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Whats your weather like May 2024
Cloudy and dry here with an o'night low of 11 degrees. It's still 11 just now [at approx. 7.25 am] The expected high is around 17, but it isn't too be as hot and sunny as yesterday, thankfully!...
Cloudy and dry here with an o'night low of 11 degrees. It's still 11 just now [at approx. 7.25 am] The expected high is around 17, but it isn't too be as hot and sunny as yesterday, thankfully!Yesterday got to 22, but it was cloudy all morning, so nice and cool for a walk, and doing some...
Cloudy and dry here with an o'night low of 11 degrees. It's still 11 just now [at approx. 7.25 am] The expected high is around 17, but it isn't too be as hot and sunny as yesterday, thankfully!Yesterday got to 22, but it was cloudy all...
Cloudy and dry here with an o'night low of 11 degrees. It's still 11 just now [at approx. 7.25 am] The expected high is around 17, but it isn't too be as hot and sunny as yesterday, thankfully!...
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 30 31 32
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fairygirl
May 20, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Learning how to take cuttings.
For buddleias - you can literally cut a bit off [just below a leaf joint] and shove it in a pot and it'll root. I often use the spring prunings as supports for perennials - it's surprising just...
For buddleias - you can literally cut a bit off [just below a leaf joint] and shove it in a pot and it'll root. I often use the spring prunings as supports for perennials - it's surprising just how many of those have rooted and are growing by the end of the season! The thing about taking...
For buddleias - you can literally cut a bit off [just below a leaf joint] and shove it in a pot and it'll root. I often use the spring prunings as supports for perennials - it's surprising just how many of those have rooted and are growing by the...
For buddleias - you can literally cut a bit off [just below a leaf joint] and shove it in a pot and it'll root. I often use the spring prunings as supports for perennials - it's surprising just...
Grays, May 19, 2024 at 8:36 AM, Gardening Discussions
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fairygirl
May 20, 2024 at 7:20 AM
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Members Roses 2024
Ah, I see! 1,000 at a time did seem a lot to care for. Deadheading alone would be a full-time job. Mind, even 40+ ... Every time I come on this thread I think "Ooh, I like that one best" and...
Ah, I see! 1,000 at a time did seem a lot to care for. Deadheading alone would be a full-time job. Mind, even 40+ ... Every time I come on this thread I think "Ooh, I like that one best" and then I go onto the next post and think "No, that's my favourite" and on to the next post ... and...
Ah, I see! 1,000 at a time did seem a lot to care for. Deadheading alone would be a full-time job. Mind, even 40+ ... Every time I come on this thread I think "Ooh, I like that one best" and then I go onto the next post and think "No,...
Ah, I see! 1,000 at a time did seem a lot to care for. Deadheading alone would be a full-time job. Mind, even 40+ ... Every time I come on this thread I think "Ooh, I like that one best" and...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 9 10 11
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ViewAhead
May 20, 2024 at 7:19 AM
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Show us your purchases 2024
Bargain!
Bargain!
Bargain!
Bargain!
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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ViewAhead
May 20, 2024 at 7:14 AM
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Alpines. Piccies of
Androsace himalaica.
Androsace himalaica.
Androsace himalaica.
Androsace himalaica.

