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  1. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    If the vehicle belonged to the farmer it may well have been driven by his employee … time is money … and this spring many are so far behind because of the wet weather they’re struggling to get...
    If the vehicle belonged to the farmer it may well have been driven by his employee … time is money … and this spring many are so far behind because of the wet weather they’re struggling to get urgent work done in time. Pulling over to let other vehicles pass will cost him money and impact on...
    If the vehicle belonged to the farmer it may well have been driven by his employee … time is money … and this spring many are so far behind because of the wet weather they’re struggling to get urgent work done in time. Pulling over to let other...
    If the vehicle belonged to the farmer it may well have been driven by his employee … time is money … and this spring many are so far behind because of the wet weather they’re struggling to get...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 97 98 99
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    Dovefromabove
    May 5, 2024 at 3:09 PM
  2. RowlandsCastle

    Peach tree

    We planted Avalon Pride being told that it was resistant to peach leaf curl 10 years ago. It isn't! We have had the grand sum of one peach in all those years.
    We planted Avalon Pride being told that it was resistant to peach leaf curl 10 years ago. It isn't! We have had the grand sum of one peach in all those years.
    We planted Avalon Pride being told that it was resistant to peach leaf curl 10 years ago. It isn't! We have had the grand sum of one peach in all those years.
    We planted Avalon Pride being told that it was resistant to peach leaf curl 10 years ago. It isn't! We have had the grand sum of one peach in all those years.
    RowlandsCastle, May 4, 2024 at 4:51 PM, Edible Gardening
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    On the Levels
    May 5, 2024 at 3:09 PM
  3. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I sowed quite a few but none came up :( might have some seeds extra but its a little late
    I sowed quite a few but none came up :( might have some seeds extra but its a little late
    I sowed quite a few but none came up :( might have some seeds extra but its a little late
    I sowed quite a few but none came up :( might have some seeds extra but its a little late
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 36 37 38
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    Adam I
    May 5, 2024 at 3:08 PM
  4. latimer

    Understanding coverage of climbing plants

    So this is the area. I'd fix 2x1" batten to the "goalposts" near the fence to create a trellis for tying in. On top I have a choice, could to the same, 2x1s or could fix wire across or simmering...
    So this is the area. I'd fix 2x1" batten to the "goalposts" near the fence to create a trellis for tying in. On top I have a choice, could to the same, 2x1s or could fix wire across or simmering like that. Most likely it’ll be the 2x1 as that’ll give a bit of instant shade.I was thinking I...
    So this is the area. I'd fix 2x1" batten to the "goalposts" near the fence to create a trellis for tying in. On top I have a choice, could to the same, 2x1s or could fix wire across or simmering like that. Most likely it’ll be the 2x1 as...
    So this is the area. I'd fix 2x1" batten to the "goalposts" near the fence to create a trellis for tying in. On top I have a choice, could to the same, 2x1s or could fix wire across or simmering...
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    latimer, May 5, 2024 at 2:31 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    latimer
    May 5, 2024 at 3:05 PM
  5. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Grey and cloudy but managed to get in the garden this morning. The sun popped out for a short time. Skies darkened and then this afternoon back with rain but hardly any wind.
    Grey and cloudy but managed to get in the garden this morning. The sun popped out for a short time. Skies darkened and then this afternoon back with rain but hardly any wind.
    Grey and cloudy but managed to get in the garden this morning. The sun popped out for a short time. Skies darkened and then this afternoon back with rain but hardly any wind.
    Grey and cloudy but managed to get in the garden this morning. The sun popped out for a short time. Skies darkened and then this afternoon back with rain but hardly any wind.
    wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:28 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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    On the Levels
    May 5, 2024 at 3:05 PM
  6. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Best wishes to you, your family and friends @Badly_Maintained
    Best wishes to you, your family and friends @Badly_Maintained
    Best wishes to you, your family and friends @Badly_Maintained
    Best wishes to you, your family and friends @Badly_Maintained
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 195 196 197
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    Bluejayway
    May 5, 2024 at 3:04 PM
  7. Esoxlucius

