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I think it gets its name 'Jack in the hedge' as it's a plant that just appears in hedges everywhere, as in 'Jack of all trades' etc, Jack being the name given to something common, hence why some...
I think it gets its name 'Jack in the hedge' as it's a plant that just appears in hedges everywhere, as in 'Jack of all trades' etc, Jack being the name given to something common, hence why some men who are called John are often referred to as Jack.One has appeared in my border. Being biennial...
I think it gets its name 'Jack in the hedge' as it's a plant that just appears in hedges everywhere, as in 'Jack of all trades' etc, Jack being the name given to something common, hence why some men who are called John are often referred to as...
I think it gets its name 'Jack in the hedge' as it's a plant that just appears in hedges everywhere, as in 'Jack of all trades' etc, Jack being the name given to something common, hence why some...

Grays, May 10, 2024 at 10:06 AM, Identification Area
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LeadFarmer
May 16, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Livingstone Daisies

tattie, May 16, 2024 at 6:56 AM, Gardening Discussions
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tattie
May 16, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Help identify problem with Buddleja please
Here they are, vicious little monsters, on the underside of a leaf and destroying one of my precious cuttings.
Here they are, vicious little monsters, on the underside of a leaf and destroying one of my precious cuttings.
Here they are, vicious little monsters, on the underside of a leaf and destroying one of my precious cuttings.
Here they are, vicious little monsters, on the underside of a leaf and destroying one of my precious cuttings.

Ellie P, May 15, 2024 at 2:57 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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The Buddleja Garden
May 16, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Severely root bound black bamboo
I have a number of Fargesia, Borinda and Phyllostachys in a relatively small garden. Most are well behaved, expanding slowly. The odd Phyllo sends out a runner, but I slice it off close to the...
I have a number of Fargesia, Borinda and Phyllostachys in a relatively small garden. Most are well behaved, expanding slowly. The odd Phyllo sends out a runner, but I slice it off close to the main plant and pull it up.The only bamboo that I felt was getting a bit out of control was my...
I have a number of Fargesia, Borinda and Phyllostachys in a relatively small garden. Most are well behaved, expanding slowly. The odd Phyllo sends out a runner, but I slice it off close to the main plant and pull it up.The only bamboo that I...
I have a number of Fargesia, Borinda and Phyllostachys in a relatively small garden. Most are well behaved, expanding slowly. The odd Phyllo sends out a runner, but I slice it off close to the...
Cerrisian, May 16, 2024 at 11:58 AM, Gardening Discussions
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Sirius
May 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Petunia Tidal Wave Red Velour
For the last couple of years I’ve bought Red Velour Tidal Wave online as plug plants as I can never seem to find them in garden centres and I absolutely love them in hanging baskets. So at the...
For the last couple of years I’ve bought Red Velour Tidal Wave online as plug plants as I can never seem to find them in garden centres and I absolutely love them in hanging baskets. So at the end of last year I thought I’d get ahead of the game and I collected hundreds of seeds from the plants...
For the last couple of years I’ve bought Red Velour Tidal Wave online as plug plants as I can never seem to find them in garden centres and I absolutely love them in hanging baskets. So at the end of last year I thought I’d get ahead of the game...
For the last couple of years I’ve bought Red Velour Tidal Wave online as plug plants as I can never seem to find them in garden centres and I absolutely love them in hanging baskets. So at the...

