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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Erigeron always makes me smile!:) @Plantminded
    Erigeron always makes me smile!:) @Plantminded
    Erigeron always makes me smile!:) @Plantminded
    Erigeron always makes me smile!:) @Plantminded
    wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 20 21 22
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    Bluejayway
    May 29, 2024 at 1:15 PM
  2. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I only sowed a single variety this year, my own saved seed from last year's Red Gem. I just wanted them to plant around the tomatoes and they're doing well.They've gotten nice and bushy and...
    I only sowed a single variety this year, my own saved seed from last year's Red Gem. I just wanted them to plant around the tomatoes and they're doing well.They've gotten nice and bushy and have been ignored by the slugs and snails so far, which is more than I can say for my variegated hostas...
    I only sowed a single variety this year, my own saved seed from last year's Red Gem. I just wanted them to plant around the tomatoes and they're doing well.They've gotten nice and bushy and have been ignored by the slugs and snails so far,...
    I only sowed a single variety this year, my own saved seed from last year's Red Gem. I just wanted them to plant around the tomatoes and they're doing well.They've gotten nice and bushy and...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 46 47 48
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    Garrett
    May 29, 2024 at 1:15 PM
  3. katecat58

    Fertiliser NPK ratios

    Agreed. Remember that it applies to the weight/area, such as 75kg/ha or 4ozs. per sq yard, hence calculations done to amend the results of soil testing. Too much can be adverse in mineral locking...
    Agreed. Remember that it applies to the weight/area, such as 75kg/ha or 4ozs. per sq yard, hence calculations done to amend the results of soil testing. Too much can be adverse in mineral locking as well as being expensive. Regenerative methods are more fashionable, utilising natural processes...
    Agreed. Remember that it applies to the weight/area, such as 75kg/ha or 4ozs. per sq yard, hence calculations done to amend the results of soil testing. Too much can be adverse in mineral locking as well as being expensive. Regenerative methods...
    Agreed. Remember that it applies to the weight/area, such as 75kg/ha or 4ozs. per sq yard, hence calculations done to amend the results of soil testing. Too much can be adverse in mineral locking...
    katecat58, May 29, 2024 at 11:30 AM, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    infradig
    May 29, 2024 at 1:12 PM
  4. BB3

    Had anyone been bitten yet?

    On a similar note. There's a clump of what might be nettles in the neglected shady bit but I'm not game to touch them to find out. I understand nettles are good for butterflies or something so...
    On a similar note. There's a clump of what might be nettles in the neglected shady bit but I'm not game to touch them to find out. I understand nettles are good for butterflies or something so I'll leave them just in case.
    On a similar note. There's a clump of what might be nettles in the neglected shady bit but I'm not game to touch them to find out. I understand nettles are good for butterflies or something so I'll leave them just in case.
    On a similar note. There's a clump of what might be nettles in the neglected shady bit but I'm not game to touch them to find out. I understand nettles are good for butterflies or something so...
    BB3, May 29, 2024 at 12:25 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    BB3
    May 29, 2024 at 1:08 PM
  5. BB3

    What's the most you've ever spent on a single plant and was it worth it?

    £140 for a seven foot tree fern. The Beast from the East took it.Was it worth it? No.
    £140 for a seven foot tree fern. The Beast from the East took it.Was it worth it? No.
    £140 for a seven foot tree fern. The Beast from the East took it.Was it worth it? No.
    £140 for a seven foot tree fern. The Beast from the East took it.Was it worth it? No.
    BB3, May 23, 2024 at 1:45 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    JWK
    May 29, 2024 at 1:08 PM
  6. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024

    End of May is nearing and not much is going on here at the heat progresses.One Adenium is going into full bloom ...... and in the baby Nursery all is progressing ...Begonia going strong...
    End of May is nearing and not much is going on here at the heat progresses.One Adenium is going into full bloom ...... and in the baby Nursery all is progressing ...Begonia going strong ...Excited as Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret Double finally blooming ... And a few...
    End of May is nearing and not much is going on here at the heat progresses.One Adenium is going into full bloom ...... and in the baby Nursery all is progressing ...Begonia going strong ...Excited as Hibiscus syriacus French Cabaret...
    End of May is nearing and not much is going on here at the heat progresses.One Adenium is going into full bloom ...... and in the baby Nursery all is progressing ...Begonia going strong...
    Front of House 14 Jan 24.jpg Cy2 14 Jan 24.jpg Hibiscus Red 14 Jan 24.jpg Hibs & Iochroma 14 Jan 24.jpg Iochroma 14 Jan 24.jpg Jak at Baffa 14 Jan 24.jpg
    Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 4 5 6
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    Victoria
    May 29, 2024 at 12:52 PM
  7. Andrew Kennedy

    RUNNER BEANS - Slugs??

