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  1. Mrs Hillard
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    Members CLEMATIS 2024..

    Thank you your knowledge is impressive.
    Thank you your knowledge is impressive.
    Thank you your knowledge is impressive.
    Thank you your knowledge is impressive.
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  2. Dropmore

    Clematis Pinching

    Yes, it will grow 2 new shoots from the base of the leaves just beneath each cut, so you'll have 4 new stems. If those new shoots are pinched back to a pair of leaves some weeks later, you'll get...
    Yes, it will grow 2 new shoots from the base of the leaves just beneath each cut, so you'll have 4 new stems. If those new shoots are pinched back to a pair of leaves some weeks later, you'll get even more. Try to train the new growth as horizontal as possible, but don't force anything, as new...
    Yes, it will grow 2 new shoots from the base of the leaves just beneath each cut, so you'll have 4 new stems. If those new shoots are pinched back to a pair of leaves some weeks later, you'll get even more. Try to train the new growth as...
    Yes, it will grow 2 new shoots from the base of the leaves just beneath each cut, so you'll have 4 new stems. If those new shoots are pinched back to a pair of leaves some weeks later, you'll get...
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  3. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Up the Mariners! There’s a few good uns up near Blundell Park.
    Up the Mariners! There’s a few good uns up near Blundell Park.
    Up the Mariners! There’s a few good uns up near Blundell Park.
    Up the Mariners! There’s a few good uns up near Blundell Park.
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  4. wiseowl
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    Currently Listening To 2023/24

    @Sheal One hit wonders the Walkers (really though they were superb), but not with this song, only Lorraine for me. Think Wiki here has it about right, but so many covered the amazing song! I just...
    @Sheal One hit wonders the Walkers (really though they were superb), but not with this song, only Lorraine for me. Think Wiki here has it about right, but so many covered the amazing song! I just noticed Steve Marriot did it and had a quick listen, one of the best singers ever, but need to...
    @Sheal One hit wonders the Walkers (really though they were superb), but not with this song, only Lorraine for me. Think Wiki here has it about right, but so many covered the amazing song! I just noticed Steve Marriot did it and had a quick...
    @Sheal One hit wonders the Walkers (really though they were superb), but not with this song, only Lorraine for me. Think Wiki here has it about right, but so many covered the amazing song! I just...
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    17,129
  5. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    I have a vague memory that those key boxes all had the same “secret” code which would open them, 8888?
    I have a vague memory that those key boxes all had the same “secret” code which would open them, 8888?
    I have a vague memory that those key boxes all had the same “secret” code which would open them, 8888?
    I have a vague memory that those key boxes all had the same “secret” code which would open them, 8888?
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  6. Snorky85

    Sweet Peppers

    Cold nights might not kill tomatoes outright but their leaves develop a purple tinge and they stall, can take a few weeks to recover
    Cold nights might not kill tomatoes outright but their leaves develop a purple tinge and they stall, can take a few weeks to recover
    Cold nights might not kill tomatoes outright but their leaves develop a purple tinge and they stall, can take a few weeks to recover
    Cold nights might not kill tomatoes outright but their leaves develop a purple tinge and they stall, can take a few weeks to recover
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  7. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    That's your problem @Selleri you don't know what's where.... I was born in Newcastle city centre , lived in Newcastle West End 20 years or so, then West Monkseaton (Monkseaton are a different...
    That's your problem @Selleri you don't know what's where.... I was born in Newcastle city centre , lived in Newcastle West End 20 years or so, then West Monkseaton (Monkseaton are a different breed:biggrin:) another 30 before going off to Italy... Gateshead is certainly not North Tyneside, but perhaps...
    That's your problem @Selleri you don't know what's where.... I was born in Newcastle city centre , lived in Newcastle West End 20 years or so, then West Monkseaton (Monkseaton are a different breed:biggrin:) another 30 before going off to Italy......
    That's your problem @Selleri you don't know what's where.... I was born in Newcastle city centre , lived in Newcastle West End 20 years or so, then West Monkseaton (Monkseaton are a different...
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  8. Logan
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    programmes to watch

    2017 post started?
    2017 post started?
    2017 post started?
    2017 post started?
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  9. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    I guessed that was your intention Michael. :) Looking forward to seeing the area when you've finished.
    I guessed that was your intention Michael. :) Looking forward to seeing the area when you've finished.
    I guessed that was your intention Michael. :) Looking forward to seeing the area when you've finished.
    I guessed that was your intention Michael. :) Looking forward to seeing the area when you've finished.
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    White throated sparrow.
    White throated sparrow.
    White throated sparrow.
    White throated sparrow.
    Lap 3.JPG Dunlin 1.JPG canada 1.JPG Greylag 4.JPG Guillemots (9).JPG Guillemots (8).JPG
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  11. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    Mme Alfred Carrière Abraham Darby Constance Spry Olivia Rose de Rescht
    Mme Alfred Carrière Abraham Darby Constance Spry Olivia Rose de Rescht
    Mme Alfred Carrière Abraham Darby Constance Spry Olivia Rose de Rescht
    Mme Alfred Carrière Abraham Darby Constance Spry Olivia Rose de Rescht
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  12. shiney
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    What's your weather like APRIL 2024

