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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    It's rather sunny! Not used to that sort of weather ..:fingers crossed:
    It's rather sunny! Not used to that sort of weather ..:fingers crossed:
    It's rather sunny! Not used to that sort of weather ..:fingers crossed:
    It's rather sunny! Not used to that sort of weather ..:fingers crossed:
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  2. Aries

    Hello from North Yorkshire!

    Welcome @Aries :)
    Welcome @Aries :)
    Welcome @Aries :)
    Welcome @Aries :)
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  3. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    @RowlandsCastle Guilty, M'Lud. :sad:
    @RowlandsCastle Guilty, M'Lud. :sad:
    @RowlandsCastle Guilty, M'Lud. :sad:
    @RowlandsCastle Guilty, M'Lud. :sad:
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  4. wiseowl
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    The Camera In My Pocket 2023/24

    Haha, yeah until they start eating stuff other than the grass! Then I suspect it'll be a rather large Sunday lunch!
    Haha, yeah until they start eating stuff other than the grass! Then I suspect it'll be a rather large Sunday lunch!
    Haha, yeah until they start eating stuff other than the grass! Then I suspect it'll be a rather large Sunday lunch!
    Haha, yeah until they start eating stuff other than the grass! Then I suspect it'll be a rather large Sunday lunch!
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  5. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Very easy to just drive through a camera that clocks your number, they are on many main roads everywhere.
    Very easy to just drive through a camera that clocks your number, they are on many main roads everywhere.
    Very easy to just drive through a camera that clocks your number, they are on many main roads everywhere.
    Very easy to just drive through a camera that clocks your number, they are on many main roads everywhere.
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  6. latimer

    Plant ID please

    Thanks @Pete8 that does look like the one!
    Thanks @Pete8 that does look like the one!
    Thanks @Pete8 that does look like the one!
    Thanks @Pete8 that does look like the one!
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  7. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    I did a CCTV shot of the garden roughly each week last year, just need to put it into a video!
    I did a CCTV shot of the garden roughly each week last year, just need to put it into a video!
    I did a CCTV shot of the garden roughly each week last year, just need to put it into a video!
    I did a CCTV shot of the garden roughly each week last year, just need to put it into a video!
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  8. Goldenlily26

    Preserving edible flowers

    I picked some primroses this week, brushed them with egg white and buried them in caster sugar to dry. I plan to use them to decorate a cake I will make for my daughters birthday. I have used the...
    I picked some primroses this week, brushed them with egg white and buried them in caster sugar to dry. I plan to use them to decorate a cake I will make for my daughters birthday. I have used the method before, it usually takes about a month to dry the flowers completely. I tried a few forget...
    I picked some primroses this week, brushed them with egg white and buried them in caster sugar to dry. I plan to use them to decorate a cake I will make for my daughters birthday. I have used the method before, it usually takes about a month to...
    I picked some primroses this week, brushed them with egg white and buried them in caster sugar to dry. I plan to use them to decorate a cake I will make for my daughters birthday. I have used the...
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  9. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Nectaroscodium is a nuisance in my garden, it seeds itself everywhere and has an onion smell.Marsh Marigold, Caltha palustris :-
    Nectaroscodium is a nuisance in my garden, it seeds itself everywhere and has an onion smell.Marsh Marigold, Caltha palustris :-
    Nectaroscodium is a nuisance in my garden, it seeds itself everywhere and has an onion smell.Marsh Marigold, Caltha palustris :-
    Nectaroscodium is a nuisance in my garden, it seeds itself everywhere and has an onion smell.Marsh Marigold, Caltha palustris :-
    PXL_20240321_162351277.jpg IMG_20240318_111659~2.jpg PXL_20240319_094617091.PORTRAIT~2.jpg DSC00388.jpeg 127_4456.JPG Anemone nemerosa.JPG
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  10. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Good morning all!!You have all been so busy in the garden!! I am still weeding - an on-going necessity. The salt and vinegar does work @Busy-Lizzie on the surface. I also have a weed burner...
    Good morning all!!You have all been so busy in the garden!! I am still weeding - an on-going necessity. The salt and vinegar does work @Busy-Lizzie on the surface. I also have a weed burner for this pesky ones which is good too. The big stuff I pull up by hand.Love the photos @Ante1 We...
    Good morning all!!You have all been so busy in the garden!! I am still weeding - an on-going necessity. The salt and vinegar does work @Busy-Lizzie on the surface. I also have a weed burner for this pesky ones which is good too. The big...
    Good morning all!!You have all been so busy in the garden!! I am still weeding - an on-going necessity. The salt and vinegar does work @Busy-Lizzie on the surface. I also have a weed burner...
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  11. Aries

