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Raised beds idea.
@ViewAhead That the soil might settle never entered my head when I set my beds up, I just went ahead and planted straight away. By the time the next spring rolled around, the soil level had...
@ViewAhead That the soil might settle never entered my head when I set my beds up, I just went ahead and planted straight away. By the time the next spring rolled around, the soil level had probably dropped by about half. The problem I have now is that because it settles less and less each year,...
@ViewAhead That the soil might settle never entered my head when I set my beds up, I just went ahead and planted straight away. By the time the next spring rolled around, the soil level had probably dropped by about half. The problem I have now...
@ViewAhead That the soil might settle never entered my head when I set my beds up, I just went ahead and planted straight away. By the time the next spring rolled around, the soil level had...
Owen Fell, May 17, 2024, Container Gardening
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Februarysgirl
May 25, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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Close-ups of flowers

Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 29 30 31
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shiney
May 25, 2024 at 10:19 AM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
@Michael Hewett @peteClose up of leaves. Each leaf is about 2" long
@Michael Hewett @peteClose up of leaves. Each leaf is about 2" long
@Michael Hewett @peteClose up of leaves. Each leaf is about 2" long
@Michael Hewett @peteClose up of leaves. Each leaf is about 2" long

wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 16 17 18
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shiney
May 25, 2024 at 10:18 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
It's a sad state of affairs when you can't think of anything to moan about.
It's a sad state of affairs when you can't think of anything to moan about.
It's a sad state of affairs when you can't think of anything to moan about.
It's a sad state of affairs when you can't think of anything to moan about.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 120 121 122
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pete
May 25, 2024 at 10:15 AM
"Distressed" garden ornaments
Update! My orbs have arrived. Impressive speed. Not absolutely convinced they brighten the area as much as my lampshade-mirror concoction, but I quite like them. Strangely, I would really...
Update! My orbs have arrived. Impressive speed. Not absolutely convinced they brighten the area as much as my lampshade-mirror concoction, but I quite like them. Strangely, I would really baulk at paying £25 for a plant and yet for some shaped metal strips, it doesn't seem a problem. On...
Update! My orbs have arrived. Impressive speed. Not absolutely convinced they brighten the area as much as my lampshade-mirror concoction, but I quite like them. Strangely, I would really baulk at paying £25 for a plant and yet for some...
Update! My orbs have arrived. Impressive speed. Not absolutely convinced they brighten the area as much as my lampshade-mirror concoction, but I quite like them. Strangely, I would really...

ViewAhead, May 23, 2024 at 9:09 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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ViewAhead
May 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM
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Whats your weather like May 2024
And it's going to be a very nice dry day here with plenty of sunshine t.
And it's going to be a very nice dry day here with plenty of sunshine t.
And it's going to be a very nice dry day here with plenty of sunshine t.
And it's going to be a very nice dry day here with plenty of sunshine t.
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 39 40 41
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Valleysgirl
May 25, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Geum + verbena drooping
You could use supports for your plants to straighten them.It will happen when one side of the plant gets more sunlight than the other side. The side of the plant that gets less sun will grow...
You could use supports for your plants to straighten them.It will happen when one side of the plant gets more sunlight than the other side. The side of the plant that gets less sun will grow faster than the side that gets more sun, so forcing the plant to bend over to try and get more sun on...
You could use supports for your plants to straighten them.It will happen when one side of the plant gets more sunlight than the other side. The side of the plant that gets less sun will grow faster than the side that gets more sun, so forcing...
You could use supports for your plants to straighten them.It will happen when one side of the plant gets more sunlight than the other side. The side of the plant that gets less sun will grow...
Greenfield81, May 25, 2024 at 9:23 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
May 25, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Attracting Birds to Garden without using Bird Feeders
Hello allI Hope you are Well.I started getting Field Mice in the Garden which I do not mind, however, over the last Week I have noticed Brown Rats which are apparently coming under the Fences...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.I started getting Field Mice in the Garden which I do not mind, however, over the last Week I have noticed Brown Rats which are apparently coming under the Fences from Next Door.I have someone visiting from the Council on Friday to deal with the Rats.In the...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.I started getting Field Mice in the Garden which I do not mind, however, over the last Week I have noticed Brown Rats which are apparently coming under the Fences from Next Door.I have someone visiting from the...
Hello allI Hope you are Well.I started getting Field Mice in the Garden which I do not mind, however, over the last Week I have noticed Brown Rats which are apparently coming under the Fences...

