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  1. Banana Man
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    Greenhouses

    That's an off shoot, I cut the main trunk a couple of year ago as it was too huge.
    That's an off shoot, I cut the main trunk a couple of year ago as it was too huge.
    That's an off shoot, I cut the main trunk a couple of year ago as it was too huge.
    That's an off shoot, I cut the main trunk a couple of year ago as it was too huge.
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  2. Malcoman

    Over wintering Osteospermums ….

    There's a white one with a blue underside that went rampant for a few years in my London garden. It was sitting over the gas, water and electrics going into the house so maybe that helped. Then...
    There's a white one with a blue underside that went rampant for a few years in my London garden. It was sitting over the gas, water and electrics going into the house so maybe that helped. Then there was a really hard frost.....:frown:
    There's a white one with a blue underside that went rampant for a few years in my London garden. It was sitting over the gas, water and electrics going into the house so maybe that helped. Then there was a really hard frost.....:frown:
    There's a white one with a blue underside that went rampant for a few years in my London garden. It was sitting over the gas, water and electrics going into the house so maybe that helped. Then...
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  3. Sargan

    Trimming back Onions ?

    My grandfather used to just break and bend the green stems over at right angles.
    My grandfather used to just break and bend the green stems over at right angles.
    My grandfather used to just break and bend the green stems over at right angles.
    My grandfather used to just break and bend the green stems over at right angles.
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  4. SBcBWIQN

    Connifers - What to do with them?

    If you are to replace fence panels with new, then fit a gravel board ,timber (or concrete if budget permits). This will protect the new panels from decay and allow an increase in soil levl over...
    If you are to replace fence panels with new, then fit a gravel board ,timber (or concrete if budget permits). This will protect the new panels from decay and allow an increase in soil levl over time. The remaining retained panels can be done either now or as they need replacing
    If you are to replace fence panels with new, then fit a gravel board ,timber (or concrete if budget permits). This will protect the new panels from decay and allow an increase in soil levl over time. The remaining retained panels can be done...
    If you are to replace fence panels with new, then fit a gravel board ,timber (or concrete if budget permits). This will protect the new panels from decay and allow an increase in soil levl over...
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  5. Vonsworld77

    Solved Houseplant ID Please...

    Agree, it's an Echeveria. There are several varieties, and they are xerophytes so don't water it too often. When you do, give it a drenching and then let it dry out completely before the next...
    Agree, it's an Echeveria. There are several varieties, and they are xerophytes so don't water it too often. When you do, give it a drenching and then let it dry out completely before the next watering. It will need to be in a very light / sunny place otherwise it will become lanky and ugly in...
    Agree, it's an Echeveria. There are several varieties, and they are xerophytes so don't water it too often. When you do, give it a drenching and then let it dry out completely before the next watering. It will need to be in a very light / sunny...
    Agree, it's an Echeveria. There are several varieties, and they are xerophytes so don't water it too often. When you do, give it a drenching and then let it dry out completely before the next...
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  6. Retired

    Another hobby. Desk & Vanity unit.

    Hi,It's very welcome @Valley Gardener I'm pleased to see it; I'm sure your granddaughter will love it; a very happy birthday to her.A Cute Kitten Wishes Happy Birthday.Kind regards, Col.
    Hi,It's very welcome @Valley Gardener I'm pleased to see it; I'm sure your granddaughter will love it; a very happy birthday to her.A Cute Kitten Wishes Happy Birthday.Kind regards, Col.
    Hi,It's very welcome @Valley Gardener I'm pleased to see it; I'm sure your granddaughter will love it; a very happy birthday to her.A Cute Kitten Wishes Happy Birthday.Kind regards, Col.
    Hi,It's very welcome @Valley Gardener I'm pleased to see it; I'm sure your granddaughter will love it; a very happy birthday to her.A Cute Kitten Wishes Happy Birthday.Kind regards, Col.
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  7. Clare G

