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  1. latimer

    Some general help with seedlings please

    I agree with Pete. What compost are you growing them in?
    I agree with Pete. What compost are you growing them in?
    I agree with Pete. What compost are you growing them in?
    I agree with Pete. What compost are you growing them in?
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Hello folks … we’re back home after a lovely visit to MIL. Good journey both ways despite done heavy rain this morning. Sunshine on the way back. A good supper of local farm ham, egg & chips. Now...
    Hello folks … we’re back home after a lovely visit to MIL. Good journey both ways despite done heavy rain this morning. Sunshine on the way back. A good supper of local farm ham, egg & chips. Now a quick glance at the footie before an early night. I don’t think I’ll stay awake until till time …
    Hello folks … we’re back home after a lovely visit to MIL. Good journey both ways despite done heavy rain this morning. Sunshine on the way back. A good supper of local farm ham, egg & chips. Now a quick glance at the footie before an early...
    Hello folks … we’re back home after a lovely visit to MIL. Good journey both ways despite done heavy rain this morning. Sunshine on the way back. A good supper of local farm ham, egg & chips. Now...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like June 2024

    High of 28,3c but a constant nice breeze. 23,7c now with a breath of breeze, very pleasant.
    High of 28,3c but a constant nice breeze. 23,7c now with a breath of breeze, very pleasant.
    High of 28,3c but a constant nice breeze. 23,7c now with a breath of breeze, very pleasant.
    High of 28,3c but a constant nice breeze. 23,7c now with a breath of breeze, very pleasant.
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  4. PetalPushingNovice

    First time tomato growing

    They were free with Gardeners World Magazine. I was shocked that not many people had tried them before when asking, I will let you know!
    They were free with Gardeners World Magazine. I was shocked that not many people had tried them before when asking, I will let you know!
    They were free with Gardeners World Magazine. I was shocked that not many people had tried them before when asking, I will let you know!
    They were free with Gardeners World Magazine. I was shocked that not many people had tried them before when asking, I will let you know!
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  5. elya

    orchid help

    Hi,Yes, cut those brown stems off as low as you can get them, they are dead and serve no purpose.Your plant looks good and healthy with a new leaf emerging so you are clearly doing things...
    Hi,Yes, cut those brown stems off as low as you can get them, they are dead and serve no purpose.Your plant looks good and healthy with a new leaf emerging so you are clearly doing things right.Don't know if or when you are feeding them, but if not, now is a good time to give it a...
    Hi,Yes, cut those brown stems off as low as you can get them, they are dead and serve no purpose.Your plant looks good and healthy with a new leaf emerging so you are clearly doing things right.Don't know if or when you are feeding them,...
    Hi,Yes, cut those brown stems off as low as you can get them, they are dead and serve no purpose.Your plant looks good and healthy with a new leaf emerging so you are clearly doing things...
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  6. Barders

    Pruning a new, spreading Abelia for height?

    Thank you @lizzie27 I will leave it in peace and try and learn more about pruning in the meantime :spinning:
    Thank you @lizzie27 I will leave it in peace and try and learn more about pruning in the meantime :spinning:
    Thank you @lizzie27 I will leave it in peace and try and learn more about pruning in the meantime :spinning:
    Thank you @lizzie27 I will leave it in peace and try and learn more about pruning in the meantime :spinning:
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  7. Bear1

    Courgettes leaves yellow and green

    I think its another case of starting them too early for the conditions you have been able to give them. Again , as you have not given your location, it is difficult to advise on how best to...
    I think its another case of starting them too early for the conditions you have been able to give them. Again , as you have not given your location, it is difficult to advise on how best to proceed for next time. Here on the Solent coast I sow some (say 3) early , to plant out around April 30th...
    I think its another case of starting them too early for the conditions you have been able to give them. Again , as you have not given your location, it is difficult to advise on how best to proceed for next time. Here on the Solent coast I sow...
    I think its another case of starting them too early for the conditions you have been able to give them. Again , as you have not given your location, it is difficult to advise on how best to...
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  8. wiseowl
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  9. NigelJ
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    What's Looking Good In June 2024

    Fuchsia campos portoi Arisaema flavum Impatiens tinctoria Aquilegia nearly the last one. Lonicera giraldii scent is gorgeous. Lavender Digitalis lutea Digitalis grandiflora ...
    Fuchsia campos portoi Arisaema flavum Impatiens tinctoria Aquilegia nearly the last one. Lonicera giraldii scent is gorgeous. Lavender Digitalis lutea Digitalis grandiflora Sisyrinchium "Hemswell Blue" Sisyrinchium"Biscutella"
    Fuchsia campos portoi Arisaema flavum Impatiens tinctoria Aquilegia nearly the last one. Lonicera giraldii scent is gorgeous. Lavender Digitalis lutea Digitalis grandiflora Sisyrinchium "Hemswell Blue" Sisyrinchium"Biscutella"
    Fuchsia campos portoi Arisaema flavum Impatiens tinctoria Aquilegia nearly the last one. Lonicera giraldii scent is gorgeous. Lavender Digitalis lutea Digitalis grandiflora ...
    Oxalis.JPG Kniphofia northiae.JPG Philadelphus Belle Etoile.JPG Campanula garganica Dicksons Gold.JPG Screenshot 2024-06-02 213331.png IMG_3271.JPG
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  10. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    @Stephen Southwest wow - do you know which you had ie named variety please?
    @Stephen Southwest wow - do you know which you had ie named variety please?
    @Stephen Southwest wow - do you know which you had ie named variety please?
    @Stephen Southwest wow - do you know which you had ie named variety please?
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  11. Jimmy2024

