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  1. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Flaming Azalea
    Flaming Azalea
    Flaming Azalea
    Flaming Azalea
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Sleep tight all … sweet dreams :snooze:
    Sleep tight all … sweet dreams :snooze:
    Sleep tight all … sweet dreams :snooze:
    Sleep tight all … sweet dreams :snooze:
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  3. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    I think, @daisym, that could be quite tricky. The pot is on the small side for a rose. You could start it in that pot but it would have to be moved into a bigger one in year or two. Roses have...
    I think, @daisym, that could be quite tricky. The pot is on the small side for a rose. You could start it in that pot but it would have to be moved into a bigger one in year or two. Roses have quite deep roots. I used to grow them in 50 to 60 cm pots, deep and wide. When I moved house I gave my...
    I think, @daisym, that could be quite tricky. The pot is on the small side for a rose. You could start it in that pot but it would have to be moved into a bigger one in year or two. Roses have quite deep roots. I used to grow them in 50 to 60 cm...
    I think, @daisym, that could be quite tricky. The pot is on the small side for a rose. You could start it in that pot but it would have to be moved into a bigger one in year or two. Roses have...
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  4. Februarysgirl

    Bumblebees in Hedgehog House

    They have a tendency to come and go I haven't seen one in my garden (I have a trailcam) for several weeks. I have only put food out for a week so far this year as l saw a hog on camera one...
    They have a tendency to come and go I haven't seen one in my garden (I have a trailcam) for several weeks. I have only put food out for a week so far this year as l saw a hog on camera one night. Needless to say it didn't return, and like you I had a mouse that filled its stomach for the...
    They have a tendency to come and go I haven't seen one in my garden (I have a trailcam) for several weeks. I have only put food out for a week so far this year as l saw a hog on camera one night. Needless to say it didn't return, and like you I...
    They have a tendency to come and go I haven't seen one in my garden (I have a trailcam) for several weeks. I have only put food out for a week so far this year as l saw a hog on camera one...
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  5. Selleri

    Buying a house- advice is much appreciated

    What ever you do get a survey done. The most expensive you can afford. All a lender wants to know in their survey is the value of the house to ensure they can recoup the lent money if you can not...
    What ever you do get a survey done. The most expensive you can afford. All a lender wants to know in their survey is the value of the house to ensure they can recoup the lent money if you can not keep up payments and their survey is pretty basic.
    What ever you do get a survey done. The most expensive you can afford. All a lender wants to know in their survey is the value of the house to ensure they can recoup the lent money if you can not keep up payments and their survey is pretty basic.
    What ever you do get a survey done. The most expensive you can afford. All a lender wants to know in their survey is the value of the house to ensure they can recoup the lent money if you can not...
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  6. shiney
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    Yet Another Scam

    With the ones that say "I'm from Microsoft; you have a virus on your computer" I generally tell them I don't use Windows I use Linux or some other operating system at which point they generally ...
    With the ones that say "I'm from Microsoft; you have a virus on your computer" I generally tell them I don't use Windows I use Linux or some other operating system at which point they generally hang up or go and ask a colleague/manager.
    With the ones that say "I'm from Microsoft; you have a virus on your computer" I generally tell them I don't use Windows I use Linux or some other operating system at which point they generally hang up or go and ask a colleague/manager.
    With the ones that say "I'm from Microsoft; you have a virus on your computer" I generally tell them I don't use Windows I use Linux or some other operating system at which point they generally ...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Currently Listening To 2023/24

    I feel sick...
    I feel sick...
    I feel sick...
    I feel sick...
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  8. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    That's so funny. I love things like that.Two days in a row last week, two completely different vehicles, made a great show of overtaking me as aggressively as they could, obviously to express...
    That's so funny. I love things like that.Two days in a row last week, two completely different vehicles, made a great show of overtaking me as aggressively as they could, obviously to express their disapproval of the fact I was sticking to the speed limit, what with us passing through a...
    That's so funny. I love things like that.Two days in a row last week, two completely different vehicles, made a great show of overtaking me as aggressively as they could, obviously to express their disapproval of the fact I was sticking to the...
    That's so funny. I love things like that.Two days in a row last week, two completely different vehicles, made a great show of overtaking me as aggressively as they could, obviously to express...
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  9. Aries

    Hello from North Yorkshire!

    Hello. Pleased to meet you. Nice dog!
    Hello. Pleased to meet you. Nice dog!
    Hello. Pleased to meet you. Nice dog!
    Hello. Pleased to meet you. Nice dog!
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  10. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    A little rain overnight. Today has been calm and cloudy with the sun trying to peep through now as I type. 15C/59F
    A little rain overnight. Today has been calm and cloudy with the sun trying to peep through now as I type. 15C/59F
    A little rain overnight. Today has been calm and cloudy with the sun trying to peep through now as I type. 15C/59F
    A little rain overnight. Today has been calm and cloudy with the sun trying to peep through now as I type. 15C/59F
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  11. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Been over to my bungalow in Lincoln today. Havent been for a couple of weeks as been busy working.(I’m getting it ready for long term rental). My friend came with me and helped cut the well...
    Been over to my bungalow in Lincoln today. Havent been for a couple of weeks as been busy working.(I’m getting it ready for long term rental). My friend came with me and helped cut the well overgrown grass whilst I did the weeding. I’m absolutely shattered. Need to go back tomorrow to do some...
    Been over to my bungalow in Lincoln today. Havent been for a couple of weeks as been busy working.(I’m getting it ready for long term rental). My friend came with me and helped cut the well overgrown grass whilst I did the weeding. I’m absolutely...
    Been over to my bungalow in Lincoln today. Havent been for a couple of weeks as been busy working.(I’m getting it ready for long term rental). My friend came with me and helped cut the well...
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  12. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Buddleja glomerataAllium unknownAquilegia hybridAjuga reptans descended from "BraunherzPolygonatum vietnamicum
    Buddleja glomerataAllium unknownAquilegia hybridAjuga reptans descended from "BraunherzPolygonatum vietnamicum
    Buddleja glomerataAllium unknownAquilegia hybridAjuga reptans descended from "BraunherzPolygonatum vietnamicum
    Buddleja glomerataAllium unknownAquilegia hybridAjuga reptans descended from "BraunherzPolygonatum vietnamicum
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  13. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    My curcubits. Rondo courgette, Sunburst and Tromboncini squashes, Ukrainian White Bash and Syrian cucumber.
    My curcubits. Rondo courgette, Sunburst and Tromboncini squashes, Ukrainian White Bash and Syrian cucumber.
    My curcubits. Rondo courgette, Sunburst and Tromboncini squashes, Ukrainian White Bash and Syrian cucumber.
    My curcubits. Rondo courgette, Sunburst and Tromboncini squashes, Ukrainian White Bash and Syrian cucumber.
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  14. Michael Hewett

