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First blooms of Salvia Oriental Dove. Like most of them there's a bit of variation according to environmental temperatures. When it's warmer you get a more pronounced presence of white on the...
First blooms of Salvia Oriental Dove. Like most of them there's a bit of variation according to environmental temperatures. When it's warmer you get a more pronounced presence of white on the edge. It propagated quite nicely too and has a very nice rounded habit.
First blooms of Salvia Oriental Dove. Like most of them there's a bit of variation according to environmental temperatures. When it's warmer you get a more pronounced presence of white on the edge. It propagated quite nicely too and has a very...
First blooms of Salvia Oriental Dove. Like most of them there's a bit of variation according to environmental temperatures. When it's warmer you get a more pronounced presence of white on the...

Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 27 28 29
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amancalledgeorge
May 18, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Border shrub ideas... Please :)
@RoisinMcGuire I went and ordered some more, but I'm out of pots, so they are going straight into the ground. How far apart did you plant them?
@RoisinMcGuire I went and ordered some more, but I'm out of pots, so they are going straight into the ground. How far apart did you plant them?
@RoisinMcGuire I went and ordered some more, but I'm out of pots, so they are going straight into the ground. How far apart did you plant them?
@RoisinMcGuire I went and ordered some more, but I'm out of pots, so they are going straight into the ground. How far apart did you plant them?
Nickoslesteros, Apr 28, 2024, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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Nickoslesteros
May 18, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Planning and Planting a Border - What Do You Do?
I'm interested to know what you do when you're planning and planting a new border or rethinking an existing one. Do you use multiples of the same plant? Do you plant them in groups, drifts or...
I'm interested to know what you do when you're planning and planting a new border or rethinking an existing one. Do you use multiples of the same plant? Do you plant them in groups, drifts or other shapes or do you spread them out across the border at specific points?How do you decide what...
I'm interested to know what you do when you're planning and planting a new border or rethinking an existing one. Do you use multiples of the same plant? Do you plant them in groups, drifts or other shapes or do you spread them out across the...
I'm interested to know what you do when you're planning and planting a new border or rethinking an existing one. Do you use multiples of the same plant? Do you plant them in groups, drifts or...
Plantminded, May 18, 2024 at 11:11 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
May 18, 2024 at 11:11 AM
How to feed plants with mulch
HiI have some plants in pots, where I have added a layer of mulch. How should I add fertiliser to them? It’s both liquid fertiliser (tomorite) and granulesthanks
HiI have some plants in pots, where I have added a layer of mulch. How should I add fertiliser to them? It’s both liquid fertiliser (tomorite) and granulesthanks
HiI have some plants in pots, where I have added a layer of mulch. How should I add fertiliser to them? It’s both liquid fertiliser (tomorite) and granulesthanks
HiI have some plants in pots, where I have added a layer of mulch. How should I add fertiliser to them? It’s both liquid fertiliser (tomorite) and granulesthanks
Javidr, May 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Javidr
May 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM
What are you upto this weekend?
Doing the edging around paving slabs set into a lawn as stepping stones, running most of the length of a 150 foot garden. Some idiot has allowed the grass to grow and cover about half of the...
Doing the edging around paving slabs set into a lawn as stepping stones, running most of the length of a 150 foot garden. Some idiot has allowed the grass to grow and cover about half of the surface area of each slab. Just finding the edge of each slab is going to be fun. Incidentally that...
Doing the edging around paving slabs set into a lawn as stepping stones, running most of the length of a 150 foot garden. Some idiot has allowed the grass to grow and cover about half of the surface area of each slab. Just finding the edge of...
Doing the edging around paving slabs set into a lawn as stepping stones, running most of the length of a 150 foot garden. Some idiot has allowed the grass to grow and cover about half of the...
Ricky Spangle, May 17, 2024 at 6:13 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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KT53
May 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Should supermarkets be banned from selling plants
I was in my local Homebase about a week ago, and they had a rack of plants reduced to half price. Most were actually dead!
I was in my local Homebase about a week ago, and they had a rack of plants reduced to half price. Most were actually dead!
I was in my local Homebase about a week ago, and they had a rack of plants reduced to half price. Most were actually dead!
I was in my local Homebase about a week ago, and they had a rack of plants reduced to half price. Most were actually dead!
gks, May 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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KT53
May 18, 2024 at 11:07 AM
How are Brits perceived abroad?
You don't have to go as far as Koh Samui to see the effects of tourism. Back in the late '70s I went to Corfu for the first time and stayed in a beautifully peaceful and laid back village in the...
You don't have to go as far as Koh Samui to see the effects of tourism. Back in the late '70s I went to Corfu for the first time and stayed in a beautifully peaceful and laid back village in the south of the island. That village was Kavos which, in the space of about 10 years, was converted...
You don't have to go as far as Koh Samui to see the effects of tourism. Back in the late '70s I went to Corfu for the first time and stayed in a beautifully peaceful and laid back village in the south of the island. That village was Kavos...
