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  1. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Took advantage of a dry, mild day once the mizzle had cleared. I may have overdone it..... Round to a friend's house this morning, I help sort her garden out for her, doing the things she can't...
    Took advantage of a dry, mild day once the mizzle had cleared. I may have overdone it..... Round to a friend's house this morning, I help sort her garden out for her, doing the things she can't due to health issues...which to be honest is most of it. Weeded and fluffed all round the borders, it...
    Took advantage of a dry, mild day once the mizzle had cleared. I may have overdone it..... Round to a friend's house this morning, I help sort her garden out for her, doing the things she can't due to health issues...which to be honest is most...
    Took advantage of a dry, mild day once the mizzle had cleared. I may have overdone it..... Round to a friend's house this morning, I help sort her garden out for her, doing the things she can't...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Hello @Cheyngel :) good to see you here :blue thumb:
    Hello @Cheyngel :) good to see you here :blue thumb:
    Hello @Cheyngel :) good to see you here :blue thumb:
    Hello @Cheyngel :) good to see you here :blue thumb:
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  3. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Could be an Aquilegia
    Could be an Aquilegia
    Could be an Aquilegia
    Could be an Aquilegia
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  4. Fat Controller
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    Goodbye Lawn, Hello Pond!

    A truly inspirational garden @kindredspirit! I clicked on the home link in your signature line and recommend that others do too for some stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
    A truly inspirational garden @kindredspirit! I clicked on the home link in your signature line and recommend that others do too for some stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
    A truly inspirational garden @kindredspirit! I clicked on the home link in your signature line and recommend that others do too for some stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
    A truly inspirational garden @kindredspirit! I clicked on the home link in your signature line and recommend that others do too for some stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
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  5. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    @Athelas that's a lovely combination of colours in your set of tulips @RoddersUK - your garden looks gorgeous! Which fern is that?
    @Athelas that's a lovely combination of colours in your set of tulips @RoddersUK - your garden looks gorgeous! Which fern is that?
    @Athelas that's a lovely combination of colours in your set of tulips @RoddersUK - your garden looks gorgeous! Which fern is that?
    @Athelas that's a lovely combination of colours in your set of tulips @RoddersUK - your garden looks gorgeous! Which fern is that?
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  6. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    I still have trouble opening the window to open the door. Even jabbing at the button is pointless. :wallbanging:
    I still have trouble opening the window to open the door. Even jabbing at the button is pointless. :wallbanging:
    I still have trouble opening the window to open the door. Even jabbing at the button is pointless. :wallbanging:
    I still have trouble opening the window to open the door. Even jabbing at the button is pointless. :wallbanging:
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  7. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    We got to 23c and sat out front for three hours but have come in now we are back to 21c and are facing East. We have put the heat on in the lounge as our 60cn/walls (outer and inner) make it feel...
    We got to 23c and sat out front for three hours but have come in now we are back to 21c and are facing East. We have put the heat on in the lounge as our 60cn/walls (outer and inner) make it feel cold to us.
    We got to 23c and sat out front for three hours but have come in now we are back to 21c and are facing East. We have put the heat on in the lounge as our 60cn/walls (outer and inner) make it feel cold to us.
    We got to 23c and sat out front for three hours but have come in now we are back to 21c and are facing East. We have put the heat on in the lounge as our 60cn/walls (outer and inner) make it feel...
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  8. burnie

    Rhino charging my way

    Potted the chillies/peppers on into their final pots today, just hope the frost doesn't comeback, they are now in the greenhouse as they are too big for the conservatory now.
    Potted the chillies/peppers on into their final pots today, just hope the frost doesn't comeback, they are now in the greenhouse as they are too big for the conservatory now.
    Potted the chillies/peppers on into their final pots today, just hope the frost doesn't comeback, they are now in the greenhouse as they are too big for the conservatory now.
    Potted the chillies/peppers on into their final pots today, just hope the frost doesn't comeback, they are now in the greenhouse as they are too big for the conservatory now.
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  9. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    @Perki A local nursery.
    @Perki A local nursery.
    @Perki A local nursery.
    @Perki A local nursery.
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  10. robmif

    Roses for a raised bed

    Austin's prices are pretty crazy for potted ones, have seen them up to £33 which is a bit much.
    Austin's prices are pretty crazy for potted ones, have seen them up to £33 which is a bit much.
    Austin's prices are pretty crazy for potted ones, have seen them up to £33 which is a bit much.
    Austin's prices are pretty crazy for potted ones, have seen them up to £33 which is a bit much.
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  11. wiseowl
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  12. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    @john558 that is a good one! :yay:
    @john558 that is a good one! :yay:
    @john558 that is a good one! :yay:
    @john558 that is a good one! :yay:
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  13. Nigel62