    Help required with reoccurring weeds or strange growth

    You will have noticed that I did not recommend this process, merely mentioned the legend. As the OP, like too many posters, does not give his location, it would be unreasonable to encourage him...
    You will have noticed that I did not recommend this process, merely mentioned the legend. As the OP, like too many posters, does not give his location, it would be unreasonable to encourage him to investigate the possible truth. However, for those of an enquiring mind, I refer you to...
    You will have noticed that I did not recommend this process, merely mentioned the legend. As the OP, like too many posters, does not give his location, it would be unreasonable to encourage him to investigate the possible truth. However, for...
    You will have noticed that I did not recommend this process, merely mentioned the legend. As the OP, like too many posters, does not give his location, it would be unreasonable to encourage him...
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  12. BB3

    Humongous ant farm on artichoke plant

    We also get black fly and ants on our artichokes but thankfully they don't seem to cause too much of a problem. When we cut them for eating I put them in a bowl of salted water outside so that any...
    We also get black fly and ants on our artichokes but thankfully they don't seem to cause too much of a problem. When we cut them for eating I put them in a bowl of salted water outside so that any ants that want to can crawl away but the blackfly have to take their chance I'm afraid.
    We also get black fly and ants on our artichokes but thankfully they don't seem to cause too much of a problem. When we cut them for eating I put them in a bowl of salted water outside so that any ants that want to can crawl away but the blackfly...
    We also get black fly and ants on our artichokes but thankfully they don't seem to cause too much of a problem. When we cut them for eating I put them in a bowl of salted water outside so that any...
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  13. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Most of my gardening was at MIL’s today - just a tidy of her pots and trimmed back the geraniums. She was pleased with a rose in a pot from one of my cuttings production line - a year 2 so...
    Most of my gardening was at MIL’s today - just a tidy of her pots and trimmed back the geraniums. She was pleased with a rose in a pot from one of my cuttings production line - a year 2 so allowing it to flower this year.
    Most of my gardening was at MIL’s today - just a tidy of her pots and trimmed back the geraniums. She was pleased with a rose in a pot from one of my cuttings production line - a year 2 so allowing it to flower this year.
    Most of my gardening was at MIL’s today - just a tidy of her pots and trimmed back the geraniums. She was pleased with a rose in a pot from one of my cuttings production line - a year 2 so...
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  14. Neil1961

    Tomato questions

    No, just watered sparingly when required.... oh well, I guess I'll just hope it pulls through.
    No, just watered sparingly when required.... oh well, I guess I'll just hope it pulls through.
    No, just watered sparingly when required.... oh well, I guess I'll just hope it pulls through.
    No, just watered sparingly when required.... oh well, I guess I'll just hope it pulls through.
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  15. BB3

    How do you edit a mistake in a title?

    Thanks @wiseowl . Not an egregious error - but who knows what might happen in the future:gaah:
    Thanks @wiseowl . Not an egregious error - but who knows what might happen in the future:gaah:
    Thanks @wiseowl . Not an egregious error - but who knows what might happen in the future:gaah:
    Thanks @wiseowl . Not an egregious error - but who knows what might happen in the future:gaah:
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  16. Fat Controller

    Surrey Police & escaped calf - DISTRESSING!!

    It is a word that gets lobbed about now, along with racist, bigot, far-right etc that is used in the belief that it will close down any debate whilst at the same time not actually having any...
    It is a word that gets lobbed about now, along with racist, bigot, far-right etc that is used in the belief that it will close down any debate whilst at the same time not actually having any evidence to back up the accusation. Time was, people would recoil in horror at the thought of being...
    It is a word that gets lobbed about now, along with racist, bigot, far-right etc that is used in the belief that it will close down any debate whilst at the same time not actually having any evidence to back up the accusation. Time was, people...
    It is a word that gets lobbed about now, along with racist, bigot, far-right etc that is used in the belief that it will close down any debate whilst at the same time not actually having any...
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  17. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Not something I would bother about, leaves age and will not look pristine all summer, bit like me really.:biggrin:
    Not something I would bother about, leaves age and will not look pristine all summer, bit like me really.:biggrin:
    Not something I would bother about, leaves age and will not look pristine all summer, bit like me really.:biggrin:
    Not something I would bother about, leaves age and will not look pristine all summer, bit like me really.:biggrin:
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  18. Dave470

    Ant nests in a greenhouse raised beds

    Oh, sounds easier than I thought, I'd imagine they'd just flew or climb back up.
    Oh, sounds easier than I thought, I'd imagine they'd just flew or climb back up.
    Oh, sounds easier than I thought, I'd imagine they'd just flew or climb back up.
    Oh, sounds easier than I thought, I'd imagine they'd just flew or climb back up.
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  19. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    And that Selfheal, that is now springing up all over the lawn. Hundreds of the little flowers.
    And that Selfheal, that is now springing up all over the lawn. Hundreds of the little flowers.
    And that Selfheal, that is now springing up all over the lawn. Hundreds of the little flowers.
    And that Selfheal, that is now springing up all over the lawn. Hundreds of the little flowers.
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  20. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    Apologies for the duplicated pictures, no idea how that happened or how to delete the 2nd lot.
    Apologies for the duplicated pictures, no idea how that happened or how to delete the 2nd lot.
    Apologies for the duplicated pictures, no idea how that happened or how to delete the 2nd lot.
    Apologies for the duplicated pictures, no idea how that happened or how to delete the 2nd lot.
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