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MAY PHOTO COMPETITION 2024
Stream and fairy Glen at the end of our garden. Powels l ode on its way to the River Dee
Stream and fairy Glen at the end of our garden. Powels l ode on its way to the River Dee
Stream and fairy Glen at the end of our garden. Powels l ode on its way to the River Dee
Stream and fairy Glen at the end of our garden. Powels l ode on its way to the River Dee

shiney, May 1, 2024, Photo Competitions ... 2
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Penny_Forthem
May 15, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Magpies attack young blackbird
I was sitting waiting for my tea to arrive (not my turn this evening), when there was a furore out the back. Two adult magpies were ferociously pecking a young blackbird on the lawn.I was able...
I was sitting waiting for my tea to arrive (not my turn this evening), when there was a furore out the back. Two adult magpies were ferociously pecking a young blackbird on the lawn.I was able to drive the magpies away, and the blackbird sat there, somewhat dazed. Eventually, it hopped and...
I was sitting waiting for my tea to arrive (not my turn this evening), when there was a furore out the back. Two adult magpies were ferociously pecking a young blackbird on the lawn.I was able to drive the magpies away, and the blackbird sat...
I was sitting waiting for my tea to arrive (not my turn this evening), when there was a furore out the back. Two adult magpies were ferociously pecking a young blackbird on the lawn.I was able...
RowlandsCastle, May 15, 2024 at 7:25 PM, Wildlife Corner
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RowlandsCastle
May 15, 2024 at 7:25 PM
More lavender advice please
Looks perfectly fine to me, if a little behind. The silver leaves are quite normal at that stage, it will turn greener later. Here's mine now, just starting to flower.. You can see bits of...
Looks perfectly fine to me, if a little behind. The silver leaves are quite normal at that stage, it will turn greener later. Here's mine now, just starting to flower.. You can see bits of silver foliage in the middle...nothing to worry about at all.
Looks perfectly fine to me, if a little behind. The silver leaves are quite normal at that stage, it will turn greener later. Here's mine now, just starting to flower.. You can see bits of silver foliage in the middle...nothing to worry...
Looks perfectly fine to me, if a little behind. The silver leaves are quite normal at that stage, it will turn greener later. Here's mine now, just starting to flower.. You can see bits of...

DavidMey, May 15, 2024 at 2:03 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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Mrs Hillard
May 15, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Found in my new garden
I'll have a look in the morning.
I'll have a look in the morning.
I'll have a look in the morning.
I'll have a look in the morning.
RowlandsCastle, May 10, 2024 at 11:53 AM, Identification Area ... 2 3
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Pete8
May 15, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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Show us your purchases 2024
I went into B&Q for some lawn edging today, but couldn't find the one I wanted so instead I came home with a Geum Mrs Bradshaw! My first geum (well apart from all the wood avens ....); I've been...
I went into B&Q for some lawn edging today, but couldn't find the one I wanted so instead I came home with a Geum Mrs Bradshaw! My first geum (well apart from all the wood avens ....); I've been admiring them in a garden I walk past on my way to work.
I went into B&Q for some lawn edging today, but couldn't find the one I wanted so instead I came home with a Geum Mrs Bradshaw! My first geum (well apart from all the wood avens ....); I've been admiring them in a garden I walk past on my way to...
I went into B&Q for some lawn edging today, but couldn't find the one I wanted so instead I came home with a Geum Mrs Bradshaw! My first geum (well apart from all the wood avens ....); I've been...

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 14 15 16
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Escarpment
May 15, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
Just caught this beautiful little bee on the lavender.
Just caught this beautiful little bee on the lavender.
Just caught this beautiful little bee on the lavender.
Just caught this beautiful little bee on the lavender.

