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  1. Fat Controller
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    Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!

    I've really struggled with the peat free ones, particularly the New Horizons one. It used to be pretty good and I thought "thats great, they have the formula nailed for peat free mixes". But last...
    I've really struggled with the peat free ones, particularly the New Horizons one. It used to be pretty good and I thought "thats great, they have the formula nailed for peat free mixes". But last year I struggled to get much to grow and germinate in it, the growth that came from it was weak and...
    I've really struggled with the peat free ones, particularly the New Horizons one. It used to be pretty good and I thought "thats great, they have the formula nailed for peat free mixes". But last year I struggled to get much to grow and germinate...
    I've really struggled with the peat free ones, particularly the New Horizons one. It used to be pretty good and I thought "thats great, they have the formula nailed for peat free mixes". But last...
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  2. Escarpment
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    Lunchtime Fox

    Me too! I was convinced it was a cub for a while there. I think she looks smaller because she is wet.
    Me too! I was convinced it was a cub for a while there. I think she looks smaller because she is wet.
    Me too! I was convinced it was a cub for a while there. I think she looks smaller because she is wet.
    Me too! I was convinced it was a cub for a while there. I think she looks smaller because she is wet.
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  3. Punkdoc
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    Assisted dying

    There are bad drs. just like there are bad teachers, mechanics etc. Unfortunately, we often bury our mistakes [ literally ]Clearly there will have to be stringent safeguards, some of which will...
    There are bad drs. just like there are bad teachers, mechanics etc. Unfortunately, we often bury our mistakes [ literally ]Clearly there will have to be stringent safeguards, some of which will mean that not everyone who wants it will be eligible, but it works very well in many other civilised...
    There are bad drs. just like there are bad teachers, mechanics etc. Unfortunately, we often bury our mistakes [ literally ]Clearly there will have to be stringent safeguards, some of which will mean that not everyone who wants it will be...
    There are bad drs. just like there are bad teachers, mechanics etc. Unfortunately, we often bury our mistakes [ literally ]Clearly there will have to be stringent safeguards, some of which will...
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  4. Madra

    A tree was damaged by wind and I'm wondering if it's a lost cause

    Hi, sorry for the delay. I took some pictures and video.Here's the tree. It's an Arbetus unedo or Strawberry Tree. It's leaning towards the left of the picture.Here's another angle:...
    Hi, sorry for the delay. I took some pictures and video.Here's the tree. It's an Arbetus unedo or Strawberry Tree. It's leaning towards the left of the picture.Here's another angle:The broken root:Here I pull the tree upright again and then let it fall back downHere's a...
    Hi, sorry for the delay. I took some pictures and video.Here's the tree. It's an Arbetus unedo or Strawberry Tree. It's leaning towards the left of the picture.Here's another angle:The broken root:Here I pull the tree upright...
    Hi, sorry for the delay. I took some pictures and video.Here's the tree. It's an Arbetus unedo or Strawberry Tree. It's leaning towards the left of the picture.Here's another angle:...
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  5. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Nothing! We have had torrential rain all day with thunder. No chance at all at getting out into the garden even though there is so much we need to do.
    Nothing! We have had torrential rain all day with thunder. No chance at all at getting out into the garden even though there is so much we need to do.
    Nothing! We have had torrential rain all day with thunder. No chance at all at getting out into the garden even though there is so much we need to do.
    Nothing! We have had torrential rain all day with thunder. No chance at all at getting out into the garden even though there is so much we need to do.
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  6. wiseowl
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    What's your weather like MARCH 2024