    Plant ID please

    A lot do and can be identified by smell, however some have little or no scent. Also in cold weather any scent is less noticeable.
    A lot do and can be identified by smell, however some have little or no scent. Also in cold weather any scent is less noticeable.
    A lot do and can be identified by smell, however some have little or no scent. Also in cold weather any scent is less noticeable.
    A lot do and can be identified by smell, however some have little or no scent. Also in cold weather any scent is less noticeable.
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  8. hailbopp

    Hozelock gun thing blocked

    @hailbopp , glad you’re all sorted now.
    @hailbopp , glad you’re all sorted now.
    @hailbopp , glad you’re all sorted now.
    @hailbopp , glad you’re all sorted now.
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  9. BB3

    There must be a house plant section. I can't find it so here's my question:

    It's in a stupid place. OK for now. I might need to find it another ' unsuitable ' place eventually. Impulse buys often grin while they bite you on the bum . I might just show it a picture of the...
    It's in a stupid place. OK for now. I might need to find it another ' unsuitable ' place eventually. Impulse buys often grin while they bite you on the bum . I might just show it a picture of the council bin:th scifD36:.
    It's in a stupid place. OK for now. I might need to find it another ' unsuitable ' place eventually. Impulse buys often grin while they bite you on the bum . I might just show it a picture of the council bin:th scifD36:.
    It's in a stupid place. OK for now. I might need to find it another ' unsuitable ' place eventually. Impulse buys often grin while they bite you on the bum . I might just show it a picture of the...
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  10. JWK
    Sticky

    What's looking Exotic 2025

    @pete It was watered weekly but it may not have been enough due to the sandy soil.
    @pete It was watered weekly but it may not have been enough due to the sandy soil.
    @pete It was watered weekly but it may not have been enough due to the sandy soil.
    @pete It was watered weekly but it may not have been enough due to the sandy soil.
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  11. Victoria
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    Slumbergera Orange

    Yes, I thought it unique. I got cuttings from Germany. I also have a red one, a white one, a white with pink edges, and this one I have had for Donkey's Years ....
    Yes, I thought it unique. I got cuttings from Germany. I also have a red one, a white one, a white with pink edges, and this one I have had for Donkey's Years ....
    Yes, I thought it unique. I got cuttings from Germany. I also have a red one, a white one, a white with pink edges, and this one I have had for Donkey's Years ....
    Yes, I thought it unique. I got cuttings from Germany. I also have a red one, a white one, a white with pink edges, and this one I have had for Donkey's Years ....
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  12. Cordy
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    Made this planter

    Super! Well done.
    Super! Well done.
    Super! Well done.
    Super! Well done.
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  13. Victoria

    Caterpillar Identification

    I think it's a deaths head caterpillar as well. They are occassionally seen here but I think they need the warmth of southern Europe to survive the winter. I may be mis-remembering but I think...
    I think it's a deaths head caterpillar as well. They are occassionally seen here but I think they need the warmth of southern Europe to survive the winter. I may be mis-remembering but I think they eat plants in the solanum family or at least the only time I've seen one was when it was munching...
    I think it's a deaths head caterpillar as well. They are occassionally seen here but I think they need the warmth of southern Europe to survive the winter. I may be mis-remembering but I think they eat plants in the solanum family or at least...
    I think it's a deaths head caterpillar as well. They are occassionally seen here but I think they need the warmth of southern Europe to survive the winter. I may be mis-remembering but I think...
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  14. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Thanks @Selleri - I'll have to bookmark the page, I can't remember where I bought them before. @strongylodon - I'm surprised the tree is alive - I remember travelling on a train past old orchards...
    Thanks @Selleri - I'll have to bookmark the page, I can't remember where I bought them before. @strongylodon - I'm surprised the tree is alive - I remember travelling on a train past old orchards in the west country, and some of the trees seemed to have died due to the amount of mistletoe. I...
    Thanks @Selleri - I'll have to bookmark the page, I can't remember where I bought them before. @strongylodon - I'm surprised the tree is alive - I remember travelling on a train past old orchards in the west country, and some of the trees seemed...
    Thanks @Selleri - I'll have to bookmark the page, I can't remember where I bought them before. @strongylodon - I'm surprised the tree is alive - I remember travelling on a train past old orchards...
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  15. Jenny namaste
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  16. machtucker