kindredspirit, Feb 25, 2013, Alpine Gardening ... 22 23 24
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kindredspirit
May 20, 2024 at 7:06 AM
Lawn patches
Some more info would also help @DD97 - location, climate etc, but the grass looks quite chewed, so are the mower blades sharp? Grass that's been left to get long, then gets cut for the first time...
Some more info would also help @DD97 - location, climate etc, but the grass looks quite chewed, so are the mower blades sharp? Grass that's been left to get long, then gets cut for the first time can also be like that, especially if the mower blades are blunt. Also - soil and drainage are...
Some more info would also help @DD97 - location, climate etc, but the grass looks quite chewed, so are the mower blades sharp? Grass that's been left to get long, then gets cut for the first time can also be like that, especially if the mower...
Some more info would also help @DD97 - location, climate etc, but the grass looks quite chewed, so are the mower blades sharp? Grass that's been left to get long, then gets cut for the first time...
DD97, May 19, 2024 at 6:56 PM, Lawns
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fairygirl
May 20, 2024 at 7:05 AM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
Your white Camassias are well ahead of mine @Papi Jo, but end of May is normal for them here. I think one flower has opened on one plant, but they should be good by the end of this week or so....
Your white Camassias are well ahead of mine @Papi Jo, but end of May is normal for them here. I think one flower has opened on one plant, but they should be good by the end of this week or so. Love the Canna leaf pic @pitter-patter . Very, very nice. My Pyracanthas have lots of buds...
Your white Camassias are well ahead of mine @Papi Jo, but end of May is normal for them here. I think one flower has opened on one plant, but they should be good by the end of this week or so. Love the Canna leaf pic @pitter-patter . Very, very...
Your white Camassias are well ahead of mine @Papi Jo, but end of May is normal for them here. I think one flower has opened on one plant, but they should be good by the end of this week or so....
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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fairygirl
May 20, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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Should supermarkets be banned from selling plants
@Adam I I'm not quite sure what you mean by (you can't sell plants). Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you mean by it. Under Plant Health Regulations (PHR) 2019 you don't need to apply for a...
@Adam I I'm not quite sure what you mean by (you can't sell plants). Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you mean by it. Under Plant Health Regulations (PHR) 2019 you don't need to apply for a licence if you are not selling them to make a regular profit. (There are other restrictions).
@Adam I I'm not quite sure what you mean by (you can't sell plants). Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you mean by it. Under Plant Health Regulations (PHR) 2019 you don't need to apply for a licence if you are not selling them to make a...
@Adam I I'm not quite sure what you mean by (you can't sell plants). Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you mean by it. Under Plant Health Regulations (PHR) 2019 you don't need to apply for a...
gks, May 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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shiney
May 20, 2024 at 6:48 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2023/24

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 104 105 106
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Ladybird4
May 20, 2024 at 6:30 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
@Ergates, what an absolutely wonderful picture! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
@Ergates, what an absolutely wonderful picture! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
@Ergates, what an absolutely wonderful picture! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
@Ergates, what an absolutely wonderful picture! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 227 228 229
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Ladybird4
May 20, 2024 at 6:27 AM
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Vegetable Growing 2024
I kept a solution of 6 garlic cloves in water in a spray bottle in the fridge and it seems to work well vs slugs and snails though is probably short lived. issue is the spray bottles i ordered are...
I kept a solution of 6 garlic cloves in water in a spray bottle in the fridge and it seems to work well vs slugs and snails though is probably short lived. issue is the spray bottles i ordered are uselessplucking adult snails seems by far the most effective tactic for large plants but doesnt...
I kept a solution of 6 garlic cloves in water in a spray bottle in the fridge and it seems to work well vs slugs and snails though is probably short lived. issue is the spray bottles i ordered are uselessplucking adult snails seems by far the...
I kept a solution of 6 garlic cloves in water in a spray bottle in the fridge and it seems to work well vs slugs and snails though is probably short lived. issue is the spray bottles i ordered are...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 14 15 16
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Adam I
May 20, 2024 at 1:08 AM
How are Brits perceived abroad?
Also the retail and supermarket sector probably offered contracted hours unlike the hospitality sector. It's a know fact that the hospitality sector has the highest percentage of workers on zero...
Also the retail and supermarket sector probably offered contracted hours unlike the hospitality sector. It's a know fact that the hospitality sector has the highest percentage of workers on zero hours. The UK is falling behind the rest of the world as the number of workers on zero contract hours...
Also the retail and supermarket sector probably offered contracted hours unlike the hospitality sector. It's a know fact that the hospitality sector has the highest percentage of workers on zero hours. The UK is falling behind the rest of the...
Also the retail and supermarket sector probably offered contracted hours unlike the hospitality sector. It's a know fact that the hospitality sector has the highest percentage of workers on zero...
Clueless 1 v2, May 16, 2024 at 7:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3
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gks
May 20, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Planning and Planting a Border - What Do You Do?
Your garden is really beautiful, Lovely colour combinations!
Your garden is really beautiful, Lovely colour combinations!
Your garden is really beautiful, Lovely colour combinations!
Your garden is really beautiful, Lovely colour combinations!
Plantminded, May 18, 2024 at 11:11 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Scotmac
May 19, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Battery Powered Hayter Mower or Push Mower
My OH was fed up with his corded mower and he was waiting for his hip replacement when he bought his mower. A push one was out of the question with his hip problem so he bought a battery...
My OH was fed up with his corded mower and he was waiting for his hip replacement when he bought his mower. A push one was out of the question with his hip problem so he bought a battery Mountfield mower. He loves it. It is light and really easy to use. He still loves it, he had his hip replaced...
My OH was fed up with his corded mower and he was waiting for his hip replacement when he bought his mower. A push one was out of the question with his hip problem so he bought a battery Mountfield mower. He loves it. It is light and really easy...
My OH was fed up with his corded mower and he was waiting for his hip replacement when he bought his mower. A push one was out of the question with his hip problem so he bought a battery...
RDB85, May 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Busy-Lizzie
May 19, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Lawn Advice
Use a spring tine rake to remove the dead moss from the brown patches. Wait another six weeks as the herbicide in the 4 in 1 will still be active, then add a thin layer of topsoil (bought from a...
Use a spring tine rake to remove the dead moss from the brown patches. Wait another six weeks as the herbicide in the 4 in 1 will still be active, then add a thin layer of topsoil (bought from a GC), spread grass seed on top then add another thin layer of topsoil on top to deter birds. Water...
Use a spring tine rake to remove the dead moss from the brown patches. Wait another six weeks as the herbicide in the 4 in 1 will still be active, then add a thin layer of topsoil (bought from a GC), spread grass seed on top then add another thin...
Use a spring tine rake to remove the dead moss from the brown patches. Wait another six weeks as the herbicide in the 4 in 1 will still be active, then add a thin layer of topsoil (bought from a...

