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  1. Loofah
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    The Walipini Project (aka greenhouse shenanigans)

    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
    what a beautiful greenhouse. like a mini victorian palace glasshouse.
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  2. Selwynha

    Portuguese Laurels problem

    Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
    Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
    Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
    Just one further thought @Selwynha, if you plan to dig up one of the plants to investigate, wait for the temperature to improve to avoid any further damage.
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  3. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
    I don't have Instagram.
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  4. Dobbin26

    Bubble Wrap Insulation Supports for Greenhouse

    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
    Many thanks for suggestions. I'll have another look at these and see what's best
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  5. Loofah
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2025

    On the right is Saxifraga stolonifera, it's a lovely trailing plant, I had one many years ago. On the left is Agave potatorum ouhl-ralgin variegata (bit of a mouthful !) I've never seen or heard...
    On the right is Saxifraga stolonifera, it's a lovely trailing plant, I had one many years ago. On the left is Agave potatorum ouhl-ralgin variegata (bit of a mouthful !) I've never seen or heard of it, It's a very small variety and apparently rare, which I didn't know until I googled it. I like...
    On the right is Saxifraga stolonifera, it's a lovely trailing plant, I had one many years ago. On the left is Agave potatorum ouhl-ralgin variegata (bit of a mouthful !) I've never seen or heard of it, It's a very small variety and apparently...
    On the right is Saxifraga stolonifera, it's a lovely trailing plant, I had one many years ago. On the left is Agave potatorum ouhl-ralgin variegata (bit of a mouthful !) I've never seen or heard...
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  6. markharry66

    New heat Matt compost recomendations

    If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment,...
    If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment, so more ventilation and a less moist compost will achieve that.Most years I get some fungi...
    If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment, so more ventilation and a less moist compost will...
    If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment,...
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  7. Thevictorian

    Cuttlefish bone uses

    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
    I believe they use it for molds when casting metal but I believe it also polishes metal quite well.
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  8. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the front garden they've been there a few years now...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the end .quite a few plants need divided now in the...
    Been cutting back the perennials in the front garden and then shredded them with the lawnmower, did have a few bits from before that were wet through which didn't go as well but got there in the...
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  9. shiney

    Gardening For Women - ebook freebie

    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned into a bird bath after five minutes.
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that size. And as for the cap, it would have been turned...
    Yes, Project Gutenberg is a wonderful resource for all kinds of books. I remember reading this particular one some years ago. Even in those days I don’t think I could have wielded a fork of that...
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  10. Selleri

    Recommend a small-ish evergreen shrub that is nice to sit with

    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
    Rosemary is a good idea. It flowers, used in cooking, grows quickly and growing cuttings is easy. Tough plant as it grows up mountains in Greece.
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  11. Juliasaurus

    Around the World in 80 Gardens

    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
    This is on BBC iPlayer, if anyone bored with the cold and dark evenings
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  12. MrHappyDays
    Friendly x 4

    Giving plants as xmas presents

    The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
    The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
    The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than a bunch of flowers though.
    The shops always have arrangements of plants in baskets or whatever, trimmed up with ribbons/bows/general glittery tat, and they seem to sell well. I fear most of them will barely last longer than...
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  13. BB3

    Is it worth or even beneficial to tidy up the garden?

    50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
    50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved in - I had a gardener to reduce those to bare...
    50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my choice, they were there as large trees when I moved...
    50/50 - partially ignore, partially tidy up. I have loads of ivy climbing the wall - it (ivy) tends to bush up on the top of the wall every year; cherry laurels in the end of the garden - not my...
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  14. ben01

    Spring Bulbs coming up early

    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
    Don't believe it about the mice. We used to find just bundles of leaves where the mice had eaten the crocus corm underneath.
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  15. MrHappyDays

    Is there anything I can do now?

    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a bit more cold tolerant than that, but still it's...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is surviving. Based on a quick look, yours should be a...
    I am not sure regarding greenhouse / conservatory (and the shed sounds like a definite no). I have a Kentia Palm in the corner next to the conservatory door (but within the main house) and it is...
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  16. Honey Bee

    Carnivorous Plants

    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of...
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of bottles you need for one tray. Thanks.
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of bottles you need for one tray. Thanks.
    Thank you. I have plastic trays and capillary mating and the plants are all sitting in pots in situ so no problem with your idea but can you tell me the size (or type of bottle) and number of...
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  17. trogre

    Cyclamen

    That's good to hear. It's better for the plant to remove the dead seed heads soon as the flower has fallen. Then rather than put energy into making seeds, the energy goes into making the tuber...
    That's good to hear. It's better for the plant to remove the dead seed heads soon as the flower has fallen. Then rather than put energy into making seeds, the energy goes into making the tuber bigger, so more flowers next year. If they were in the ground, then you can let them seed and get more...
    That's good to hear. It's better for the plant to remove the dead seed heads soon as the flower has fallen. Then rather than put energy into making seeds, the energy goes into making the tuber bigger, so more flowers next year. If they were in...
    That's good to hear. It's better for the plant to remove the dead seed heads soon as the flower has fallen. Then rather than put energy into making seeds, the energy goes into making the tuber...
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  18. PzaMayor3

    What should I do with my Salvia farnacea in winter?

    Lucky you, no frosts. In England we throw them on the compost every year and buy or sow new ones in spring. In fact, I thought it was an annual!
    Lucky you, no frosts. In England we throw them on the compost every year and buy or sow new ones in spring. In fact, I thought it was an annual!
    Lucky you, no frosts. In England we throw them on the compost every year and buy or sow new ones in spring. In fact, I thought it was an annual!
    Lucky you, no frosts. In England we throw them on the compost every year and buy or sow new ones in spring. In fact, I thought it was an annual!
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  19. wiseowl

    Whats Looking Good November

    New December Thread here:- What's Looking Good December 2025
    New December Thread here:- What's Looking Good December 2025
    New December Thread here:- What's Looking Good December 2025
    New December Thread here:- What's Looking Good December 2025
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  20. OrangeHeart

    Cuttings, Salvia & Buddleja

    Soft Buddleja cuttings will root in water.
    Soft Buddleja cuttings will root in water.
    Soft Buddleja cuttings will root in water.
    Soft Buddleja cuttings will root in water.
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