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Blanket Weed removal and its prevention
Thanks, mine is pretty rampant too. Just removed a load covering about a quarter of the pond but my muscles are complaining so I'm taking a break. Probably have another go tomorrow.
Thanks, mine is pretty rampant too. Just removed a load covering about a quarter of the pond but my muscles are complaining so I'm taking a break. Probably have another go tomorrow.
Thanks, mine is pretty rampant too. Just removed a load covering about a quarter of the pond but my muscles are complaining so I'm taking a break. Probably have another go tomorrow.
Thanks, mine is pretty rampant too. Just removed a load covering about a quarter of the pond but my muscles are complaining so I'm taking a break. Probably have another go tomorrow.
TheMadHedger, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:36 PM, Water Gardening
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TheMadHedger
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Help! Frost has killed my dahlias
It really has been bad! Normally last chance of frost here is mid April - I have been keeping an eye on things and moving some stuff inside initially when it was around 3 or 4 overnight, but it...
It really has been bad! Normally last chance of frost here is mid April - I have been keeping an eye on things and moving some stuff inside initially when it was around 3 or 4 overnight, but it wasn't forecast to be sub zero last night and I got caught out! A lot of my seedlings have frost...
It really has been bad! Normally last chance of frost here is mid April - I have been keeping an eye on things and moving some stuff inside initially when it was around 3 or 4 overnight, but it wasn't forecast to be sub zero last night and I got...
It really has been bad! Normally last chance of frost here is mid April - I have been keeping an eye on things and moving some stuff inside initially when it was around 3 or 4 overnight, but it...
Gilla.Walmsley, Apr 26, 2024 at 1:50 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Gilla.Walmsley
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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Close-ups of flowers
I think that should be named Amber Joker, @amancalledgeorge, as it looks like a joker's hat.
I think that should be named Amber Joker, @amancalledgeorge, as it looks like a joker's hat.
I think that should be named Amber Joker, @amancalledgeorge, as it looks like a joker's hat.
I think that should be named Amber Joker, @amancalledgeorge, as it looks like a joker's hat.
Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 17 18 19
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5,848
ViewAhead
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:41 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
Actually now you mention it, yes I did, but not on my phone. I was in my work laptop, but not logged into my Google account at the time, not that not being logged in makes any difference, both...
Actually now you mention it, yes I did, but not on my phone. I was in my work laptop, but not logged into my Google account at the time, not that not being logged in makes any difference, both systems clearly know what I've been doing on the other.After reading about yet another french strike...
Actually now you mention it, yes I did, but not on my phone. I was in my work laptop, but not logged into my Google account at the time, not that not being logged in makes any difference, both systems clearly know what I've been doing on the...
Actually now you mention it, yes I did, but not on my phone. I was in my work laptop, but not logged into my Google account at the time, not that not being logged in makes any difference, both...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 83 84 85
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Clueless 1 v2
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Pink flower clump
Yes the leaves are too blurry to be sure Here's a close-up of one of mine I'm not sure it's def macrorrhizum, but it is definitely a hardy geranium
Yes the leaves are too blurry to be sure Here's a close-up of one of mine I'm not sure it's def macrorrhizum, but it is definitely a hardy geranium
Yes the leaves are too blurry to be sure Here's a close-up of one of mine I'm not sure it's def macrorrhizum, but it is definitely a hardy geranium
Yes the leaves are too blurry to be sure Here's a close-up of one of mine I'm not sure it's def macrorrhizum, but it is definitely a hardy geranium

Wiltshirewild, Apr 26, 2024 at 1:49 PM, Identification Area
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Pete8
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:39 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
You do realise @RowlandsCastle, that I, anyway, am not going to rest until - one way or another you get that flipping box open, so crack on!
You do realise @RowlandsCastle, that I, anyway, am not going to rest until - one way or another you get that flipping box open, so crack on!
You do realise @RowlandsCastle, that I, anyway, am not going to rest until - one way or another you get that flipping box open, so crack on!
You do realise @RowlandsCastle, that I, anyway, am not going to rest until - one way or another you get that flipping box open, so crack on!
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 171 172 173
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Ladybird4
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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Things that have made you happy today' 2024
My laptop gave up the ghost last year. Bought a new one. Old one just sitting around. Then a neighbour in our village said he would have a look and see what he could do but no promises. He fixed...
My laptop gave up the ghost last year. Bought a new one. Old one just sitting around. Then a neighbour in our village said he would have a look and see what he could do but no promises. He fixed it! All to do with a wire getting stuck and not connecting. A nice bottle of wine was all I had to...