RDB85, May 19, 2024 at 6:19 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
May 19, 2024 at 9:30 PM
any tips on what i should do with this
The advantage of keeping it in a pot is that you can protect it from rain and so from peach-leaf curl
The advantage of keeping it in a pot is that you can protect it from rain and so from peach-leaf curl
The advantage of keeping it in a pot is that you can protect it from rain and so from peach-leaf curl
The advantage of keeping it in a pot is that you can protect it from rain and so from peach-leaf curl
hi2u_uk, May 18, 2024 at 2:14 PM, Container Gardening ... 2
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noisette47
May 19, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Will my dead but sprouting Acer recover?
Many thanks Pete8, really appreciate your reply! Fully suspect it's dead in the entire top half and we'll end up chopping it off above the new shoots in the winter and seeing how it responds next...
Many thanks Pete8, really appreciate your reply! Fully suspect it's dead in the entire top half and we'll end up chopping it off above the new shoots in the winter and seeing how it responds next spring. Fingers crossed! Michael
Many thanks Pete8, really appreciate your reply! Fully suspect it's dead in the entire top half and we'll end up chopping it off above the new shoots in the winter and seeing how it responds next spring. Fingers crossed! Michael
Many thanks Pete8, really appreciate your reply! Fully suspect it's dead in the entire top half and we'll end up chopping it off above the new shoots in the winter and seeing how it responds next...
Michael Parker, May 19, 2024 at 7:10 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Michael Parker
May 19, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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Crafters Corner 2023/2024
I've literally just noticed your robot whilst on the tomato thread, and commented on it there. I used to knit a lot of little dolls/figures. It's fun but fiddly compared to a big, daft jumper....
I've literally just noticed your robot whilst on the tomato thread, and commented on it there. I used to knit a lot of little dolls/figures. It's fun but fiddly compared to a big, daft jumper. (Mods! Why isn't there a knitting emoticon?)
I've literally just noticed your robot whilst on the tomato thread, and commented on it there. I used to knit a lot of little dolls/figures. It's fun but fiddly compared to a big, daft jumper. (Mods! Why isn't there a knitting emoticon?)
I've literally just noticed your robot whilst on the tomato thread, and commented on it there. I used to knit a lot of little dolls/figures. It's fun but fiddly compared to a big, daft jumper....
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, Members Hobbies ... 8 9 10
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eatenbyweasels
May 19, 2024 at 8:23 PM
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Tomato Growing 2024
PS. Love the little knitted character on your profile pic.
PS. Love the little knitted character on your profile pic.
PS. Love the little knitted character on your profile pic.
PS. Love the little knitted character on your profile pic.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 41 42 43
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eatenbyweasels
May 19, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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Close-ups of flowers
Digitalis Mertonensis Summer King
Digitalis Mertonensis Summer King
Digitalis Mertonensis Summer King
Digitalis Mertonensis Summer King

Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 28 29 30
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RowlandsCastle
May 19, 2024 at 7:31 PM

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