You don't have to go as far as Koh Samui to see the effects of tourism. Back in the late '70s I went to Corfu for the first time and stayed in a beautifully peaceful and laid back village in the...
Clueless 1 v2, May 16, 2024 at 7:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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KT53
May 18, 2024 at 11:05 AM
How Green is Chelsea flower show
I don't think any major event, horticultural or otherwise, can truly claim to be 'sustainable' for the reasons given in the article. What events such as the major flowers can do is give people...
I don't think any major event, horticultural or otherwise, can truly claim to be 'sustainable' for the reasons given in the article. What events such as the major flowers can do is give people ideas and advise on making their own gardens sustainable. That could be far more productive in the...
I don't think any major event, horticultural or otherwise, can truly claim to be 'sustainable' for the reasons given in the article. What events such as the major flowers can do is give people ideas and advise on making their own gardens...
I don't think any major event, horticultural or otherwise, can truly claim to be 'sustainable' for the reasons given in the article. What events such as the major flowers can do is give people...
Spruce, May 14, 2024 at 12:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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KT53
May 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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Vegetable Growing 2024
2, out of 4 Genovese courgettes, sown 24/4 are finally putting in a bashful appearance. Replacements, Tarmino, sown 8/5 are also through. One door to the greenhouse is permanently open now -...
2, out of 4 Genovese courgettes, sown 24/4 are finally putting in a bashful appearance. Replacements, Tarmino, sown 8/5 are also through. One door to the greenhouse is permanently open now - though gated to prevent dog ingress! Our old dog has lost the plot and would eat tomato plants - I know,...
2, out of 4 Genovese courgettes, sown 24/4 are finally putting in a bashful appearance. Replacements, Tarmino, sown 8/5 are also through. One door to the greenhouse is permanently open now - though gated to prevent dog ingress! Our old dog has...
2, out of 4 Genovese courgettes, sown 24/4 are finally putting in a bashful appearance. Replacements, Tarmino, sown 8/5 are also through. One door to the greenhouse is permanently open now -...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 14 15 16
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Penny_Forthem
May 18, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Good morning all!I think the slug and snail brigade are out in full force!! We had more rain during the night and this morning and the s & s crew are out as usual. I have 3 runner beans left...
Good morning all!I think the slug and snail brigade are out in full force!! We had more rain during the night and this morning and the s & s crew are out as usual. I have 3 runner beans left and I sowed about 12 in another spot and so far nothing has surfaced.The sun is out now.I...
Good morning all!I think the slug and snail brigade are out in full force!! We had more rain during the night and this morning and the s & s crew are out as usual. I have 3 runner beans left and I sowed about 12 in another spot and so far...
Good morning all!I think the slug and snail brigade are out in full force!! We had more rain during the night and this morning and the s & s crew are out as usual. I have 3 runner beans left...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 223 224 225
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Tui34
May 18, 2024 at 10:48 AM
May planting out
I have just hung out my hanging baskets. Should I be safe from frost now?. I am 5-6 miles in from the coast. Also please may I have advice on when I can plant out my climbing French beans,...
I have just hung out my hanging baskets. Should I be safe from frost now?. I am 5-6 miles in from the coast. Also please may I have advice on when I can plant out my climbing French beans, courgettes, butternut squash, cucumbers, hanging cherry tom baskets? Thankyou
I have just hung out my hanging baskets. Should I be safe from frost now?. I am 5-6 miles in from the coast. Also please may I have advice on when I can plant out my climbing French beans, courgettes, butternut squash, cucumbers, hanging cherry...
I have just hung out my hanging baskets. Should I be safe from frost now?. I am 5-6 miles in from the coast. Also please may I have advice on when I can plant out my climbing French beans,...
Tabather, May 18, 2024 at 10:47 AM, What To Do This Month
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Tabather
May 18, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
You're welcome @RowlandsCastle! Just wish the trip (coach) had been a month later. Just for more colour. I imagine it'll be quite spectacular later in the year. The castle itself is glorious,...
You're welcome @RowlandsCastle! Just wish the trip (coach) had been a month later. Just for more colour. I imagine it'll be quite spectacular later in the year. The castle itself is glorious, only complaint would be the low light level inside. Understandable of course!
You're welcome @RowlandsCastle! Just wish the trip (coach) had been a month later. Just for more colour. I imagine it'll be quite spectacular later in the year. The castle itself is glorious, only complaint would be the low light level inside. ...
You're welcome @RowlandsCastle! Just wish the trip (coach) had been a month later. Just for more colour. I imagine it'll be quite spectacular later in the year. The castle itself is glorious,...
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 2 3
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Bluejayway
May 18, 2024 at 10:47 AM
How to Sharpen a Curved Gardening Knife
There is a little sharper, with a titanium piece and a cone shaped diamond file. I am not sure of the rules for reccomendations / advertising on this site but I can name it if allowed. You...
There is a little sharper, with a titanium piece and a cone shaped diamond file. I am not sure of the rules for reccomendations / advertising on this site but I can name it if allowed. You can get a basic edge with the titanium block, and then a final edge with the diamond file.
