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  1. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    :loll:I know. I try to avoid asking after the fate of plants passed on to others. The guilt is too much.
    :loll:I know. I try to avoid asking after the fate of plants passed on to others. The guilt is too much.
    :loll:I know. I try to avoid asking after the fate of plants passed on to others. The guilt is too much.
    :loll:I know. I try to avoid asking after the fate of plants passed on to others. The guilt is too much.
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  2. wiseowl
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  3. RowlandsCastle

    Using old boiler flue in the garden

    @RowlandsCastle Do you have a garage or loft? If so problem solved you simply take the short bits of flue to either of these spaces and leave them there until either you have an idea for a use, or...
    @RowlandsCastle Do you have a garage or loft? If so problem solved you simply take the short bits of flue to either of these spaces and leave them there until either you have an idea for a use, or a friend says do you have a piece of flue. This frees up the space in the garden shed for garden...
    @RowlandsCastle Do you have a garage or loft? If so problem solved you simply take the short bits of flue to either of these spaces and leave them there until either you have an idea for a use, or a friend says do you have a piece of flue. This...
    @RowlandsCastle Do you have a garage or loft? If so problem solved you simply take the short bits of flue to either of these spaces and leave them there until either you have an idea for a use, or...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Mrs Shiney has two x one week dispensers which were bought in Superdrug - just over £1 each some years ago. Out village surgery has its own dispensary but can be tardy with filling prescriptions...
    Mrs Shiney has two x one week dispensers which were bought in Superdrug - just over £1 each some years ago. Out village surgery has its own dispensary but can be tardy with filling prescriptions so the pill dispenser is a good reminder to chase them up. As they also have the days of the week...
    Mrs Shiney has two x one week dispensers which were bought in Superdrug - just over £1 each some years ago. Out village surgery has its own dispensary but can be tardy with filling prescriptions so the pill dispenser is a good reminder to chase...
    Mrs Shiney has two x one week dispensers which were bought in Superdrug - just over £1 each some years ago. Out village surgery has its own dispensary but can be tardy with filling prescriptions...
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  5. robmif

    Roses for a raised bed

    A hedge would look fab! Good luck with getting them to take. :)I'm late for getting a bare root one this yr, so might wait till next. It certainly is less expensive that way.
    A hedge would look fab! Good luck with getting them to take. :)I'm late for getting a bare root one this yr, so might wait till next. It certainly is less expensive that way.
    A hedge would look fab! Good luck with getting them to take. :)I'm late for getting a bare root one this yr, so might wait till next. It certainly is less expensive that way.
    A hedge would look fab! Good luck with getting them to take. :)I'm late for getting a bare root one this yr, so might wait till next. It certainly is less expensive that way.
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  6. wiseowl
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    A very good morning one and all. What a change from yesterday's sunny start - I've had to turn lights on as it is so dark. Going out for lunch today with my quiz friends - we do this every first...
    A very good morning one and all. What a change from yesterday's sunny start - I've had to turn lights on as it is so dark. Going out for lunch today with my quiz friends - we do this every first Friday of the month trying to find a new venue each time. We have been doing this for almost three...
    A very good morning one and all. What a change from yesterday's sunny start - I've had to turn lights on as it is so dark. Going out for lunch today with my quiz friends - we do this every first Friday of the month trying to find a new venue...
    A very good morning one and all. What a change from yesterday's sunny start - I've had to turn lights on as it is so dark. Going out for lunch today with my quiz friends - we do this every first...
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  8. ricky101

    Photos app fault ?

    @ricky101 In case you haven't solved it, this applies for Win 11 but I assume that WIn 10 has similar as it gets still updates (with the target to get Win11). It's from January this year: Photos...
    @ricky101 In case you haven't solved it, this applies for Win 11 but I assume that WIn 10 has similar as it gets still updates (with the target to get Win11). It's from January this year: Photos App missing thumbnails
    @ricky101 In case you haven't solved it, this applies for Win 11 but I assume that WIn 10 has similar as it gets still updates (with the target to get Win11). It's from January this year: Photos App missing thumbnails
    @ricky101 In case you haven't solved it, this applies for Win 11 but I assume that WIn 10 has similar as it gets still updates (with the target to get Win11). It's from January this year: Photos...
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  9. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I had to buy 2 different cherry plants from our organic farm shop as my experiment failed. They grow their own tomatoes in their own compost. They are now about 30cm high and get first what looks...
    I had to buy 2 different cherry plants from our organic farm shop as my experiment failed. They grow their own tomatoes in their own compost. They are now about 30cm high and get first what looks like...
    I had to buy 2 different cherry plants from our organic farm shop as my experiment failed. They grow their own tomatoes in their own compost. They are now about 30cm high and get first what looks like...
    I had to buy 2 different cherry plants from our organic farm shop as my experiment failed. They grow their own tomatoes in their own compost. They are now about 30cm high and get first what looks...
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  10. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    I always sow my chillies on January 25, and they start getting first flower buds mid April. They stay all the time in the living room on the south facing window edge. They will be moved soon to...
    I always sow my chillies on January 25, and they start getting first flower buds mid April. They stay all the time in the living room on the south facing window edge. They will be moved soon to the greenhouse.Picture taken on Tuesday. I'm not a hot chilli person, I just used one of the...
    I always sow my chillies on January 25, and they start getting first flower buds mid April. They stay all the time in the living room on the south facing window edge. They will be moved soon to the greenhouse.Picture taken on Tuesday. I'm not a...
    I always sow my chillies on January 25, and they start getting first flower buds mid April. They stay all the time in the living room on the south facing window edge. They will be moved soon to...
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  11. wiseowl
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  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Brilliant day on Anglesey today. RSPB's South Stack with it's dramatic vistas and it's colonies of Guillemots, Razorbills & a few Puffins, Choughs & the odd Hooded Crow. Welsh Wildlife Trust's...
    Brilliant day on Anglesey today. RSPB's South Stack with it's dramatic vistas and it's colonies of Guillemots, Razorbills & a few Puffins, Choughs & the odd Hooded Crow. Welsh Wildlife Trust's Cemlyn Bay reserve where Arctic, Common & Sandwich Terns nest, along with Black-headed & Mediterranean...
    Brilliant day on Anglesey today. RSPB's South Stack with it's dramatic vistas and it's colonies of Guillemots, Razorbills & a few Puffins, Choughs & the odd Hooded Crow. Welsh Wildlife Trust's Cemlyn Bay reserve where Arctic, Common & Sandwich...
    Brilliant day on Anglesey today. RSPB's South Stack with it's dramatic vistas and it's colonies of Guillemots, Razorbills & a few Puffins, Choughs & the odd Hooded Crow. Welsh Wildlife Trust's...
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  13. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2024

