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What's Happened to My Oriental Poppies
Good afternoon I have just noticed that there is something wrong with one of my oriental poppies (Red Rumble) could anyone help please,all the other poppies are fine.Thank you
Good afternoon I have just noticed that there is something wrong with one of my oriental poppies (Red Rumble) could anyone help please,all the other poppies are fine.Thank you
Good afternoon I have just noticed that there is something wrong with one of my oriental poppies (Red Rumble) could anyone help please,all the other poppies are fine.Thank you
Good afternoon I have just noticed that there is something wrong with one of my oriental poppies (Red Rumble) could anyone help please,all the other poppies are fine.Thank you

wiseowl, May 30, 2024 at 3:38 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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wiseowl
May 30, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Glad the kitchen's finished @Blue arbour. Never sure whether the kitchen or a bathroom is my least favourite room to decorate. Bad luck with the table leg but at least it can be fixed. Don't...
Glad the kitchen's finished @Blue arbour. Never sure whether the kitchen or a bathroom is my least favourite room to decorate. Bad luck with the table leg but at least it can be fixed. Don't forget what you said about culling your stuff when you move things back in....@Allotment Boy - fingers...
Glad the kitchen's finished @Blue arbour. Never sure whether the kitchen or a bathroom is my least favourite room to decorate. Bad luck with the table leg but at least it can be fixed. Don't forget what you said about culling your stuff when you...
Glad the kitchen's finished @Blue arbour. Never sure whether the kitchen or a bathroom is my least favourite room to decorate. Bad luck with the table leg but at least it can be fixed. Don't...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 246 247 248
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Topbird
May 30, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Cordless mower
To put batteries in perspective I purchased a Bosch battery hedge cutter. Battery died. Cost of a new battery was more than the original price of the cutter. Went to the recycling centre with it...
To put batteries in perspective I purchased a Bosch battery hedge cutter. Battery died. Cost of a new battery was more than the original price of the cutter. Went to the recycling centre with it and the electrical bin was filled with them.
To put batteries in perspective I purchased a Bosch battery hedge cutter. Battery died. Cost of a new battery was more than the original price of the cutter. Went to the recycling centre with it and the electrical bin was filled with them.
To put batteries in perspective I purchased a Bosch battery hedge cutter. Battery died. Cost of a new battery was more than the original price of the cutter. Went to the recycling centre with it...
Nickoslesteros, May 27, 2024 at 8:01 AM, Lawns
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waterbut
May 30, 2024 at 3:31 PM
What tree is this and can I replant it?
Hi all,I planted this tree 4 years ago:Does anyone know: 1) What it is 2) How high it may grow 3) Is it too big for me to dig it up and replant it?Thanks
Hi all,I planted this tree 4 years ago:Does anyone know: 1) What it is 2) How high it may grow 3) Is it too big for me to dig it up and replant it?Thanks
Hi all,I planted this tree 4 years ago:Does anyone know: 1) What it is 2) How high it may grow 3) Is it too big for me to dig it up and replant it?Thanks
Hi all,I planted this tree 4 years ago:Does anyone know: 1) What it is 2) How high it may grow 3) Is it too big for me to dig it up and replant it?Thanks

Tufty, May 30, 2024 at 3:29 PM, Trees
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Tufty
May 30, 2024 at 3:29 PM
What type of lettuce is this?
Hi all,I was given some lettuce plants a month ago which I planted into containers:Ive never grown lettuce before, and I dont know what variety this is. Should I wait to see if it is...
Hi all,I was given some lettuce plants a month ago which I planted into containers:Ive never grown lettuce before, and I dont know what variety this is. Should I wait to see if it is hearting lettuce, or is it ready to eat now? I think the lady said (Ive got no way of contacting her)...
Hi all,I was given some lettuce plants a month ago which I planted into containers:Ive never grown lettuce before, and I dont know what variety this is. Should I wait to see if it is hearting lettuce, or is it ready to eat now? I think...
Hi all,I was given some lettuce plants a month ago which I planted into containers:Ive never grown lettuce before, and I dont know what variety this is. Should I wait to see if it is...