    Where is the Wild flower thread ?

    It has worked :dbgrtmb: All I have to do now is remember I've done it !
    It has worked :dbgrtmb: All I have to do now is remember I've done it !
    It has worked :dbgrtmb: All I have to do now is remember I've done it !
    It has worked :dbgrtmb: All I have to do now is remember I've done it !
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  15. latimer

    Understanding coverage of climbing plants

    Agree with DFA, it's a bit of a misconception that evergreens don't lose their leaves :) They just don't do it all in one go in autumn.... Having said that, Trachelospermum jasminoides (white or...
    Agree with DFA, it's a bit of a misconception that evergreens don't lose their leaves :) They just don't do it all in one go in autumn.... Having said that, Trachelospermum jasminoides (white or muddy pink flowers) or T. asiaticum (cream flowers) are lovely, vigorous evergreens with scented...
    Agree with DFA, it's a bit of a misconception that evergreens don't lose their leaves :) They just don't do it all in one go in autumn.... Having said that, Trachelospermum jasminoides (white or muddy pink flowers) or T. asiaticum (cream flowers)...
    Agree with DFA, it's a bit of a misconception that evergreens don't lose their leaves :) They just don't do it all in one go in autumn.... Having said that, Trachelospermum jasminoides (white or...
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  16. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    @Jenny_Aster I loved those two :dbgrtmb:
    @Jenny_Aster I loved those two :dbgrtmb:
    @Jenny_Aster I loved those two :dbgrtmb:
    @Jenny_Aster I loved those two :dbgrtmb:
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    I’m not sure. The pot is quite exposed as well - it’s almost in the centre of my small garden. I will keep an eye on it and see how things develop.
    I’m not sure. The pot is quite exposed as well - it’s almost in the centre of my small garden. I will keep an eye on it and see how things develop.
    I’m not sure. The pot is quite exposed as well - it’s almost in the centre of my small garden. I will keep an eye on it and see how things develop.
    I’m not sure. The pot is quite exposed as well - it’s almost in the centre of my small garden. I will keep an eye on it and see how things develop.
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  18. Cjxblade

    Sago palms worth saving?

    Those pots do look good @Cjxblade but the tapering will restrict the root growth if you intend to keep them in pots long term. A pot with a wider base will also provide more stability as the...
    Those pots do look good @Cjxblade but the tapering will restrict the root growth if you intend to keep them in pots long term. A pot with a wider base will also provide more stability as the plants get taller. If you have a suitable location in the ground, as @pete says, they will be much...
    Those pots do look good @Cjxblade but the tapering will restrict the root growth if you intend to keep them in pots long term. A pot with a wider base will also provide more stability as the plants get taller. If you have a suitable location in...
    Those pots do look good @Cjxblade but the tapering will restrict the root growth if you intend to keep them in pots long term. A pot with a wider base will also provide more stability as the...
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  19. RowlandsCastle

    Peach tree

    I planted an apricot a few years ago @pete . Its first year it made 5 fruit of which 3 fell off. The next year it produced a couple of dozen.Last year it produced several kilos and I still...
    I planted an apricot a few years ago @pete . Its first year it made 5 fruit of which 3 fell off. The next year it produced a couple of dozen.Last year it produced several kilos and I still have bags of them, halved then frozen. I also have the best apricot jam I've ever tasted and gave some...
    I planted an apricot a few years ago @pete . Its first year it made 5 fruit of which 3 fell off. The next year it produced a couple of dozen.Last year it produced several kilos and I still have bags of them, halved then frozen. I also have...
    I planted an apricot a few years ago @pete . Its first year it made 5 fruit of which 3 fell off. The next year it produced a couple of dozen.Last year it produced several kilos and I still...
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  20. Kevin Cowans

    How to Control Japanese Anemone

    Definitely not from any neighbour - they don’t do anything except grass. :dunno: I live next to a tree lined gorge and if I look over my fence, I can see lots way down beside the burn at the bottom. ...
    Definitely not from any neighbour - they don’t do anything except grass. :dunno: I live next to a tree lined gorge and if I look over my fence, I can see lots way down beside the burn at the bottom. This is best I could find on google. Will definitely keep now tho. Thanks all.Anemone nemorosa...
    Definitely not from any neighbour - they don’t do anything except grass. :dunno: I live next to a tree lined gorge and if I look over my fence, I can see lots way down beside the burn at the bottom. This is best I could find on google. Will...
    Definitely not from any neighbour - they don’t do anything except grass. :dunno: I live next to a tree lined gorge and if I look over my fence, I can see lots way down beside the burn at the bottom. ...
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