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  1. Fof

    Dendrobium kingianum

    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers last week. I noticed that the other new canes and most of those that flowered last winter were...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers last week. I noticed that the other new canes and...
    I have no idea what is going on with this plant. After flowering, it put up 4 new pseudobulbs. You beauty!!! It is now just coming into bloom again, with one of the new canes opening its flowers...
    P1100768 - small.jpg P1100783 - small.jpg P1100773 - small.jpg P1100778 - small.jpg Dendrobium kingianum (Pink rock orchid)  01 - small.jpg P1110827 - small.jpg
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  2. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    If she went to A&E and collapsed they'd have to help her. Surely!
    If she went to A&E and collapsed they'd have to help her. Surely!
    If she went to A&E and collapsed they'd have to help her. Surely!
    If she went to A&E and collapsed they'd have to help her. Surely!
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
    Been totally clear and sunny all day but only reached 9c, which is pretty good at this time of year, no wind meant in the sun it felt nice.
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  4. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my English bluebells are also showing 2cm. It takes in average 4 to 5 months until tulips etc. are...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my English bluebells are also showing 2cm. It takes...
    Bulb plants know when to start in order to be ready for flowering. My tulips always started to show first green tips in December doesn’t matter how cold or warm it was. I saw this week that my...
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  5. burnie

    Onion growing 2026

    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
    Nope, just in the conservatory in a prop with a clear lid on it, seem to always do well(now there's a kiss of death lol)
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  6. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted remaining three in a grey pot to stand on the tiered metal stand which I can also see from the...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted remaining three in a grey pot to stand on the...
    I bought a small tray of tiny yellow violas yesterday so today potted three of them into a half size metal fence basket opposite my kitchen window to cheer me up when the weather's horrid. Potted...
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  7. ricky101

    Cordon Apple Trees, Site ?

    Thanks, will see if we can put them at 90deg to that East wall rather than up against it so they will get more sunlight. A possible alternative might be growing them as Step Overs at the front of...
    Thanks, will see if we can put them at 90deg to that East wall rather than up against it so they will get more sunlight. A possible alternative might be growing them as Step Overs at the front of the bed thats extends 8ft from that wall and gets full sun until 3-4 pm.
    Thanks, will see if we can put them at 90deg to that East wall rather than up against it so they will get more sunlight. A possible alternative might be growing them as Step Overs at the front of the bed thats extends 8ft from that wall and gets...
    Thanks, will see if we can put them at 90deg to that East wall rather than up against it so they will get more sunlight. A possible alternative might be growing them as Step Overs at the front of...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    We overslept again so it was 11 ish before we went for our usual walk. After three days of waiting Evri finally delivered our two parcels but left them outside the garage side door instead of the...
    We overslept again so it was 11 ish before we went for our usual walk. After three days of waiting Evri finally delivered our two parcels but left them outside the garage side door instead of the front door. OH's new waterproof jacket fitted perfectly so that's his Xmas presie from me sorted. My...
    We overslept again so it was 11 ish before we went for our usual walk. After three days of waiting Evri finally delivered our two parcels but left them outside the garage side door instead of the front door. OH's new waterproof jacket fitted...
    We overslept again so it was 11 ish before we went for our usual walk. After three days of waiting Evri finally delivered our two parcels but left them outside the garage side door instead of the...
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  9. Retired
    Like x 4

    Latest hobby.

    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to posting on YouTube but lots can be achieved with patience and determination. This was just an...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to posting on YouTube but lots can be achieved with...
    Hi,ThanksI've spent the morning adding my first violin track onto YouTube as seen at the link above; not The final countdown though; not yet. It's been quite a journey from my violin to...
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  10. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2025

    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then went to top up the cider container. A real pity...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we dropped off some cards and fruits to friends and then...
    Today our village garden club had a bring and share lunch. Great to catch up with those in the club that as garden visits to each have stopped you don't actually see many. Great lunch. Then we...
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  11. Victoria

    Poincettia colouring up for Christmas 2025

    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
    Lovely blue sky too @Victoria :).
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  12. hi2u_uk

    Recommendations for lights to wrap around an outdoor plant

    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up thru the foliage ? Not only cheaper and less less light pollution but your plant will no doubt be...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up thru the foliage ? Not only cheaper and less less...
    If, for some reason, you feel you need Christmas lights in your garden you only have 3 nights to worry about ( 24/25/26 ) so why not just use a small torch planted in the ground and shining up...
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  13. Michael Hewett

    Eucomis question

    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
    Thanks for that information @kindredspirit
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  14. JWK
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  15. Logan
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  16. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
    If I open a door for someone or stand back to let them through and they just walk past without acknowledgment, I say loudly "You're welcome". :biggrin:
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  17. Rockhopper69

    Pruning a young apple tree

    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
    Description on the RHS Plants site.Buy eating / dessert apple apple 'Cox's Orange Pippin self fertile'
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  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures...
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures it had moved by the time I went in to pick up my phone.
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures it had moved by the time I went in to pick up my...
    When I opened the Lemon house this morning I noticed a very large bumblebee on the kitchen wall above. I think it was warming itself up with reflected heat from the brickwork. Sorry no pictures...
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  19. JWK
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  20. GreenFingeredPete
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    Gardeners’ World & Alan Titchmarsh Gardening Club 2025

    Gardeners’ World is gradually changing, the BBC are pivoting away from the one main presenter format to several presenters, this is due to scandals in particular Hugh Edwards, they also want to...
    Gardeners’ World is gradually changing, the BBC are pivoting away from the one main presenter format to several presenters, this is due to scandals in particular Hugh Edwards, they also want to move away from the pale, male and stale look, a better example of this, is Bargain Hunt when it...
    Gardeners’ World is gradually changing, the BBC are pivoting away from the one main presenter format to several presenters, this is due to scandals in particular Hugh Edwards, they also want to move away from the pale, male and stale look, a...
    Gardeners’ World is gradually changing, the BBC are pivoting away from the one main presenter format to several presenters, this is due to scandals in particular Hugh Edwards, they also want to...
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