    Plant or weed

    Small pink flower emerging
    Small pink flower emerging
    Small pink flower emerging
    Small pink flower emerging
    IMG-20240421-WA0000.jpg 20240421_133055_compress44.jpg GEUM  URBANUM  WOOD  AVENS 03-04-2016 12-34-00.JPG GEUM  URBANUM  WOOD  AVENS 03-04-2016 12-34-13.JPG IMG-20240421-WA0000.jpg 20240421_133055_compress44.jpg
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  14. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Moved my three surviving overwintered chilli's outside. They can stay there now unless we have a cold snap, being much more robust than this years freshly sown ones. Plus two of them are locotos...
    Moved my three surviving overwintered chilli's outside. They can stay there now unless we have a cold snap, being much more robust than this years freshly sown ones. Plus two of them are locotos which prefer it cooler anyway
    Moved my three surviving overwintered chilli's outside. They can stay there now unless we have a cold snap, being much more robust than this years freshly sown ones. Plus two of them are locotos which prefer it cooler anyway
    Moved my three surviving overwintered chilli's outside. They can stay there now unless we have a cold snap, being much more robust than this years freshly sown ones. Plus two of them are locotos...
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  15. bigbore
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    My Little Haven Part 2

    Good choice of colour for your fencing @bigbore, it makes your plants stand out and look greener!
    Good choice of colour for your fencing @bigbore, it makes your plants stand out and look greener!
    Good choice of colour for your fencing @bigbore, it makes your plants stand out and look greener!
    Good choice of colour for your fencing @bigbore, it makes your plants stand out and look greener!
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  16. Karen1986

    Planting around a fence post

    That does look very restricted for a Clematis to grow well Which variety are you planning to plant? It may be better in a large container open to the soil below or in another location.
    That does look very restricted for a Clematis to grow well Which variety are you planning to plant? It may be better in a large container open to the soil below or in another location.
    That does look very restricted for a Clematis to grow well Which variety are you planning to plant? It may be better in a large container open to the soil below or in another location.
    That does look very restricted for a Clematis to grow well Which variety are you planning to plant? It may be better in a large container open to the soil below or in another location.
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  17. Nickoslesteros

    Old tired lawn?

    Good idea @Plantminded , to try a top dressing. I have occasionally brushed old used potting compost into mine (anything to retain more moisture) but never enough for the whole lot at once. Maybe...
    Good idea @Plantminded , to try a top dressing. I have occasionally brushed old used potting compost into mine (anything to retain more moisture) but never enough for the whole lot at once. Maybe mix some grass seed into the top dressing as well.The new closeup picture looks like it's got a...
    Good idea @Plantminded , to try a top dressing. I have occasionally brushed old used potting compost into mine (anything to retain more moisture) but never enough for the whole lot at once. Maybe mix some grass seed into the top dressing as...
    Good idea @Plantminded , to try a top dressing. I have occasionally brushed old used potting compost into mine (anything to retain more moisture) but never enough for the whole lot at once. Maybe...
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  18. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Nutcracker, there is hardly a tomato seed that doesn’t germinate. If I throw a tomato into the compost in October, frost has no impact, and I get as many mini plants as the tomato had seeds. The...
    Nutcracker, there is hardly a tomato seed that doesn’t germinate. If I throw a tomato into the compost in October, frost has no impact, and I get as many mini plants as the tomato had seeds. The problem with my February plants was that half of them died in March und the one that survived...
    Nutcracker, there is hardly a tomato seed that doesn’t germinate. If I throw a tomato into the compost in October, frost has no impact, and I get as many mini plants as the tomato had seeds. The problem with my February plants was that half of...
    Nutcracker, there is hardly a tomato seed that doesn’t germinate. If I throw a tomato into the compost in October, frost has no impact, and I get as many mini plants as the tomato had seeds. The...
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  19. adamadamant

    Poor soil what to pl

    It is always possible that a past tenant of your allotment deliberately created a poor soil bed to grow the fig. It sounds as if they knew what they were doing and were successful if the fig is...
    It is always possible that a past tenant of your allotment deliberately created a poor soil bed to grow the fig. It sounds as if they knew what they were doing and were successful if the fig is cropping well. Just what was wanted. Fig tree roots are very invasive in "fat" soil, it also means...
    It is always possible that a past tenant of your allotment deliberately created a poor soil bed to grow the fig. It sounds as if they knew what they were doing and were successful if the fig is cropping well. Just what was wanted. Fig tree roots...
    It is always possible that a past tenant of your allotment deliberately created a poor soil bed to grow the fig. It sounds as if they knew what they were doing and were successful if the fig is...
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  20. MoodyBlooms

    Raspberry abuse

    I assumed all mine were complete failures and planted other fruit bushes in the space. So possibly I'm going to end up with a fruit fight! I can see fruit forming on my gooseberries and...
    I assumed all mine were complete failures and planted other fruit bushes in the space. So possibly I'm going to end up with a fruit fight! I can see fruit forming on my gooseberries and blackcurrants for the first time though so that's exciting.
    I assumed all mine were complete failures and planted other fruit bushes in the space. So possibly I'm going to end up with a fruit fight! I can see fruit forming on my gooseberries and blackcurrants for the first time though so that's exciting.
    I assumed all mine were complete failures and planted other fruit bushes in the space. So possibly I'm going to end up with a fruit fight! I can see fruit forming on my gooseberries and...
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