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  1. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    Well done you @Michael Hewett . Not easy to try a new skill with strangers but a good way to make new friends with a shared interest.Wet start today but sunny now. I am indoors, nursing a dog...
    Well done you @Michael Hewett . Not easy to try a new skill with strangers but a good way to make new friends with a shared interest.Wet start today but sunny now. I am indoors, nursing a dog with a cough who's gone off his food a bit. He's a Labrador and at 15 is getting on but not...
    Well done you @Michael Hewett . Not easy to try a new skill with strangers but a good way to make new friends with a shared interest.Wet start today but sunny now. I am indoors, nursing a dog with a cough who's gone off his food a bit. He's...
    Well done you @Michael Hewett . Not easy to try a new skill with strangers but a good way to make new friends with a shared interest.Wet start today but sunny now. I am indoors, nursing a dog...
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  2. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    We live in hope! :)
    We live in hope! :)
    We live in hope! :)
    We live in hope! :)
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  3. Redwing
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    Good Online Nurseries and Plant Sellers

    I have emailed several times attempting to cancel my second order but it was still sent out. I didn’t feel I wanted the stress of returning plants with no guarantee of a refund as it would have...
    I have emailed several times attempting to cancel my second order but it was still sent out. I didn’t feel I wanted the stress of returning plants with no guarantee of a refund as it would have cost a considerable amount and that would not be repaid. I just felt they should have cancelled the...
    I have emailed several times attempting to cancel my second order but it was still sent out. I didn’t feel I wanted the stress of returning plants with no guarantee of a refund as it would have cost a considerable amount and that would not be...
    I have emailed several times attempting to cancel my second order but it was still sent out. I didn’t feel I wanted the stress of returning plants with no guarantee of a refund as it would have...
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  4. Jenny_Aster

    Queasy Around Spiders

    I find giving them a name helps with the fear. I currently have 'Maud', a biggish house spider, pottering around the dining room. We speak, whenever I see her. Then there's 'Dennis' who lives...
    I find giving them a name helps with the fear. I currently have 'Maud', a biggish house spider, pottering around the dining room. We speak, whenever I see her. Then there's 'Dennis' who lives in the bathroom, and 'Monica' who likes one of the bedrooms. 'Toddles' just tootles around the...
    I find giving them a name helps with the fear. I currently have 'Maud', a biggish house spider, pottering around the dining room. We speak, whenever I see her. Then there's 'Dennis' who lives in the bathroom, and 'Monica' who likes one of the...
    I find giving them a name helps with the fear. I currently have 'Maud', a biggish house spider, pottering around the dining room. We speak, whenever I see her. Then there's 'Dennis' who lives...
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  5. Meomye

    Still Learning

    Could someone please tell me how to send a Private message to a Mod?
    Could someone please tell me how to send a Private message to a Mod?
    Could someone please tell me how to send a Private message to a Mod?
    Could someone please tell me how to send a Private message to a Mod?
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  6. Michael Hewett

    Where is the Wild flower thread ?

    Quite right. We have a neighbour here who thinks the world revolves round him and his business. Umpteen vehicles, parked on corners of access roads etc. I asked the council if we could have...
    Quite right. We have a neighbour here who thinks the world revolves round him and his business. Umpteen vehicles, parked on corners of access roads etc. I asked the council if we could have double yellows on the corners, or a bollard, to prevent him parking vans right on the corners, but I...
    Quite right. We have a neighbour here who thinks the world revolves round him and his business. Umpteen vehicles, parked on corners of access roads etc. I asked the council if we could have double yellows on the corners, or a bollard, to prevent...
    Quite right. We have a neighbour here who thinks the world revolves round him and his business. Umpteen vehicles, parked on corners of access roads etc. I asked the council if we could have...
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  7. BB3

    What's the right time?