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 27 28 29
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Escarpment
May 15, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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What's Cooking Today??
Haven't looked yet @noisette47 . Just assumed autumn was best.
Haven't looked yet @noisette47 . Just assumed autumn was best.
Haven't looked yet @noisette47 . Just assumed autumn was best.
Haven't looked yet @noisette47 . Just assumed autumn was best.
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 68 69 70
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Obelix-Vendée
May 15, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Help identify problem with Buddleja please
I don't think it's a virus, I think it's more likely to be a fungal problem and related to the excessively wet weather. I have several Buddleja and one has similar symptoms to yours with whole...
I don't think it's a virus, I think it's more likely to be a fungal problem and related to the excessively wet weather. I have several Buddleja and one has similar symptoms to yours with whole stems dying back, first noticed a couple of months ago when the previously healthy vigorous Buddleja...
I don't think it's a virus, I think it's more likely to be a fungal problem and related to the excessively wet weather. I have several Buddleja and one has similar symptoms to yours with whole stems dying back, first noticed a couple of months...
I don't think it's a virus, I think it's more likely to be a fungal problem and related to the excessively wet weather. I have several Buddleja and one has similar symptoms to yours with whole...
Ellie P, May 15, 2024 at 2:57 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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NigelJ
May 15, 2024 at 6:43 PM
A poem for my Nan
Personally I like Kipling "The Glory of the Garden", but rather male orientated. You may find something here 8 Poems Inspired by the Beauty of Gardening - Read Poetry
Personally I like Kipling "The Glory of the Garden", but rather male orientated. You may find something here 8 Poems Inspired by the Beauty of Gardening - Read Poetry
Personally I like Kipling "The Glory of the Garden", but rather male orientated. You may find something here 8 Poems Inspired by the Beauty of Gardening - Read Poetry
Personally I like Kipling "The Glory of the Garden", but rather male orientated. You may find something here 8 Poems Inspired by the Beauty of Gardening - Read Poetry
Deany, May 15, 2024 at 6:20 PM, New Members Introduction
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NigelJ
May 15, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Removing apple tree bottom branches
The branches feed the trees and you will always have more growth from the upper parts of the tree because its where most of the energy goes.With the grass it's an idea to cut away a few feet...
The branches feed the trees and you will always have more growth from the upper parts of the tree because its where most of the energy goes.With the grass it's an idea to cut away a few feet from the trunk. It's not this simple but for young trees the roots will probably be around the width...
The branches feed the trees and you will always have more growth from the upper parts of the tree because its where most of the energy goes.With the grass it's an idea to cut away a few feet from the trunk. It's not this simple but for young...
The branches feed the trees and you will always have more growth from the upper parts of the tree because its where most of the energy goes.With the grass it's an idea to cut away a few feet...
Javidr, May 15, 2024 at 9:08 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Thevictorian
May 15, 2024 at 6:32 PM
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Redstar's USA Garden
Interesting visual as I walked up my side walk. Sharing.
Interesting visual as I walked up my side walk. Sharing.
Interesting visual as I walked up my side walk. Sharing.
Interesting visual as I walked up my side walk. Sharing.

