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  1. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    I've grown Hungarian Yellow Wax a few times. I used 2L pots and 5L pots - the bigger pots gave bigger plants, but there was little difference between the number of chillies. So this year they're...
    I've grown Hungarian Yellow Wax a few times. I used 2L pots and 5L pots - the bigger pots gave bigger plants, but there was little difference between the number of chillies. So this year they're all going in 2L pots.I've found that Jalapeno do produce many more fruits in bigger pots, so I use...
    I've grown Hungarian Yellow Wax a few times. I used 2L pots and 5L pots - the bigger pots gave bigger plants, but there was little difference between the number of chillies. So this year they're all going in 2L pots.I've found that Jalapeno do...
    I've grown Hungarian Yellow Wax a few times. I used 2L pots and 5L pots - the bigger pots gave bigger plants, but there was little difference between the number of chillies. So this year they're...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Similar reasoning behind their early departure from London - they simply didn't fit in many places with the back ends whacking things, with things rapidly deteriorating with some cyclists lacking...
    Similar reasoning behind their early departure from London - they simply didn't fit in many places with the back ends whacking things, with things rapidly deteriorating with some cyclists lacking any sort of brains and putting themselves up the nearside at junctions... oh, and they did have a...
    Similar reasoning behind their early departure from London - they simply didn't fit in many places with the back ends whacking things, with things rapidly deteriorating with some cyclists lacking any sort of brains and putting themselves up the...
    Similar reasoning behind their early departure from London - they simply didn't fit in many places with the back ends whacking things, with things rapidly deteriorating with some cyclists lacking...
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  3. gks

    Should supermarkets be banned from selling plants

    The supermarkets wouldn't bother if they didn't make a profit from it so I don't see any harm. If suppliers are on a sale or return basis more fool them, it's a free world and competition is the...
    The supermarkets wouldn't bother if they didn't make a profit from it so I don't see any harm. If suppliers are on a sale or return basis more fool them, it's a free world and competition is the name of the game so no one forces them to sign an unfair contract.I've often see poorly cared for...
    The supermarkets wouldn't bother if they didn't make a profit from it so I don't see any harm. If suppliers are on a sale or return basis more fool them, it's a free world and competition is the name of the game so no one forces them to sign an...
    The supermarkets wouldn't bother if they didn't make a profit from it so I don't see any harm. If suppliers are on a sale or return basis more fool them, it's a free world and competition is the...
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  4. David K
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    Sweet Peas:

    Glad I'm not the only one so far behind in the sweetpea department! I planted ours out yesterday in a sea of slug pellets
    Glad I'm not the only one so far behind in the sweetpea department! I planted ours out yesterday in a sea of slug pellets
    Glad I'm not the only one so far behind in the sweetpea department! I planted ours out yesterday in a sea of slug pellets
    Glad I'm not the only one so far behind in the sweetpea department! I planted ours out yesterday in a sea of slug pellets
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  5. Ynnead

    Jamieson brothers

    I've grown Erythrina crista galli from seed on a few occasions. Fresh seeds germinate fairly easily at around 25c. As for compost I just use multi purpose straight from the bag, potting on after...
    I've grown Erythrina crista galli from seed on a few occasions. Fresh seeds germinate fairly easily at around 25c. As for compost I just use multi purpose straight from the bag, potting on after germination I usually add some JI compost and peat free with sharp sand in equal quantities.
    I've grown Erythrina crista galli from seed on a few occasions. Fresh seeds germinate fairly easily at around 25c. As for compost I just use multi purpose straight from the bag, potting on after germination I usually add some JI compost and peat...
    I've grown Erythrina crista galli from seed on a few occasions. Fresh seeds germinate fairly easily at around 25c. As for compost I just use multi purpose straight from the bag, potting on after...
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  6. earlydaze
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    Cuttings that root in water