    The clock in my car gains about 3 minutes a week, it's absolutely useless and often something strange happens and the date goes wrong as well.
    The clock in my car gains about 3 minutes a week, it's absolutely useless and often something strange happens and the date goes wrong as well.
    The clock in my car gains about 3 minutes a week, it's absolutely useless and often something strange happens and the date goes wrong as well.
    The clock in my car gains about 3 minutes a week, it's absolutely useless and often something strange happens and the date goes wrong as well.
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  8. BenCotto
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    Truss vs The Lettuce; Slugs vs Cucumber

    Interesting. I was right about gravel and Vaseline + salt but wrong about au naturel.
    Interesting. I was right about gravel and Vaseline + salt but wrong about au naturel.
    Interesting. I was right about gravel and Vaseline + salt but wrong about au naturel.
    Interesting. I was right about gravel and Vaseline + salt but wrong about au naturel.
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  9. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Good morning all very cloudy still day again ,with a high of 13c .
    Good morning all very cloudy still day again ,with a high of 13c .
    Good morning all very cloudy still day again ,with a high of 13c .
    Good morning all very cloudy still day again ,with a high of 13c .
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  10. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    I got these tulips Yellow Crown late last November when they were clearing varieties for £4.60, zero complaints :) they surely look unique even if I usually like my tulips to be more saturated in...
    I got these tulips Yellow Crown late last November when they were clearing varieties for £4.60, zero complaints :) they surely look unique even if I usually like my tulips to be more saturated in colour.
    I got these tulips Yellow Crown late last November when they were clearing varieties for £4.60, zero complaints :) they surely look unique even if I usually like my tulips to be more saturated in colour.
    I got these tulips Yellow Crown late last November when they were clearing varieties for £4.60, zero complaints :) they surely look unique even if I usually like my tulips to be more saturated in...
    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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  11. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    The car park is free in this village and others near by. In the local town a few miles away I always park on the road. It's only a short walk to the shops (such as they are) For some time now I've...
    The car park is free in this village and others near by. In the local town a few miles away I always park on the road. It's only a short walk to the shops (such as they are) For some time now I've gone to further away places on the bus, but I'll have to drive now because the buses are useless. I...
    The car park is free in this village and others near by. In the local town a few miles away I always park on the road. It's only a short walk to the shops (such as they are) For some time now I've gone to further away places on the bus, but I'll...
    The car park is free in this village and others near by. In the local town a few miles away I always park on the road. It's only a short walk to the shops (such as they are) For some time now I've...
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  12. hailbopp

    Giant Marsh Marigold

    I've never grown the giant one @hailbopp , but I expect it wouldn't be too difficult from seed if conditions suit, and if that's a viable method. I've never looked into it though. We used to have...
    I've never grown the giant one @hailbopp , but I expect it wouldn't be too difficult from seed if conditions suit, and if that's a viable method. I've never looked into it though. We used to have it everywhere in a previous garden - the ponds were fed from a natural spring further up. Perhaps it...
    I've never grown the giant one @hailbopp , but I expect it wouldn't be too difficult from seed if conditions suit, and if that's a viable method. I've never looked into it though. We used to have it everywhere in a previous garden - the ponds...
    I've never grown the giant one @hailbopp , but I expect it wouldn't be too difficult from seed if conditions suit, and if that's a viable method. I've never looked into it though. We used to have...
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  13. Nickoslesteros

    Replace this Hebe..

