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  1. shiney
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    What's your weather like APRIL 2024

    If I put the washing out here, it would disappear!!!!! It's blowing a gale out there. I can hear a loose board bumping in the loft. Daen thing is keeping me awake!!It is dry though. No sunshine yet.
    If I put the washing out here, it would disappear!!!!! It's blowing a gale out there. I can hear a loose board bumping in the loft. Daen thing is keeping me awake!!It is dry though. No sunshine yet.
    If I put the washing out here, it would disappear!!!!! It's blowing a gale out there. I can hear a loose board bumping in the loft. Daen thing is keeping me awake!!It is dry though. No sunshine yet.
    If I put the washing out here, it would disappear!!!!! It's blowing a gale out there. I can hear a loose board bumping in the loft. Daen thing is keeping me awake!!It is dry though. No sunshine yet.
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  2. Jonas

    Posting images

    @pete Lightbox is the term for a plugin that allows to show linked images in full size or at least inside a certain width/height like "fill only 95% of my monitor out".If you hover of my...
    @pete Lightbox is the term for a plugin that allows to show linked images in full size or at least inside a certain width/height like "fill only 95% of my monitor out".If you hover of my images, you can see it: Hidcote in April
    @pete Lightbox is the term for a plugin that allows to show linked images in full size or at least inside a certain width/height like "fill only 95% of my monitor out".If you hover of my images, you can see it: Hidcote in April
    @pete Lightbox is the term for a plugin that allows to show linked images in full size or at least inside a certain width/height like "fill only 95% of my monitor out".If you hover of my...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Morning all. It's very windy and noisy here on the north Kent coast. Certainly something is bumping up and down in the loft, above me. How about those in Norfolk, or Scotland?
    Morning all. It's very windy and noisy here on the north Kent coast. Certainly something is bumping up and down in the loft, above me. How about those in Norfolk, or Scotland?
    Morning all. It's very windy and noisy here on the north Kent coast. Certainly something is bumping up and down in the loft, above me. How about those in Norfolk, or Scotland?
    Morning all. It's very windy and noisy here on the north Kent coast. Certainly something is bumping up and down in the loft, above me. How about those in Norfolk, or Scotland?
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  4. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Hi @CatDouch Goodness what an amazing nest. Thanks for your thoughts, I think I may have to leave the swallows to their own efforts this year as I really dont want to disturb the Robins and...
    Hi @CatDouch Goodness what an amazing nest. Thanks for your thoughts, I think I may have to leave the swallows to their own efforts this year as I really dont want to disturb the Robins and Blackbirds with a load of hammering. Will have a think over the next few days, but if nothing new comes to...
    Hi @CatDouch Goodness what an amazing nest. Thanks for your thoughts, I think I may have to leave the swallows to their own efforts this year as I really dont want to disturb the Robins and Blackbirds with a load of hammering. Will have a think...
    Hi @CatDouch Goodness what an amazing nest. Thanks for your thoughts, I think I may have to leave the swallows to their own efforts this year as I really dont want to disturb the Robins and...
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  5. Scotmac

    Where to Start Improving Lawn

    Just found it on ITV Player. Lucky the weather is forecast to be wet (as usual) - all the episodes look interesting.
    Just found it on ITV Player. Lucky the weather is forecast to be wet (as usual) - all the episodes look interesting.
    Just found it on ITV Player. Lucky the weather is forecast to be wet (as usual) - all the episodes look interesting.
    Just found it on ITV Player. Lucky the weather is forecast to be wet (as usual) - all the episodes look interesting.
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  6. Shaneoak

    Awful British weather ruinng plants …

    Was just feeling miserable with it all and sick of seeing grey and ruined plants . So needed a emotional rant I think lol oh well, guess I best embrace it as there’s yet another storm with...
    Was just feeling miserable with it all and sick of seeing grey and ruined plants . So needed a emotional rant I think lol oh well, guess I best embrace it as there’s yet another storm with freezing rain in York as I type . Just gotta enjoy those Forget Me Nots I guess . thanks
    Was just feeling miserable with it all and sick of seeing grey and ruined plants . So needed a emotional rant I think lol oh well, guess I best embrace it as there’s yet another storm with freezing rain in York as I type . Just gotta enjoy those...
    Was just feeling miserable with it all and sick of seeing grey and ruined plants . So needed a emotional rant I think lol oh well, guess I best embrace it as there’s yet another storm with...
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  7. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Mine have to be outside, it's normally nice and warm for them! Not today with a strong NW wind!
    Mine have to be outside, it's normally nice and warm for them! Not today with a strong NW wind!
    Mine have to be outside, it's normally nice and warm for them! Not today with a strong NW wind!
    Mine have to be outside, it's normally nice and warm for them! Not today with a strong NW wind!
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  8. JWK
    Sticky

    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Sheep syndrome! :biggrin:
    Sheep syndrome! :biggrin:
    Sheep syndrome! :biggrin:
    Sheep syndrome! :biggrin:
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  9. LeadFarmer

    Grass seed recommendation?

