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  1. SuzFlowers

    Would you mind neighbour growing rose on your garage wall?

    Indeed. That’s modern planning for you. I think they knocked it up on the back of an envelope on a Friday afternoon. But I count my blessings and am just very happy to have my own garden.
    Indeed. That’s modern planning for you. I think they knocked it up on the back of an envelope on a Friday afternoon. But I count my blessings and am just very happy to have my own garden.
    Indeed. That’s modern planning for you. I think they knocked it up on the back of an envelope on a Friday afternoon. But I count my blessings and am just very happy to have my own garden.
    Indeed. That’s modern planning for you. I think they knocked it up on the back of an envelope on a Friday afternoon. But I count my blessings and am just very happy to have my own garden.
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  2. Clydesdalestu
    Like x 5

    Softening 'concrete' flagstones in a victorian coutryard garden

    Hi, does that whole ‘use yoghurt to promote lichen / Moss / ageing’ thing actually work?
    Hi, does that whole ‘use yoghurt to promote lichen / Moss / ageing’ thing actually work?
    Hi, does that whole ‘use yoghurt to promote lichen / Moss / ageing’ thing actually work?
    Hi, does that whole ‘use yoghurt to promote lichen / Moss / ageing’ thing actually work?
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  3. Verdun

    Oh eck Brian

    The old Service saying still applies........baffles brains, Verdun:dunno::whistle::heehee:
    The old Service saying still applies........baffles brains, Verdun:dunno::whistle::heehee:
    The old Service saying still applies........baffles brains, Verdun:dunno::whistle::heehee:
    The old Service saying still applies........baffles brains, Verdun:dunno::whistle::heehee:
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  4. Linz
    Like x 6

    Village flower and veg show.

    I read through that link you gave me the other day, that blokes gutters and tower on the side of the house was immense! Going down allotment diary blokes route of doing them in tubes in a big...
    I read through that link you gave me the other day, that blokes gutters and tower on the side of the house was immense! Going down allotment diary blokes route of doing them in tubes in a big box.. I got tubes and I have a box..also got enviromesh..:fingers crossed:I got some ailsa Craig onion seeds too.. was...
    I read through that link you gave me the other day, that blokes gutters and tower on the side of the house was immense! Going down allotment diary blokes route of doing them in tubes in a big box.. I got tubes and I have a box..also got...
    I read through that link you gave me the other day, that blokes gutters and tower on the side of the house was immense! Going down allotment diary blokes route of doing them in tubes in a big...
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  5. lazy-gardener

    ceanothus skylark- help please

    well i took the advice and snuggled it up in a bit of fleece. I havent planted it yet as the gardens a bit on the waterlogged side so put it somewhere that hopefully it will be a bit sheltered!
    well i took the advice and snuggled it up in a bit of fleece. I havent planted it yet as the gardens a bit on the waterlogged side so put it somewhere that hopefully it will be a bit sheltered!
    well i took the advice and snuggled it up in a bit of fleece. I havent planted it yet as the gardens a bit on the waterlogged side so put it somewhere that hopefully it will be a bit sheltered!
    well i took the advice and snuggled it up in a bit of fleece. I havent planted it yet as the gardens a bit on the waterlogged side so put it somewhere that hopefully it will be a bit sheltered!
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  6. Logan
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  7. Verdun
    Like x 3

    What's on your wish list or what's new in your garden?

    :comfort::heehee:
    :comfort::heehee:
    :comfort::heehee:
    :comfort::heehee:
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  8. Octopus Prime

    slugs/snails and rust

    Had to giggle at this! Especially how you felt cruel but you tossed it over the hedge! Looking forward to the results of the research :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Had to giggle at this! Especially how you felt cruel but you tossed it over the hedge! Looking forward to the results of the research :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Had to giggle at this! Especially how you felt cruel but you tossed it over the hedge! Looking forward to the results of the research :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Had to giggle at this! Especially how you felt cruel but you tossed it over the hedge! Looking forward to the results of the research :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  9. rosietutu
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    Seed Catalogues

    Chiltern Seeds wins on the cover stakes IMO, but then loses with lack of pictures inside.I ordered two new Clematis from Thorncroft Clematis. I thought I'd seen everything online but NO! An...
    Chiltern Seeds wins on the cover stakes IMO, but then loses with lack of pictures inside.I ordered two new Clematis from Thorncroft Clematis. I thought I'd seen everything online but NO! An entire catalogue packed full of shiny new things I can buy. Hundreds of them! If only I had more...
    Chiltern Seeds wins on the cover stakes IMO, but then loses with lack of pictures inside.I ordered two new Clematis from Thorncroft Clematis. I thought I'd seen everything online but NO! An entire catalogue packed full of shiny new things I...
    Chiltern Seeds wins on the cover stakes IMO, but then loses with lack of pictures inside.I ordered two new Clematis from Thorncroft Clematis. I thought I'd seen everything online but NO! An...
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  10. HarryS

    Brookside Nursery Free Post !