    This last week or so has seen very little rain here just an occasional short, light shower. I can't remember when we last had a frost, nearly three weeks ago I think.The last two days have been...
    This last week or so has seen very little rain here just an occasional short, light shower. I can't remember when we last had a frost, nearly three weeks ago I think.The last two days have been dry and sunny with a light breeze, 13C/55F. I visited Cromarty on the Black Isle coast today and...
    This last week or so has seen very little rain here just an occasional short, light shower. I can't remember when we last had a frost, nearly three weeks ago I think.The last two days have been dry and sunny with a light breeze, 13C/55F. I...
    This last week or so has seen very little rain here just an occasional short, light shower. I can't remember when we last had a frost, nearly three weeks ago I think.The last two days have been...
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    10,286
  13. Fof

    Orchid advice. please

    About time for an update. The Phal is still sitting with 6 flowers that opened in January. 3 months now. I noticed, yesterday, what appears to be a new flower spike shooting out from the flower...
    About time for an update. The Phal is still sitting with 6 flowers that opened in January. 3 months now. I noticed, yesterday, what appears to be a new flower spike shooting out from the flower spike. Is this normal?In relation to the flowersFof
    About time for an update. The Phal is still sitting with 6 flowers that opened in January. 3 months now. I noticed, yesterday, what appears to be a new flower spike shooting out from the flower spike. Is this normal?In relation to the flowers ...
    About time for an update. The Phal is still sitting with 6 flowers that opened in January. 3 months now. I noticed, yesterday, what appears to be a new flower spike shooting out from the flower...
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  14. aspadora

    Is my Salix Integra doing ok?

    Thanks for the advice everyone, really appreciated!final question, do you think instead of a stake I could just put the cane in at the 45deg like I would the stake, but only during winter...
    Thanks for the advice everyone, really appreciated!final question, do you think instead of a stake I could just put the cane in at the 45deg like I would the stake, but only during winter months when it is likely to be very windy? I don’t like the idea of leaving a stake in (for aesthetic...
    Thanks for the advice everyone, really appreciated!final question, do you think instead of a stake I could just put the cane in at the 45deg like I would the stake, but only during winter months when it is likely to be very windy? I don’t like...
    Thanks for the advice everyone, really appreciated!final question, do you think instead of a stake I could just put the cane in at the 45deg like I would the stake, but only during winter...
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  15. Nigel62

    Plant or weed

    @RoddersUK my money on Geranium nodosum for that photo
    @RoddersUK my money on Geranium nodosum for that photo
    @RoddersUK my money on Geranium nodosum for that photo
    @RoddersUK my money on Geranium nodosum for that photo
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  16. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    @Obelix-Vendée, I find the memory foam kneelers absolutely brilliant and so comfortable. I use two, one to kneel on, with the other just in front of it, so I can just move from one to the other...
    @Obelix-Vendée, I find the memory foam kneelers absolutely brilliant and so comfortable. I use two, one to kneel on, with the other just in front of it, so I can just move from one to the other without having to get up and down all the time. Then I just pick up the one I just left and place it...
    @Obelix-Vendée, I find the memory foam kneelers absolutely brilliant and so comfortable. I use two, one to kneel on, with the other just in front of it, so I can just move from one to the other without having to get up and down all the time....
    @Obelix-Vendée, I find the memory foam kneelers absolutely brilliant and so comfortable. I use two, one to kneel on, with the other just in front of it, so I can just move from one to the other...
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    1,309
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    37,262
  17. Pink678

    Is this little blossom tree dead?

    Thank you @Pink678 , I called him "Scruff" . It looked for all the world like a little tutu he was wearing, he never lost it, and he was such a character. Extremely intelligent. I still have what...
    Thank you @Pink678 , I called him "Scruff" . It looked for all the world like a little tutu he was wearing, he never lost it, and he was such a character. Extremely intelligent. I still have what I'm sure is one of his descendants in the garden, a female who is also very intelligent and knows...
    Thank you @Pink678 , I called him "Scruff" . It looked for all the world like a little tutu he was wearing, he never lost it, and he was such a character. Extremely intelligent. I still have what I'm sure is one of his descendants in the garden,...
    Thank you @Pink678 , I called him "Scruff" . It looked for all the world like a little tutu he was wearing, he never lost it, and he was such a character. Extremely intelligent. I still have what...
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    3
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  18. Nickoslesteros

    Magnolia woes

    Three possibilities: Some nutritional deficiency, soil too dry or cold damage. This link may be useful :) Magnolia
    Three possibilities: Some nutritional deficiency, soil too dry or cold damage. This link may be useful :) Magnolia
    Three possibilities: Some nutritional deficiency, soil too dry or cold damage. This link may be useful :) Magnolia
    Three possibilities: Some nutritional deficiency, soil too dry or cold damage. This link may be useful :) Magnolia
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  19. AnniD

    Help with id of this weed (?) please

    Thank you all for your help
    Thank you all for your help
    Thank you all for your help
    Thank you all for your help
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  20. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as...
    Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as the ones I have yet to pick will no doubt bolt fairly soon anyway
    Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as the ones I have yet to pick will no doubt bolt...
    Sown my winter squash, sweetcorn, Patti pan and some melons. I think I maybe should have started the melons earlier? They are for undercover, variety emir.Also sown more coriander and dill as...
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    197
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    6,767
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