    Not really from the dog, I had a new patio laid late last year and they repaired a part of the lawn that got damaged during the process by digging out and laying new turf, but some of that turf...
    Not really from the dog, I had a new patio laid late last year and they repaired a part of the lawn that got damaged during the process by digging out and laying new turf, but some of that turf didn't take and is now bare.
    Not really from the dog, I had a new patio laid late last year and they repaired a part of the lawn that got damaged during the process by digging out and laying new turf, but some of that turf didn't take and is now bare.
    Not really from the dog, I had a new patio laid late last year and they repaired a part of the lawn that got damaged during the process by digging out and laying new turf, but some of that turf...
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  10. shiney
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    APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2024

    Sun on the Dwarf Lilac
    Sun on the Dwarf Lilac
    Sun on the Dwarf Lilac
    Sun on the Dwarf Lilac
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  11. fumanchu

    Now what?

    Maybe buy some damp course membrane and make a skirt around the bottom, it'll hide the gaps.
    Maybe buy some damp course membrane and make a skirt around the bottom, it'll hide the gaps.
    Maybe buy some damp course membrane and make a skirt around the bottom, it'll hide the gaps.
    Maybe buy some damp course membrane and make a skirt around the bottom, it'll hide the gaps.
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  12. shiney
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    What's looking good APRIL 2024

    I have H. 'Lime marmalade' in my garden. It will not survive in a sunny place. It's thriving under the shade of my Akebia quinata-covered pergola.
    I have H. 'Lime marmalade' in my garden. It will not survive in a sunny place. It's thriving under the shade of my Akebia quinata-covered pergola.
    I have H. 'Lime marmalade' in my garden. It will not survive in a sunny place. It's thriving under the shade of my Akebia quinata-covered pergola.
    I have H. 'Lime marmalade' in my garden. It will not survive in a sunny place. It's thriving under the shade of my Akebia quinata-covered pergola.
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  13. Esoxlucius

    Repotting timeline

    Thanks, lol. My beauty star is one of my better looking calatheas, it's positively thriving. Others are doing well but need a few "tweaks" to look as good as that one.It's very rewarding when...
    Thanks, lol. My beauty star is one of my better looking calatheas, it's positively thriving. Others are doing well but need a few "tweaks" to look as good as that one.It's very rewarding when you finally find out what a plant really likes, and they stop sulking at you and actually get on with...
    Thanks, lol. My beauty star is one of my better looking calatheas, it's positively thriving. Others are doing well but need a few "tweaks" to look as good as that one.It's very rewarding when you finally find out what a plant really likes, and...
    Thanks, lol. My beauty star is one of my better looking calatheas, it's positively thriving. Others are doing well but need a few "tweaks" to look as good as that one.It's very rewarding when...
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    3
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  14. Kevin Cowans

    My Garden Progress

    Hi Kevin,What you need now is some positive thinking. :) After a couple of dodgy years, fingers crossed that your luck changes for the better. :fingers crossed:
    Hi Kevin,What you need now is some positive thinking. :) After a couple of dodgy years, fingers crossed that your luck changes for the better. :fingers crossed:
    Hi Kevin,What you need now is some positive thinking. :) After a couple of dodgy years, fingers crossed that your luck changes for the better. :fingers crossed:
    Hi Kevin,What you need now is some positive thinking. :) After a couple of dodgy years, fingers crossed that your luck changes for the better. :fingers crossed:
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  15. thriftybri

    young tomato seedlings eaten

    mice eh this calls for drastic action
    mice eh this calls for drastic action
    mice eh this calls for drastic action
    mice eh this calls for drastic action
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  16. Palustris

    Weed or not?

    Centaurea ? Probably not, just a thought ...
    Centaurea ? Probably not, just a thought ...
    Centaurea ? Probably not, just a thought ...
    Centaurea ? Probably not, just a thought ...
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  17. JWK
    Sticky

    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Collected produce...Okay the basil was indoors, but the thyme, oregano and sage were outdoors. Second use of superb herbs, and tasted lovely.
    Collected produce...Okay the basil was indoors, but the thyme, oregano and sage were outdoors. Second use of superb herbs, and tasted lovely.
    Collected produce...Okay the basil was indoors, but the thyme, oregano and sage were outdoors. Second use of superb herbs, and tasted lovely.
    Collected produce...Okay the basil was indoors, but the thyme, oregano and sage were outdoors. Second use of superb herbs, and tasted lovely.
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  18. Mattyp

    Lawn renovation and thatch issue

    I once used a petrol Mantis to remove moss and thatch. Worked very well but it was odd as you have to walk backwards. Filled a dozen rubbish bags and yes the grass looked a bit bare but soon...
    I once used a petrol Mantis to remove moss and thatch. Worked very well but it was odd as you have to walk backwards. Filled a dozen rubbish bags and yes the grass looked a bit bare but soon recovered.
    I once used a petrol Mantis to remove moss and thatch. Worked very well but it was odd as you have to walk backwards. Filled a dozen rubbish bags and yes the grass looked a bit bare but soon recovered.
    I once used a petrol Mantis to remove moss and thatch. Worked very well but it was odd as you have to walk backwards. Filled a dozen rubbish bags and yes the grass looked a bit bare but soon...
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    206
  19. Scrungee
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images

    Thank you for the name of moth It certainly was a giant.
    Thank you for the name of moth It certainly was a giant.
    Thank you for the name of moth It certainly was a giant.
    Thank you for the name of moth It certainly was a giant.
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  20. PhilC

    Can you grow Sugar Cane from seeds?

    You'll be lucky, you need daily temperatures of 25-30C.
    You'll be lucky, you need daily temperatures of 25-30C.
    You'll be lucky, you need daily temperatures of 25-30C.
    You'll be lucky, you need daily temperatures of 25-30C.
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