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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    End of the world weather here, something more like January, its cold as well. Just doesn't seem to be any warm air around this year.
    End of the world weather here, something more like January, its cold as well. Just doesn't seem to be any warm air around this year.
    End of the world weather here, something more like January, its cold as well. Just doesn't seem to be any warm air around this year.
    End of the world weather here, something more like January, its cold as well. Just doesn't seem to be any warm air around this year.
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  2. Februarysgirl

    Potato Mistake

    I've just ordered some of that fertilizer @Cordy, thanks for the tip. I see it contains Sulphur.
    I've just ordered some of that fertilizer @Cordy, thanks for the tip. I see it contains Sulphur.
    I've just ordered some of that fertilizer @Cordy, thanks for the tip. I see it contains Sulphur.
    I've just ordered some of that fertilizer @Cordy, thanks for the tip. I see it contains Sulphur.
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  3. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    It would appear that such a thread doesn't exist. I was looking for one too, @Busy-LizziePerhaps you would like to start one. I'm still deciding which of my photos of Goodnestone Park Gardens,...
    It would appear that such a thread doesn't exist. I was looking for one too, @Busy-LizziePerhaps you would like to start one. I'm still deciding which of my photos of Goodnestone Park Gardens, to upload. So while this slow individual ponders, do commence. Just, please let me know where you...
    It would appear that such a thread doesn't exist. I was looking for one too, @Busy-LizziePerhaps you would like to start one. I'm still deciding which of my photos of Goodnestone Park Gardens, to upload. So while this slow individual ponders,...
    It would appear that such a thread doesn't exist. I was looking for one too, @Busy-LizziePerhaps you would like to start one. I'm still deciding which of my photos of Goodnestone Park Gardens,...
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  4. Mrs Hillard
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    Members CLEMATIS 2024..

    ^such a pretty clematis.. I lost mine for some reason....a few opened today.. 'Asao'.. not vigorous for me so far.. 'The Vagabond'.. ..and the rather lovely 'H.F. Young'..
    ^such a pretty clematis.. I lost mine for some reason....a few opened today.. 'Asao'.. not vigorous for me so far.. 'The Vagabond'.. ..and the rather lovely 'H.F. Young'..
    ^such a pretty clematis.. I lost mine for some reason....a few opened today.. 'Asao'.. not vigorous for me so far.. 'The Vagabond'.. ..and the rather lovely 'H.F. Young'..
    ^such a pretty clematis.. I lost mine for some reason....a few opened today.. 'Asao'.. not vigorous for me so far.. 'The Vagabond'.. ..and the rather lovely 'H.F. Young'..
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  5. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    1.5 years ago, I collected leaves and left them in the bag until last month. When I repotted the chillies and tomatoes, I took much of the leave compost. Two weeks later, I was wondering what is...
    1.5 years ago, I collected leaves and left them in the bag until last month. When I repotted the chillies and tomatoes, I took much of the leave compost. Two weeks later, I was wondering what is looking out of the soil, and found at least 100 germinated seedlings per pot! Shortly after that I...
    1.5 years ago, I collected leaves and left them in the bag until last month. When I repotted the chillies and tomatoes, I took much of the leave compost. Two weeks later, I was wondering what is looking out of the soil, and found at least 100...
    1.5 years ago, I collected leaves and left them in the bag until last month. When I repotted the chillies and tomatoes, I took much of the leave compost. Two weeks later, I was wondering what is...
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  6. welshcake

    Hebe ID

    Hi, does anyone know what specific type of Hebe this is?
    Hi, does anyone know what specific type of Hebe this is?
    Hi, does anyone know what specific type of Hebe this is?
    Hi, does anyone know what specific type of Hebe this is?
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  7. Nickoslesteros

    Is this a Rosa multifora? And what do I do?

    Well, it isn't R. multiflora, so you can forget about that one..The rose is modern, and like you thought, probably one of the ground cover types. It should be flowering in June, so rather a...
    Well, it isn't R. multiflora, so you can forget about that one..The rose is modern, and like you thought, probably one of the ground cover types. It should be flowering in June, so rather a pity to cut it back now. Why don't you wait until the first, main flush is over, and then do it. It...
    Well, it isn't R. multiflora, so you can forget about that one..The rose is modern, and like you thought, probably one of the ground cover types. It should be flowering in June, so rather a pity to cut it back now. Why don't you wait until...
    Well, it isn't R. multiflora, so you can forget about that one..The rose is modern, and like you thought, probably one of the ground cover types. It should be flowering in June, so rather a...
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  8. Daalamist