Kevin Cowans, May 25, 2024 at 9:43 AM, Wildlife Corner
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Kevin Cowans
May 25, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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Hill Walk
Sps looking good as of now. Just hoping that my legacy will be that I helped some people to grow nice sweet peas, and enjoy their cameras.
Sps looking good as of now. Just hoping that my legacy will be that I helped some people to grow nice sweet peas, and enjoy their cameras.
Sps looking good as of now. Just hoping that my legacy will be that I helped some people to grow nice sweet peas, and enjoy their cameras.
Sps looking good as of now. Just hoping that my legacy will be that I helped some people to grow nice sweet peas, and enjoy their cameras.
fairygirl, Apr 27, 2024, Members Hobbies ... 2 3
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David K
May 25, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Good Morning everyone.It’s not looking too bad weather wise today so I’ll do a SM run now before the masses venture out for the BH BBQ food. If I leave it too late, there won’t be a bread roll...
Good Morning everyone.It’s not looking too bad weather wise today so I’ll do a SM run now before the masses venture out for the BH BBQ food. If I leave it too late, there won’t be a bread roll to be had!Have a lovely day all - particularly those doing Birthday stuff.
Good Morning everyone.It’s not looking too bad weather wise today so I’ll do a SM run now before the masses venture out for the BH BBQ food. If I leave it too late, there won’t be a bread roll to be had!Have a lovely day all - particularly...
Good Morning everyone.It’s not looking too bad weather wise today so I’ll do a SM run now before the masses venture out for the BH BBQ food. If I leave it too late, there won’t be a bread roll...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 236 237 238
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AuntyRach
May 25, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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Show Off Your Pets 2024
Cats have minds of their own, Bella may be outside but goes into the bathroom to use her litter tray and then goes back out again.
Cats have minds of their own, Bella may be outside but goes into the bathroom to use her litter tray and then goes back out again.
Cats have minds of their own, Bella may be outside but goes into the bathroom to use her litter tray and then goes back out again.
Cats have minds of their own, Bella may be outside but goes into the bathroom to use her litter tray and then goes back out again.
shiney, Jan 1, 2024, Pets Corner ... 12 13 14
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Michael Hewett
May 25, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Views on this years Chelsea
Ahh, Viennetta! That's the one! Thank you, @AnniD!
Ahh, Viennetta! That's the one! Thank you, @AnniD!
Ahh, Viennetta! That's the one! Thank you, @AnniD!
Ahh, Viennetta! That's the one! Thank you, @AnniD!
Punkdoc, May 20, 2024 at 10:30 PM, Garden Visits ... 2 3 4
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ViewAhead
May 25, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Olive tree questions
Hi everyone very pleased to be asking knowledgeable folk. I'd like to outline what I've done with my new olive tree and ask for advice as to where to go from here. It was in a plastic pot, we've...
Hi everyone very pleased to be asking knowledgeable folk. I'd like to outline what I've done with my new olive tree and ask for advice as to where to go from here. It was in a plastic pot, we've just transferred it to a larger clay pot with a bit of bonemeal in new compost and pebbles near the...
Hi everyone very pleased to be asking knowledgeable folk. I'd like to outline what I've done with my new olive tree and ask for advice as to where to go from here. It was in a plastic pot, we've just transferred it to a larger clay pot with a...
Hi everyone very pleased to be asking knowledgeable folk. I'd like to outline what I've done with my new olive tree and ask for advice as to where to go from here. It was in a plastic pot, we've...
MH434, May 25, 2024 at 9:11 AM, Trees
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MH434
May 25, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Friend or foe?
I must be weird - I don't mind having the smell of it on my hands at all!
I must be weird - I don't mind having the smell of it on my hands at all!
I must be weird - I don't mind having the smell of it on my hands at all!
I must be weird - I don't mind having the smell of it on my hands at all!
Plantminded, May 24, 2024 at 3:57 PM, Identification Area
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fairygirl
May 25, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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Chillies 2024
Looking great @Ademission, very well looked after and well grownMine...are not. I had a terrible aphid problem I picked up when they were at home, not greenfly but they looked more like...