    Barometers low again tonight
    Barometers low again tonight
    Barometers low again tonight
    Barometers low again tonight
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  7. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    It’s incredibly wet here too for late March .. lots of roads are flooded by run off from the fields. Must be a nightmare for local farmers presently ! We have a stream which runs into a culvert...
    It’s incredibly wet here too for late March .. lots of roads are flooded by run off from the fields. Must be a nightmare for local farmers presently ! We have a stream which runs into a culvert under our garden lawn and it’s more like a river at the moment !
    It’s incredibly wet here too for late March .. lots of roads are flooded by run off from the fields. Must be a nightmare for local farmers presently ! We have a stream which runs into a culvert under our garden lawn and it’s more like a river at...
    It’s incredibly wet here too for late March .. lots of roads are flooded by run off from the fields. Must be a nightmare for local farmers presently ! We have a stream which runs into a culvert...
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  8. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    “Out of office” activated until Monday :hapydancsmil: (I don’t work in an actual office, but the sentiment stands).I will need to an emergency SM run tomorrow for decaf teabags. I thought I had a box in the...
    “Out of office” activated until Monday :hapydancsmil: (I don’t work in an actual office, but the sentiment stands).I will need to an emergency SM run tomorrow for decaf teabags. I thought I had a box in the ‘pandemic’ cupboard (still call it that. It’s basically just a cupboard now), but horror of horrors…...
    “Out of office” activated until Monday :hapydancsmil: (I don’t work in an actual office, but the sentiment stands).I will need to an emergency SM run tomorrow for decaf teabags. I thought I had a box in the ‘pandemic’ cupboard (still call it that. It’s...
    “Out of office” activated until Monday :hapydancsmil: (I don’t work in an actual office, but the sentiment stands).I will need to an emergency SM run tomorrow for decaf teabags. I thought I had a box in the...
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  9. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Thanks Pete. Plenty of canes lying around. Fingers crossed you are right :)
    Thanks Pete. Plenty of canes lying around. Fingers crossed you are right :)
    Thanks Pete. Plenty of canes lying around. Fingers crossed you are right :)
    Thanks Pete. Plenty of canes lying around. Fingers crossed you are right :)
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  10. Fat Controller

    2-tier trough planter?

    Does anyone know of a half decent, two tier, trough planter that is relatively narrow, or indeed screws to a wall?I've had a trough style planter under a porch window for a long time, but it is...
    Does anyone know of a half decent, two tier, trough planter that is relatively narrow, or indeed screws to a wall?I've had a trough style planter under a porch window for a long time, but it is past it's best now and needs to be taken down and replaced. I don't have a lot of space to play...
    Does anyone know of a half decent, two tier, trough planter that is relatively narrow, or indeed screws to a wall?I've had a trough style planter under a porch window for a long time, but it is past it's best now and needs to be taken down and...
    Does anyone know of a half decent, two tier, trough planter that is relatively narrow, or indeed screws to a wall?I've had a trough style planter under a porch window for a long time, but it is...
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  11. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    @Logan, that is hilarious! :roflol::roflol::roflol:
    @Logan, that is hilarious! :roflol::roflol::roflol:
    @Logan, that is hilarious! :roflol::roflol::roflol:
    @Logan, that is hilarious! :roflol::roflol::roflol:
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  12. wiseowl
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    What's looking good MARCH 2024

    I have those tulips @Busy-Lizzie but mine are only just showing the first hint of colour. Are they in your garden in France?
    I have those tulips @Busy-Lizzie but mine are only just showing the first hint of colour. Are they in your garden in France?
    I have those tulips @Busy-Lizzie but mine are only just showing the first hint of colour. Are they in your garden in France?
    I have those tulips @Busy-Lizzie but mine are only just showing the first hint of colour. Are they in your garden in France?
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  13. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    It counts if you use it to make pies from your garden produce. And bring some in here for us to try
    It counts if you use it to make pies from your garden produce. And bring some in here for us to try
    It counts if you use it to make pies from your garden produce. And bring some in here for us to try
    It counts if you use it to make pies from your garden produce. And bring some in here for us to try
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  14. earlydaze
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    Cuttings that root in water

    Good idea! I save the empty jars from herbs and spices for rooting cuttings in water. Plenty of room for a handful of cuttings in one of those, and they don't take up a lot of space.
    Good idea! I save the empty jars from herbs and spices for rooting cuttings in water. Plenty of room for a handful of cuttings in one of those, and they don't take up a lot of space.
    Good idea! I save the empty jars from herbs and spices for rooting cuttings in water. Plenty of room for a handful of cuttings in one of those, and they don't take up a lot of space.
    Good idea! I save the empty jars from herbs and spices for rooting cuttings in water. Plenty of room for a handful of cuttings in one of those, and they don't take up a lot of space.
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  15. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
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  17. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
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  18. pattie

    how to grow herbs

    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
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  19. wiseowl
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    Crafters Corner 2023

    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an almost vertical learning curve. I'd seen my mum doing tent stitch tapestries (not my thing) and...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an almost vertical learning curve. I'd seen my mum...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an...
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  20. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
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