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  1. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    With apologies for not reading all your post as my eyes were glazing over (I've been working hard for the 11 hours :rolleyespink:) but I know of one business and that was mine :blue thumb: :pathd:Some of my staff earned more...
    With apologies for not reading all your post as my eyes were glazing over (I've been working hard for the 11 hours :rolleyespink:) but I know of one business and that was mine :blue thumb: :pathd:Some of my staff earned more than me and, at times, a lot of them did. Although I'm now in my 24th year of retirement we are still...
    With apologies for not reading all your post as my eyes were glazing over (I've been working hard for the 11 hours :rolleyespink:) but I know of one business and that was mine :blue thumb: :pathd:Some of my staff earned more than me and, at times, a lot of them did. Although...
    With apologies for not reading all your post as my eyes were glazing over (I've been working hard for the 11 hours :rolleyespink:) but I know of one business and that was mine :blue thumb: :pathd:Some of my staff earned more...
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  2. wiseowl

    I D Please

    Dianthus barbatus I think
    Dianthus barbatus I think
    Dianthus barbatus I think
    Dianthus barbatus I think
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  3. DaveMK

    Lawn Weed with Lawn Feed

    I'm never going to be able to keep a decent lawn with the problems my area has with very poor drainage, fairly heavy clay, and constant weeds blowing in from the surrounds of the golf course. As...
    I'm never going to be able to keep a decent lawn with the problems my area has with very poor drainage, fairly heavy clay, and constant weeds blowing in from the surrounds of the golf course. As the front lawn is just 100sqm approx I thought I'd get the local turf company to relay the area a...
    I'm never going to be able to keep a decent lawn with the problems my area has with very poor drainage, fairly heavy clay, and constant weeds blowing in from the surrounds of the golf course. As the front lawn is just 100sqm approx I thought I'd...
    I'm never going to be able to keep a decent lawn with the problems my area has with very poor drainage, fairly heavy clay, and constant weeds blowing in from the surrounds of the golf course. As...
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  4. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Aww. Thank you @On the Levels Our new garden is providing some interesting surprises. Some we will keep, others may be replaced in time. But not this year. I'm still trying to negotiate with OH...
    Aww. Thank you @On the Levels Our new garden is providing some interesting surprises. Some we will keep, others may be replaced in time. But not this year. I'm still trying to negotiate with OH where I can put the raspberry canes in the autumn. Hmmm!!
    Aww. Thank you @On the Levels Our new garden is providing some interesting surprises. Some we will keep, others may be replaced in time. But not this year. I'm still trying to negotiate with OH where I can put the raspberry canes in the autumn....
    Aww. Thank you @On the Levels Our new garden is providing some interesting surprises. Some we will keep, others may be replaced in time. But not this year. I'm still trying to negotiate with OH...
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  5. Plantminded

    Tips for growing Anisodontea capensis

    It is tender, so will probably need winter protection. I think it grows quite large, so will end up needing a big pot.
    It is tender, so will probably need winter protection. I think it grows quite large, so will end up needing a big pot.
    It is tender, so will probably need winter protection. I think it grows quite large, so will end up needing a big pot.
    It is tender, so will probably need winter protection. I think it grows quite large, so will end up needing a big pot.
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  6. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    My garden helping lady came today, the 1st time this year, and she moved a clump of Rheubob for me... (well that's how I spell it - it's my Welsh accent :biggrin: and I don't know the proper way) and she...
    My garden helping lady came today, the 1st time this year, and she moved a clump of Rheubob for me... (well that's how I spell it - it's my Welsh accent :biggrin: and I don't know the proper way) and she moved a Weigela and Fuchsia magellanica and a hardy Geranium, because they'd be in the way when my...
    My garden helping lady came today, the 1st time this year, and she moved a clump of Rheubob for me... (well that's how I spell it - it's my Welsh accent :biggrin: and I don't know the proper way) and she moved a Weigela and Fuchsia magellanica and a...
    My garden helping lady came today, the 1st time this year, and she moved a clump of Rheubob for me... (well that's how I spell it - it's my Welsh accent :biggrin: and I don't know the proper way) and she...
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  7. Goldenlily26

    Watercress

    I have grown it in one of those soft plastic pots sold for tomatoes, half fill with compost, sprinkle seed on surface and stand in a washing up bowl full of water. Just wash it thoroughly before...
    I have grown it in one of those soft plastic pots sold for tomatoes, half fill with compost, sprinkle seed on surface and stand in a washing up bowl full of water. Just wash it thoroughly before eating, not done me any harm yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...........nick nick,nick.............injuns(for...
    I have grown it in one of those soft plastic pots sold for tomatoes, half fill with compost, sprinkle seed on surface and stand in a washing up bowl full of water. Just wash it thoroughly before eating, not done me any...
    I have grown it in one of those soft plastic pots sold for tomatoes, half fill with compost, sprinkle seed on surface and stand in a washing up bowl full of water. Just wash it thoroughly before...
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  8. shiney
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    What's your weather like APRIL 2024

    Quite a nice if windy day so far, 9 degrees and sunny with a lot of white cloud, did a bit of prep for a new flower bed(I'm under instruction here, I am mostly a veg man) and might cut some more...
    Quite a nice if windy day so far, 9 degrees and sunny with a lot of white cloud, did a bit of prep for a new flower bed(I'm under instruction here, I am mostly a veg man) and might cut some more grass............................or have a siesta:spinning:
    Quite a nice if windy day so far, 9 degrees and sunny with a lot of white cloud, did a bit of prep for a new flower bed(I'm under instruction here, I am mostly a veg man) and might cut some more grass............................or have a siesta:spinning:
    Quite a nice if windy day so far, 9 degrees and sunny with a lot of white cloud, did a bit of prep for a new flower bed(I'm under instruction here, I am mostly a veg man) and might cut some more...
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  9. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    No need for apologies @lizzie27 I am certain I have missed some posts along the line.
    No need for apologies @lizzie27 I am certain I have missed some posts along the line.
    No need for apologies @lizzie27 I am certain I have missed some posts along the line.
    No need for apologies @lizzie27 I am certain I have missed some posts along the line.
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  10. dowtish

    Seedlings safe to move to unheated greenhouse?

