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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Good morning everyone, I have been reading but not posting much, still trying to catch up in the garden on the plots, and on here. @PatE I haven't really got to grips with this site either. I ...
    Good morning everyone, I have been reading but not posting much, still trying to catch up in the garden on the plots, and on here. @PatE I haven't really got to grips with this site either. I haven't worked out how to start a post from scratch, or change my signature etc. Anyway, I have ...
    Good morning everyone, I have been reading but not posting much, still trying to catch up in the garden on the plots, and on here. @PatE I haven't really got to grips with this site either. I haven't worked out how to start a post from...
    Good morning everyone, I have been reading but not posting much, still trying to catch up in the garden on the plots, and on here. @PatE I haven't really got to grips with this site either. I ...
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  2. wiseowl
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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.
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  3. kindredspirit
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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).
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  4. Clueless 1 v2

    How are Brits perceived abroad?

    In the Vendée, the economy is thriving with just about the lowest unemployment rate in France. People move her to work but also to retire. The latter group tend to have good pensions and a...
    In the Vendée, the economy is thriving with just about the lowest unemployment rate in France. People move her to work but also to retire. The latter group tend to have good pensions and a wealth pot from selling their home elsewhere. That, plus a shortage, has pushed up house prices to the...
    In the Vendée, the economy is thriving with just about the lowest unemployment rate in France. People move her to work but also to retire. The latter group tend to have good pensions and a wealth pot from selling their home elsewhere. That,...
    In the Vendée, the economy is thriving with just about the lowest unemployment rate in France. People move her to work but also to retire. The latter group tend to have good pensions and a...
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  5. JWK
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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 .
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  6. JWK
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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...
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  7. David K
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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...
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  8. gks

    Should supermarkets be banned from selling plants

    Glad you posted that. What was the main reason for the jump in sales in 2021 compared to 2020. In 2020 we had the lockdowns with spending time in the garden being the norm, the drop in sales of...
    Glad you posted that. What was the main reason for the jump in sales in 2021 compared to 2020. In 2020 we had the lockdowns with spending time in the garden being the norm, the drop in sales of plants in 2020 compared to the previous 5 years was down to the lack of retail compost being...
    Glad you posted that. What was the main reason for the jump in sales in 2021 compared to 2020. In 2020 we had the lockdowns with spending time in the garden being the norm, the drop in sales of plants in 2020 compared to the previous 5 years was...
    Glad you posted that. What was the main reason for the jump in sales in 2021 compared to 2020. In 2020 we had the lockdowns with spending time in the garden being the norm, the drop in sales of...
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  9. wiseowl
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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!
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  10. Ynnead
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  11. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    Definitely not a 'Missing Person' :heehee:
    Definitely not a 'Missing Person' :heehee:
    Definitely not a 'Missing Person' :heehee:
    Definitely not a 'Missing Person' :heehee:
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Seaside Daisy
    Seaside Daisy
    Seaside Daisy
    Seaside Daisy
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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