    Need help identifying these please :)

    I have numbered the 6 images. All of the plants (except number 5) in the photos are perennials I bought from a plant sale but they were unlabelled and I forgot to write down the names. Number 5...
    I have numbered the 6 images. All of the plants (except number 5) in the photos are perennials I bought from a plant sale but they were unlabelled and I forgot to write down the names. Number 5 is a Salix cutting I got from a lady but she didn’t know what kind of Willow it was. Any help...
    I have numbered the 6 images. All of the plants (except number 5) in the photos are perennials I bought from a plant sale but they were unlabelled and I forgot to write down the names. Number 5 is a Salix cutting I got from a lady but she didn’t...
    I have numbered the 6 images. All of the plants (except number 5) in the photos are perennials I bought from a plant sale but they were unlabelled and I forgot to write down the names. Number 5...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    ^ thanks ! unfortunately it's discontinued UK since about 2006.. Here it is today....opening blooms on 'Desdemona' have such purity about them..'Marie Pavie'....'Lady Waterlow' is...
    ^ thanks ! unfortunately it's discontinued UK since about 2006.. Here it is today....opening blooms on 'Desdemona' have such purity about them..'Marie Pavie'....'Lady Waterlow' is always lovely to see..^^
    ^ thanks ! unfortunately it's discontinued UK since about 2006.. Here it is today....opening blooms on 'Desdemona' have such purity about them..'Marie Pavie'....'Lady Waterlow' is always lovely to see..^^
    ^ thanks ! unfortunately it's discontinued UK since about 2006.. Here it is today....opening blooms on 'Desdemona' have such purity about them..'Marie Pavie'....'Lady Waterlow' is...
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  10. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    So many interesting plants to catch up on.. Some of mine are updates to earlier.. Lavender 'Victory'.. Verbascum.. Convolvulus cneorum.. / Berberis 'Admiration'.. Halimium libanotis.. ...
    So many interesting plants to catch up on.. Some of mine are updates to earlier.. Lavender 'Victory'.. Verbascum.. Convolvulus cneorum.. / Berberis 'Admiration'.. Halimium libanotis.. Helianthemum 'Supreme'.. Berberis 'Bagatelle'.. Geranium 'Johnson's Blue' / Imperata 'rubra'.....
    So many interesting plants to catch up on.. Some of mine are updates to earlier.. Lavender 'Victory'.. Verbascum.. Convolvulus cneorum.. / Berberis 'Admiration'.. Halimium libanotis.. Helianthemum 'Supreme'.. Berberis 'Bagatelle'.. ...
    So many interesting plants to catch up on.. Some of mine are updates to earlier.. Lavender 'Victory'.. Verbascum.. Convolvulus cneorum.. / Berberis 'Admiration'.. Halimium libanotis.. ...
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  11. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Think it will be trial and error. With my drippers I set them up over trays to catch the water, aiming for a litre a day when it gets to summer and the plants much bigger. They will need much less...
    Think it will be trial and error. With my drippers I set them up over trays to catch the water, aiming for a litre a day when it gets to summer and the plants much bigger. They will need much less at present. What are they planted in? Growbags and containers need more watering. It takes a few...
    Think it will be trial and error. With my drippers I set them up over trays to catch the water, aiming for a litre a day when it gets to summer and the plants much bigger. They will need much less at present. What are they planted in? Growbags...
    Think it will be trial and error. With my drippers I set them up over trays to catch the water, aiming for a litre a day when it gets to summer and the plants much bigger. They will need much less...
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  12. wiseowl
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  13. latimer

    Understanding coverage of climbing plants

    @Pete8 I’m a visual person so I’ve done a match to clarify :)You’re suggesting that plant 2 be something that will climb up the post and along the top of the pergola towards the fence as it will...
    @Pete8 I’m a visual person so I’ve done a match to clarify :)You’re suggesting that plant 2 be something that will climb up the post and along the top of the pergola towards the fence as it will want to do so naturally?Plant 1 planted at the other post would be trained along the trellis only?
    @Pete8 I’m a visual person so I’ve done a match to clarify :)You’re suggesting that plant 2 be something that will climb up the post and along the top of the pergola towards the fence as it will want to do so naturally?Plant 1 planted at the...
    @Pete8 I’m a visual person so I’ve done a match to clarify :)You’re suggesting that plant 2 be something that will climb up the post and along the top of the pergola towards the fence as it will...
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  14. BB3