    Grandma Sue, They look fine to me.
    Grandma Sue, They look fine to me.
    Grandma Sue, They look fine to me.
    Grandma Sue, They look fine to me.
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  11. REMF33

    Cosmos advice requested

    I haven't sown mine yet, I usually wait till the end of April, start them indoors, out to the g/h when small plants, planted out in the garden at the end of May.
    I haven't sown mine yet, I usually wait till the end of April, start them indoors, out to the g/h when small plants, planted out in the garden at the end of May.
    I haven't sown mine yet, I usually wait till the end of April, start them indoors, out to the g/h when small plants, planted out in the garden at the end of May.
    I haven't sown mine yet, I usually wait till the end of April, start them indoors, out to the g/h when small plants, planted out in the garden at the end of May.
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  12. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    Love those @Cordy!
    Love those @Cordy!
    Love those @Cordy!
    Love those @Cordy!
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  13. Mattyp

    Advice on what to plant as a natural barrier

    The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up...
    The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up towards the top of the drive to about 17cm. I don't think these numbers change the game though.
    The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up towards the top of the drive to about 17cm. I don't...
    The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up...
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  14. TheMadHedger

    What is the finest compost regarding texture?

    Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.
    Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.
    Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.
    Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.
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  15. Clueless 1 v2

    Bordeaux with kids

    This link explains how to validate your tram tickets. How do i validate my ticket?
    This link explains how to validate your tram tickets. How do i validate my ticket?
    This link explains how to validate your tram tickets. How do i validate my ticket?
    This link explains how to validate your tram tickets. How do i validate my ticket?
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  16. ArcticFox1977

    Clover lawn

    Very interesting. I used to spend hours on hands and knees pulling out masses of clover. Now, being a lot older, the knees suffer, I can't really see the clover unless on top of it and from a...
    Very interesting. I used to spend hours on hands and knees pulling out masses of clover. Now, being a lot older, the knees suffer, I can't really see the clover unless on top of it and from a distance it looks to me like I have the best "lawn" in the world - another plus for old(er) age.
    Very interesting. I used to spend hours on hands and knees pulling out masses of clover. Now, being a lot older, the knees suffer, I can't really see the clover unless on top of it and from a distance it looks to me like I have the best "lawn" in...
    Very interesting. I used to spend hours on hands and knees pulling out masses of clover. Now, being a lot older, the knees suffer, I can't really see the clover unless on top of it and from a...
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    12
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  17. karaman

    ID this caterpillar please -- freind or foe?

    Looks like one of the large family of moth caterpillars known as cutworms that feed on low growing plants. They aren't usually a problem in gardens but it can be quite hard to identify to species....
    Looks like one of the large family of moth caterpillars known as cutworms that feed on low growing plants. They aren't usually a problem in gardens but it can be quite hard to identify to species. Very rarely do you get densities of them high enough to do major damage.All larger moths are...
    Looks like one of the large family of moth caterpillars known as cutworms that feed on low growing plants. They aren't usually a problem in gardens but it can be quite hard to identify to species. Very rarely do you get densities of them high...
    Looks like one of the large family of moth caterpillars known as cutworms that feed on low growing plants. They aren't usually a problem in gardens but it can be quite hard to identify to species....
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  18. The Bird Lady

    When can I lift daffodil bulbs?

    Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!
    Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!
    Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!
    Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!
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  19. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    So do I @Michael Hewett but English books are not on sale here so I have Kindle Unlimited which works like a library, letting choose books to download and read for a monthly fee. I started when I...
    So do I @Michael Hewett but English books are not on sale here so I have Kindle Unlimited which works like a library, letting choose books to download and read for a monthly fee. I started when I had both feet repaired back in 2013 and needed something better than daytime TV or learning to...
    So do I @Michael Hewett but English books are not on sale here so I have Kindle Unlimited which works like a library, letting choose books to download and read for a monthly fee. I started when I had both feet repaired back in 2013 and needed...
    So do I @Michael Hewett but English books are not on sale here so I have Kindle Unlimited which works like a library, letting choose books to download and read for a monthly fee. I started when I...
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  20. Marley Farley
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    The GC PET RAINBOW GARDEN.....

    You 'paint a lovely picture' @Februarysgirl, hopefully we'll get to know about encounters on Rainbow Bridge when the time is right. Tucker and Chester were a grand age when their time was up which...
    You 'paint a lovely picture' @Februarysgirl, hopefully we'll get to know about encounters on Rainbow Bridge when the time is right. Tucker and Chester were a grand age when their time was up which is a credit to your care. It's a sad time, one I've had quite a few times, but we go out there and...
    You 'paint a lovely picture' @Februarysgirl, hopefully we'll get to know about encounters on Rainbow Bridge when the time is right. Tucker and Chester were a grand age when their time was up which is a credit to your care. It's a sad time, one...
    You 'paint a lovely picture' @Februarysgirl, hopefully we'll get to know about encounters on Rainbow Bridge when the time is right. Tucker and Chester were a grand age when their time was up which...
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