    That’s interesting @noisette47, I’ve not heard that before. We had three large cistus which we took out last year , they surrounded a struggling magnolia. It’s now looking better than ever and was...
    That’s interesting @noisette47, I’ve not heard that before. We had three large cistus which we took out last year , they surrounded a struggling magnolia. It’s now looking better than ever and was smothered in flowers this spring.
    That’s interesting @noisette47, I’ve not heard that before. We had three large cistus which we took out last year , they surrounded a struggling magnolia. It’s now looking better than ever and was smothered in flowers this spring.
    That’s interesting @noisette47, I’ve not heard that before. We had three large cistus which we took out last year , they surrounded a struggling magnolia. It’s now looking better than ever and was...
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  14. On the Levels

    Milton Lodge Gardens, Wells, Somerset

    That looks a beautiful garden. Too far from us in Norfolk, maybe one day.
    That looks a beautiful garden. Too far from us in Norfolk, maybe one day.
    That looks a beautiful garden. Too far from us in Norfolk, maybe one day.
    That looks a beautiful garden. Too far from us in Norfolk, maybe one day.
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  15. Butterfly6

    Letting mint loose?

    Am leaning towards risking it and putting the mint in the ground. It won’t happen yet as I’m revamping the area this summer.I wonder if next Summer I’ll be posting to say we are all co-existing...
    Am leaning towards risking it and putting the mint in the ground. It won’t happen yet as I’m revamping the area this summer.I wonder if next Summer I’ll be posting to say we are all co-existing happily or rueing the day :what:
    Am leaning towards risking it and putting the mint in the ground. It won’t happen yet as I’m revamping the area this summer.I wonder if next Summer I’ll be posting to say we are all co-existing happily or rueing the day :what:
    Am leaning towards risking it and putting the mint in the ground. It won’t happen yet as I’m revamping the area this summer.I wonder if next Summer I’ll be posting to say we are all co-existing...
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  16. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Morning all.I hope your journey is smooth and you have a good timeThe sun is shining. Hope it will be a nice day as the washing is in the machine. Want it all done and dry before Son 2 and...
    Morning all.I hope your journey is smooth and you have a good timeThe sun is shining. Hope it will be a nice day as the washing is in the machine. Want it all done and dry before Son 2 and family come.Shopping this morning. I won't have to cook a lot as we will be lunching out and they...
    Morning all.I hope your journey is smooth and you have a good timeThe sun is shining. Hope it will be a nice day as the washing is in the machine. Want it all done and dry before Son 2 and family come.Shopping this morning. I won't have to...
    Morning all.I hope your journey is smooth and you have a good timeThe sun is shining. Hope it will be a nice day as the washing is in the machine. Want it all done and dry before Son 2 and...
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  17. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Good morning my Digitalis Dalmatian White
    Good morning my Digitalis Dalmatian White
    Good morning my Digitalis Dalmatian White
    Good morning my Digitalis Dalmatian White
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  18. wiseowl

    I D Please

    Is it one of the butterburrs - petasites?
    Is it one of the butterburrs - petasites?
    Is it one of the butterburrs - petasites?
    Is it one of the butterburrs - petasites?
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  19. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife 2024

    Good morning found lots of these in my wildlife garden
    Good morning found lots of these in my wildlife garden
    Good morning found lots of these in my wildlife garden
    Good morning found lots of these in my wildlife garden
    Frog 1.JPG Screenshot_20220625-134604_Chrome.jpg common 1#.JPG common 2.JPG 18E4694B-51F3-4A93-BAF9-ADFF282AB8F5.jpeg Screenshot_20220625-134556_Chrome.jpg
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  20. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Hope those work for you @Jenny_Aster . I find buckets very useful for all sorts of things, and even when the top degrades or breaks around the holes for the handle, I just drill a hole slightly...
    Hope those work for you @Jenny_Aster . I find buckets very useful for all sorts of things, and even when the top degrades or breaks around the holes for the handle, I just drill a hole slightly lower down and thread old washing line through for a handle.I don't know if they'd work with your...
    Hope those work for you @Jenny_Aster . I find buckets very useful for all sorts of things, and even when the top degrades or breaks around the holes for the handle, I just drill a hole slightly lower down and thread old washing line through for a...
    Hope those work for you @Jenny_Aster . I find buckets very useful for all sorts of things, and even when the top degrades or breaks around the holes for the handle, I just drill a hole slightly...
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    576
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    18,349
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