    Thank you Hoping for some more sunny evenings!
    Thank you Hoping for some more sunny evenings!
    Thank you Hoping for some more sunny evenings!
    Thank you Hoping for some more sunny evenings!
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  14. NoviceGardener2023

    Best tool for trimming edges of lawn

    Here's a short demo of how I trim the lawn along my borders. The sub-titles are in French. Tools I use:a half-moon long-handle shears normal lawn shears
    Here's a short demo of how I trim the lawn along my borders. The sub-titles are in French. Tools I use:a half-moon long-handle shears normal lawn shears
    Here's a short demo of how I trim the lawn along my borders. The sub-titles are in French. Tools I use:a half-moon long-handle shears normal lawn shears
    Here's a short demo of how I trim the lawn along my borders. The sub-titles are in French. Tools I use:a half-moon long-handle shears normal lawn shears
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  15. BB3

    Supermarket lemon thyme

    Hi @Obelix-Vendée , Considering we both live in France, what in your opinion would be the equivalent of the John Innes composts to be found in French Jardineries?
    Hi @Obelix-Vendée , Considering we both live in France, what in your opinion would be the equivalent of the John Innes composts to be found in French Jardineries?
    Hi @Obelix-Vendée , Considering we both live in France, what in your opinion would be the equivalent of the John Innes composts to be found in French Jardineries?
    Hi @Obelix-Vendée , Considering we both live in France, what in your opinion would be the equivalent of the John Innes composts to be found in French Jardineries?
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  16. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    First Meconopsis just opening
    First Meconopsis just opening
    First Meconopsis just opening
    First Meconopsis just opening
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  17. Daalamist
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  18. Bear1

    Potatos did grow replant our something new

    The use of CIPC sprays to prevent potatoes from sprouting was banned in in the EU and the UK in 2020.if your Roosters weren’t chitted before planting I imagine they’ll be a little delayed...
    The use of CIPC sprays to prevent potatoes from sprouting was banned in in the EU and the UK in 2020.if your Roosters weren’t chitted before planting I imagine they’ll be a little delayed starting into growth … the soil has only just started warming up this year.I presume you’re growing...
    The use of CIPC sprays to prevent potatoes from sprouting was banned in in the EU and the UK in 2020.if your Roosters weren’t chitted before planting I imagine they’ll be a little delayed starting into growth … the soil has only just started...
    The use of CIPC sprays to prevent potatoes from sprouting was banned in in the EU and the UK in 2020.if your Roosters weren’t chitted before planting I imagine they’ll be a little delayed...
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  19. Daalamist

    Planted a Salix Viminalis windbreak. Bad decision?

    Ok thank you! P.s (do you have a Hawthorn tree in your garden Fairy Girl?, lol. Just curious ;)
    Ok thank you! P.s (do you have a Hawthorn tree in your garden Fairy Girl?, lol. Just curious ;)
    Ok thank you! P.s (do you have a Hawthorn tree in your garden Fairy Girl?, lol. Just curious ;)
    Ok thank you! P.s (do you have a Hawthorn tree in your garden Fairy Girl?, lol. Just curious ;)
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  20. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    An Orange tree, I’ve always wanted one, Seville Orange Tree 'Bigaradier' Grafted Mini-Stem, from Roots Plants. Evergreen & UK hardy it is expected to grow to 1.5m maximum. It has been potted &...
    An Orange tree, I’ve always wanted one, Seville Orange Tree 'Bigaradier' Grafted Mini-Stem, from Roots Plants. Evergreen & UK hardy it is expected to grow to 1.5m maximum. It has been potted & seems happy sheltered nearer the house for now although I will move it out onto the patio (south...
    An Orange tree, I’ve always wanted one, Seville Orange Tree 'Bigaradier' Grafted Mini-Stem, from Roots Plants. Evergreen & UK hardy it is expected to grow to 1.5m maximum. It has been potted & seems happy sheltered nearer the house for now...
    An Orange tree, I’ve always wanted one, Seville Orange Tree 'Bigaradier' Grafted Mini-Stem, from Roots Plants. Evergreen & UK hardy it is expected to grow to 1.5m maximum. It has been potted &...
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