Looking great @Ademission, very well looked after and well grownMine...are not. I had a terrible aphid problem I picked up when they were at home, not greenfly but they looked more like brown/red coloured. They aren't spider mites, just normal looking aphids. Tried spraying with neem and I...
Looking great @Ademission, very well looked after and well grownMine...are not. I had a terrible aphid problem I picked up when they were at home, not greenfly but they looked more like brown/red coloured. They aren't spider mites, just normal...
Looking great @Ademission, very well looked after and well grownMine...are not. I had a terrible aphid problem I picked up when they were at home, not greenfly but they looked more like...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 8 9 10
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Hanglow
May 25, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Runner Beans and Frames
Great reuse of an old bedframeI use old aluminium supports from an old conservatory at the ends and along the top, and then washing line poles at an angle for the beans to run up. It's very...
Great reuse of an old bedframeI use old aluminium supports from an old conservatory at the ends and along the top, and then washing line poles at an angle for the beans to run up. It's very secure, I did try bamboo the first couple of years but by august they couldn't take the weight and wind.
Great reuse of an old bedframeI use old aluminium supports from an old conservatory at the ends and along the top, and then washing line poles at an angle for the beans to run up. It's very secure, I did try bamboo the first couple of years...
Great reuse of an old bedframeI use old aluminium supports from an old conservatory at the ends and along the top, and then washing line poles at an angle for the beans to run up. It's very...
JWK, May 22, 2024 at 4:39 PM, Edible Gardening
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Hanglow
May 25, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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Tomato Growing 2024
Planted another three outside in pots. Got maybe another 2 if I can find space
Planted another three outside in pots. Got maybe another 2 if I can find space
Planted another three outside in pots. Got maybe another 2 if I can find space
Planted another three outside in pots. Got maybe another 2 if I can find space
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 42 43 44
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Hanglow
May 25, 2024 at 8:30 AM
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Members Roses 2024
Your garden is always so lovely and colourful @Mrs Hillard.
Your garden is always so lovely and colourful @Mrs Hillard.
Your garden is always so lovely and colourful @Mrs Hillard.
Your garden is always so lovely and colourful @Mrs Hillard.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 13 14 15
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Busy-Lizzie
May 25, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
I had two greenfinches yesterday, first time I've ever seen them in the garden. They've been getting more numerous in the area and I often hear them calling. They ate some dandelion seeds and then...
I had two greenfinches yesterday, first time I've ever seen them in the garden. They've been getting more numerous in the area and I often hear them calling. They ate some dandelion seeds and then spotted the feeders and had a good long session on the black sunflower seeds. Good job I've...
I had two greenfinches yesterday, first time I've ever seen them in the garden. They've been getting more numerous in the area and I often hear them calling. They ate some dandelion seeds and then spotted the feeders and had a good long session...
I had two greenfinches yesterday, first time I've ever seen them in the garden. They've been getting more numerous in the area and I often hear them calling. They ate some dandelion seeds and then...

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 30 31 32
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Escarpment
May 25, 2024 at 7:39 AM
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House Martins, Swallows & Swifts
Lovely to have them again @CatDouch I asked my sister if her housemartins had appeared, but she said no. The nest had disintegrated, and nothing was attempting to improve it.
Lovely to have them again @CatDouch I asked my sister if her housemartins had appeared, but she said no. The nest had disintegrated, and nothing was attempting to improve it.
Lovely to have them again @CatDouch I asked my sister if her housemartins had appeared, but she said no. The nest had disintegrated, and nothing was attempting to improve it.
Lovely to have them again @CatDouch I asked my sister if her housemartins had appeared, but she said no. The nest had disintegrated, and nothing was attempting to improve it.
Spruce, Apr 8, 2021, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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fairygirl
May 25, 2024 at 7:29 AM

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