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Members Roses 2024
Lovely, @noisette47, yours are a lot more in advance than mine.
Lovely, @noisette47, yours are a lot more in advance than mine.
Lovely, @noisette47, yours are a lot more in advance than mine.
Lovely, @noisette47, yours are a lot more in advance than mine.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 4 5 6
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Busy-Lizzie
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:11 AM
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Tomato Growing 2024
That's why it isn't worth sowing any earlier than around mid to late March here @Thevictorian, and it's also why we mainly grow undercover anyway. The temps and climate aren't consistent enough...
That's why it isn't worth sowing any earlier than around mid to late March here @Thevictorian, and it's also why we mainly grow undercover anyway. The temps and climate aren't consistent enough for a reliable harvest. We often used to get daytime highs in the low teens during July, when you'd...
That's why it isn't worth sowing any earlier than around mid to late March here @Thevictorian, and it's also why we mainly grow undercover anyway. The temps and climate aren't consistent enough for a reliable harvest. We often used to get...
That's why it isn't worth sowing any earlier than around mid to late March here @Thevictorian, and it's also why we mainly grow undercover anyway. The temps and climate aren't consistent enough...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 32 33 34
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fairygirl
Apr 25, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Is this little blossom tree dead?
Even if there's green material underneath, it doesn't necessarily mean it'll thrive. It doesn't look good to me, and I'm afraid if that was mine, it would be hoiked out.
Even if there's green material underneath, it doesn't necessarily mean it'll thrive. It doesn't look good to me, and I'm afraid if that was mine, it would be hoiked out.
Even if there's green material underneath, it doesn't necessarily mean it'll thrive. It doesn't look good to me, and I'm afraid if that was mine, it would be hoiked out.
Even if there's green material underneath, it doesn't necessarily mean it'll thrive. It doesn't look good to me, and I'm afraid if that was mine, it would be hoiked out.
Pink678, Apr 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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fairygirl
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Hi all This is starting to get depressing, it is grey, foggy and 4C, I am not gardening in that.
Hi all This is starting to get depressing, it is grey, foggy and 4C, I am not gardening in that.
Hi all This is starting to get depressing, it is grey, foggy and 4C, I am not gardening in that.
Hi all This is starting to get depressing, it is grey, foggy and 4C, I am not gardening in that.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 165 166 167
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Punkdoc
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Magnolia woes
Have you got some photos of the whole tree @Nickoslesteros? Some aesthetic damage is normal due to varying weather for example, especially if trees/shrubs come into growth early due to mild...
Have you got some photos of the whole tree @Nickoslesteros? Some aesthetic damage is normal due to varying weather for example, especially if trees/shrubs come into growth early due to mild weather, and then it changes quickly, but there could be underlying long term problems, or it could...
Have you got some photos of the whole tree @Nickoslesteros? Some aesthetic damage is normal due to varying weather for example, especially if trees/shrubs come into growth early due to mild weather, and then it changes quickly, but there could...
Have you got some photos of the whole tree @Nickoslesteros? Some aesthetic damage is normal due to varying weather for example, especially if trees/shrubs come into growth early due to mild...
Nickoslesteros, Apr 24, 2024 at 8:49 PM, Gardening Discussions
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fairygirl
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Is my Salix Integra doing ok?
A cane isn't sturdy enough as the tree matures. It's easy to underestimate how top heavy that sort of specimen gets. If you stake it- you have to leave it there until the root system is properly...
A cane isn't sturdy enough as the tree matures. It's easy to underestimate how top heavy that sort of specimen gets. If you stake it- you have to leave it there until the root system is properly established.
A cane isn't sturdy enough as the tree matures. It's easy to underestimate how top heavy that sort of specimen gets. If you stake it- you have to leave it there until the root system is properly established.
A cane isn't sturdy enough as the tree matures. It's easy to underestimate how top heavy that sort of specimen gets. If you stake it- you have to leave it there until the root system is properly...
aspadora, Apr 23, 2024 at 9:43 PM, Gardening Discussions
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fairygirl
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:49 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2023/24

