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  1. Songbird

    Bug ID please

    @Sheps thanks think you’re right- quite small and thin and unlike a normal bee.
    @Sheps thanks think you’re right- quite small and thin and unlike a normal bee.
    @Sheps thanks think you’re right- quite small and thin and unlike a normal bee.
    @Sheps thanks think you’re right- quite small and thin and unlike a normal bee.
    Songbird, Mar 24, 2024
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    Songbird
    Mar 24, 2024
  2. Fat Controller

    Doggy defence...

    I think it was more that they could see them moving as where we are the only people they see are dog walkers and the horses in the livery .
    I think it was more that they could see them moving as where we are the only people they see are dog walkers and the horses in the livery .
    I think it was more that they could see them moving as where we are the only people they see are dog walkers and the horses in the livery .
    I think it was more that they could see them moving as where we are the only people they see are dog walkers and the horses in the livery .
    Fat Controller, Mar 23, 2024 ... 2
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    Purple Streaks
    Mar 24, 2024
  3. Wannabe

    Unhappy climber

    Thank you!
    Thank you!
    Thank you!
    Thank you!
    Wannabe, Mar 23, 2024
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    Wannabe
    Mar 24, 2024
  4. glosmike

    Olive virgin here, advice needed please ?

    Thanks @DovefromaboveIt needs a larger pot if you wish to keep it root bound. Otherwise get it into the ground asap. It will be flowering very shortly. Aqua. Aqua. Aqua.
    Thanks @DovefromaboveIt needs a larger pot if you wish to keep it root bound. Otherwise get it into the ground asap. It will be flowering very shortly. Aqua. Aqua. Aqua.
    Thanks @DovefromaboveIt needs a larger pot if you wish to keep it root bound. Otherwise get it into the ground asap. It will be flowering very shortly. Aqua. Aqua. Aqua.
    Thanks @DovefromaboveIt needs a larger pot if you wish to keep it root bound. Otherwise get it into the ground asap. It will be flowering very shortly. Aqua. Aqua. Aqua.
    glosmike, Mar 22, 2024
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    Tui34
    Mar 22, 2024
  5. earlydaze

    indentifying euphorbia

    thanks- am leaning towards oblongata as seedlings arrived the season after it did!
    thanks- am leaning towards oblongata as seedlings arrived the season after it did!
    thanks- am leaning towards oblongata as seedlings arrived the season after it did!
    thanks- am leaning towards oblongata as seedlings arrived the season after it did!
    earlydaze, Mar 21, 2024
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    earlydaze
    Mar 21, 2024
  6. Jonathorn

    Advice on trimming my tree

    Hi @Jonathorn Tricky, as cherries shouldn't be pruned until July/August, to avoid silver leaf disease entering. However, I would remove that lower part (circled in yellow) right back to the...
    Hi @Jonathorn Tricky, as cherries shouldn't be pruned until July/August, to avoid silver leaf disease entering. However, I would remove that lower part (circled in yellow) right back to the trunk. I'd leave the rest of the pruning until July and have another look at the tree then - it may not...
    Hi @Jonathorn Tricky, as cherries shouldn't be pruned until July/August, to avoid silver leaf disease entering. However, I would remove that lower part (circled in yellow) right back to the trunk. I'd leave the rest of the pruning until July and...
    Hi @Jonathorn Tricky, as cherries shouldn't be pruned until July/August, to avoid silver leaf disease entering. However, I would remove that lower part (circled in yellow) right back to the...
    Jonathorn, Mar 20, 2024
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    BobTG
    Mar 20, 2024
  7. pattie

    how to grow herbs

    My search for dill plants in the local supermarkets has proved fruitless so I did the next best thing- I bought a packet of dill seeds for 49p! Thank you all for your contributions... I'm...
    My search for dill plants in the local supermarkets has proved fruitless so I did the next best thing- I bought a packet of dill seeds for 49p! Thank you all for your contributions... I'm learning about (and yearning for) more herbs, especially unusual ones.
    My search for dill plants in the local supermarkets has proved fruitless so I did the next best thing- I bought a packet of dill seeds for 49p! Thank you all for your contributions... I'm learning about (and yearning for) more herbs, especially...
    My search for dill plants in the local supermarkets has proved fruitless so I did the next best thing- I bought a packet of dill seeds for 49p! Thank you all for your contributions... I'm...
    pattie, Mar 20, 2024 ... 2 3
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    pattie
    Mar 29, 2024
  8. Fat Controller

