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  1. BB3

    Had anyone been bitten yet?

    Mayflies make you gag
    Mayflies make you gag
    Mayflies make you gag
    Mayflies make you gag
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  2. BB3
    Funny x 5

    Wheelie bin snails

    Snails and slugs love Doom Bar in my beer traps. Brings a tear to my eye as I pour it into my jam jar trap.
    Snails and slugs love Doom Bar in my beer traps. Brings a tear to my eye as I pour it into my jam jar trap.
    Snails and slugs love Doom Bar in my beer traps. Brings a tear to my eye as I pour it into my jam jar trap.
    Snails and slugs love Doom Bar in my beer traps. Brings a tear to my eye as I pour it into my jam jar trap.
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  3. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    The biggest of my french beans has put on a spurt and started climbing up the support.I've got some broad beans coming - I planted Aquadulce in the autumn. Of the 6 I put out only two made it...
    The biggest of my french beans has put on a spurt and started climbing up the support.I've got some broad beans coming - I planted Aquadulce in the autumn. Of the 6 I put out only two made it through the winter and I was tempted to pull them out and forget them, but they've gone on to make...
    The biggest of my french beans has put on a spurt and started climbing up the support.I've got some broad beans coming - I planted Aquadulce in the autumn. Of the 6 I put out only two made it through the winter and I was tempted to pull them...
    The biggest of my french beans has put on a spurt and started climbing up the support.I've got some broad beans coming - I planted Aquadulce in the autumn. Of the 6 I put out only two made it...
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  4. wiseowl
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  5. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Good evening all. @Busy-Lizzie, fingers crossed that we do have some good summer weather for your son's visit. I hope that your knee eases soon too. @Punkdoc, such a delicious...
    Good evening all. @Busy-Lizzie, fingers crossed that we do have some good summer weather for your son's visit. I hope that your knee eases soon too. @Punkdoc, such a delicious menu! @Dovefromabove, so sorry to read about your dental troubles. I am due to go to the hygienist myself but until I...
    Good evening all. @Busy-Lizzie, fingers crossed that we do have some good summer weather for your son's visit. I hope that your knee eases soon too. @Punkdoc, such a delicious menu! @Dovefromabove, so sorry to read about your dental troubles. I...
    Good evening all. @Busy-Lizzie, fingers crossed that we do have some good summer weather for your son's visit. I hope that your knee eases soon too. @Punkdoc, such a delicious...
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  6. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    I think @Alan Clark has answered the question @cactus_girlIt would appear that the female beetles like a good squeeze.
    I think @Alan Clark has answered the question @cactus_girlIt would appear that the female beetles like a good squeeze.
    I think @Alan Clark has answered the question @cactus_girlIt would appear that the female beetles like a good squeeze.
    I think @Alan Clark has answered the question @cactus_girlIt would appear that the female beetles like a good squeeze.
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  7. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Personally I think you can get away with lower temps. I'm getting around 10c overnight with a couple of lows last week of 4c. Lower than I would like but they are not showing any purple tinges,...
    Personally I think you can get away with lower temps. I'm getting around 10c overnight with a couple of lows last week of 4c. Lower than I would like but they are not showing any purple tinges, and are romping away, fruit forming and stems thickening. It's not till June that overnight temps...
    Personally I think you can get away with lower temps. I'm getting around 10c overnight with a couple of lows last week of 4c. Lower than I would like but they are not showing any purple tinges, and are romping away, fruit forming and stems...
    Personally I think you can get away with lower temps. I'm getting around 10c overnight with a couple of lows last week of 4c. Lower than I would like but they are not showing any purple tinges,...
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  8. BrennaBee

    Roses, peonies and Alliums

    This is one half of my back border, such a difference from last year, April/ May 2023 It was a brand new Border apart from a Laurel bush I left in and trimmed to a round shape. I’m still...
    This is one half of my back border, such a difference from last year, April/ May 2023 It was a brand new Border apart from a Laurel bush I left in and trimmed to a round shape. I’m still learning, moving plants to where they should be and in September I planted a selection of bulbs, Alliums,...
    This is one half of my back border, such a difference from last year, April/ May 2023 It was a brand new Border apart from a Laurel bush I left in and trimmed to a round shape. I’m still learning, moving plants to where they should be and in...
    This is one half of my back border, such a difference from last year, April/ May 2023 It was a brand new Border apart from a Laurel bush I left in and trimmed to a round shape. I’m still...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Got to 30,9c but are 29,3c now feeling pleasant as the sun goes down.
    Got to 30,9c but are 29,3c now feeling pleasant as the sun goes down.
    Got to 30,9c but are 29,3c now feeling pleasant as the sun goes down.
    Got to 30,9c but are 29,3c now feeling pleasant as the sun goes down.
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  10. machtucker

