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  1. earlydaze
    Informative x 8

    Cuttings that root in water

    Aptenia is not hardy around here, but is a perpetual weed in my cold frame.
    Aptenia is not hardy around here, but is a perpetual weed in my cold frame.
    Aptenia is not hardy around here, but is a perpetual weed in my cold frame.
    Aptenia is not hardy around here, but is a perpetual weed in my cold frame.
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Thinking of you both @lizzie27 and @PatE and sending love :wub2:
    Thinking of you both @lizzie27 and @PatE and sending love :wub2:
    Thinking of you both @lizzie27 and @PatE and sending love :wub2:
    Thinking of you both @lizzie27 and @PatE and sending love :wub2:
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  3. Clueless 1 v2

    Lurgy remedies

    I picked up a bug in mid February (thanks fave grandson !) and not been right since. An ear infection followed, then it kicked off my asthma which meant I couldnt sleep for coughing, them stomach...
    I picked up a bug in mid February (thanks fave grandson !) and not been right since. An ear infection followed, then it kicked off my asthma which meant I couldnt sleep for coughing, them stomach and back pain etc Just had my fifth doctors appointment today and awaiting further appointments...
    I picked up a bug in mid February (thanks fave grandson !) and not been right since. An ear infection followed, then it kicked off my asthma which meant I couldnt sleep for coughing, them stomach and back pain etc Just had my fifth doctors...
    I picked up a bug in mid February (thanks fave grandson !) and not been right since. An ear infection followed, then it kicked off my asthma which meant I couldnt sleep for coughing, them stomach...
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  4. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Yes, you're right - a node is where a leaf joins a stem and can produce a side shoot.The highest tip(s) of plants send hormones down the stem that inhibit the growth of side shoots below it -...
    Yes, you're right - a node is where a leaf joins a stem and can produce a side shoot.The highest tip(s) of plants send hormones down the stem that inhibit the growth of side shoots below it - it's called apical dominance . They do this as in the 'wild' all plants are growing upward to get as...
    Yes, you're right - a node is where a leaf joins a stem and can produce a side shoot.The highest tip(s) of plants send hormones down the stem that inhibit the growth of side shoots below it - it's called apical dominance . They do this as in...
    Yes, you're right - a node is where a leaf joins a stem and can produce a side shoot.The highest tip(s) of plants send hormones down the stem that inhibit the growth of side shoots below it -...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Informative x 4

    What's your weather like MARCH 2024

    "X" (kind of) marks the bit I don't like, but it is sunny and I've been told I'm going out....
    "X" (kind of) marks the bit I don't like, but it is sunny and I've been told I'm going out....
    "X" (kind of) marks the bit I don't like, but it is sunny and I've been told I'm going out....
    "X" (kind of) marks the bit I don't like, but it is sunny and I've been told I'm going out....
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  6. Punkdoc
    Agree x 6

    Assisted dying

    I'm in favour but don't see it happening anytime soon because politician's will be in charge and they are more worried about votes than humanity. I think it should be a referendum where the...
    I'm in favour but don't see it happening anytime soon because politician's will be in charge and they are more worried about votes than humanity. I think it should be a referendum where the population decides as it affects everyone.
    I'm in favour but don't see it happening anytime soon because politician's will be in charge and they are more worried about votes than humanity. I think it should be a referendum where the population decides as it affects everyone.
    I'm in favour but don't see it happening anytime soon because politician's will be in charge and they are more worried about votes than humanity. I think it should be a referendum where the...
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  7. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    @Busy-Lizzie we had a place in lot et Garonne for 25 years and I once tried growing potatoes in my field. Planted in April and came back in July lol. … no sign of them at all. Always loved going...
    @Busy-Lizzie we had a place in lot et Garonne for 25 years and I once tried growing potatoes in my field. Planted in April and came back in July lol. … no sign of them at all. Always loved going kayaking on the dordogne when we were over in summer !
    @Busy-Lizzie we had a place in lot et Garonne for 25 years and I once tried growing potatoes in my field. Planted in April and came back in July lol. … no sign of them at all. Always loved going kayaking on the dordogne when we were over in summer !
    @Busy-Lizzie we had a place in lot et Garonne for 25 years and I once tried growing potatoes in my field. Planted in April and came back in July lol. … no sign of them at all. Always loved going...
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  8. wiseowl
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    What's looking good MARCH 2024

