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Whats your weather like May 2024
Its trying to brighten up now but AM was mostly heavy rain, its slowly moving North but not very fast, still lots of dark clouds around 15c.
Its trying to brighten up now but AM was mostly heavy rain, its slowly moving North but not very fast, still lots of dark clouds around 15c.
Its trying to brighten up now but AM was mostly heavy rain, its slowly moving North but not very fast, still lots of dark clouds around 15c.
Its trying to brighten up now but AM was mostly heavy rain, its slowly moving North but not very fast, still lots of dark clouds around 15c.
wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:28 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 4 5 6
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pete
May 3, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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Chillies 2024
I had 2 Scotch bonnets at true leaf stage. Both stems have keeled over just above the seed leaves. Grrrr. I have various others from last year's saved seeds. These are hanging in clear polythene...
I had 2 Scotch bonnets at true leaf stage. Both stems have keeled over just above the seed leaves. Grrrr. I have various others from last year's saved seeds. These are hanging in clear polythene bags from S hooks in the greenhouse. If slugs get up there, I'd be gobsmacked! I have succumbed to...
I had 2 Scotch bonnets at true leaf stage. Both stems have keeled over just above the seed leaves. Grrrr. I have various others from last year's saved seeds. These are hanging in clear polythene bags from S hooks in the greenhouse. If slugs get...
I had 2 Scotch bonnets at true leaf stage. Both stems have keeled over just above the seed leaves. Grrrr. I have various others from last year's saved seeds. These are hanging in clear polythene...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 5 6 7
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Penny_Forthem
May 3, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024
Bought a card and some flowers for a very good old friend whose husband died on Wednesday. So terribly sad.
Bought a card and some flowers for a very good old friend whose husband died on Wednesday. So terribly sad.
Bought a card and some flowers for a very good old friend whose husband died on Wednesday. So terribly sad.
Bought a card and some flowers for a very good old friend whose husband died on Wednesday. So terribly sad.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 16 17 18
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On the Levels
May 3, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
Agree, I'd forgotten about that.
Agree, I'd forgotten about that.
Agree, I'd forgotten about that.
Agree, I'd forgotten about that.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 94 95 96
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pete
May 3, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Clematis identification please.
@Mrs Hilliard I think it might well be that. Very floppy as you say and I failed to get the hazel twig corral in place so reduced to canes and string which is a bit unsightly. The patch is about...
@Mrs Hilliard I think it might well be that. Very floppy as you say and I failed to get the hazel twig corral in place so reduced to canes and string which is a bit unsightly. The patch is about 2x2 feet so may divide it later on.
@Mrs Hilliard I think it might well be that. Very floppy as you say and I failed to get the hazel twig corral in place so reduced to canes and string which is a bit unsightly. The patch is about 2x2 feet so may divide it later on.
@Mrs Hilliard I think it might well be that. Very floppy as you say and I failed to get the hazel twig corral in place so reduced to canes and string which is a bit unsightly. The patch is about...
Nutcracker South Somerset, May 3, 2024 at 11:46 AM, Identification Area
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Nutcracker South Somerset
May 3, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Raspberry abuse
Still nothing with the Autumn ones....
Still nothing with the Autumn ones....
Still nothing with the Autumn ones....
Still nothing with the Autumn ones....
MoodyBlooms, Mar 19, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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THFC
May 3, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
Which varieties did you plant? Just interested!
Which varieties did you plant? Just interested!
Which varieties did you plant? Just interested!
Which varieties did you plant? Just interested!
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 95 96 97
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Nutcracker South Somerset
May 3, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Lovely news @Anna42 … congratulations to thee whole family who must all be feeling very relieved
Lovely news @Anna42 … congratulations to thee whole family who must all be feeling very relieved
Lovely news @Anna42 … congratulations to thee whole family who must all be feeling very relieved
Lovely news @Anna42 … congratulations to thee whole family who must all be feeling very relieved
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 190 191 192
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Dovefromabove
May 3, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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Tomato Growing 2024
I have planted some of my bigger and leggier specimens outside today. I still have plenty of spares in case they croak!
I have planted some of my bigger and leggier specimens outside today. I still have plenty of spares in case they croak!
I have planted some of my bigger and leggier specimens outside today. I still have plenty of spares in case they croak!
I have planted some of my bigger and leggier specimens outside today. I still have plenty of spares in case they croak!
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 35 36 37
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Escarpment
May 3, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Planting around a fence post
HiI’ve bought a clematis and, whilst digging the hole, realised the old fence post is still in the ground (see pictures). I’m not sure if I’ll be able to dog this out without damaging the new...
