 5,500 miles the APD is £88 and anything...
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  18. Shaneoak
    Agree x 3

    Awful British weather ruinng plants …

    A fascinating city with a rich history I'm sure, but the climate there looks very difficult to live in year round. I often wonder how a city with such bitterly cold and long winters became a...
    A fascinating city with a rich history I'm sure, but the climate there looks very difficult to live in year round. I often wonder how a city with such bitterly cold and long winters became a sprawling urban metropolis of ~10 million people.
    A fascinating city with a rich history I'm sure, but the climate there looks very difficult to live in year round. I often wonder how a city with such bitterly cold and long winters became a sprawling urban metropolis of ~10 million people.
    A fascinating city with a rich history I'm sure, but the climate there looks very difficult to live in year round. I often wonder how a city with such bitterly cold and long winters became a...
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  19. burnie
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    Onion Growing 2024

    Realise it may be an exposed site but wonder if the light reduction of fleece would, especially in this 'drab' Spring, outdo the potential benefit of a microclimate ?
    Realise it may be an exposed site but wonder if the light reduction of fleece would, especially in this 'drab' Spring, outdo the potential benefit of a microclimate ?
    Realise it may be an exposed site but wonder if the light reduction of fleece would, especially in this 'drab' Spring, outdo the potential benefit of a microclimate ?
    Realise it may be an exposed site but wonder if the light reduction of fleece would, especially in this 'drab' Spring, outdo the potential benefit of a microclimate ?
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  20. Meomye

    New hoe needed

    I use a swoe as well as a hoe. The swoe is good as it doubles up as a golf club for snails! Being stainless, I can't get as good an edge on these tools like I could with my rusty bargain bucket...
    I use a swoe as well as a hoe. The swoe is good as it doubles up as a golf club for snails! Being stainless, I can't get as good an edge on these tools like I could with my rusty bargain bucket ones....but they're shiny:cool:
    I use a swoe as well as a hoe. The swoe is good as it doubles up as a golf club for snails! Being stainless, I can't get as good an edge on these tools like I could with my rusty bargain bucket ones....but they're shiny:cool:
    I use a swoe as well as a hoe. The swoe is good as it doubles up as a golf club for snails! Being stainless, I can't get as good an edge on these tools like I could with my rusty bargain bucket...
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