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  1. Marley Farley
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    The GC PET RAINBOW GARDEN.....

    Whoops, now corrected, sorry :)
    Whoops, now corrected, sorry :)
    Whoops, now corrected, sorry :)
    Whoops, now corrected, sorry :)
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  2. shiney
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    What's your weather like APRIL 2024

    10c cloudy
    10c cloudy
    10c cloudy
    10c cloudy
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  3. REMF33

    Cosmos advice requested

    I agree with Fairygirl. Sowing too early is your main problem. Cosmos are quick germinating seed. I haven't sown mine yet. May is plenty early enough, then you do not have to worry about low...
    I agree with Fairygirl. Sowing too early is your main problem. Cosmos are quick germinating seed. I haven't sown mine yet. May is plenty early enough, then you do not have to worry about low light or temperatures.
    I agree with Fairygirl. Sowing too early is your main problem. Cosmos are quick germinating seed. I haven't sown mine yet. May is plenty early enough, then you do not have to worry about low light or temperatures.
    I agree with Fairygirl. Sowing too early is your main problem. Cosmos are quick germinating seed. I haven't sown mine yet. May is plenty early enough, then you do not have to worry about low...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    We were looking for, and found, a wrench and a tap to replace one in the bathroom of the caravan. They did have some lovely patio furninture too. Sis's neighbour on the site plus brother-in-law...
    We were looking for, and found, a wrench and a tap to replace one in the bathroom of the caravan. They did have some lovely patio furninture too. Sis's neighbour on the site plus brother-in-law got the job done in no time while sis and I drank G&T's and threw in the odd suggestion or six!
    We were looking for, and found, a wrench and a tap to replace one in the bathroom of the caravan. They did have some lovely patio furninture too. Sis's neighbour on the site plus brother-in-law got the job done in no time while sis and I drank...
    We were looking for, and found, a wrench and a tap to replace one in the bathroom of the caravan. They did have some lovely patio furninture too. Sis's neighbour on the site plus brother-in-law...
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  5. Mattyp

    Advice on what to plant as a natural barrier

    Making a raised bed is the easiest way if you want some greenery. It would still pay off to investigate the ground below the gravel, so that roots won't suffer, but it means a better growing...
    Making a raised bed is the easiest way if you want some greenery. It would still pay off to investigate the ground below the gravel, so that roots won't suffer, but it means a better growing medium, and you don't need planting which will be larger, or encroach too much. It isn't difficult to...
    Making a raised bed is the easiest way if you want some greenery. It would still pay off to investigate the ground below the gravel, so that roots won't suffer, but it means a better growing medium, and you don't need planting which will be...
    Making a raised bed is the easiest way if you want some greenery. It would still pay off to investigate the ground below the gravel, so that roots won't suffer, but it means a better growing...
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  6. hi2u_uk

    Gaultheria Procumbens

    I think if your soil isn't suited, you either have to forget about them, or do the usual method of growing in a container of some kind where you can dictate the growing medium. It would be the...
    I think if your soil isn't suited, you either have to forget about them, or do the usual method of growing in a container of some kind where you can dictate the growing medium. It would be the same as me trying to grow something that needs quite alkaline soil and really sharp drainage, which...
    I think if your soil isn't suited, you either have to forget about them, or do the usual method of growing in a container of some kind where you can dictate the growing medium. It would be the same as me trying to grow something that needs quite...
    I think if your soil isn't suited, you either have to forget about them, or do the usual method of growing in a container of some kind where you can dictate the growing medium. It would be the...
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  7. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    You most certainly do! :biggrin:
    You most certainly do! :biggrin:
    You most certainly do! :biggrin:
    You most certainly do! :biggrin:
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  8. dowtish

    Seedlings safe to move to unheated greenhouse?

    Unless you have somewhere heated to keep seedlings/small plants when they're pricked out and potted on, it's always a mistake to sow too earlyI'm sure most of us have been there though, and...
    Unless you have somewhere heated to keep seedlings/small plants when they're pricked out and potted on, it's always a mistake to sow too earlyI'm sure most of us have been there though, and it's very easy to sow too many of everything - just in case... ;)
    Unless you have somewhere heated to keep seedlings/small plants when they're pricked out and potted on, it's always a mistake to sow too earlyI'm sure most of us have been there though, and it's very easy to sow too many of everything - just...
    Unless you have somewhere heated to keep seedlings/small plants when they're pricked out and potted on, it's always a mistake to sow too earlyI'm sure most of us have been there though, and...
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    197
  9. AuntyRach

    Ideas for West-facing area in dappled shade.