HiI’ve bought a clematis and, whilst digging the hole, realised the old fence post is still in the ground (see pictures). I’m not sure if I’ll be able to dog this out without damaging the new fence post! Would I be able to plant the clematis in front of this post? I’m aware there will be...
HiI’ve bought a clematis and, whilst digging the hole, realised the old fence post is still in the ground (see pictures). I’m not sure if I’ll be able to dog this out without damaging the new fence post! Would I be able to plant the clematis...
HiI’ve bought a clematis and, whilst digging the hole, realised the old fence post is still in the ground (see pictures). I’m not sure if I’ll be able to dog this out without damaging the new...

Karen1986, May 3, 2024 at 3:26 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Karen1986
May 3, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Bare root roses, what should I expect
@NickoslesterosThe manure is ok, just keep it off the stems. You don't need nitrogen on its own, just a balanced fertilizer should do, one that has an NPK in the region of 10-10-10.. I use...
@NickoslesterosThe manure is ok, just keep it off the stems. You don't need nitrogen on its own, just a balanced fertilizer should do, one that has an NPK in the region of 10-10-10.. I use Vitax Azalea which is around that. The types of roses you have can often be annoyingly slow in the...
@NickoslesterosThe manure is ok, just keep it off the stems. You don't need nitrogen on its own, just a balanced fertilizer should do, one that has an NPK in the region of 10-10-10.. I use Vitax Azalea which is around that. The types of...
@NickoslesterosThe manure is ok, just keep it off the stems. You don't need nitrogen on its own, just a balanced fertilizer should do, one that has an NPK in the region of 10-10-10.. I use...
Nickoslesteros, May 1, 2024 at 5:42 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Mrs Hillard
May 3, 2024 at 3:23 PM
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Show us your purchases 2024
@Panda2 that looks a lovely tree! But I didn't think Seville orange would be hardy here in UK. So I would suggest ensuring you've got somewhere inside for it over winter. You might have to wait a...
@Panda2 that looks a lovely tree! But I didn't think Seville orange would be hardy here in UK. So I would suggest ensuring you've got somewhere inside for it over winter. You might have to wait a while to get enough Seville oranges for marmalade - the scent of the flowers is fantastic anyway....
@Panda2 that looks a lovely tree! But I didn't think Seville orange would be hardy here in UK. So I would suggest ensuring you've got somewhere inside for it over winter. You might have to wait a while to get enough Seville oranges for marmalade ...
@Panda2 that looks a lovely tree! But I didn't think Seville orange would be hardy here in UK. So I would suggest ensuring you've got somewhere inside for it over winter. You might have to wait a...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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CarolineL
May 3, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Old tired lawn?
You could also try using a lawn and turf dressing to improve the quality and structure of your soil. It looks like topsoil and most garden centres stock it in their compost section. One of my...
You could also try using a lawn and turf dressing to improve the quality and structure of your soil. It looks like topsoil and most garden centres stock it in their compost section. One of my neighbours had their lawn replaced when they moved in but it was simply laid after the old turf was...
You could also try using a lawn and turf dressing to improve the quality and structure of your soil. It looks like topsoil and most garden centres stock it in their compost section. One of my neighbours had their lawn replaced when they moved in...
You could also try using a lawn and turf dressing to improve the quality and structure of your soil. It looks like topsoil and most garden centres stock it in their compost section. One of my...
Nickoslesteros, May 3, 2024 at 1:45 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
May 3, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
@Plantminded thanks for that- I grew it when I was in Nottinghamshire on claggy clay so probably explains its demise. My soil here is a bit clay even though I'm not far from the coast, but...
@Plantminded thanks for that- I grew it when I was in Nottinghamshire on claggy clay so probably explains its demise. My soil here is a bit clay even though I'm not far from the coast, but definitely acidic, so maybe worth another try. Everybody else's garden seems so far ahead of mine. I can...
@Plantminded thanks for that- I grew it when I was in Nottinghamshire on claggy clay so probably explains its demise. My soil here is a bit clay even though I'm not far from the coast, but definitely acidic, so maybe worth another try. Everybody...
@Plantminded thanks for that- I grew it when I was in Nottinghamshire on claggy clay so probably explains its demise. My soil here is a bit clay even though I'm not far from the coast, but...
wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:32 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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CarolineL
May 3, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Supermarket lemon thyme
I have no idea @Papi Jo. The selection available in France Rurale in Moutiers-les Mauxfaits seems to change each year and from one season to another. I have yet to ffind a decent seed compost...