    :fingers crossed:I planted mine out They looked fine … then we had to go away for a week (MIL had an op).This is what we came back to … The neighbours put the netting up cos the damage was so great they...
    :fingers crossed:I planted mine out They looked fine … then we had to go away for a week (MIL had an op).This is what we came back to … The neighbours put the netting up cos the damage was so great they thought it was pigeons. That night I made a slug pub with a cream carton half full of a dark ale...
    :fingers crossed:I planted mine out They looked fine … then we had to go away for a week (MIL had an op).This is what we came back to … The neighbours put the netting up cos the damage was so great they thought it was pigeons. That night I made a slug...
    :fingers crossed:I planted mine out They looked fine … then we had to go away for a week (MIL had an op).This is what we came back to … The neighbours put the netting up cos the damage was so great they...
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    Andrew Kennedy, May 29, 2024 at 11:35 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Dovefromabove
    May 29, 2024 at 12:27 PM
  8. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    I planted out 3 Runner Beans, then it started raining, cleared everything away and now it's hot Sunshine...........Sod it, can I say that:whistle:
    I planted out 3 Runner Beans, then it started raining, cleared everything away and now it's hot Sunshine...........Sod it, can I say that:whistle:
    I planted out 3 Runner Beans, then it started raining, cleared everything away and now it's hot Sunshine...........Sod it, can I say that:whistle:
    I planted out 3 Runner Beans, then it started raining, cleared everything away and now it's hot Sunshine...........Sod it, can I say that:whistle:
    wiseowl, May 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 44 45 46
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    john558
    May 29, 2024 at 12:13 PM
  9. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    OH is at work, the house is reasonably clean and tidy, the washing has been out and come back in again almost dry enough to put away. It’s finishing on a rack on the landing. The window cleaner...
    OH is at work, the house is reasonably clean and tidy, the washing has been out and come back in again almost dry enough to put away. It’s finishing on a rack on the landing. The window cleaner has been and gone. There’s a pot of lentil, tomato and ginger soup chuntering on the hob and I’ve...
    OH is at work, the house is reasonably clean and tidy, the washing has been out and come back in again almost dry enough to put away. It’s finishing on a rack on the landing. The window cleaner has been and gone. There’s a pot of lentil, tomato...
    OH is at work, the house is reasonably clean and tidy, the washing has been out and come back in again almost dry enough to put away. It’s finishing on a rack on the landing. The window cleaner...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 244 245 246
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    Dovefromabove
    May 29, 2024 at 12:13 PM
  10. BB3

    What's more annoying?

    We went out and culled one night a few weeks back, so our damage is not quite as bad. Still we have lost the top off a couple of plants, one of which was over 1m in height. I'm just hoping for...
    We went out and culled one night a few weeks back, so our damage is not quite as bad. Still we have lost the top off a couple of plants, one of which was over 1m in height. I'm just hoping for some dry weather and recovery we got last year on almost every plant!
    We went out and culled one night a few weeks back, so our damage is not quite as bad. Still we have lost the top off a couple of plants, one of which was over 1m in height. I'm just hoping for some dry weather and recovery we got last year on...
    We went out and culled one night a few weeks back, so our damage is not quite as bad. Still we have lost the top off a couple of plants, one of which was over 1m in height. I'm just hoping for...
    BB3, May 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    DiggersJo
    May 29, 2024 at 12:11 PM
  11. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    I do wonder what they are finding in the grass, never seen one on the grass here. Green woodpecker, yes as they love ants.
    I do wonder what they are finding in the grass, never seen one on the grass here. Green woodpecker, yes as they love ants.
    I do wonder what they are finding in the grass, never seen one on the grass here. Green woodpecker, yes as they love ants.
    I do wonder what they are finding in the grass, never seen one on the grass here. Green woodpecker, yes as they love ants.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 31 32 33
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    DiggersJo
    May 29, 2024 at 12:06 PM
  12. ManderW

    Overhaul a shady garden - good resources?

    It's weird that the woodruff is quite happy on one side of the garden but not the other. I've tried to transplant some before and it wasn't happy.Since my last post I have dug up most of the...
    It's weird that the woodruff is quite happy on one side of the garden but not the other. I've tried to transplant some before and it wasn't happy.Since my last post I have dug up most of the dandelions and alchemilla molis, and made a horrible muddy mess in the process. I'm thinking about...
    It's weird that the woodruff is quite happy on one side of the garden but not the other. I've tried to transplant some before and it wasn't happy.Since my last post I have dug up most of the dandelions and alchemilla molis, and made a horrible...
    It's weird that the woodruff is quite happy on one side of the garden but not the other. I've tried to transplant some before and it wasn't happy.Since my last post I have dug up most of the...
    ManderW, May 12, 2024, Garden Projects and DIY
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    ManderW
    May 29, 2024 at 11:51 AM
  13. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    @ViewAhead - in Belgium, "none of the above" is expressed by spoiling the ballot paper. Those get counted too.Agree about utilities regulators and organisations in general. Where profits and...
    @ViewAhead - in Belgium, "none of the above" is expressed by spoiling the ballot paper. Those get counted too.Agree about utilities regulators and organisations in general. Where profits and bonuses can become more important than efficient delivery of customer services there will always be...
    @ViewAhead - in Belgium, "none of the above" is expressed by spoiling the ballot paper. Those get counted too.Agree about utilities regulators and organisations in general. Where profits and bonuses can become more important than efficient...
    @ViewAhead - in Belgium, "none of the above" is expressed by spoiling the ballot paper. Those get counted too.Agree about utilities regulators and organisations in general. Where profits and...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 123 124 125
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    Obelix-Vendée
    May 29, 2024 at 11:44 AM
  14. Dropmore