There is a little sharper, with a titanium piece and a cone shaped diamond file. I am not sure of the rules for reccomendations / advertising on this site but I can name it if allowed. You can get a basic edge with the titanium block, and...
There is a little sharper, with a titanium piece and a cone shaped diamond file. I am not sure of the rules for reccomendations / advertising on this site but I can name it if allowed. You...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 11, 2024, Tools And Equipment
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Allotment Boy
May 18, 2024 at 10:34 AM
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Members Roses 2024
Pestilence season is upon us. Squadrons of sawfly in the air here, and I’ve just dispatched my first lily beetle
Pestilence season is upon us. Squadrons of sawfly in the air here, and I’ve just dispatched my first lily beetle
Pestilence season is upon us. Squadrons of sawfly in the air here, and I’ve just dispatched my first lily beetle
Pestilence season is upon us. Squadrons of sawfly in the air here, and I’ve just dispatched my first lily beetle
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 8 9 10
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OwdPotter
May 18, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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Whats your weather like May 2024
sunny so far, as forecast. Expected to get to a giddy 20C this pm but maybe an odd shower early afternoon Good job our neighbours have a good sized, covered seating area for the Fête des Voisins.
sunny so far, as forecast. Expected to get to a giddy 20C this pm but maybe an odd shower early afternoon Good job our neighbours have a good sized, covered seating area for the Fête des Voisins.
sunny so far, as forecast. Expected to get to a giddy 20C this pm but maybe an odd shower early afternoon Good job our neighbours have a good sized, covered seating area for the Fête des Voisins.
sunny so far, as forecast. Expected to get to a giddy 20C this pm but maybe an odd shower early afternoon Good job our neighbours have a good sized, covered seating area for the Fête des Voisins.
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 28 29 30
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Obelix-Vendée
May 18, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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Alpines. Piccies of
Erinus alpinus growing in Derbyshire tufa.(40" round concrete trough).
Erinus alpinus growing in Derbyshire tufa.(40" round concrete trough).
Erinus alpinus growing in Derbyshire tufa.(40" round concrete trough).
Erinus alpinus growing in Derbyshire tufa.(40" round concrete trough).

kindredspirit, Feb 25, 2013, Alpine Gardening ... 21 22 23
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kindredspirit
May 18, 2024 at 9:41 AM
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Seed sowing 2024
Like your idea Renn worth a try let us know the results . Only the other day my OH was a bit Having found 3 Jacobs Ladders in 9cm pots with their heads bitten off .
Like your idea Renn worth a try let us know the results . Only the other day my OH was a bit Having found 3 Jacobs Ladders in 9cm pots with their heads bitten off .
Like your idea Renn worth a try let us know the results . Only the other day my OH was a bit Having found 3 Jacobs Ladders in 9cm pots with their heads bitten off .
Like your idea Renn worth a try let us know the results . Only the other day my OH was a bit Having found 3 Jacobs Ladders in 9cm pots with their heads bitten off .
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Propagation This Month ... 2 3 4
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Valleysgirl
May 18, 2024 at 9:34 AM
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Chillies 2024
Thank you all. I’ll try some 5 litre pots for one of each variety then the others in 2 litre pots, my greenhouse is minuscule (4x4), so space is at a premium. I have tomato compost and feed so...
Thank you all. I’ll try some 5 litre pots for one of each variety then the others in 2 litre pots, my greenhouse is minuscule (4x4), so space is at a premium. I have tomato compost and feed so looks like everything is set.
Thank you all. I’ll try some 5 litre pots for one of each variety then the others in 2 litre pots, my greenhouse is minuscule (4x4), so space is at a premium. I have tomato compost and feed so looks like everything is set.
Thank you all. I’ll try some 5 litre pots for one of each variety then the others in 2 litre pots, my greenhouse is minuscule (4x4), so space is at a premium. I have tomato compost and feed so...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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Nutcracker South Somerset
May 18, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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Sweet Peas:
I sowed mine in autumn and managed to successfully overwintered some sweet peas for the first time. Still to decide whether it's worth it.They've been planted outside since March as they toughed...
I sowed mine in autumn and managed to successfully overwintered some sweet peas for the first time. Still to decide whether it's worth it.They've been planted outside since March as they toughed it out during the winter in an unheated blowaway plastic mini greenhouse. They're about 1.2m tall...
I sowed mine in autumn and managed to successfully overwintered some sweet peas for the first time. Still to decide whether it's worth it.They've been planted outside since March as they toughed it out during the winter in an unheated blowaway...
I sowed mine in autumn and managed to successfully overwintered some sweet peas for the first time. Still to decide whether it's worth it.They've been planted outside since March as they toughed...
David K, May 17, 2024 at 9:53 PM, Members Gallery
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Garrett
May 18, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
Love Trebah Garden, not been for years!
Love Trebah Garden, not been for years!
Love Trebah Garden, not been for years!
Love Trebah Garden, not been for years!
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Bluejayway
May 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM

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