Tufty, May 30, 2024 at 3:27 PM, Edible Gardening
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Tufty
May 30, 2024 at 3:27 PM
How long do mahonia shrubs last - is mine dead?
Me too. I planted a bog-standard one all those years ago and eventually decided I didn't really like it. Every few years I cut it back as close to the ground as I can manage and off it goes again...
Me too. I planted a bog-standard one all those years ago and eventually decided I didn't really like it. Every few years I cut it back as close to the ground as I can manage and off it goes again - it always recovers. The flowers do brighten-up a winter's day, so I'll carry on with the same...
Me too. I planted a bog-standard one all those years ago and eventually decided I didn't really like it. Every few years I cut it back as close to the ground as I can manage and off it goes again - it always recovers. The flowers do brighten-up a...
Me too. I planted a bog-standard one all those years ago and eventually decided I didn't really like it. Every few years I cut it back as close to the ground as I can manage and off it goes again...
Pink678, May 30, 2024 at 2:25 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
May 30, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
@shiney wow you’re so lucky to have him/her in your garden, absolutely beautiful.
@shiney wow you’re so lucky to have him/her in your garden, absolutely beautiful.
@shiney wow you’re so lucky to have him/her in your garden, absolutely beautiful.
@shiney wow you’re so lucky to have him/her in your garden, absolutely beautiful.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 32 33 34
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CatDouch
May 30, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
Rolled up shirt sleeves when on the campaign trail ( presumably meant to convey We Mean Business ) - surely short sleeve shirts are available to buy for use every 5 years or so ? I quite like...
Rolled up shirt sleeves when on the campaign trail ( presumably meant to convey We Mean Business ) - surely short sleeve shirts are available to buy for use every 5 years or so ? I quite like the Labour plan to bring down the NHS waiting list to zero within 5 years - reminiscent of the £30 +...
Rolled up shirt sleeves when on the campaign trail ( presumably meant to convey We Mean Business ) - surely short sleeve shirts are available to buy for use every 5 years or so ? I quite like the Labour plan to bring down the NHS waiting list...
Rolled up shirt sleeves when on the campaign trail ( presumably meant to convey We Mean Business ) - surely short sleeve shirts are available to buy for use every 5 years or so ? I quite like...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 124 125 126
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Philippa
May 30, 2024 at 3:14 PM
What's eating my french bean seedlings?
Not too easy to tell, but it could be hoverfly larva (goodie).
Not too easy to tell, but it could be hoverfly larva (goodie).
Not too easy to tell, but it could be hoverfly larva (goodie).
Not too easy to tell, but it could be hoverfly larva (goodie).
Kate Whittle, May 14, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 2
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DiggersJo
May 30, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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Members Roses 2024
Thank you @lizzie .. rain or shine, we have roses.. but it's like a winter's day today, so not much opening.. Let's see what we can rustle up.. 'Lavender Lassie'..'Bathsheba' / clematis...
Thank you @lizzie .. rain or shine, we have roses.. but it's like a winter's day today, so not much opening.. Let's see what we can rustle up.. 'Lavender Lassie'..'Bathsheba' / clematis 'Niobe'..this 'Bathsheba' is fairly new, 2nd year..'Silas Marner'.. needs support..'Mrs. John...
Thank you @lizzie .. rain or shine, we have roses.. but it's like a winter's day today, so not much opening.. Let's see what we can rustle up.. 'Lavender Lassie'..'Bathsheba' / clematis 'Niobe'..this 'Bathsheba' is fairly new, 2nd...
Thank you @lizzie .. rain or shine, we have roses.. but it's like a winter's day today, so not much opening.. Let's see what we can rustle up.. 'Lavender Lassie'..'Bathsheba' / clematis...

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 14 15 16
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Mrs Hillard
May 30, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
@fairygirl That is now a picture from what I see if I'm on the bench.And to my joy, this one opens now, too: Campanula "pers. alba"
@fairygirl That is now a picture from what I see if I'm on the bench.And to my joy, this one opens now, too: Campanula "pers. alba"
@fairygirl That is now a picture from what I see if I'm on the bench.And to my joy, this one opens now, too: Campanula "pers. alba"
@fairygirl That is now a picture from what I see if I'm on the bench.And to my joy, this one opens now, too: Campanula "pers. alba"

wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 21 22 23
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simone_in_wiltshire
May 30, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Two plants to Id please
Thank you everyone, as they’re in my wild area they can stay (for now!) .
Thank you everyone, as they’re in my wild area they can stay (for now!) .
Thank you everyone, as they’re in my wild area they can stay (for now!) .
Thank you everyone, as they’re in my wild area they can stay (for now!) .
SherwoodArrow, May 30, 2024 at 12:53 PM, Identification Area
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SherwoodArrow
May 30, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Autum bliss rasberry bare root advice
I'd leave it as pete8 says ot is likely to be a new A Bliss. If it comes up thornless then keep it, thorns means a rogue bramble. A Bliss should be sending up new canes for this year's fruiting...
I'd leave it as pete8 says ot is likely to be a new A Bliss. If it comes up thornless then keep it, thorns means a rogue bramble. A Bliss should be sending up new canes for this year's fruiting although bare root will take a year or two to settle in.
I'd leave it as pete8 says ot is likely to be a new A Bliss. If it comes up thornless then keep it, thorns means a rogue bramble. A Bliss should be sending up new canes for this year's fruiting although bare root will take a year or two to settle in.
I'd leave it as pete8 says ot is likely to be a new A Bliss. If it comes up thornless then keep it, thorns means a rogue bramble. A Bliss should be sending up new canes for this year's fruiting...
Bear1, May 30, 2024 at 1:58 PM, Edible Gardening
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JWK
May 30, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2024
I went to hoe two different beds to plant out my Swiss chard "Pink Flamingo" and the garlic kale but the soil is too wet and heavy, even for the magic push me pull you hoe head!Babies back in...
I went to hoe two different beds to plant out my Swiss chard "Pink Flamingo" and the garlic kale but the soil is too wet and heavy, even for the magic push me pull you hoe head!Babies back in the PT then and all watered and I consoled myself with transferring 4 pots of basil to a window box to...
I went to hoe two different beds to plant out my Swiss chard "Pink Flamingo" and the garlic kale but the soil is too wet and heavy, even for the magic push me pull you hoe head!Babies back in the PT then and all watered and I consoled myself...
I went to hoe two different beds to plant out my Swiss chard "Pink Flamingo" and the garlic kale but the soil is too wet and heavy, even for the magic push me pull you hoe head!Babies back in...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 16 17 18
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Obelix-Vendée
May 30, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Thoughts on Rhododendron leafy growth
I think @pete thoughts are probably right.I had a huge rhodo about 15ft wide and 10ft high. 2 years ago I cut the whole lot back to about 2-3 ft. All that was left was bare thick stems. It...
I think @pete thoughts are probably right.I had a huge rhodo about 15ft wide and 10ft high. 2 years ago I cut the whole lot back to about 2-3 ft. All that was left was bare thick stems. It resprouted very quickly and grew away. I had no flowers the following year, but this year it is in full...
I think @pete thoughts are probably right.I had a huge rhodo about 15ft wide and 10ft high. 2 years ago I cut the whole lot back to about 2-3 ft. All that was left was bare thick stems. It resprouted very quickly and grew away. I had no flowers...
I think @pete thoughts are probably right.I had a huge rhodo about 15ft wide and 10ft high. 2 years ago I cut the whole lot back to about 2-3 ft. All that was left was bare thick stems. It...
Mattyp, May 30, 2024 at 1:14 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Pete8
May 30, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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Tomato Growing 2024
Cant help but notice the onions.
Cant help but notice the onions.
Cant help but notice the onions.
Cant help but notice the onions.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 47 48 49
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pete
May 30, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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Close-ups of flowers
One of the beautiful poppies.
One of the beautiful poppies.
One of the beautiful poppies.
One of the beautiful poppies.

Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 31 32 33
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On the Levels
May 30, 2024 at 12:43 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2023/2024
Another orchid in flower. Aspasia lunata
Another orchid in flower. Aspasia lunata
Another orchid in flower. Aspasia lunata
Another orchid in flower. Aspasia lunata

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, Other Plants ... 15 16 17
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On the Levels
May 30, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
Potted on some perennials acquired as teeny tiny plugs (GW offer) that have grown surprisingly well, growing strongly and now in 9cm pots, hopefully some can go out maybe later in the summer,...
Potted on some perennials acquired as teeny tiny plugs (GW offer) that have grown surprisingly well, growing strongly and now in 9cm pots, hopefully some can go out maybe later in the summer, though I may keep the delphiniums in pots till next spring..... Still debating whether to plant out the...
Potted on some perennials acquired as teeny tiny plugs (GW offer) that have grown surprisingly well, growing strongly and now in 9cm pots, hopefully some can go out maybe later in the summer, though I may keep the delphiniums in pots till next...
Potted on some perennials acquired as teeny tiny plugs (GW offer) that have grown surprisingly well, growing strongly and now in 9cm pots, hopefully some can go out maybe later in the summer,...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 115 116 117
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KayJ
May 30, 2024 at 12:34 PM
RUNNER BEANS - Slugs??
The scores on the doors: Snails 3 v Runner Beans 0. All I'm left with is stalks. I have more to plant if I can be bothered.
The scores on the doors: Snails 3 v Runner Beans 0. All I'm left with is stalks. I have more to plant if I can be bothered.
The scores on the doors: Snails 3 v Runner Beans 0. All I'm left with is stalks. I have more to plant if I can be bothered.
The scores on the doors: Snails 3 v Runner Beans 0. All I'm left with is stalks. I have more to plant if I can be bothered.
Andrew Kennedy, May 29, 2024 at 11:35 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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john558
May 30, 2024 at 12:22 PM

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