    Lillies last about 2 minutes here because of the beetle so I don't grow them anymore
    Lillies last about 2 minutes here because of the beetle so I don't grow them anymore
    Lillies last about 2 minutes here because of the beetle so I don't grow them anymore
    Lillies last about 2 minutes here because of the beetle so I don't grow them anymore
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    @RowlandsCastle - Aurora update. A fortnight away.
    @RowlandsCastle - Aurora update. A fortnight away.
    @RowlandsCastle - Aurora update. A fortnight away.
    @RowlandsCastle - Aurora update. A fortnight away.
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  8. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    Well it was possibly from police archives under 'Missing Person' or 'Britain's Most Wanted' :rofl:
    Well it was possibly from police archives under 'Missing Person' or 'Britain's Most Wanted' :rofl:
    Well it was possibly from police archives under 'Missing Person' or 'Britain's Most Wanted' :rofl:
    Well it was possibly from police archives under 'Missing Person' or 'Britain's Most Wanted' :rofl:
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  9. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    A family member is a consultant, he now spends most of his time writing reports for insurance purposes as an expert witness. The money he gets for that is eye watering. Incentives are all...
    A family member is a consultant, he now spends most of his time writing reports for insurance purposes as an expert witness. The money he gets for that is eye watering. Incentives are all cock-eyed.Insurance companies, when you start to drill down, re vet, teeth, health insurance, I don't...
    A family member is a consultant, he now spends most of his time writing reports for insurance purposes as an expert witness. The money he gets for that is eye watering. Incentives are all cock-eyed.Insurance companies, when you start to drill...
    A family member is a consultant, he now spends most of his time writing reports for insurance purposes as an expert witness. The money he gets for that is eye watering. Incentives are all...
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  10. Selleri

    Buying a house- advice is much appreciated

    Hope everything continues to go smoothly for you @Selleri . It helps when all the people involved are helpful and informative.I wish you luck @amancalledgeorge, and hope you eventually get...
    Hope everything continues to go smoothly for you @Selleri . It helps when all the people involved are helpful and informative.I wish you luck @amancalledgeorge, and hope you eventually get there too. I've moved several times, and most of the time it's been fairly straightforward, but we're in...
    Hope everything continues to go smoothly for you @Selleri . It helps when all the people involved are helpful and informative.I wish you luck @amancalledgeorge, and hope you eventually get there too. I've moved several times, and most of the...
    Hope everything continues to go smoothly for you @Selleri . It helps when all the people involved are helpful and informative.I wish you luck @amancalledgeorge, and hope you eventually get...
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  11. Clueless 1 v2

    How are Brits perceived abroad?

    Absolutely agree! Here in France, the bar and restaurant trade is in crisis because people simply don't want to put in the long hours and hard work involved. As for hotels, the rise and rise of...
    Absolutely agree! Here in France, the bar and restaurant trade is in crisis because people simply don't want to put in the long hours and hard work involved. As for hotels, the rise and rise of AirB'n'B and numbers of camping cars is a huge factor.
    Absolutely agree! Here in France, the bar and restaurant trade is in crisis because people simply don't want to put in the long hours and hard work involved. As for hotels, the rise and rise of AirB'n'B and numbers of camping cars is a huge factor.
    Absolutely agree! Here in France, the bar and restaurant trade is in crisis because people simply don't want to put in the long hours and hard work involved. As for hotels, the rise and rise of...
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  12. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Seaside Daisy
    Seaside Daisy
    Seaside Daisy
    Seaside Daisy
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  13. Scrungee
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images

    Thanks @fairygirlLovely image @strongylodon
    Thanks @fairygirlLovely image @strongylodon
    Thanks @fairygirlLovely image @strongylodon
    Thanks @fairygirlLovely image @strongylodon
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  14. shiney
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    MAY PHOTO COMPETITION 2024

    A Pitcher of Water.
    A Pitcher of Water.
    A Pitcher of Water.
    A Pitcher of Water.
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  15. wiseowl
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    Crafters Corner 2023/2024