    Gladioli

    Thanks @Punkdoc
    Thanks @Punkdoc
    Thanks @Punkdoc
    Thanks @Punkdoc
    Fat Controller, Mar 19, 2024 ... 2 3
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    BB3
    Apr 5, 2024
  9. Javidr

    Issues in some plants - help needed

    This is why location matters so much. We have no problem here planting climbers near walls or fences, especially in south to west facing sites, because they don't dry out so easily due to the...
    This is why location matters so much. We have no problem here planting climbers near walls or fences, especially in south to west facing sites, because they don't dry out so easily due to the direction of the prevailing weather and the amount of rainfall. Even when improved, the soil doesn't...
    This is why location matters so much. We have no problem here planting climbers near walls or fences, especially in south to west facing sites, because they don't dry out so easily due to the direction of the prevailing weather and the amount of...
    This is why location matters so much. We have no problem here planting climbers near walls or fences, especially in south to west facing sites, because they don't dry out so easily due to the...
    Javidr, Mar 18, 2024 ... 2
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    fairygirl
    Mar 27, 2024
  10. glosmike

    Anemone blanda disappearing !

    Sun? What is this strange phenomenon of which you speak? :) Been in very short supply down here so far in 2024. :gaah:
    Sun? What is this strange phenomenon of which you speak? :) Been in very short supply down here so far in 2024. :gaah:
    Sun? What is this strange phenomenon of which you speak? :) Been in very short supply down here so far in 2024. :gaah:
    Sun? What is this strange phenomenon of which you speak? :) Been in very short supply down here so far in 2024. :gaah:
    glosmike, Mar 17, 2024 ... 2
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    ViewAhead
    Mar 18, 2024
  11. Gary Jenkins

    Olive tree

    Well yes, minus 15c for days is kinda Arctic weather, I think mine has survived minus 10c overnight on a couple of occasions.
    Well yes, minus 15c for days is kinda Arctic weather, I think mine has survived minus 10c overnight on a couple of occasions.
    Well yes, minus 15c for days is kinda Arctic weather, I think mine has survived minus 10c overnight on a couple of occasions.
    Well yes, minus 15c for days is kinda Arctic weather, I think mine has survived minus 10c overnight on a couple of occasions.
    Gary Jenkins, Mar 17, 2024
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    pete
    Mar 23, 2024
  12. Gary Jenkins

    Eucalyptus gunnii azura

    OK thanks - plan of attack based on above and on some further research is to: put in ground or much larger container, coppice or pollard it (TBD which) and see how it goes
    OK thanks - plan of attack based on above and on some further research is to: put in ground or much larger container, coppice or pollard it (TBD which) and see how it goes
    OK thanks - plan of attack based on above and on some further research is to: put in ground or much larger container, coppice or pollard it (TBD which) and see how it goes
    OK thanks - plan of attack based on above and on some further research is to: put in ground or much larger container, coppice or pollard it (TBD which) and see how it goes
    Gary Jenkins, Mar 17, 2024
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    Gary Jenkins
    Mar 19, 2024
  13. earlydaze

    Pruning cornus

    We have a variety of Cornus plants and "when" the sun shines this time of the year they just glow.
    We have a variety of Cornus plants and "when" the sun shines this time of the year they just glow.
    We have a variety of Cornus plants and "when" the sun shines this time of the year they just glow.
    We have a variety of Cornus plants and "when" the sun shines this time of the year they just glow.
    earlydaze, Mar 17, 2024
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    On the Levels
    Mar 23, 2024
  14. Nel_Staffs

    Clematis support wires

    Thank you @Perki and @noisette47 :)Now if it will just stop raining, so I can stand on the squelchy border..:gaah:
    Thank you @Perki and @noisette47 :)Now if it will just stop raining, so I can stand on the squelchy border..:gaah:
    Thank you @Perki and @noisette47 :)Now if it will just stop raining, so I can stand on the squelchy border..:gaah:
    Thank you @Perki and @noisette47 :)Now if it will just stop raining, so I can stand on the squelchy border..:gaah:
    Nel_Staffs, Mar 16, 2024
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    Nel_Staffs
    Mar 17, 2024
  15. BB3
    Like x 7