    I am surprised by that, @Chicky, up here in the cold windswept North, most have mine have been flowering for a week.
    I am surprised by that, @Chicky, up here in the cold windswept North, most have mine have been flowering for a week.
    I am surprised by that, @Chicky, up here in the cold windswept North, most have mine have been flowering for a week.
    I am surprised by that, @Chicky, up here in the cold windswept North, most have mine have been flowering for a week.
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  9. PJA190
    Like x 7

    Slow and steady - Beginner :-)

    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and maybe just lay stones. (Put some edging in to stop the stones migrating on to the lawn). You could...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and maybe just lay stones. (Put some edging in to stop...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and...
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  10. pattie

    how to grow herbs

    For now. They spread really quickly and have a voracious appetite. If you find you want to stop them, you'll need to become a vigilant squisher. Lily beetles are pretty too.
    For now. They spread really quickly and have a voracious appetite. If you find you want to stop them, you'll need to become a vigilant squisher. Lily beetles are pretty too.
    For now. They spread really quickly and have a voracious appetite. If you find you want to stop them, you'll need to become a vigilant squisher. Lily beetles are pretty too.
    For now. They spread really quickly and have a voracious appetite. If you find you want to stop them, you'll need to become a vigilant squisher. Lily beetles are pretty too.
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  11. Spruce
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    All you want to know about hedgehogs....

    If anyone is interested and can spare some time, please take a look at the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered...
    If anyone is interested and can spare some time, please take a look at the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered SpeciesCould be a way of passing time if it's too wet to get out in the garden :)
    If anyone is interested and can spare some time, please take a look at the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered SpeciesCould be a way of passing time if it's too wet...
    If anyone is interested and can spare some time, please take a look at the National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme. The National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme - People's Trust for Endangered...
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  12. wiseowl
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    Crafters Corner 2023

    @Obelix-Vendée I’m exactly the same - love having something on the go for the evenings. I mostly don’t “watch” telly anymore, just listen to it
    @Obelix-Vendée I’m exactly the same - love having something on the go for the evenings. I mostly don’t “watch” telly anymore, just listen to it
    @Obelix-Vendée I’m exactly the same - love having something on the go for the evenings. I mostly don’t “watch” telly anymore, just listen to it
    @Obelix-Vendée I’m exactly the same - love having something on the go for the evenings. I mostly don’t “watch” telly anymore, just listen to it
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  13. wiseowl
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  14. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today' 2024

    Very happy that my small patch of Fritillaries are flowering already. They seem very early
    Very happy that my small patch of Fritillaries are flowering already. They seem very early
    Very happy that my small patch of Fritillaries are flowering already. They seem very early
    Very happy that my small patch of Fritillaries are flowering already. They seem very early
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  15. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    There are so many settings on this forum that it's easy to miss something out! @On the Levels please go to your Profile page and check if you have checked the Start conversations with you box...
    There are so many settings on this forum that it's easy to miss something out! @On the Levels please go to your Profile page and check if you have checked the Start conversations with you box...
    There are so many settings on this forum that it's easy to miss something out! @On the Levels please go to your Profile page and check if you have checked the Start conversations with you box...
    There are so many settings on this forum that it's easy to miss something out! @On the Levels please go to your Profile page and check if you have checked the Start conversations with you box...
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  16. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    The white muscaris are nice and not as keen on world domination as the blue ones. I have a nice little clump that's gradually spreading after a few years of being planted out. Just growing away...
    The white muscaris are nice and not as keen on world domination as the blue ones. I have a nice little clump that's gradually spreading after a few years of being planted out. Just growing away nicely now I haven't bought much recently [honest guv...] but I did get some new dahlias and a few...
    The white muscaris are nice and not as keen on world domination as the blue ones. I have a nice little clump that's gradually spreading after a few years of being planted out. Just growing away nicely now I haven't bought much recently [honest...
    The white muscaris are nice and not as keen on world domination as the blue ones. I have a nice little clump that's gradually spreading after a few years of being planted out. Just growing away...
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  17. Didyw
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    Hello - migrant from Gardeners World!