    Bear in mind that some Pieris are also variegated, so you get everything there. I have a fairly new, small one here, and they're certainly popular up here I wasn't sure if it was evergreen you...
    Bear in mind that some Pieris are also variegated, so you get everything there. I have a fairly new, small one here, and they're certainly popular up here I wasn't sure if it was evergreen you wanted too, or if it didn't matter. Choysias could also be good.I meant to ask though - what was...
    Bear in mind that some Pieris are also variegated, so you get everything there. I have a fairly new, small one here, and they're certainly popular up here I wasn't sure if it was evergreen you wanted too, or if it didn't matter. Choysias...
    Bear in mind that some Pieris are also variegated, so you get everything there. I have a fairly new, small one here, and they're certainly popular up here I wasn't sure if it was evergreen you...
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  10. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Maybe he [Musk] could use it to take himself and all his pals to live permanently on the moon, if he doesn't want to use all his excess wealth to help people all over the world who are struggling...
    Maybe he [Musk] could use it to take himself and all his pals to live permanently on the moon, if he doesn't want to use all his excess wealth to help people all over the world who are struggling now, and probably for a long time to come.
    Maybe he [Musk] could use it to take himself and all his pals to live permanently on the moon, if he doesn't want to use all his excess wealth to help people all over the world who are struggling now, and probably for a long time to come.
    Maybe he [Musk] could use it to take himself and all his pals to live permanently on the moon, if he doesn't want to use all his excess wealth to help people all over the world who are struggling...
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  11. karaman

    ID this caterpillar please -- freind or foe?

    I'm no expert on caterpillars, but it could be one of the hawkmoths or something similar. I'm sure someone will give you an exact ID though. NatureSpot is a useful site for getting an ID too, for...
    I'm no expert on caterpillars, but it could be one of the hawkmoths or something similar. I'm sure someone will give you an exact ID though. NatureSpot is a useful site for getting an ID too, for all sorts of things.
    I'm no expert on caterpillars, but it could be one of the hawkmoths or something similar. I'm sure someone will give you an exact ID though. NatureSpot is a useful site for getting an ID too, for all sorts of things.
    I'm no expert on caterpillars, but it could be one of the hawkmoths or something similar. I'm sure someone will give you an exact ID though. NatureSpot is a useful site for getting an ID too, for...
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    1
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  12. The Bird Lady

    When can I lift daffodil bulbs?

    Hi @The Bird Lady - you can really lift them whenever you want, as long as you keep the foliage on them. Just pot them up, or heel them in somewhere if you have a space, and feed a couple of times...
    Hi @The Bird Lady - you can really lift them whenever you want, as long as you keep the foliage on them. Just pot them up, or heel them in somewhere if you have a space, and feed a couple of times as they die back. Just remember to label them...;)
    Hi @The Bird Lady - you can really lift them whenever you want, as long as you keep the foliage on them. Just pot them up, or heel them in somewhere if you have a space, and feed a couple of times as they die back. Just remember to label them...;)
    Hi @The Bird Lady - you can really lift them whenever you want, as long as you keep the foliage on them. Just pot them up, or heel them in somewhere if you have a space, and feed a couple of times...
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  13. wiseowl
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  14. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Iris I love the natural symmetry.
    Iris I love the natural symmetry.
    Iris I love the natural symmetry.
    Iris I love the natural symmetry.
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  15. The Bird Lady
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  16. shiney
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    What's looking good APRIL 2024

    When Pippa from the ITV Weather team on ITV Meridian two days ago said, "mind the white bluebell, they are rare", showing an image sent from a viewer with one white bluebells surrounded by many...
    When Pippa from the ITV Weather team on ITV Meridian two days ago said, "mind the white bluebell, they are rare", showing an image sent from a viewer with one white bluebells surrounded by many blue only bluebells, I thought, they haven't seen my garden. My white bluebells outnumber the blue ones.
    When Pippa from the ITV Weather team on ITV Meridian two days ago said, "mind the white bluebell, they are rare", showing an image sent from a viewer with one white bluebells surrounded by many blue only bluebells, I thought, they haven't seen my...
    When Pippa from the ITV Weather team on ITV Meridian two days ago said, "mind the white bluebell, they are rare", showing an image sent from a viewer with one white bluebells surrounded by many...
    DSCF0793.jpg DSC00462.jpeg DSC00463.jpeg DSC00461.jpeg DSC00464.jpeg 20240401_085917.jpg
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Yep, had a further look and the site is up to Mar24 with information and it has a link to Youtube below the cam, will check again in the morning. Few years since I looked at it, so it's good to...
    Yep, had a further look and the site is up to Mar24 with information and it has a link to Youtube below the cam, will check again in the morning. Few years since I looked at it, so it's good to see the same pair are there....
    Yep, had a further look and the site is up to Mar24 with information and it has a link to Youtube below the cam, will check again in the morning. Few years since I looked at it, so it's good to see the same pair are there....
    Yep, had a further look and the site is up to Mar24 with information and it has a link to Youtube below the cam, will check again in the morning. Few years since I looked at it, so it's good to...
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  18. wiseowl
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  19. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    I have moerheim beauty it's probably my favourite of the 3 variety I've got, it's not great clump former like sahin early but I love the colour of MB it will need staking, I have waldtraut aswell...
    I have moerheim beauty it's probably my favourite of the 3 variety I've got, it's not great clump former like sahin early but I love the colour of MB it will need staking, I have waldtraut aswell which is shorter good plant.I dont know much about the others unfortunately but they are tempting...
    I have moerheim beauty it's probably my favourite of the 3 variety I've got, it's not great clump former like sahin early but I love the colour of MB it will need staking, I have waldtraut aswell which is shorter good plant.I dont know much...
    I have moerheim beauty it's probably my favourite of the 3 variety I've got, it's not great clump former like sahin early but I love the colour of MB it will need staking, I have waldtraut aswell...
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    33,838
  20. Palustris

    Latest Scams

    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us so when I reported it I was expecting to get an automated "congratulations on spotting the dodgy...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us so when I reported it I was expecting to get an...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us...
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