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  1. wiseowl
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    Currently Listening To 2023/24

    Of course! But I'm totally biased. :)Bing Videos
    Of course! But I'm totally biased. :)Bing Videos
    Of course! But I'm totally biased. :)Bing Videos
    Of course! But I'm totally biased. :)Bing Videos
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  2. ChrisMyatt

    Chippy Hell, suggestions for strong smelling plants

    Thank you guys for all your ideas :) I have plenty to go off here! I'm going to delve into these names some more and get a plan together. Good shout on candles that would definitely help soften the...
    Thank you guys for all your ideas :) I have plenty to go off here! I'm going to delve into these names some more and get a plan together. Good shout on candles that would definitely help soften the blow!
    Thank you guys for all your ideas :) I have plenty to go off here! I'm going to delve into these names some more and get a plan together. Good shout on candles that would definitely help soften the blow!
    Thank you guys for all your ideas :) I have plenty to go off here! I'm going to delve into these names some more and get a plan together. Good shout on candles that would definitely help soften the...
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  3. Busy-Lizzie

    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    No photos....but sometimes I feel that this take away from the amazement when you see the wonderful garden for yourself. The Bishop Palace gardens in Wells is full of surprises. It also has local...
    No photos....but sometimes I feel that this take away from the amazement when you see the wonderful garden for yourself. The Bishop Palace gardens in Wells is full of surprises. It also has local allotments next to it where you can talk to the holder about what they are doing. The volunteers are...
    No photos....but sometimes I feel that this take away from the amazement when you see the wonderful garden for yourself. The Bishop Palace gardens in Wells is full of surprises. It also has local allotments next to it where you can talk to the...
    No photos....but sometimes I feel that this take away from the amazement when you see the wonderful garden for yourself. The Bishop Palace gardens in Wells is full of surprises. It also has local...
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  4. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Tulips in the rain (and sunshine)
    Tulips in the rain (and sunshine)
    Tulips in the rain (and sunshine)
    Tulips in the rain (and sunshine)
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  5. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I have had my air pots for a few years now, the roots do not suffer with being root bound as the roots grow towards the holes in the pots and die off, encouraging stronger roots to grow. Plus they...
    I have had my air pots for a few years now, the roots do not suffer with being root bound as the roots grow towards the holes in the pots and die off, encouraging stronger roots to grow. Plus they are easier to re- pot by undoing the fixings (screws) at one side - then it just means pop the...
    I have had my air pots for a few years now, the roots do not suffer with being root bound as the roots grow towards the holes in the pots and die off, encouraging stronger roots to grow. Plus they are easier to re- pot by undoing the fixings...
    I have had my air pots for a few years now, the roots do not suffer with being root bound as the roots grow towards the holes in the pots and die off, encouraging stronger roots to grow. Plus they...
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  6. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    How English is that Lizzie? Beautiful. Off to bed soon - just watching the end of the snooker. SYL.
    How English is that Lizzie? Beautiful. Off to bed soon - just watching the end of the snooker. SYL.
    How English is that Lizzie? Beautiful. Off to bed soon - just watching the end of the snooker. SYL.
    How English is that Lizzie? Beautiful. Off to bed soon - just watching the end of the snooker. SYL.
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  7. RowlandsCastle

    Gooseberry bushes being eaten

    I did go out with the best intentions of finding the caterpillars yesterday. I looked at all the stems eaten or not and couldn't find one. I know they are there but hopefully not too many. The...
    I did go out with the best intentions of finding the caterpillars yesterday. I looked at all the stems eaten or not and couldn't find one. I know they are there but hopefully not too many. The fruits though don't look as good as usual.
    I did go out with the best intentions of finding the caterpillars yesterday. I looked at all the stems eaten or not and couldn't find one. I know they are there but hopefully not too many. The fruits though don't look as good as usual.
    I did go out with the best intentions of finding the caterpillars yesterday. I looked at all the stems eaten or not and couldn't find one. I know they are there but hopefully not too many. The...
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  8. Butterfly6

    Letting mint loose?