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 94 95 96
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Ladybird4
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:48 AM
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Mike's Evolving Garden
Yes - a nice level area around the cold frame makes it much safer @Michael Hewett. Look forward to seeing all the updates. Hope it goes well
Yes - a nice level area around the cold frame makes it much safer @Michael Hewett. Look forward to seeing all the updates. Hope it goes well
Yes - a nice level area around the cold frame makes it much safer @Michael Hewett. Look forward to seeing all the updates. Hope it goes well
Yes - a nice level area around the cold frame makes it much safer @Michael Hewett. Look forward to seeing all the updates. Hope it goes well
Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 4 5 6
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fairygirl
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Oh Dear!
The only thing that reliably keeps foxes out is electric fencing. The poultry growers/exhibitors up here have stated it on many occasions. Hope those ducklings make it We have a pair of mallards...
The only thing that reliably keeps foxes out is electric fencing. The poultry growers/exhibitors up here have stated it on many occasions. Hope those ducklings make it We have a pair of mallards along the road - a good burn that flows along the back of woodland and then under our road, and...
The only thing that reliably keeps foxes out is electric fencing. The poultry growers/exhibitors up here have stated it on many occasions. Hope those ducklings make it We have a pair of mallards along the road - a good burn that flows along the...
The only thing that reliably keeps foxes out is electric fencing. The poultry growers/exhibitors up here have stated it on many occasions. Hope those ducklings make it We have a pair of mallards...
Goldenlily26, Apr 24, 2024 at 8:16 AM, Livestock
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fairygirl
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Clematis Pinching
I agree with @BobTG - cutting back properly encourages those new stems from below ground on the Group 2s and 3s. I can understand your reluctance @Dropmore , but it's better for the plant later...
I agree with @BobTG - cutting back properly encourages those new stems from below ground on the Group 2s and 3s. I can understand your reluctance @Dropmore , but it's better for the plant later on, as it matures and strengthens up. If the plant you bought was a young one - ie from a supermarket...
I agree with @BobTG - cutting back properly encourages those new stems from below ground on the Group 2s and 3s. I can understand your reluctance @Dropmore , but it's better for the plant later on, as it matures and strengthens up. If the plant...
I agree with @BobTG - cutting back properly encourages those new stems from below ground on the Group 2s and 3s. I can understand your reluctance @Dropmore , but it's better for the plant later...
Dropmore, Mar 29, 2024, Other Plants ... 2
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fairygirl
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:39 AM
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programmes to watch
I've been enjoying the new Michael Palin programme, in Nigeria.
I've been enjoying the new Michael Palin programme, in Nigeria.
I've been enjoying the new Michael Palin programme, in Nigeria.
I've been enjoying the new Michael Palin programme, in Nigeria.
Logan, Jul 27, 2017, Off-Topic Discussion ... 54 55 56
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RowlandsCastle
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:30 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
I will be voting. If just one person votes, someone will get in. I'd rather it was someone of my choosing.I don't want to go through life thinking some idiot party got in because I failed to...
I will be voting. If just one person votes, someone will get in. I'd rather it was someone of my choosing.I don't want to go through life thinking some idiot party got in because I failed to vote. I'd rather they got in because I DID vote for them.Some might think that I made an error, but...
I will be voting. If just one person votes, someone will get in. I'd rather it was someone of my choosing.I don't want to go through life thinking some idiot party got in because I failed to vote. I'd rather they got in because I DID vote for...
I will be voting. If just one person votes, someone will get in. I'd rather it was someone of my choosing.I don't want to go through life thinking some idiot party got in because I failed to...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 77 78 79
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RowlandsCastle
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:22 AM
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What's your weather like APRIL 2024
Good morning everybody. Do you live nearby, Logan? We have the same weather and lampposts in our town as in your picture from yesterday evening. There is so everything in the bag today: 5C...
Good morning everybody. Do you live nearby, Logan? We have the same weather and lampposts in our town as in your picture from yesterday evening. There is so everything in the bag today: 5C currently, up to 11C eventually 12C and a mix of sun, clouds, and eventually rain.
Good morning everybody. Do you live nearby, Logan? We have the same weather and lampposts in our town as in your picture from yesterday evening. There is so everything in the bag today: 5C currently, up to 11C eventually 12C and a mix of sun,...
Good morning everybody. Do you live nearby, Logan? We have the same weather and lampposts in our town as in your picture from yesterday evening. There is so everything in the bag today: 5C...

shiney, Apr 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 46 47 48
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 25, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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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.
Mrs Hillard, Mar 22, 2024, Other Plants ... 2 3
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Dropmore
Apr 24, 2024 at 11:56 PM
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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...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 22 23 24
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DiggersJo
Apr 24, 2024 at 11:31 PM
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
Snorky85, Jun 1, 2017, Edible Gardening ... 2 3
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JWK
Apr 24, 2024 at 11:03 PM
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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) 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) 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...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 14 15 16
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DiggersJo
Apr 24, 2024 at 10:56 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
White throated sparrow.
White throated sparrow.
White throated sparrow.
White throated sparrow.

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 20 21 22
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hydrogardener
Apr 24, 2024 at 10:08 PM
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...

Fof, Jul 30, 2023, Tropical Gardening ... 2
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Fof
Apr 24, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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
Nigel62, Apr 21, 2024 at 12:33 PM, Identification Area ... 2 3
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Angie Jones (nut)
Apr 24, 2024 at 9:33 PM

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