    Garden design - adding trees

    Many thanks for your recommendations. I will get a better plan together and show the areas in more detail.
    Many thanks for your recommendations. I will get a better plan together and show the areas in more detail.
    Many thanks for your recommendations. I will get a better plan together and show the areas in more detail.
    Many thanks for your recommendations. I will get a better plan together and show the areas in more detail.
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  11. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    A surprise from my Christmas (Thanksgiving time really) Cactus
    A surprise from my Christmas (Thanksgiving time really) Cactus
    A surprise from my Christmas (Thanksgiving time really) Cactus
    A surprise from my Christmas (Thanksgiving time really) Cactus
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  12. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    20% off outdoor plants in B&Q at the moment. I bought this pretty Iberis and a Polemonium Golden Feathers.
    20% off outdoor plants in B&Q at the moment. I bought this pretty Iberis and a Polemonium Golden Feathers.
    20% off outdoor plants in B&Q at the moment. I bought this pretty Iberis and a Polemonium Golden Feathers.
    20% off outdoor plants in B&Q at the moment. I bought this pretty Iberis and a Polemonium Golden Feathers.
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  13. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    Love all your roses @Mrs Hillard , especially your GdeF, mine is just coming into bloom, abt 2 years old now I think and already over 6ft tall. I'm going to try enticing it along a rope swag...
    Love all your roses @Mrs Hillard , especially your GdeF, mine is just coming into bloom, abt 2 years old now I think and already over 6ft tall. I'm going to try enticing it along a rope swag towards the sun where it's also got a couple of dark cherry trees to dive into. That's the plan!That is...
    Love all your roses @Mrs Hillard , especially your GdeF, mine is just coming into bloom, abt 2 years old now I think and already over 6ft tall. I'm going to try enticing it along a rope swag towards the sun where it's also got a couple of dark...
    Love all your roses @Mrs Hillard , especially your GdeF, mine is just coming into bloom, abt 2 years old now I think and already over 6ft tall. I'm going to try enticing it along a rope swag...
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  14. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Finally (after being away - and then grandchild 'minding'; not sure who minds who) I have got into my 'office' and potted on the last of my Golden something tomatoes (this makes a total of 13...
    Finally (after being away - and then grandchild 'minding'; not sure who minds who) I have got into my 'office' and potted on the last of my Golden something tomatoes (this makes a total of 13 tomatoes of various varieties. I hope that's not an omen), 3 Carmen cucs, a scotch bonnet and a stray...
    Finally (after being away - and then grandchild 'minding'; not sure who minds who) I have got into my 'office' and potted on the last of my Golden something tomatoes (this makes a total of 13 tomatoes of various varieties. I hope that's not an...
    Finally (after being away - and then grandchild 'minding'; not sure who minds who) I have got into my 'office' and potted on the last of my Golden something tomatoes (this makes a total of 13...
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  15. Andrew Kennedy

    RUNNER BEANS - Slugs??

    Could add some sugar?Is that on toast?:biggrin:
    Could add some sugar?Is that on toast?:biggrin:
    Could add some sugar?Is that on toast?:biggrin:
    Could add some sugar?Is that on toast?:biggrin:
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  16. Pete8

    Moss - lots of it - anyone tried Viano MO Bacter Organic Lawn Fertiliser & Moss Killer

    Well timed! See the last few posts on this thread Good news for moss owners, not so good for the moss :)It still has quite a bit of thatch, but that's for another time..Lawn struggling
    Well timed! See the last few posts on this thread Good news for moss owners, not so good for the moss :)It still has quite a bit of thatch, but that's for another time..Lawn struggling
    Well timed! See the last few posts on this thread Good news for moss owners, not so good for the moss :)It still has quite a bit of thatch, but that's for another time..Lawn struggling
    Well timed! See the last few posts on this thread Good news for moss owners, not so good for the moss :)It still has quite a bit of thatch, but that's for another time..Lawn struggling
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  17. Tabather

    May planting out

    My La Diva cucumbers have been in the cold frame for a month now - with the front fully open on warm days Today hubby had erected chicken wire with canes for the cucumbers to climb and YO-YO...
    My La Diva cucumbers have been in the cold frame for a month now - with the front fully open on warm days Today hubby had erected chicken wire with canes for the cucumbers to climb and YO-YO supports are also in place on the south face wall of our house. If it rains the awning will be pulled...
    My La Diva cucumbers have been in the cold frame for a month now - with the front fully open on warm days Today hubby had erected chicken wire with canes for the cucumbers to climb and YO-YO supports are also in place on the south face wall of...
    My La Diva cucumbers have been in the cold frame for a month now - with the front fully open on warm days Today hubby had erected chicken wire with canes for the cucumbers to climb and YO-YO...
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  18. katecat58

    Fertiliser NPK ratios

    If James Wong says it, it must be true.......?
    If James Wong says it, it must be true.......?
    If James Wong says it, it must be true.......?
    If James Wong says it, it must be true.......?
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  19. David K
    Like x 6

    Sweet Peas:

    Thanks, @David K.
    Thanks, @David K.
    Thanks, @David K.
    Thanks, @David K.
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  20. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Me too @Bluejayway, it’s a cheerful little plant!
    Me too @Bluejayway, it’s a cheerful little plant!
    Me too @Bluejayway, it’s a cheerful little plant!
    Me too @Bluejayway, it’s a cheerful little plant!
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