    Is this gall?

    @Aries - first of all, welcome to the forum. That’s a very cute looking dog.Sadly, it does look your tuber has gall. Sometimes, nibbling by slugs and snails can cause an over-enthusiastic...
    @Aries - first of all, welcome to the forum. That’s a very cute looking dog.Sadly, it does look your tuber has gall. Sometimes, nibbling by slugs and snails can cause an over-enthusiastic development of ‘eyes’ but I can’t see any evidence of that from the picture. A lot of fused shoots...
    @Aries - first of all, welcome to the forum. That’s a very cute looking dog.Sadly, it does look your tuber has gall. Sometimes, nibbling by slugs and snails can cause an over-enthusiastic development of ‘eyes’ but I can’t see any evidence of...
    @Aries - first of all, welcome to the forum. That’s a very cute looking dog.Sadly, it does look your tuber has gall. Sometimes, nibbling by slugs and snails can cause an over-enthusiastic...
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  12. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Yes- I hadn't quite realised the little spent flowers in your pic belonged to the 'rosettes'. I had a look at some of the other sites with photos - it almost looks like one of the small spurges...
    Yes- I hadn't quite realised the little spent flowers in your pic belonged to the 'rosettes'. I had a look at some of the other sites with photos - it almost looks like one of the small spurges too.I'll certainly try and keep my eyes peeled - thanks
    Yes- I hadn't quite realised the little spent flowers in your pic belonged to the 'rosettes'. I had a look at some of the other sites with photos - it almost looks like one of the small spurges too.I'll certainly try and keep my eyes peeled -...
    Yes- I hadn't quite realised the little spent flowers in your pic belonged to the 'rosettes'. I had a look at some of the other sites with photos - it almost looks like one of the small spurges...
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  13. Grays

    Border full of forget me nots and raspberry canes.

    If you want to develop the whole area as a new bed go for it regardless. Dig out the raspberry canes and give them to friends and family who want them. It is not the ideal time to do it but...
    If you want to develop the whole area as a new bed go for it regardless. Dig out the raspberry canes and give them to friends and family who want them. It is not the ideal time to do it but raspberries are tough cookies. Do not expect any fruit from them runners this year but you may have a nice...
    If you want to develop the whole area as a new bed go for it regardless. Dig out the raspberry canes and give them to friends and family who want them. It is not the ideal time to do it but raspberries are tough cookies. Do not expect any fruit...
    If you want to develop the whole area as a new bed go for it regardless. Dig out the raspberry canes and give them to friends and family who want them. It is not the ideal time to do it but...
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  14. Michael Hewett

    Where is the Wild flower thread ?

