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  1. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Thanks, considering we only have 3 volunteers ages 72, 70 and me the whippa snapper at 66 it takes a lot just keeping on top of the weeds so managing to get some veg in the beds and hanging basket...
    Thanks, considering we only have 3 volunteers ages 72, 70 and me the whippa snapper at 66 it takes a lot just keeping on top of the weeds so managing to get some veg in the beds and hanging basket plants growing in the greenhouse is a absolute bonus.
    Thanks, considering we only have 3 volunteers ages 72, 70 and me the whippa snapper at 66 it takes a lot just keeping on top of the weeds so managing to get some veg in the beds and hanging basket plants growing in the greenhouse is a absolute bonus.
    Thanks, considering we only have 3 volunteers ages 72, 70 and me the whippa snapper at 66 it takes a lot just keeping on top of the weeds so managing to get some veg in the beds and hanging basket...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    @Cheyngel you'll have to give him lots of treats then. Sounds like positive news on the home front though :yay: Signing out for this evening. I wonder what Monty has in store for us this evening? Catch...
    @Cheyngel you'll have to give him lots of treats then. Sounds like positive news on the home front though :yay: Signing out for this evening. I wonder what Monty has in store for us this evening? Catch you all tomorrow.
    @Cheyngel you'll have to give him lots of treats then. Sounds like positive news on the home front though :yay: Signing out for this evening. I wonder what Monty has in store for us this evening? Catch you all tomorrow.
    @Cheyngel you'll have to give him lots of treats then. Sounds like positive news on the home front though :yay: Signing out for this evening. I wonder what Monty has in store for us this evening? Catch...
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  3. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Today I cut the last of the Ascot daffodils and brought them inside to enjoy for a day or two. Here they are on my windowsill, lit up by the setting sun.
    Today I cut the last of the Ascot daffodils and brought them inside to enjoy for a day or two. Here they are on my windowsill, lit up by the setting sun.
    Today I cut the last of the Ascot daffodils and brought them inside to enjoy for a day or two. Here they are on my windowsill, lit up by the setting sun.
    Today I cut the last of the Ascot daffodils and brought them inside to enjoy for a day or two. Here they are on my windowsill, lit up by the setting sun.
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  4. Baalmaiden
    Informative x 3

    A strange organism in my compost heap

    I thought it was a fungus?
    I thought it was a fungus?
    I thought it was a fungus?
    I thought it was a fungus?
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  5. Nigel62

    Plant or weed

    For years I have tried to grow geraniums there, with no success, then something seeds there?! Lol. I'll have to check labels, I'm certain I never put that one in there, if I have some of the old...
    For years I have tried to grow geraniums there, with no success, then something seeds there?! Lol. I'll have to check labels, I'm certain I never put that one in there, if I have some of the old dead plant labels.
    For years I have tried to grow geraniums there, with no success, then something seeds there?! Lol. I'll have to check labels, I'm certain I never put that one in there, if I have some of the old dead plant labels.
    For years I have tried to grow geraniums there, with no success, then something seeds there?! Lol. I'll have to check labels, I'm certain I never put that one in there, if I have some of the old...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Japanese painted fern, I have so many around the garden, split so easy. That one there is doing particularly well!
    Japanese painted fern, I have so many around the garden, split so easy. That one there is doing particularly well!
    Japanese painted fern, I have so many around the garden, split so easy. That one there is doing particularly well!
    Japanese painted fern, I have so many around the garden, split so easy. That one there is doing particularly well!
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  7. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Don't worry Plenty of time for chillies to formand grow.Once they start producing mature fruits the important thing is to remove them as they ripen or they'll inhibit newer chillies from...
    Don't worry Plenty of time for chillies to formand grow.Once they start producing mature fruits the important thing is to remove them as they ripen or they'll inhibit newer chillies from growing and ripening. They should then keep producing till the frosts come.
    Don't worry Plenty of time for chillies to formand grow.Once they start producing mature fruits the important thing is to remove them as they ripen or they'll inhibit newer chillies from growing and ripening. They should then keep producing...
    Don't worry Plenty of time for chillies to formand grow.Once they start producing mature fruits the important thing is to remove them as they ripen or they'll inhibit newer chillies from...
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  8. steephill

    Greenhouse watering

    I am slightly in shock as my plan for an automatic watering system seems to have worked! I don’t want to leave the house water supply on when we go on holiday so I needed a fresh approach. I have...
    I am slightly in shock as my plan for an automatic watering system seems to have worked! I don’t want to leave the house water supply on when we go on holiday so I needed a fresh approach. I have previously used Gardena and Hozelock water timers but they never seem to last long.I decided to...
    I am slightly in shock as my plan for an automatic watering system seems to have worked! I don’t want to leave the house water supply on when we go on holiday so I needed a fresh approach. I have previously used Gardena and Hozelock water timers...
    I am slightly in shock as my plan for an automatic watering system seems to have worked! I don’t want to leave the house water supply on when we go on holiday so I needed a fresh approach. I have...
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  9. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Coming into Queen's Park Station on the way home from school, we used to swing on the open doors. You had to do it when it was crossing the points before the train reached the station
    Coming into Queen's Park Station on the way home from school, we used to swing on the open doors. You had to do it when it was crossing the points before the train reached the station
    Coming into Queen's Park Station on the way home from school, we used to swing on the open doors. You had to do it when it was crossing the points before the train reached the station
    Coming into Queen's Park Station on the way home from school, we used to swing on the open doors. You had to do it when it was crossing the points before the train reached the station
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  10. MoodyBlooms

    Raspberry abuse

    Nothing has happened to mine either, it appears some of them started leafing when bare root and the leaflets died :( my gooseberries are all slowly coming out though!
    Nothing has happened to mine either, it appears some of them started leafing when bare root and the leaflets died :( my gooseberries are all slowly coming out though!
    Nothing has happened to mine either, it appears some of them started leafing when bare root and the leaflets died :( my gooseberries are all slowly coming out though!
    Nothing has happened to mine either, it appears some of them started leafing when bare root and the leaflets died :( my gooseberries are all slowly coming out though!
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  11. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    I can believe that, my house has concrete walls and the walls are mostly a day behind the weather, slow to change with the temperature.
    I can believe that, my house has concrete walls and the walls are mostly a day behind the weather, slow to change with the temperature.
    I can believe that, my house has concrete walls and the walls are mostly a day behind the weather, slow to change with the temperature.
    I can believe that, my house has concrete walls and the walls are mostly a day behind the weather, slow to change with the temperature.
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  12. 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 more 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 more 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 more 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 more stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. wiseowl
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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