    We have garden mint that has been in our "herb" area for decades. Yes it does spread but we keep an eye and pull up where we don't want it to go. We also have Moroccan which we use as tea. This...
    We have garden mint that has been in our "herb" area for decades. Yes it does spread but we keep an eye and pull up where we don't want it to go. We also have Moroccan which we use as tea. This stayed where it should for many years but again we have found it where it shouldn't be. Still makes a...
    We have garden mint that has been in our "herb" area for decades. Yes it does spread but we keep an eye and pull up where we don't want it to go. We also have Moroccan which we use as tea. This stayed where it should for many years but again we...
    We have garden mint that has been in our "herb" area for decades. Yes it does spread but we keep an eye and pull up where we don't want it to go. We also have Moroccan which we use as tea. This...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Cloudy, dry and calm all day. 13C/55FSunrise: 5.15 am Sunset: 9.15 pm
    Cloudy, dry and calm all day. 13C/55FSunrise: 5.15 am Sunset: 9.15 pm
    Cloudy, dry and calm all day. 13C/55FSunrise: 5.15 am Sunset: 9.15 pm
    Cloudy, dry and calm all day. 13C/55FSunrise: 5.15 am Sunset: 9.15 pm
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  10. shiney
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    MAY PHOTO COMPETITION 2024

    Who left the fountain on?
    Who left the fountain on?
    Who left the fountain on?
    Who left the fountain on?
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  11. Mattyp

    Lithodora diffusa help

    Hi all,Does anyone have Lithodora diffusa experience? I've attached a photo of it from last year and it's very green and flowering although it was a tangled mess. This year so far there is very...
    Hi all,Does anyone have Lithodora diffusa experience? I've attached a photo of it from last year and it's very green and flowering although it was a tangled mess. This year so far there is very little green growth and what growth there is is on very long leggy stems as you can see. It's looks...
    Hi all,Does anyone have Lithodora diffusa experience? I've attached a photo of it from last year and it's very green and flowering although it was a tangled mess. This year so far there is very little green growth and what growth there is is on...
    Hi all,Does anyone have Lithodora diffusa experience? I've attached a photo of it from last year and it's very green and flowering although it was a tangled mess. This year so far there is very...
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  12. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    @ViewAhead So far, the tree that was hideously disfigured by aphids last year is doing OK so photos of the garden as a whole is looking possible this year!Dug up the common mallow, lemon balm...
    @ViewAhead So far, the tree that was hideously disfigured by aphids last year is doing OK so photos of the garden as a whole is looking possible this year!Dug up the common mallow, lemon balm and burnet from the front garden ready to take to work for a colleague but within a couple of hours...
    @ViewAhead So far, the tree that was hideously disfigured by aphids last year is doing OK so photos of the garden as a whole is looking possible this year!Dug up the common mallow, lemon balm and burnet from the front garden ready to take to...
    @ViewAhead So far, the tree that was hideously disfigured by aphids last year is doing OK so photos of the garden as a whole is looking possible this year!Dug up the common mallow, lemon balm...
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  13. BB3

    WORDS

    Don't forget superhumans. :nonofinger: :heehee:
    Don't forget superhumans. :nonofinger: :heehee:
    Don't forget superhumans. :nonofinger: :heehee:
    Don't forget superhumans. :nonofinger: :heehee:
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  14. Mattyp

    Growing wild flowers in a container

    Going by what self-seeds in my containers verbena bon, aquilegia, purple toadflax and ivy leafed toadflax should be easy options.
    Going by what self-seeds in my containers verbena bon, aquilegia, purple toadflax and ivy leafed toadflax should be easy options.
    Going by what self-seeds in my containers verbena bon, aquilegia, purple toadflax and ivy leafed toadflax should be easy options.
    Going by what self-seeds in my containers verbena bon, aquilegia, purple toadflax and ivy leafed toadflax should be easy options.
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  15. Februarysgirl