    Moisture tester

    I have found that the 'weigh -it' technique is most satisfactory; and with the (reluctant) move to peat free composts, that a regime of immersion watering upon weight testing , rather than wetting...
    I have found that the 'weigh -it' technique is most satisfactory; and with the (reluctant) move to peat free composts, that a regime of immersion watering upon weight testing , rather than wetting from the top on visual , seems to be most effective. Have you noticed that the latest pots in use...
    I have found that the 'weigh -it' technique is most satisfactory; and with the (reluctant) move to peat free composts, that a regime of immersion watering upon weight testing , rather than wetting from the top on visual , seems to be most...
    I have found that the 'weigh -it' technique is most satisfactory; and with the (reluctant) move to peat free composts, that a regime of immersion watering upon weight testing , rather than wetting...
    Esoxlucius, May 5, 2024 at 10:22 AM, Tools And Equipment
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    infradig
    May 5, 2024 at 2:37 PM
  8. berarde

    Flame guns

    They work to destroy the leaf structure by boiling the cells. It is a mistake to continue beyond wilting, wasting fuel energy, none of which are cheap. They are not designed/intended to incinerate...
    They work to destroy the leaf structure by boiling the cells. It is a mistake to continue beyond wilting, wasting fuel energy, none of which are cheap. They are not designed/intended to incinerate the destroyed plant, so may not satisfy 'tidy' gardeners. You would not ,therefore, linger and...
    They work to destroy the leaf structure by boiling the cells. It is a mistake to continue beyond wilting, wasting fuel energy, none of which are cheap. They are not designed/intended to incinerate the destroyed plant, so may not satisfy 'tidy'...
    They work to destroy the leaf structure by boiling the cells. It is a mistake to continue beyond wilting, wasting fuel energy, none of which are cheap. They are not designed/intended to incinerate...
    berarde, May 5, 2024 at 10:20 AM, Gardening Discussions
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    infradig
    May 5, 2024 at 2:29 PM
  9. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today' 2024

    Early start took some of our excess plants to a Local carboot across the border in England . Lovely drive up through a Forest and guess what there was quite a few other people with plants as well...
    Early start took some of our excess plants to a Local carboot across the border in England . Lovely drive up through a Forest and guess what there was quite a few other people with plants as well . Must say Tomato plants are the flavour of the day !
    Early start took some of our excess plants to a Local carboot across the border in England . Lovely drive up through a Forest and guess what there was quite a few other people with plants as well . Must say Tomato plants are the flavour of the day !
    Early start took some of our excess plants to a Local carboot across the border in England . Lovely drive up through a Forest and guess what there was quite a few other people with plants as well...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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    Valleysgirl
    May 5, 2024 at 2:23 PM
  10. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 99 100 101
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    Jenny_Aster
    May 5, 2024 at 2:23 PM
  11. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    3rd year for our "basket of fire" (BOF) plant and used 2 fruit so far as a milder chilly. We use the ripeness of the chilly based on how hot we need the hit and this still stands when frozen. With...
    3rd year for our "basket of fire" (BOF) plant and used 2 fruit so far as a milder chilly. We use the ripeness of the chilly based on how hot we need the hit and this still stands when frozen. With the BOF this works very well as the fruit goes from green to yellow, yellow/purple, orange and then...
    3rd year for our "basket of fire" (BOF) plant and used 2 fruit so far as a milder chilly. We use the ripeness of the chilly based on how hot we need the hit and this still stands when frozen. With the BOF this works very well as the fruit goes...
    3rd year for our "basket of fire" (BOF) plant and used 2 fruit so far as a milder chilly. We use the ripeness of the chilly based on how hot we need the hit and this still stands when frozen. With...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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    DiggersJo
    May 5, 2024 at 2:04 PM
  12. Marley Farley
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    REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL.. 1. 2. 3...........

    Later.
    Later.
    Later.
    Later.
    Marley Farley, Feb 8, 2019, The Muppet Show ... 2
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    Punkdoc
    May 5, 2024 at 1:46 PM
  13. Esoxlucius

    Houseplant section

    Here's my Oxalis triangularis purrpurea ...
    Here's my Oxalis triangularis purrpurea ...
    Here's my Oxalis triangularis purrpurea ...
    Here's my Oxalis triangularis purrpurea ...
    Oxalis2 5 May 24.jpg
    Esoxlucius, May 5, 2024 at 10:08 AM, Site Feedback/Bugs
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    Victoria
    May 5, 2024 at 1:41 PM
  14. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    Sweet little aster, £3 from Morrisons yesterday.
    Sweet little aster, £3 from Morrisons yesterday.
    Sweet little aster, £3 from Morrisons yesterday.
    Sweet little aster, £3 from Morrisons yesterday.
    Christmas Cactus1 12 Jan 2024(1).jpg 127_4342.JPG 127_4340.JPG 127_4357.JPG Flores3 29 Jan 24.jpg Rhodo Close 29 Jan 24.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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    Escarpment
    May 5, 2024 at 1:29 PM
  15. Februarysgirl