My laptop gave up the ghost last year. Bought a new one. Old one just sitting around. Then a neighbour in our village said he would have a look and see what he could do but no promises. He fixed it! All to do with a wire getting stuck and not...
My laptop gave up the ghost last year. Bought a new one. Old one just sitting around. Then a neighbour in our village said he would have a look and see what he could do but no promises. He fixed...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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5,974
On the Levels
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
Nothing as such. I picked up a few bags of MPC and have come back to find Mrs L keen to weed the strawberry patch! This is a patch that I haven't even slightly maintained and it's a mess; frankly...
Nothing as such. I picked up a few bags of MPC and have come back to find Mrs L keen to weed the strawberry patch! This is a patch that I haven't even slightly maintained and it's a mess; frankly I'm all for getting rid but not allowed. As we have to keep it I'm going to figure out how best to...
Nothing as such. I picked up a few bags of MPC and have come back to find Mrs L keen to weed the strawberry patch! This is a patch that I haven't even slightly maintained and it's a mess; frankly I'm all for getting rid but not allowed. As we...
Nothing as such. I picked up a few bags of MPC and have come back to find Mrs L keen to weed the strawberry patch! This is a patch that I haven't even slightly maintained and it's a mess; frankly...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 87 88 89
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Loofah
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
Our first swallow! Song thrush singing away (usually heralds rain) and then watering the orchids indoors, looked up and out of the glass roof and there was a male hen harrier just floating. Superb.
Our first swallow! Song thrush singing away (usually heralds rain) and then watering the orchids indoors, looked up and out of the glass roof and there was a male hen harrier just floating. Superb.
Our first swallow! Song thrush singing away (usually heralds rain) and then watering the orchids indoors, looked up and out of the glass roof and there was a male hen harrier just floating. Superb.
Our first swallow! Song thrush singing away (usually heralds rain) and then watering the orchids indoors, looked up and out of the glass roof and there was a male hen harrier just floating. Superb.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 21 22 23
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On the Levels
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Giving Up On Dahlias!!
As mentioned above, the main thing to remember is to avoid watering when they break dormancy, otherwise the tubers can rot. A firm tuber will already have enough moisture inside to start off the...
As mentioned above, the main thing to remember is to avoid watering when they break dormancy, otherwise the tubers can rot. A firm tuber will already have enough moisture inside to start off the plant, no need to add any. Wait until you have at least 10cm (4' in old money) of growth.That said,...
As mentioned above, the main thing to remember is to avoid watering when they break dormancy, otherwise the tubers can rot. A firm tuber will already have enough moisture inside to start off the plant, no need to add any. Wait until you have at...
As mentioned above, the main thing to remember is to avoid watering when they break dormancy, otherwise the tubers can rot. A firm tuber will already have enough moisture inside to start off the...
Kitty52, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:18 PM, Other Plants
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Garrett
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Orchid advice. please
@ricky101 Yes they do give a good display. Some are from the same stem while others send up new stems and flower from those. We have one pure white one, variety unknown as we bought it from a...
@ricky101 Yes they do give a good display. Some are from the same stem while others send up new stems and flower from those. We have one pure white one, variety unknown as we bought it from a florist who just wanted the flower spikes for s wedding. This has been in flower now for over 4 years...
@ricky101 Yes they do give a good display. Some are from the same stem while others send up new stems and flower from those. We have one pure white one, variety unknown as we bought it from a florist who just wanted the flower spikes for s...
@ricky101 Yes they do give a good display. Some are from the same stem while others send up new stems and flower from those. We have one pure white one, variety unknown as we bought it from a...
Fof, Jul 30, 2023, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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On the Levels
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Crabapple has very small leaves
Looks fine to me too. Maybe if it were mine I might be tempted to give it a good feed, if it hadn't been fed for a while. Maybe something slow release like chicken poo pellets. But I didn't see...
Looks fine to me too. Maybe if it were mine I might be tempted to give it a good feed, if it hadn't been fed for a while. Maybe something slow release like chicken poo pellets. But I didn't see anything in those pics that would really worry me.
Looks fine to me too. Maybe if it were mine I might be tempted to give it a good feed, if it hadn't been fed for a while. Maybe something slow release like chicken poo pellets. But I didn't see anything in those pics that would really worry me.
Looks fine to me too. Maybe if it were mine I might be tempted to give it a good feed, if it hadn't been fed for a while. Maybe something slow release like chicken poo pellets. But I didn't see...