    It's always the way though, isn't it!
    It's always the way though, isn't it!
    It's always the way though, isn't it!
    It's always the way though, isn't it!
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  15. Kevin Cowans

    How to Control Japanese Anemone

    Japanese anemones can be a nightmare. I inherited some in a previous garden which even spread under a low wall into next doors garden. I told my neighbour to dig them out on her side, I kept...
    Japanese anemones can be a nightmare. I inherited some in a previous garden which even spread under a low wall into next doors garden. I told my neighbour to dig them out on her side, I kept trying to keep mine under control but never got rid of them completely. Regular decapitating, digging out...
    Japanese anemones can be a nightmare. I inherited some in a previous garden which even spread under a low wall into next doors garden. I told my neighbour to dig them out on her side, I kept trying to keep mine under control but never got rid of...
    Japanese anemones can be a nightmare. I inherited some in a previous garden which even spread under a low wall into next doors garden. I told my neighbour to dig them out on her side, I kept...
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  16. Penny_Forthem

    Cuckoo 2024

    I have heard cuckoos every year since moving here, mid Cornwall, not far from Bodmin Moor. I heard my first this year, last week end and again on Wednesday when walking the dog. I once saw one...
    I have heard cuckoos every year since moving here, mid Cornwall, not far from Bodmin Moor. I heard my first this year, last week end and again on Wednesday when walking the dog. I once saw one fly overhead, I was staggered at how big they are and also how beautiful their markings are. I know...
    I have heard cuckoos every year since moving here, mid Cornwall, not far from Bodmin Moor. I heard my first this year, last week end and again on Wednesday when walking the dog. I once saw one fly overhead, I was staggered at how big they are...
    I have heard cuckoos every year since moving here, mid Cornwall, not far from Bodmin Moor. I heard my first this year, last week end and again on Wednesday when walking the dog. I once saw one...
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  17. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2024

    At last the council is good for something!
    At last the council is good for something!
    At last the council is good for something!
    At last the council is good for something!
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  18. Fof

    Polygonatum multiflorum or ??

    Probably not; there are well over 60 species "Plants of the World" recognises 80+ species names. Crug Farm (North Wales) has a large number of species and varieties on it's list. I have several...
    Probably not; there are well over 60 species "Plants of the World" recognises 80+ species names. Crug Farm (North Wales) has a large number of species and varieties on it's list. I have several different species of Polygonatum and relatives and most of them are like Solomon's . seal in...
    Probably not; there are well over 60 species "Plants of the World" recognises 80+ species names. Crug Farm (North Wales) has a large number of species and varieties on it's list. I have several different species of Polygonatum and relatives and...
    Probably not; there are well over 60 species "Plants of the World" recognises 80+ species names. Crug Farm (North Wales) has a large number of species and varieties on it's list. I have several...
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  19. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    The small birds are only just getting eggs laid/hatching etc here. There are hundreds of nest sites available in the area for them though. We have young magpies nesting - or trying to - in the...
    The small birds are only just getting eggs laid/hatching etc here. There are hundreds of nest sites available in the area for them though. We have young magpies nesting - or trying to - in the conifer where the woodies usually have a go - and fail miserably. Unfortunately, they've also chased...
    The small birds are only just getting eggs laid/hatching etc here. There are hundreds of nest sites available in the area for them though. We have young magpies nesting - or trying to - in the conifer where the woodies usually have a go - and...
    The small birds are only just getting eggs laid/hatching etc here. There are hundreds of nest sites available in the area for them though. We have young magpies nesting - or trying to - in the...
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  20. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    What did I do yesterday…Re-potted some tomatoes into their final pots – pleased I decided to do this as the roots were looking a little bit root bound. Bush toms are now in 9L air pots and my 2...
    What did I do yesterday…Re-potted some tomatoes into their final pots – pleased I decided to do this as the roots were looking a little bit root bound. Bush toms are now in 9L air pots and my 2 cordons will be planted today into their 20L pots.I also changed my mind about putting my...
    What did I do yesterday…Re-potted some tomatoes into their final pots – pleased I decided to do this as the roots were looking a little bit root bound. Bush toms are now in 9L air pots and my 2 cordons will be planted today into their 20L...
    What did I do yesterday…Re-potted some tomatoes into their final pots – pleased I decided to do this as the roots were looking a little bit root bound. Bush toms are now in 9L air pots and my 2...
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    1,462
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    42,866
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