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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. wiseowl
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    Currently Listening To 2023/24

    Take a chance on me
    Take a chance on me
    Take a chance on me
    Take a chance on me
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  4. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    I would like to grow a rose in a container (38cm top diameter, 24cm bottom diameter and 31cm tall). The only place I can have it is in front of a 6 foot fence and facing north-east. Quite a...
    I would like to grow a rose in a container (38cm top diameter, 24cm bottom diameter and 31cm tall). The only place I can have it is in front of a 6 foot fence and facing north-east. Quite a sheltered spot. I would be grateful for any suggestions. Long flowering and fragrant would be good! Many...
    I would like to grow a rose in a container (38cm top diameter, 24cm bottom diameter and 31cm tall). The only place I can have it is in front of a 6 foot fence and facing north-east. Quite a sheltered spot. I would be grateful for any suggestions....
    I would like to grow a rose in a container (38cm top diameter, 24cm bottom diameter and 31cm tall). The only place I can have it is in front of a 6 foot fence and facing north-east. Quite a...
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  5. shiney
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    Yet Another Scam

    Just one of my other scam calls (I won't bother you with any of the others :heehee:):-For reasons I won't go into we have three landlines at home so we tend to get the unsolicited calls in groups....
    Just one of my other scam calls (I won't bother you with any of the others :heehee:):-For reasons I won't go into we have three landlines at home so we tend to get the unsolicited calls in groups.Today's calls:-Another Indian sounding voice (to be fair - there are other ethnic groups you can...
    Just one of my other scam calls (I won't bother you with any of the others :heehee:):-For reasons I won't go into we have three landlines at home so we tend to get the unsolicited calls in groups.Today's calls:-Another Indian sounding voice (to...
    Just one of my other scam calls (I won't bother you with any of the others :heehee:):-For reasons I won't go into we have three landlines at home so we tend to get the unsolicited calls in groups....
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  6. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    @lizzie27 I haven't sown my runner beans yet either. I will sow them when I get back to France, which is where the veg garden is.
    @lizzie27 I haven't sown my runner beans yet either. I will sow them when I get back to France, which is where the veg garden is.
    @lizzie27 I haven't sown my runner beans yet either. I will sow them when I get back to France, which is where the veg garden is.
    @lizzie27 I haven't sown my runner beans yet either. I will sow them when I get back to France, which is where the veg garden is.
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Sarracenia
    Sarracenia
    Sarracenia
    Sarracenia
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Februarysgirl

    Bumblebees in Hedgehog House

    It's true that hedgehogs will attempt to eat bees and wasps, as @Thevictorian says. The stings don't seem to cause them any problems. I agree that just partially blocking the entrance should do...
    It's true that hedgehogs will attempt to eat bees and wasps, as @Thevictorian says. The stings don't seem to cause them any problems. I agree that just partially blocking the entrance should do the trick, if you're sure there's no spiky resident in place already. Hedgehogs don't tend to use the...
    It's true that hedgehogs will attempt to eat bees and wasps, as @Thevictorian says. The stings don't seem to cause them any problems. I agree that just partially blocking the entrance should do the trick, if you're sure there's no spiky resident...
    It's true that hedgehogs will attempt to eat bees and wasps, as @Thevictorian says. The stings don't seem to cause them any problems. I agree that just partially blocking the entrance should do...
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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Bloody Butcher getting its early fruit on.
    Bloody Butcher getting its early fruit on.
    Bloody Butcher getting its early fruit on.
    Bloody Butcher getting its early fruit on.
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