Tsie, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:39 AM, Trees
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64
Clueless 1 v2
Apr 26, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2023/24

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 94 95 96
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Logan
Apr 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Compost roller and lawn leveler / lute
Hello,I would like to buy a compost roller for top dressing my lawn with soil and seed.I would also like to buy a lawn level lute.I was hoping for some suggestions for good quality...
Hello,I would like to buy a compost roller for top dressing my lawn with soil and seed.I would also like to buy a lawn level lute.I was hoping for some suggestions for good quality products, as I see on amazon etc there's a wide variety.
Hello,I would like to buy a compost roller for top dressing my lawn with soil and seed.I would also like to buy a lawn level lute.I was hoping for some suggestions for good quality products, as I see on amazon etc there's a wide variety.
Hello,I would like to buy a compost roller for top dressing my lawn with soil and seed.I would also like to buy a lawn level lute.I was hoping for some suggestions for good quality...
Zola, Apr 26, 2024 at 1:45 PM, Tools And Equipment
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Zola
Apr 26, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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What's your weather like APRIL 2024
Some glimpses of sun this morning but blooming cold and cloudy now. We have had chilly north easterlies all week brrrr…..
Some glimpses of sun this morning but blooming cold and cloudy now. We have had chilly north easterlies all week brrrr…..
Some glimpses of sun this morning but blooming cold and cloudy now. We have had chilly north easterlies all week brrrr…..
Some glimpses of sun this morning but blooming cold and cloudy now. We have had chilly north easterlies all week brrrr…..
shiney, Apr 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 48 49 50
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Butterfly6
Apr 26, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Awful British weather ruinng plants …
Thanks. Hope you got it sorted
Thanks. Hope you got it sorted
Thanks. Hope you got it sorted
Thanks. Hope you got it sorted
Shaneoak, Apr 14, 2024, Other Plants ... 2 3
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Shaneoak
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Tatton Flower Show to stop being an annual event
You do at least have Bridgewater in easy reaching distance tho! Join the RHS, if you haven't already, and go as often as you like for free. Good monthly magazine too.
You do at least have Bridgewater in easy reaching distance tho! Join the RHS, if you haven't already, and go as often as you like for free. Good monthly magazine too.
You do at least have Bridgewater in easy reaching distance tho! Join the RHS, if you haven't already, and go as often as you like for free. Good monthly magazine too.
You do at least have Bridgewater in easy reaching distance tho! Join the RHS, if you haven't already, and go as often as you like for free. Good monthly magazine too.
Alan Clark, Apr 26, 2024 at 9:59 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Artichokes
I ordered 2 artichoke plants from the Victorian Garden Nursery last week. One arrived yesterday, the other to follow next month. The plant is battered and bruised from being banged around inside...
I ordered 2 artichoke plants from the Victorian Garden Nursery last week. One arrived yesterday, the other to follow next month. The plant is battered and bruised from being banged around inside the packaging. Hopefully it will survive. It needs to be potted up and given some TLC before being...
I ordered 2 artichoke plants from the Victorian Garden Nursery last week. One arrived yesterday, the other to follow next month. The plant is battered and bruised from being banged around inside the packaging. Hopefully it will survive. It needs...
I ordered 2 artichoke plants from the Victorian Garden Nursery last week. One arrived yesterday, the other to follow next month. The plant is battered and bruised from being banged around inside...
Goldenlily26, Apr 26, 2024 at 11:55 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Goldenlily26
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:55 AM
ID please
You could start acclimatising them now by putting them outdoors during the day and bringing them back in at night until frost is no longer a threat. I've had some outdoors for a couple of weeks...
You could start acclimatising them now by putting them outdoors during the day and bringing them back in at night until frost is no longer a threat. I've had some outdoors for a couple of weeks now but it's quite mild here. It depends on your location and weather.
You could start acclimatising them now by putting them outdoors during the day and bringing them back in at night until frost is no longer a threat. I've had some outdoors for a couple of weeks now but it's quite mild here. It depends on your...
You could start acclimatising them now by putting them outdoors during the day and bringing them back in at night until frost is no longer a threat. I've had some outdoors for a couple of weeks...
Robodendron, Apr 26, 2024 at 10:11 AM, Identification Area
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Plantminded
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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Currently Listening To 2023/24
And When He Smiles... Carpenters
And When He Smiles... Carpenters
And When He Smiles... Carpenters
And When He Smiles... Carpenters
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 22 23 24
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17,444
Logan
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:41 AM

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