I have no idea @Papi Jo. The selection available in France Rurale in Moutiers-les Mauxfaits seems to change each year and from one season to another. I have yet to ffind a decent seed compost there tho Leclerc in Luçon had some good stuff 2 years ago. Carrefour market in Le Champ-St-Père...
I have no idea @Papi Jo. The selection available in France Rurale in Moutiers-les Mauxfaits seems to change each year and from one season to another. I have yet to ffind a decent seed compost there tho Leclerc in Luçon had some good stuff 2...
I have no idea @Papi Jo. The selection available in France Rurale in Moutiers-les Mauxfaits seems to change each year and from one season to another. I have yet to ffind a decent seed compost...
BB3, May 2, 2024 at 1:14 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Obelix-Vendée
May 3, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Killing White Bryony
For weeds with inaccessible roots and other plants nearby, I have occasionally used a large fizzy drink bottle with the bottom cut off, pop it over the weed stuffing as much of the leaves as...
For weeds with inaccessible roots and other plants nearby, I have occasionally used a large fizzy drink bottle with the bottom cut off, pop it over the weed stuffing as much of the leaves as possible inside, spray through the bottle neck. The best were some 3l (I think) pepsi bottles that OH had...
For weeds with inaccessible roots and other plants nearby, I have occasionally used a large fizzy drink bottle with the bottom cut off, pop it over the weed stuffing as much of the leaves as possible inside, spray through the bottle neck. The...
For weeds with inaccessible roots and other plants nearby, I have occasionally used a large fizzy drink bottle with the bottom cut off, pop it over the weed stuffing as much of the leaves as...
Dave007, May 3, 2024 at 7:54 AM, Identification Area
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JennyJB
May 3, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Poor soil what to pl
Yes Jenny very realistic That's why I had to chop them up, after our daughter had enjoyed telling her teacher that mum had grown some????????
Yes Jenny very realistic That's why I had to chop them up, after our daughter had enjoyed telling her teacher that mum had grown some????????
Yes Jenny very realistic That's why I had to chop them up, after our daughter had enjoyed telling her teacher that mum had grown some????????
Yes Jenny very realistic That's why I had to chop them up, after our daughter had enjoyed telling her teacher that mum had grown some????????
adamadamant, May 3, 2024 at 9:16 AM, Allotments Discussion
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Purple Streaks
May 3, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
Not buzzing or flying. One of our, almost, resident pheasants. He wanders around the garden most of the day and feeds on the seeds dropped by the birds on our bird feeder. He laso does some...
Not buzzing or flying. One of our, almost, resident pheasants. He wanders around the garden most of the day and feeds on the seeds dropped by the birds on our bird feeder. He laso does some digging in the flower beds.He's not bothered by us as long as we don't make sudden...
Not buzzing or flying. One of our, almost, resident pheasants. He wanders around the garden most of the day and feeds on the seeds dropped by the birds on our bird feeder. He laso does some digging in the flower beds.He's not bothered by us...
Not buzzing or flying. One of our, almost, resident pheasants. He wanders around the garden most of the day and feeds on the seeds dropped by the birds on our bird feeder. He laso does some...

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 23 24 25
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shiney
May 3, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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An Algarve Garden 2024
@Michael Hewett I am pleased you visited and caught up. @Plantminded I am delighted it brings back good memories. I particularly like Spiced Dark Rum. I shall enjoy a couple early evening...
@Michael Hewett I am pleased you visited and caught up. @Plantminded I am delighted it brings back good memories. I particularly like Spiced Dark Rum. I shall enjoy a couple early evening sitting admiring my work today. That being ...I spent an hour this morning tidying up the Hibiscus...
@Michael Hewett I am pleased you visited and caught up. @Plantminded I am delighted it brings back good memories. I particularly like Spiced Dark Rum. I shall enjoy a couple early evening sitting admiring my work today. That being ...I...
@Michael Hewett I am pleased you visited and caught up. @Plantminded I am delighted it brings back good memories. I particularly like Spiced Dark Rum. I shall enjoy a couple early evening...

Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 3 4 5
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Victoria
May 3, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Individual pictures of the Fantasy blooms ... but the colour is not correct ... HibisQs® Adonicus OrangeHibisQs® Adonicus Dark
Individual pictures of the Fantasy blooms ... but the colour is not correct ... HibisQs® Adonicus OrangeHibisQs® Adonicus Dark
Individual pictures of the Fantasy blooms ... but the colour is not correct ... HibisQs® Adonicus OrangeHibisQs® Adonicus Dark
Individual pictures of the Fantasy blooms ... but the colour is not correct ... HibisQs® Adonicus OrangeHibisQs® Adonicus Dark

Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 4 5 6
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Victoria
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