    WORDS

    Well, he certainly wasn't a fortune Nate, :whistle:
    Well, he certainly wasn't a fortune Nate, :whistle:
    Well, he certainly wasn't a fortune Nate, :whistle:
    Well, he certainly wasn't a fortune Nate, :whistle:
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  15. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2024

    I had a similar experience last year; most of my stuff germinated but then stayed tiny, often not even getting the first set of true leaves. This year I have continued using coir with much greater...
    I had a similar experience last year; most of my stuff germinated but then stayed tiny, often not even getting the first set of true leaves. This year I have continued using coir with much greater success. I think the difference is that I have learnt a lot - I'm not sowing too early, I'm making...
    I had a similar experience last year; most of my stuff germinated but then stayed tiny, often not even getting the first set of true leaves. This year I have continued using coir with much greater success. I think the difference is that I have...
    I had a similar experience last year; most of my stuff germinated but then stayed tiny, often not even getting the first set of true leaves. This year I have continued using coir with much greater...
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  16. Fat Controller

    Solved ID please - from Costa Rica

    Sadly not, it was one of my colleagues - but she had a fabulous time and some of the photos she came back with were absolutely incredible! Definitely on my list if I can afford to go on a...
    Sadly not, it was one of my colleagues - but she had a fabulous time and some of the photos she came back with were absolutely incredible! Definitely on my list if I can afford to go on a holiday, for sure.Thank you for such a quick ID too, you never let us down I will pass it along.
    Sadly not, it was one of my colleagues - but she had a fabulous time and some of the photos she came back with were absolutely incredible! Definitely on my list if I can afford to go on a holiday, for sure.Thank you for such a quick ID too,...
    Sadly not, it was one of my colleagues - but she had a fabulous time and some of the photos she came back with were absolutely incredible! Definitely on my list if I can afford to go on a...
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  17. Plantminded

    Rowan Pollen Allergy - Anyone else suffering?

    Thank you @Goldenlily26, it sounds like you are coping well. I have a few food intolerances, not allergies, and am also intolerant of noisy neighbours:)!
    Thank you @Goldenlily26, it sounds like you are coping well. I have a few food intolerances, not allergies, and am also intolerant of noisy neighbours:)!
    Thank you @Goldenlily26, it sounds like you are coping well. I have a few food intolerances, not allergies, and am also intolerant of noisy neighbours:)!
    Thank you @Goldenlily26, it sounds like you are coping well. I have a few food intolerances, not allergies, and am also intolerant of noisy neighbours:)!
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  18. JWK
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    What's looking Exotic 2024

    Epiphytes out in force in our conservatory, it might be autumnal outside but very summery inside.
    Epiphytes out in force in our conservatory, it might be autumnal outside but very summery inside.
    Epiphytes out in force in our conservatory, it might be autumnal outside but very summery inside.
    Epiphytes out in force in our conservatory, it might be autumnal outside but very summery inside.
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  19. Escarpment
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    Lunchtime Fox

    Badgers will go for the caddies - late one night I was watching the TV and heard a loud banging noise from outside. I looked out and a badger had one of the large food caddies by the handle, and...
    Badgers will go for the caddies - late one night I was watching the TV and heard a loud banging noise from outside. I looked out and a badger had one of the large food caddies by the handle, and was swinging it against the corner of the house trying to get it open. It wasn't my caddy - but after...
    Badgers will go for the caddies - late one night I was watching the TV and heard a loud banging noise from outside. I looked out and a badger had one of the large food caddies by the handle, and was swinging it against the corner of the house...
    Badgers will go for the caddies - late one night I was watching the TV and heard a loud banging noise from outside. I looked out and a badger had one of the large food caddies by the handle, and...
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  20. Fat Controller

    Irrigation system

    I've not gotten any further with this little project, but will have to before long as everything is being planted out.I was thinking more about the soaker hose idea, and not entirely convinced...
    I've not gotten any further with this little project, but will have to before long as everything is being planted out.I was thinking more about the soaker hose idea, and not entirely convinced that it would be enough to water the borders that I have, so am now wondering if sprinkler hoses...
    I've not gotten any further with this little project, but will have to before long as everything is being planted out.I was thinking more about the soaker hose idea, and not entirely convinced that it would be enough to water the borders that...
    I've not gotten any further with this little project, but will have to before long as everything is being planted out.I was thinking more about the soaker hose idea, and not entirely convinced...
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