Marley Farley, Jan 12, 2014, Members Gallery ... 17 18 19
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redstar
May 15, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Regarding surgery. Never had any, never been in a Hospital as a patient. Very afraid of surgery as I am a real red head.
Regarding surgery. Never had any, never been in a Hospital as a patient. Very afraid of surgery as I am a real red head.
Regarding surgery. Never had any, never been in a Hospital as a patient. Very afraid of surgery as I am a real red head.
Regarding surgery. Never had any, never been in a Hospital as a patient. Very afraid of surgery as I am a real red head.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 218 219 220
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redstar
May 15, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Lavender in trough planters
Some wild varieties of Lavender prefer acidic soil but I wouldn’t use ericaceous compost for the usual varieties available in garden centres The peat free Miracle Gro ericaceous product may also...
Some wild varieties of Lavender prefer acidic soil but I wouldn’t use ericaceous compost for the usual varieties available in garden centres The peat free Miracle Gro ericaceous product may also be too rich for Lavender. It won’t harm your plants but you may get more green growth than flowers.
Some wild varieties of Lavender prefer acidic soil but I wouldn’t use ericaceous compost for the usual varieties available in garden centres The peat free Miracle Gro ericaceous product may also be too rich for Lavender. It won’t harm your...
Some wild varieties of Lavender prefer acidic soil but I wouldn’t use ericaceous compost for the usual varieties available in garden centres The peat free Miracle Gro ericaceous product may also...
DavidMey, May 15, 2024 at 6:49 AM, NEW Gardeners !
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Plantminded
May 15, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Lemon tree leaves
It's worth keeping an eye out for spider mites (usually the two-spot spider mite) in the summer when it's hot and dry. It's not the tiny red spiders you may see whizzing around in summer. If your...
It's worth keeping an eye out for spider mites (usually the two-spot spider mite) in the summer when it's hot and dry. It's not the tiny red spiders you may see whizzing around in summer. If your plant is a bit stressed they may arrive and take advantage of that. Signs are - a peppering of tiny...
It's worth keeping an eye out for spider mites (usually the two-spot spider mite) in the summer when it's hot and dry. It's not the tiny red spiders you may see whizzing around in summer. If your plant is a bit stressed they may arrive and take...
It's worth keeping an eye out for spider mites (usually the two-spot spider mite) in the summer when it's hot and dry. It's not the tiny red spiders you may see whizzing around in summer. If your...
john reynolds, May 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM, Edible Gardening
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Pete8
May 15, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2024
These pesky little blighters are apparently only pertaining to the Mediterranean area and they live in the soil!! They've munched all the granules I have put out - but they keep coming!
These pesky little blighters are apparently only pertaining to the Mediterranean area and they live in the soil!! They've munched all the granules I have put out - but they keep coming!
These pesky little blighters are apparently only pertaining to the Mediterranean area and they live in the soil!! They've munched all the granules I have put out - but they keep coming!
These pesky little blighters are apparently only pertaining to the Mediterranean area and they live in the soil!! They've munched all the granules I have put out - but they keep coming!
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 13 14 15
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Tui34
May 15, 2024 at 5:49 PM
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Palustris, Mar 17, 2024, Computer Corner ... 2 3 4
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Jiffy
May 15, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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Members Roses 2024
and a much more impressive effort from Arthur Bell
and a much more impressive effort from Arthur Bell
and a much more impressive effort from Arthur Bell
and a much more impressive effort from Arthur Bell

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 7 8 9
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OwdPotter
May 15, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
Mostly mooching today...deadheading season has begun, which makes me happy....and possibly weird! Cut back some pulmonarias, rescued and potted up several agastache Golden Jubilee seedlings from...
Mostly mooching today...deadheading season has begun, which makes me happy....and possibly weird! Cut back some pulmonarias, rescued and potted up several agastache Golden Jubilee seedlings from below the mumma plants, moved my grown-from-seed dahlias from the cold frame where they've been...
Mostly mooching today...deadheading season has begun, which makes me happy....and possibly weird! Cut back some pulmonarias, rescued and potted up several agastache Golden Jubilee seedlings from below the mumma plants, moved my grown-from-seed...
Mostly mooching today...deadheading season has begun, which makes me happy....and possibly weird! Cut back some pulmonarias, rescued and potted up several agastache Golden Jubilee seedlings from...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 107 108 109
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KayJ
May 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
Lovely huge flowers on those peonies @Mrs Hillard, and that Desdemona mix is fantastic!
Lovely huge flowers on those peonies @Mrs Hillard, and that Desdemona mix is fantastic!
Lovely huge flowers on those peonies @Mrs Hillard, and that Desdemona mix is fantastic!
Lovely huge flowers on those peonies @Mrs Hillard, and that Desdemona mix is fantastic!
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 8 9 10
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Athelas
May 15, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2023/2024
One of our Cattleya orchids.
One of our Cattleya orchids.
One of our Cattleya orchids.
One of our Cattleya orchids.

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, Other Plants ... 15 16 17
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On the Levels
May 15, 2024 at 4:57 PM

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