CatDouch, May 16, 2024 at 1:56 PM, Gardening Discussions
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CatDouch
May 16, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Which soil improver?
@fairygirl That New Leaf company didn’t manage to deliver, poor customer service, and I asked for a refund. Hopefully they are honest and pay back also the not happed delivery cost.
@fairygirl That New Leaf company didn’t manage to deliver, poor customer service, and I asked for a refund. Hopefully they are honest and pay back also the not happed delivery cost.
@fairygirl That New Leaf company didn’t manage to deliver, poor customer service, and I asked for a refund. Hopefully they are honest and pay back also the not happed delivery cost.
@fairygirl That New Leaf company didn’t manage to deliver, poor customer service, and I asked for a refund. Hopefully they are honest and pay back also the not happed delivery cost.
simone_in_wiltshire, Apr 21, 2024, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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simone_in_wiltshire
May 16, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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Members Roses 2024
Picture and description has now vanished. Oops
Picture and description has now vanished. Oops
Picture and description has now vanished. Oops
Picture and description has now vanished. Oops
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 7 8 9
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Jess91
May 16, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
We have our own eggs at the mo but in the SM I can, if needed, buy them in boxes of 4,6, 10 or a dozenIn markets, I can buy some fresh veg by the "livre" or pound - 450g.In DIY shops, can...
We have our own eggs at the mo but in the SM I can, if needed, buy them in boxes of 4,6, 10 or a dozenIn markets, I can buy some fresh veg by the "livre" or pound - 450g.In DIY shops, can buy 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 wood posts tho I see more and more metric measures now. Hosepipes and fittings...
We have our own eggs at the mo but in the SM I can, if needed, buy them in boxes of 4,6, 10 or a dozenIn markets, I can buy some fresh veg by the "livre" or pound - 450g.In DIY shops, can buy 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 wood posts tho I see more and...
We have our own eggs at the mo but in the SM I can, if needed, buy them in boxes of 4,6, 10 or a dozenIn markets, I can buy some fresh veg by the "livre" or pound - 450g.In DIY shops, can...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 110 111 112
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Obelix-Vendée
May 16, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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Close-ups of flowers
@On the Levels I have to admit that this, and the Rosy Garlic, were not in my garden. A neighbour has them, and didn't mind me taking photos. Only one of the lilies was decent. Yes, they are...
@On the Levels I have to admit that this, and the Rosy Garlic, were not in my garden. A neighbour has them, and didn't mind me taking photos. Only one of the lilies was decent. Yes, they are hard to photograph well.
@On the Levels I have to admit that this, and the Rosy Garlic, were not in my garden. A neighbour has them, and didn't mind me taking photos. Only one of the lilies was decent. Yes, they are hard to photograph well.
@On the Levels I have to admit that this, and the Rosy Garlic, were not in my garden. A neighbour has them, and didn't mind me taking photos. Only one of the lilies was decent. Yes, they are...
Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 26 27 28
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RowlandsCastle
May 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Thursday morning, 8:17AM. Rained on the overnight. it is 61degrees now. Nothing major. Just puttering about here and there. Maybe later out for some errands. Oh the joy of no schedule, no...
Thursday morning, 8:17AM. Rained on the overnight. it is 61degrees now. Nothing major. Just puttering about here and there. Maybe later out for some errands. Oh the joy of no schedule, no meetings. Have some leftover roasted turkey thighs, thinking of turkey soup later for dinner. Did...
Thursday morning, 8:17AM. Rained on the overnight. it is 61degrees now. Nothing major. Just puttering about here and there. Maybe later out for some errands. Oh the joy of no schedule, no meetings. Have some leftover roasted turkey...
Thursday morning, 8:17AM. Rained on the overnight. it is 61degrees now. Nothing major. Just puttering about here and there. Maybe later out for some errands. Oh the joy of no schedule, no...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 219 220 221
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redstar
May 16, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
What sort of soil and location is your Nandina in please @Panda2? I've got a N. Gulf Steam in a pot which looked fine over winter on a sunny patio but now looks a bit frazzled. I've recently moved...
What sort of soil and location is your Nandina in please @Panda2? I've got a N. Gulf Steam in a pot which looked fine over winter on a sunny patio but now looks a bit frazzled. I've recently moved it into a shady area to see if it improves. It was very nearly destined for recycling!
What sort of soil and location is your Nandina in please @Panda2? I've got a N. Gulf Steam in a pot which looked fine over winter on a sunny patio but now looks a bit frazzled. I've recently moved it into a shady area to see if it improves. It...
What sort of soil and location is your Nandina in please @Panda2? I've got a N. Gulf Steam in a pot which looked fine over winter on a sunny patio but now looks a bit frazzled. I've recently moved...
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 9 10 11
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Plantminded
May 16, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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Whats your weather like May 2024
At 6am all good. Sun still shining until 8.30am. Having new polytunnel erected and when they came at 9am still good but clouds developing. Then 12 noon...the heavens opened but they have kept...
At 6am all good. Sun still shining until 8.30am. Having new polytunnel erected and when they came at 9am still good but clouds developing. Then 12 noon...the heavens opened but they have kept working. Now we have sun then rain then sun then rain. Always the way when you don't want rain you have it.
At 6am all good. Sun still shining until 8.30am. Having new polytunnel erected and when they came at 9am still good but clouds developing. Then 12 noon...the heavens opened but they have kept working. Now we have sun then rain then sun then rain....
At 6am all good. Sun still shining until 8.30am. Having new polytunnel erected and when they came at 9am still good but clouds developing. Then 12 noon...the heavens opened but they have kept...
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 25 26 27
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On the Levels
May 16, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Lemon tree leaves
Ok, will do
Ok, will do
Ok, will do
Ok, will do
john reynolds, May 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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john reynolds
May 16, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Promising protection against slugs.
Cunning wotsits!
Cunning wotsits!
Cunning wotsits!
Cunning wotsits!
hailbopp, May 16, 2024 at 10:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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ViewAhead
May 16, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Magpies attack young blackbird
That may be so, @Dovefromabove , but not right outside my conservatory. Out of interest, the same would apply to any animal or bird killing, or trying to kill, any living creature right outside,...
That may be so, @Dovefromabove , but not right outside my conservatory. Out of interest, the same would apply to any animal or bird killing, or trying to kill, any living creature right outside, that they are likely to leave part of, that I will have to clear up. That would include something...
That may be so, @Dovefromabove , but not right outside my conservatory. Out of interest, the same would apply to any animal or bird killing, or trying to kill, any living creature right outside, that they are likely to leave part of, that I will...
That may be so, @Dovefromabove , but not right outside my conservatory. Out of interest, the same would apply to any animal or bird killing, or trying to kill, any living creature right outside,...
RowlandsCastle, May 15, 2024 at 7:25 PM, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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RowlandsCastle
May 16, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Help with bay tree
This RHS link might help.
This RHS link might help.
This RHS link might help.
This RHS link might help.
Capture1, May 15, 2024 at 9:41 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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DiggersJo
May 16, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
OH Fitted new water butt, rain due in 15 mins so looks like no gardening this afternoon. Top soil being delivered imminently so moving it to raised beds may have to wait…. Desperate to get my veg in.
OH Fitted new water butt, rain due in 15 mins so looks like no gardening this afternoon. Top soil being delivered imminently so moving it to raised beds may have to wait…. Desperate to get my veg in.
OH Fitted new water butt, rain due in 15 mins so looks like no gardening this afternoon. Top soil being delivered imminently so moving it to raised beds may have to wait…. Desperate to get my veg in.
OH Fitted new water butt, rain due in 15 mins so looks like no gardening this afternoon. Top soil being delivered imminently so moving it to raised beds may have to wait…. Desperate to get my veg in.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 107 108 109
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Nutcracker South Somerset
May 16, 2024 at 12:36 PM
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Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2023/2024
Another of our orchids Dendrobium chrysotoxum. In total there are over 100 flowers. Fabulous colour, so vibrant.
Another of our orchids Dendrobium chrysotoxum. In total there are over 100 flowers. Fabulous colour, so vibrant.
Another of our orchids Dendrobium chrysotoxum. In total there are over 100 flowers. Fabulous colour, so vibrant.
Another of our orchids Dendrobium chrysotoxum. In total there are over 100 flowers. Fabulous colour, so vibrant.