    Hello We are OK thanks, apart from my backache and the never ending rain. We are in France at the moment. I hope you are both OK. See you on the Wakey Wakey thread. Sometimes I have trouble...
    Hello We are OK thanks, apart from my backache and the never ending rain. We are in France at the moment. I hope you are both OK. See you on the Wakey Wakey thread. Sometimes I have trouble finding it but it's usually on my Alerts.
    Hello We are OK thanks, apart from my backache and the never ending rain. We are in France at the moment. I hope you are both OK. See you on the Wakey Wakey thread. Sometimes I have trouble finding it but it's usually on my Alerts.
    Hello We are OK thanks, apart from my backache and the never ending rain. We are in France at the moment. I hope you are both OK. See you on the Wakey Wakey thread. Sometimes I have trouble...
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  18. MJ76

    Soil mix? Garden soil, Topsoil?

    I'd think the most important thing is to have a suitably sized pot - ie a pretty big one, or else you'd have to keep taking it out and doing some root pruning, and keeping the top reasonably well...
    I'd think the most important thing is to have a suitably sized pot - ie a pretty big one, or else you'd have to keep taking it out and doing some root pruning, and keeping the top reasonably well trimmed.
    I'd think the most important thing is to have a suitably sized pot - ie a pretty big one, or else you'd have to keep taking it out and doing some root pruning, and keeping the top reasonably well trimmed.
    I'd think the most important thing is to have a suitably sized pot - ie a pretty big one, or else you'd have to keep taking it out and doing some root pruning, and keeping the top reasonably well...
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  19. Wannabe

    New garden

    I had a look at my YouTube thing, and it seems to be working again, but I've not tried linking a video here @Wannabe . I'm sure the mods would help if you wanted to try it. I'm not sure of all the...
    I had a look at my YouTube thing, and it seems to be working again, but I've not tried linking a video here @Wannabe . I'm sure the mods would help if you wanted to try it. I'm not sure of all the tech jargon so I'd need someone to explain it to me in words of one syllable!
    I had a look at my YouTube thing, and it seems to be working again, but I've not tried linking a video here @Wannabe . I'm sure the mods would help if you wanted to try it. I'm not sure of all the tech jargon so I'd need someone to explain it to...
    I had a look at my YouTube thing, and it seems to be working again, but I've not tried linking a video here @Wannabe . I'm sure the mods would help if you wanted to try it. I'm not sure of all the...
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  20. machtucker

    3 years in.. looking for recommendations

    Yes - it could be several things, possibly the Hakonechloa @Perki has mentioned, but it's hard to tell from the pic. It would just depend how much light is getting in - if you intend using it the...
    Yes - it could be several things, possibly the Hakonechloa @Perki has mentioned, but it's hard to tell from the pic. It would just depend how much light is getting in - if you intend using it the same way, and what the soil is like. Ajuga is easy in all sorts of locations, but if you do use it...
    Yes - it could be several things, possibly the Hakonechloa @Perki has mentioned, but it's hard to tell from the pic. It would just depend how much light is getting in - if you intend using it the same way, and what the soil is like. Ajuga is...
    Yes - it could be several things, possibly the Hakonechloa @Perki has mentioned, but it's hard to tell from the pic. It would just depend how much light is getting in - if you intend using it the...
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