    Just experimenting

    I overwintering my osteospermum and knew I should cut them back but I just couldn't do it! They've never stopped flowering since last summer
    I overwintering my osteospermum and knew I should cut them back but I just couldn't do it! They've never stopped flowering since last summer
    I overwintering my osteospermum and knew I should cut them back but I just couldn't do it! They've never stopped flowering since last summer
    I overwintering my osteospermum and knew I should cut them back but I just couldn't do it! They've never stopped flowering since last summer
    BB3, Mar 14, 2024
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    BB3
    Mar 14, 2024
  16. Bear1

    White spider lilly

    I grew some last year for the first time...the temptation of a heavily discounted bag of them was too much to ignoreI kept them in the pot but got a bit too wet early on in the autumn so may...
    I grew some last year for the first time...the temptation of a heavily discounted bag of them was too much to ignoreI kept them in the pot but got a bit too wet early on in the autumn so may have rotted...will investigate soon. Here's a shot of the first flower that opened late June
    I grew some last year for the first time...the temptation of a heavily discounted bag of them was too much to ignoreI kept them in the pot but got a bit too wet early on in the autumn so may have rotted...will investigate soon. Here's a shot of...
    I grew some last year for the first time...the temptation of a heavily discounted bag of them was too much to ignoreI kept them in the pot but got a bit too wet early on in the autumn so may...
    20240314_112717.jpg PXL_20230619_102438885.jpg
    Bear1, Mar 12, 2024
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    amancalledgeorge
    Mar 14, 2024
  17. TheMadHedger

    Honeysuckle - any recommendations of a good place to buy online please?

    I haven't, no, but will do so. Thank you.
    I haven't, no, but will do so. Thank you.
    I haven't, no, but will do so. Thank you.
    I haven't, no, but will do so. Thank you.
    TheMadHedger, Mar 10, 2024
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    TheMadHedger
    Mar 14, 2024
  18. Bear1

    Bulbs bulbs bulbs

    Test
    Test
    Test
    Test
    Bear1, Mar 10, 2024
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    306
    glosmike
    Mar 13, 2024
  19. Brian L

    Macallister Mower Owner's Instruction manual wanted

    Many thanks Infradig, very helpful information. Already have the air-filter and spark plug, just waiting to get started and see if it goes ! I had been in contact with B&Q and still on going but...
    Many thanks Infradig, very helpful information. Already have the air-filter and spark plug, just waiting to get started and see if it goes ! I had been in contact with B&Q and still on going but doubt they will bother to help.
    Many thanks Infradig, very helpful information. Already have the air-filter and spark plug, just waiting to get started and see if it goes ! I had been in contact with B&Q and still on going but doubt they will bother to help.
    Many thanks Infradig, very helpful information. Already have the air-filter and spark plug, just waiting to get started and see if it goes ! I had been in contact with B&Q and still on going but...
    Brian L, Mar 5, 2024
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    355
    Brian L
    Mar 7, 2024
  20. BiroPen

    Potted lonicera nitida, best way to save it

    I've grown them in pots and I've grown them in the ground, and, honestly, they are much happier in the ground. You can keep them smallish as they don't mind being pruned. If you want to keep one...
    I've grown them in pots and I've grown them in the ground, and, honestly, they are much happier in the ground. You can keep them smallish as they don't mind being pruned. If you want to keep one in a pot, I would start a new one from a cutting every few yrs. That way you can always have a...
    I've grown them in pots and I've grown them in the ground, and, honestly, they are much happier in the ground. You can keep them smallish as they don't mind being pruned. If you want to keep one in a pot, I would start a new one from a cutting...
    I've grown them in pots and I've grown them in the ground, and, honestly, they are much happier in the ground. You can keep them smallish as they don't mind being pruned. If you want to keep one...
    BiroPen, Feb 29, 2024
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    444
    ViewAhead
    Mar 16, 2024
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