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, Other Plants ... 15 16 17
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On the Levels
May 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Vegetables planted in flower border?
That was one of the things that we liked when we visited Farringford Gardens on the Isle of Wight. They had very cleverly mixed edibles, fruit and veg, in amongst shrubs, climbers, perennials and...
That was one of the things that we liked when we visited Farringford Gardens on the Isle of Wight. They had very cleverly mixed edibles, fruit and veg, in amongst shrubs, climbers, perennials and annuals. A lovely garden.
That was one of the things that we liked when we visited Farringford Gardens on the Isle of Wight. They had very cleverly mixed edibles, fruit and veg, in amongst shrubs, climbers, perennials and annuals. A lovely garden.
That was one of the things that we liked when we visited Farringford Gardens on the Isle of Wight. They had very cleverly mixed edibles, fruit and veg, in amongst shrubs, climbers, perennials and...
Anna33, May 15, 2024 at 10:22 PM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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On the Levels
May 16, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Clematis Pinching
@Meomye if your clematis are flowering now and have large flowers then it is most likely that they are Group 2. Don't prune them or you will lose the flowers. They can be tidied up and pruned a...
@Meomye if your clematis are flowering now and have large flowers then it is most likely that they are Group 2. Don't prune them or you will lose the flowers. They can be tidied up and pruned a little after flowering and they could well produce some late summer flowers.Group 3 clematis, which...
@Meomye if your clematis are flowering now and have large flowers then it is most likely that they are Group 2. Don't prune them or you will lose the flowers. They can be tidied up and pruned a little after flowering and they could well produce...
@Meomye if your clematis are flowering now and have large flowers then it is most likely that they are Group 2. Don't prune them or you will lose the flowers. They can be tidied up and pruned a...
Dropmore, Mar 29, 2024, Other Plants ... 2
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Busy-Lizzie
May 16, 2024 at 10:58 AM

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