    Potato Mistake

    They don’t need tomato or strawberry feed because yiu don’t want flowers and fruit from your potatoes. I think the chicken manure pellets are probably enough, but if you want to give them...
    They don’t need tomato or strawberry feed because yiu don’t want flowers and fruit from your potatoes. I think the chicken manure pellets are probably enough, but if you want to give them something more I’d use a weakish solution of either of those Miracle Gro liquids. :)
    They don’t need tomato or strawberry feed because yiu don’t want flowers and fruit from your potatoes. I think the chicken manure pellets are probably enough, but if you want to give them something more I’d use a weakish solution of either of...
    They don’t need tomato or strawberry feed because yiu don’t want flowers and fruit from your potatoes. I think the chicken manure pellets are probably enough, but if you want to give them...
    Februarysgirl, May 4, 2024 at 11:10 AM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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    Dovefromabove
    May 5, 2024 at 1:24 PM
  16. Victoria
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    Aptenia cordifolia (Baby Sun Rose)

    I had to google this, I've never heard of it - what a lovely little plant. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it as it grows and flowers with you @Victoria
    I had to google this, I've never heard of it - what a lovely little plant. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it as it grows and flowers with you @Victoria
    I had to google this, I've never heard of it - what a lovely little plant. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it as it grows and flowers with you @Victoria
    I had to google this, I've never heard of it - what a lovely little plant. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it as it grows and flowers with you @Victoria
    Victoria, May 5, 2024 at 11:29 AM, Cacti and Succulents
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    Michael Hewett
    May 5, 2024 at 1:22 PM
  17. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Nothing. Again. It's raining and everything is sodden. Good job I have plenty of indoor interests and jobs to do.
    Nothing. Again. It's raining and everything is sodden. Good job I have plenty of indoor interests and jobs to do.
    Nothing. Again. It's raining and everything is sodden. Good job I have plenty of indoor interests and jobs to do.
    Nothing. Again. It's raining and everything is sodden. Good job I have plenty of indoor interests and jobs to do.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 96 97 98
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    Obelix-Vendée
    May 5, 2024 at 1:02 PM
  18. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Also known as honey garlic, it's an allium hence the onion smell, and yes it's very popular with bees.
    Also known as honey garlic, it's an allium hence the onion smell, and yes it's very popular with bees.
    Also known as honey garlic, it's an allium hence the onion smell, and yes it's very popular with bees.
    Also known as honey garlic, it's an allium hence the onion smell, and yes it's very popular with bees.
    Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 21 22 23
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    Escarpment
    May 5, 2024 at 12:40 PM
  19. Februarysgirl

    Bumblebees in Hedgehog House

    I set up a new feeding station for birds yesterday evening and went out this morning to set the camera up. I noticed several bumblebees coming in and out of a vacant hedgehog house. With it being...
    I set up a new feeding station for birds yesterday evening and went out this morning to set the camera up. I noticed several bumblebees coming in and out of a vacant hedgehog house. With it being breeding season, I'm concerned that a hedgehog looking for somewhere to nest will stumble upon it....
    I set up a new feeding station for birds yesterday evening and went out this morning to set the camera up. I noticed several bumblebees coming in and out of a vacant hedgehog house. With it being breeding season, I'm concerned that a hedgehog...
    I set up a new feeding station for birds yesterday evening and went out this morning to set the camera up. I noticed several bumblebees coming in and out of a vacant hedgehog house. With it being...
    Februarysgirl, May 5, 2024 at 12:18 PM, Wildlife Corner
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    Februarysgirl
    May 5, 2024 at 12:18 PM
  20. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Hosta Sieboldiana.Opportunistic Erigeron!
    Hosta Sieboldiana.Opportunistic Erigeron!
    Hosta Sieboldiana.Opportunistic Erigeron!
    Hosta Sieboldiana.Opportunistic Erigeron!
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    wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:32 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Plantminded
    May 5, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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