    Bumblebees in Hedgehog House

    @AnniD My local hedgehog rescue went above and beyond in trying to save the last one I took. Gutted that he didn't make it but relieved he lived his last couple months warm and taken care of...
    @AnniD My local hedgehog rescue went above and beyond in trying to save the last one I took. Gutted that he didn't make it but relieved he lived his last couple months warm and taken care of rather than out in the cold winter with a serious injury.@fairygirl I hate the way they hover around...
    @AnniD My local hedgehog rescue went above and beyond in trying to save the last one I took. Gutted that he didn't make it but relieved he lived his last couple months warm and taken care of rather than out in the cold winter with a serious...
    @AnniD My local hedgehog rescue went above and beyond in trying to save the last one I took. Gutted that he didn't make it but relieved he lived his last couple months warm and taken care of...
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  16. RowlandsCastle

    Peach tree

    Thanks. It'll have to be syrup as the elder flowers are long over by the time I get apricots. I suspect after last year the apricot may have a bit of a rest this year.
    Thanks. It'll have to be syrup as the elder flowers are long over by the time I get apricots. I suspect after last year the apricot may have a bit of a rest this year.
    Thanks. It'll have to be syrup as the elder flowers are long over by the time I get apricots. I suspect after last year the apricot may have a bit of a rest this year.
    Thanks. It'll have to be syrup as the elder flowers are long over by the time I get apricots. I suspect after last year the apricot may have a bit of a rest this year.
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  17. Nickoslesteros

    Replace this Hebe..

    I really like the idea of the Cistus. I think it will grow fairly quickly to fill up the gap too. Going to look into that thank you!
    I really like the idea of the Cistus. I think it will grow fairly quickly to fill up the gap too. Going to look into that thank you!
    I really like the idea of the Cistus. I think it will grow fairly quickly to fill up the gap too. Going to look into that thank you!
    I really like the idea of the Cistus. I think it will grow fairly quickly to fill up the gap too. Going to look into that thank you!
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    @CatDouch They are adorable indeed - also really funny - grumpy, ruffled and confused, as if someone has woken them from a deep sleep.
    @CatDouch They are adorable indeed - also really funny - grumpy, ruffled and confused, as if someone has woken them from a deep sleep.
    @CatDouch They are adorable indeed - also really funny - grumpy, ruffled and confused, as if someone has woken them from a deep sleep.
    @CatDouch They are adorable indeed - also really funny - grumpy, ruffled and confused, as if someone has woken them from a deep sleep.
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  19. BenCotto
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    Truss vs The Lettuce; Slugs vs Cucumber

    Beer is the thing for snails! Little pots of beer half-buried in the soil. I use OH's 'less than drinkable' attempts at home-brew, but I'm sure commercial stuff would be acceptable. Bless, they...
    Beer is the thing for snails! Little pots of beer half-buried in the soil. I use OH's 'less than drinkable' attempts at home-brew, but I'm sure commercial stuff would be acceptable. Bless, they die so happy.....:biggrin:
    Beer is the thing for snails! Little pots of beer half-buried in the soil. I use OH's 'less than drinkable' attempts at home-brew, but I'm sure commercial stuff would be acceptable. Bless, they die so happy.....:biggrin:
    Beer is the thing for snails! Little pots of beer half-buried in the soil. I use OH's 'less than drinkable' attempts at home-brew, but I'm sure commercial stuff would be acceptable. Bless, they...
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  20. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    I quite like app parking but agree, there are too many, one app should be accepted by all carparks, there isn't room for each company or council to have their own quirky app.
    I quite like app parking but agree, there are too many, one app should be accepted by all carparks, there isn't room for each company or council to have their own quirky app.
    I quite like app parking but agree, there are too many, one app should be accepted by all carparks, there isn't room for each company or council to have their own quirky app.
    I quite like app parking but agree, there are too many, one app should be accepted by all carparks, there isn't room for each company or council to have their own quirky app.
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