    Camera recommendation

    You can certainly get started with £200. What you need is a digital camera with interchangeable lens, of which there are two kinds: SLRs and Mirrorless.With SLRs you look through the lens via a...
    You can certainly get started with £200. What you need is a digital camera with interchangeable lens, of which there are two kinds: SLRs and Mirrorless.With SLRs you look through the lens via a mirror and a prism. Refurbished SLRs can be obtained for well Under £100 - Canon or Nikon are the...
    You can certainly get started with £200. What you need is a digital camera with interchangeable lens, of which there are two kinds: SLRs and Mirrorless.With SLRs you look through the lens via a mirror and a prism. Refurbished SLRs can be...
    You can certainly get started with £200. What you need is a digital camera with interchangeable lens, of which there are two kinds: SLRs and Mirrorless.With SLRs you look through the lens via a...
    Dropmore, May 28, 2024 at 9:06 PM, Photography Talk
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    Alan Clark
    May 29, 2024 at 10:48 AM
  15. Newbie1979

    Nemesia Seeds (collected)

    They germinate on the surface quite well but it's easier to keep the seeds moist with a little sprinkling of soil. I know this because I had issues with the compost I used this year and found it...
    They germinate on the surface quite well but it's easier to keep the seeds moist with a little sprinkling of soil. I know this because I had issues with the compost I used this year and found it hard getting used to how wet it stayed. The first sowing was poor so I threw some more seed on top...
    They germinate on the surface quite well but it's easier to keep the seeds moist with a little sprinkling of soil. I know this because I had issues with the compost I used this year and found it hard getting used to how wet it stayed. The first...
    They germinate on the surface quite well but it's easier to keep the seeds moist with a little sprinkling of soil. I know this because I had issues with the compost I used this year and found it...
    Newbie1979, May 29, 2024 at 10:03 AM, Propagation This Month
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    Thevictorian
    May 29, 2024 at 10:46 AM
  16. simone_in_wiltshire

    Plant/weed ID please

    I had a massive lovage plant in a previous garden … well over 7’. I keep meaning to find room for one here … as you say it’s so useful in soup, and I make a lot of soup. :)
    I had a massive lovage plant in a previous garden … well over 7’. I keep meaning to find room for one here … as you say it’s so useful in soup, and I make a lot of soup. :)
    I had a massive lovage plant in a previous garden … well over 7’. I keep meaning to find room for one here … as you say it’s so useful in soup, and I make a lot of soup. :)
    I had a massive lovage plant in a previous garden … well over 7’. I keep meaning to find room for one here … as you say it’s so useful in soup, and I make a lot of soup. :)
    simone_in_wiltshire, May 29, 2024 at 7:44 AM, Identification Area
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    Dovefromabove
    May 29, 2024 at 10:16 AM
  17. latimer

    Finishing off pond edging on a tight budget

    I didn’t know there was a white Ajuga, I might have to try that one out somewhere :)Just thought, if dry, how about some evergreen ferns.
    I didn’t know there was a white Ajuga, I might have to try that one out somewhere :)Just thought, if dry, how about some evergreen ferns.
    I didn’t know there was a white Ajuga, I might have to try that one out somewhere :)Just thought, if dry, how about some evergreen ferns.
    I didn’t know there was a white Ajuga, I might have to try that one out somewhere :)Just thought, if dry, how about some evergreen ferns.
    latimer, May 20, 2024, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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    Butterfly6
    May 29, 2024 at 9:23 AM
  18. David K
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    Sweet Peas:

    That's fantastic, quite early, depending where you live/garden.
    That's fantastic, quite early, depending where you live/garden.
    That's fantastic, quite early, depending where you live/garden.
    That's fantastic, quite early, depending where you live/garden.
    David K, May 17, 2024, Members Gallery ... 2
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    David K
    May 29, 2024 at 8:52 AM
  19. zebrina

    Weed id please

    I would say yes
    I would say yes
    I would say yes
    I would say yes
    zebrina, May 28, 2024 at 7:51 PM, Identification Area
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    AnniD
    May 29, 2024 at 8:42 AM
  20. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    i ordered some replacement Mouse Hostas for my daughter's birthday present.It took all of my will power not to order dozens of delicious new varieties for myself. Not even one. I feel...
    i ordered some replacement Mouse Hostas for my daughter's birthday present.It took all of my will power not to order dozens of delicious new varieties for myself. Not even one. I feel practically virtuous
    i ordered some replacement Mouse Hostas for my daughter's birthday present.It took all of my will power not to order dozens of delicious new varieties for myself. Not even one. I feel practically virtuous
    i ordered some replacement Mouse Hostas for my daughter's birthday present.It took all of my will power not to order dozens of delicious new varieties for myself. Not even one. I feel...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 114 115 116
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    Goldenlily26
    May 29, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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