    There's no point in creating if there's no concentration. In recent years I've been cross stitching and started a new piece a year ago, I haven't touched it since as my mind isn't on it. I will...
    There's no point in creating if there's no concentration. In recent years I've been cross stitching and started a new piece a year ago, I haven't touched it since as my mind isn't on it. I will get back to it eventually but don't have the inclination to pick it up just yet.
    There's no point in creating if there's no concentration. In recent years I've been cross stitching and started a new piece a year ago, I haven't touched it since as my mind isn't on it. I will get back to it eventually but don't have the...
    There's no point in creating if there's no concentration. In recent years I've been cross stitching and started a new piece a year ago, I haven't touched it since as my mind isn't on it. I will...
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  16. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Managed to load my car up with 3 big bags of old turf ready for tip then had migraine. 4 hours later managed to get to tip, stopped in Tesco for a cuppa with mum and they had a load of plants...
    Managed to load my car up with 3 big bags of old turf ready for tip then had migraine. 4 hours later managed to get to tip, stopped in Tesco for a cuppa with mum and they had a load of plants reduced from £3.50 to 88p…nothing wrong with them, just needed watering! (Don't know why they are so...
    Managed to load my car up with 3 big bags of old turf ready for tip then had migraine. 4 hours later managed to get to tip, stopped in Tesco for a cuppa with mum and they had a load of plants reduced from £3.50 to 88p…nothing wrong with them,...
    Managed to load my car up with 3 big bags of old turf ready for tip then had migraine. 4 hours later managed to get to tip, stopped in Tesco for a cuppa with mum and they had a load of plants...
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  17. Ricky Spangle

    What are you upto this weekend?

    Fête des Voisins tomorrow and should be fine so I've already been busy making dishes to take and share. I should have a delivery of heleniums during the day so potting those up will happen at...
    Fête des Voisins tomorrow and should be fine so I've already been busy making dishes to take and share. I should have a delivery of heleniums during the day so potting those up will happen at the end of the day.Long weekend here with Pentecost/Whit Monday but expected to be very wet so...
    Fête des Voisins tomorrow and should be fine so I've already been busy making dishes to take and share. I should have a delivery of heleniums during the day so potting those up will happen at the end of the day.Long weekend here with...
    Fête des Voisins tomorrow and should be fine so I've already been busy making dishes to take and share. I should have a delivery of heleniums during the day so potting those up will happen at...
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  18. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Man orchid, twayblade, helleborine and fly orchid
    Man orchid, twayblade, helleborine and fly orchid
    Man orchid, twayblade, helleborine and fly orchid
    Man orchid, twayblade, helleborine and fly orchid
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  19. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Thank you Enjoy your visit to Cornwall!
    Thank you Enjoy your visit to Cornwall!
    Thank you Enjoy your visit to Cornwall!
    Thank you Enjoy your visit to Cornwall!
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  20. machtucker

    Looking for Chelsea Late tickets

    Hi everyone,I was wondering whether anyone has any Chelsea Flower Show Late tickets going spare? This is the ticket that gets you in from 5.30pm to 10pm on Friday 24th? My wife and I are in the...
    Hi everyone,I was wondering whether anyone has any Chelsea Flower Show Late tickets going spare? This is the ticket that gets you in from 5.30pm to 10pm on Friday 24th? My wife and I are in the area and thought it might be nice to attend. We have just joined as RHS members and on the official...
    Hi everyone,I was wondering whether anyone has any Chelsea Flower Show Late tickets going spare? This is the ticket that gets you in from 5.30pm to 10pm on Friday 24th? My wife and I are in the area and thought it might be nice to attend. We...
    Hi everyone,I was wondering whether anyone has any Chelsea Flower Show Late tickets going spare? This is the ticket that gets you in from 5.30pm to 10pm on Friday 24th? My wife and I are in the...
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