    Buying Spring bulbs in bulk

    Well I bought a bulb planter which seems to work very well. I've planted about 100 or so Tulips and some Purple Sensation Alliums too. We will see what comes up.
    Well I bought a bulb planter which seems to work very well. I've planted about 100 or so Tulips and some Purple Sensation Alliums too. We will see what comes up.
    Well I bought a bulb planter which seems to work very well. I've planted about 100 or so Tulips and some Purple Sensation Alliums too. We will see what comes up.
    Well I bought a bulb planter which seems to work very well. I've planted about 100 or so Tulips and some Purple Sensation Alliums too. We will see what comes up.
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  17. Ditherer

    planting with wildlife in mind

    I took delivery of two berberis yesterday, julianae. Those thorns, wow! Wish I'd found these first, they're brilliant. Reckon I can keep on top of those with some garden-shears. The holly that...
    I took delivery of two berberis yesterday, julianae. Those thorns, wow! Wish I'd found these first, they're brilliant. Reckon I can keep on top of those with some garden-shears. The holly that I've put in around the edges could have been a bit closer together. No matter. I shall plant more...
    I took delivery of two berberis yesterday, julianae. Those thorns, wow! Wish I'd found these first, they're brilliant. Reckon I can keep on top of those with some garden-shears. The holly that I've put in around the edges could have been a bit...
    I took delivery of two berberis yesterday, julianae. Those thorns, wow! Wish I'd found these first, they're brilliant. Reckon I can keep on top of those with some garden-shears. The holly that...
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  18. DaveMK

    Beech leaves for leaf mould

    I use huge quantities of leaf mould. Having a variety of massive trees I am up to my eyeballs in leaves at this time of the year. Certainly a good proportion of the leaves are from 2 massive...
    I use huge quantities of leaf mould. Having a variety of massive trees I am up to my eyeballs in leaves at this time of the year. Certainly a good proportion of the leaves are from 2 massive Copper Beech trees but also collect mounds of Sycamore and Ash. The ones on the grass I collect with the...
    I use huge quantities of leaf mould. Having a variety of massive trees I am up to my eyeballs in leaves at this time of the year. Certainly a good proportion of the leaves are from 2 massive Copper Beech trees but also collect mounds of Sycamore...
    I use huge quantities of leaf mould. Having a variety of massive trees I am up to my eyeballs in leaves at this time of the year. Certainly a good proportion of the leaves are from 2 massive...
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  19. JWK
    Sticky

    The Camera In My Pocket 2025

    I had to re-calibrate the gimbal on the drone, so I took it for a test flight at the golf course. It was surprising how many trees still retain their leaves, from the ground, you don't notice it...
    I had to re-calibrate the gimbal on the drone, so I took it for a test flight at the golf course. It was surprising how many trees still retain their leaves, from the ground, you don't notice it as much. The day was overcast and the temperature about forty degrees, so the image lacks contrast. ...
    I had to re-calibrate the gimbal on the drone, so I took it for a test flight at the golf course. It was surprising how many trees still retain their leaves, from the ground, you don't notice it as much. The day was overcast and the temperature...
    I had to re-calibrate the gimbal on the drone, so I took it for a test flight at the golf course. It was surprising how many trees still retain their leaves, from the ground, you don't notice it...
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  20. KT53

    Amusing moments

    I can't see a thread covering this type of thing so thought I'd start one.We were at Birmingham Airport on Monday, going through the Fast Track security channel. We'd scanned and gone through...
    I can't see a thread covering this type of thing so thought I'd start one.We were at Birmingham Airport on Monday, going through the Fast Track security channel. We'd scanned and gone through when the security guy stopped my wife. "Can I see your Fast Track document please?" My wife handed...
    I can't see a thread covering this type of thing so thought I'd start one.We were at Birmingham Airport on Monday, going through the Fast Track security channel. We'd scanned and gone through when the security guy stopped my wife. "Can I see...
    I can't see a thread covering this type of thing so thought I'd start one.We were at Birmingham Airport on Monday, going through the Fast Track security channel. We'd scanned and gone through...
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