    Mine arrived today in very good order:
    Mine arrived today in very good order:
    Mine arrived today in very good order:
    Mine arrived today in very good order:
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  11. Mervyn Wilmington

    Cleaning/painting plastic garden furniture

    just so happen to have them in my download file. the only way to upload a pic on this forum.
    just so happen to have them in my download file. the only way to upload a pic on this forum.
    just so happen to have them in my download file. the only way to upload a pic on this forum.
    just so happen to have them in my download file. the only way to upload a pic on this forum.
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  12. Ryan4661

    Correct application for weed killer

    With roundup pro as it’s meant for use by a trained individual or supervised you need to understand the makeup and the mixtures to suit the plant targeted. If you have hard water you may need to...
    With roundup pro as it’s meant for use by a trained individual or supervised you need to understand the makeup and the mixtures to suit the plant targeted. If you have hard water you may need to add an additive to insure it works best. The label will also explain how long the residue effect...
    With roundup pro as it’s meant for use by a trained individual or supervised you need to understand the makeup and the mixtures to suit the plant targeted. If you have hard water you may need to add an additive to insure it works best. The label...
    With roundup pro as it’s meant for use by a trained individual or supervised you need to understand the makeup and the mixtures to suit the plant targeted. If you have hard water you may need to...
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  13. lifeflower

    Is gardening an art form?

    This is my personal favourite answer. It says it all!
    This is my personal favourite answer. It says it all!
    This is my personal favourite answer. It says it all!
    This is my personal favourite answer. It says it all!
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  14. ChloroPhil

    Daffodils cut too early?

    Thanks. How long would you feed the tomato feed for?
    Thanks. How long would you feed the tomato feed for?
    Thanks. How long would you feed the tomato feed for?
    Thanks. How long would you feed the tomato feed for?
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  15. Loki

    Cobaea scandens, what am I doing wrong?

    Plant them all out when these cold nights have gone. :blue thumb:
    Plant them all out when these cold nights have gone. :blue thumb:
    Plant them all out when these cold nights have gone. :blue thumb:
    Plant them all out when these cold nights have gone. :blue thumb:
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  16. r2oo

    When to prune Verbina Rigida

    If you are going to leave them outside, I would leave the top growth on as Dendro said, to give them a bit more protection over the winter. I dug mine up, and they are overwintering in a...
    If you are going to leave them outside, I would leave the top growth on as Dendro said, to give them a bit more protection over the winter. I dug mine up, and they are overwintering in a summerhouse. The roots are somewhat thick and tuberous and rather brittle. They do say you can treat them...
    If you are going to leave them outside, I would leave the top growth on as Dendro said, to give them a bit more protection over the winter. I dug mine up, and they are overwintering in a summerhouse. The roots are somewhat thick and tuberous and...
    If you are going to leave them outside, I would leave the top growth on as Dendro said, to give them a bit more protection over the winter. I dug mine up, and they are overwintering in a...
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  17. K78

    Fast growing, shade loving, evergreen plants

    Love those dogwoods K78. :)
    Love those dogwoods K78. :)
    Love those dogwoods K78. :)
    Love those dogwoods K78. :)
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  18. Dips

    Will cutting the stamen out of lillies harm them?

    It won't harm them Dips.For Lilies for display that we bring into the house we always snip off the anthers (the end bit of the stamen that produces the pollen) because it stains clothing if you...
    It won't harm them Dips.For Lilies for display that we bring into the house we always snip off the anthers (the end bit of the stamen that produces the pollen) because it stains clothing if you accidentally brush past them.
    It won't harm them Dips.For Lilies for display that we bring into the house we always snip off the anthers (the end bit of the stamen that produces the pollen) because it stains clothing if you accidentally brush past them.
    It won't harm them Dips.For Lilies for display that we bring into the house we always snip off the anthers (the end bit of the stamen that produces the pollen) because it stains clothing if you...
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  19. Alex&Nico

    peony red leaves

    Thanks for your reply, Palustris. Effectively, its leaves are turning green again this morning! :-) See picture below. Regards.
    Thanks for your reply, Palustris. Effectively, its leaves are turning green again this morning! :-) See picture below. Regards.
    Thanks for your reply, Palustris. Effectively, its leaves are turning green again this morning! :-) See picture below. Regards.
    Thanks for your reply, Palustris. Effectively, its leaves are turning green again this morning! :-) See picture below. Regards.
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  20. Spruce

    Issai Hardy Kiwi Plant

    That is fantastic, On the Levels.But, 15+ years does seem to be an excessively long time to wait for fruit. Maybe I will try to speed up the process by grafting it next year.
    That is fantastic, On the Levels.But, 15+ years does seem to be an excessively long time to wait for fruit. Maybe I will try to speed up the process by grafting it next year.
    That is fantastic, On the Levels.But, 15+ years does seem to be an excessively long time to wait for fruit. Maybe I will try to speed up the process by grafting it next year.
    That is fantastic, On the Levels.But, 15+ years does seem to be an excessively long time to wait for fruit. Maybe I will try to speed up the process by grafting it next year.
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