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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like June 2024

    You are absolutely right, but unfortunately, ice cream has got a very negative effect on my size and blood test results. So I give myself restrictions. I always say, it's not the winter that is...
    You are absolutely right, but unfortunately, ice cream has got a very negative effect on my size and blood test results. So I give myself restrictions. I always say, it's not the winter that is dangerous, but the summer with temperatures are over 23c. Leaving winter with a size 8 and leaving...
    You are absolutely right, but unfortunately, ice cream has got a very negative effect on my size and blood test results. So I give myself restrictions. I always say, it's not the winter that is dangerous, but the summer with temperatures are over...
    You are absolutely right, but unfortunately, ice cream has got a very negative effect on my size and blood test results. So I give myself restrictions. I always say, it's not the winter that is...
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  2. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    When I came back on Friday, I saw that heavy wind had dome some "changes" to the garden. Many of the plants were in a 45 degrees angle and had fallen over. Yesterday morning, I started at 7 and...
    When I came back on Friday, I saw that heavy wind had dome some "changes" to the garden. Many of the plants were in a 45 degrees angle and had fallen over. Yesterday morning, I started at 7 and was busy for the next 3 hours to correct the changes by staking affected plants. I also cut the first...
    When I came back on Friday, I saw that heavy wind had dome some "changes" to the garden. Many of the plants were in a 45 degrees angle and had fallen over. Yesterday morning, I started at 7 and was busy for the next 3 hours to correct the changes...
    When I came back on Friday, I saw that heavy wind had dome some "changes" to the garden. Many of the plants were in a 45 degrees angle and had fallen over. Yesterday morning, I started at 7 and...
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  3. Adam I

    Night Squeaker

    Sorry, no idea :noidea:We have plenty of noises from our garden denizens and I just say hello to them in the dark. I'm not sure they bother to answer me. :heehee:
    Sorry, no idea :noidea:We have plenty of noises from our garden denizens and I just say hello to them in the dark. I'm not sure they bother to answer me. :heehee:
    Sorry, no idea :noidea:We have plenty of noises from our garden denizens and I just say hello to them in the dark. I'm not sure they bother to answer me. :heehee:
    Sorry, no idea :noidea:We have plenty of noises from our garden denizens and I just say hello to them in the dark. I'm not sure they bother to answer me. :heehee:
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  4. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Morning all.
    Morning all.
    Morning all.
    Morning all.
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  5. Foxwillow

    Shredder for conifers clippings?

    If you are just shredding green waste an old lawnmower will outperform a shedder especially a small one . Dad got a large Chipper / shredder its not a domestic machine take 5inch branches with a...
    If you are just shredding green waste an old lawnmower will outperform a shedder especially a small one . Dad got a large Chipper / shredder its not a domestic machine take 5inch branches with a large shredding hopper but sappy privets are a no go just clogs it up. A lawnmower will soon mash...
    If you are just shredding green waste an old lawnmower will outperform a shedder especially a small one . Dad got a large Chipper / shredder its not a domestic machine take 5inch branches with a large shredding hopper but sappy privets are a no...
    If you are just shredding green waste an old lawnmower will outperform a shedder especially a small one . Dad got a large Chipper / shredder its not a domestic machine take 5inch branches with a...
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  6. shiney
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    JUNE PHOTO COMPETITION 2024

    River Shannon, Limerick
    River Shannon, Limerick
    River Shannon, Limerick
    River Shannon, Limerick
    P1470201.JPG upload_2024-6-2_10-46-10.png IMG_1456.png Screenshot_20240604_102517_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20240604_102558_Gallery.jpg Fox Play E.jpg
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  7. pinkheart

    Pots on pots!

    Surely, if you do that, you will end up breaking those roots that grow into the second pot, when you eventually plant out.
    Surely, if you do that, you will end up breaking those roots that grow into the second pot, when you eventually plant out.
    Surely, if you do that, you will end up breaking those roots that grow into the second pot, when you eventually plant out.
    Surely, if you do that, you will end up breaking those roots that grow into the second pot, when you eventually plant out.
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  8. latimer

    Some general help with seedlings please

    It has been quite cold at night, Basil in particular will not like that.
    It has been quite cold at night, Basil in particular will not like that.
    It has been quite cold at night, Basil in particular will not like that.
    It has been quite cold at night, Basil in particular will not like that.
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  9. Fat Controller

    Drilling

    Oh, things have moved way beyond that stage in the intervening years... to the point that the police were out (again) at his door today. I dream of the day we can move away from here as they...
    Oh, things have moved way beyond that stage in the intervening years... to the point that the police were out (again) at his door today. I dream of the day we can move away from here as they have ruined a home that we were really happy in.
    Oh, things have moved way beyond that stage in the intervening years... to the point that the police were out (again) at his door today. I dream of the day we can move away from here as they have ruined a home that we were really happy in.
    Oh, things have moved way beyond that stage in the intervening years... to the point that the police were out (again) at his door today. I dream of the day we can move away from here as they...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. wiseowl
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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