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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
Did you look up an area in Bordeaux in Google maps? It often prompts me after doing something like that
Did you look up an area in Bordeaux in Google maps? It often prompts me after doing something like that
Did you look up an area in Bordeaux in Google maps? It often prompts me after doing something like that
Did you look up an area in Bordeaux in Google maps? It often prompts me after doing something like that
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 82 83 84
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Loofah
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Blanket Weed removal and its prevention
When it was terribly overgrown with brambles my pond didn't have a blanket weed problem, but now I've cleared away the brambles the sunlight can of course get to the pond it seems to have spurred...
When it was terribly overgrown with brambles my pond didn't have a blanket weed problem, but now I've cleared away the brambles the sunlight can of course get to the pond it seems to have spurred on the growth of the weed.Is anyone able to recommend anything that is wildlife and garden...
When it was terribly overgrown with brambles my pond didn't have a blanket weed problem, but now I've cleared away the brambles the sunlight can of course get to the pond it seems to have spurred on the growth of the weed.Is anyone able to...
When it was terribly overgrown with brambles my pond didn't have a blanket weed problem, but now I've cleared away the brambles the sunlight can of course get to the pond it seems to have spurred...
TheMadHedger, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:36 PM, Water Gardening
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TheMadHedger
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Tatton Flower Show to stop being an annual event
You do at least have Bridgewater in easy reaching distance tho! Join the RHS, if you haven't already, and go as often as you like for free. Good monthly magazine too.
You do at least have Bridgewater in easy reaching distance tho! Join the RHS, if you haven't already, and go as often as you like for free. Good monthly magazine too.
You do at least have Bridgewater in easy reaching distance tho! Join the RHS, if you haven't already, and go as often as you like for free. Good monthly magazine too.
You do at least have Bridgewater in easy reaching distance tho! Join the RHS, if you haven't already, and go as often as you like for free. Good monthly magazine too.
Alan Clark, Apr 26, 2024 at 9:59 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Giving Up On Dahlias!!
I have started growing dahlias this year and have started them all off in pots. Out of 5, 4 had shoots after about a month. And the other one has just sprouted this week. So I would give them a...
I have started growing dahlias this year and have started them all off in pots. Out of 5, 4 had shoots after about a month. And the other one has just sprouted this week. So I would give them a bit longer
I have started growing dahlias this year and have started them all off in pots. Out of 5, 4 had shoots after about a month. And the other one has just sprouted this week. So I would give them a bit longer
I have started growing dahlias this year and have started them all off in pots. Out of 5, 4 had shoots after about a month. And the other one has just sprouted this week. So I would give them a...
Kitty52, Apr 26, 2024 at 12:18 PM, Other Plants
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katecat58
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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What's your weather like APRIL 2024
Sunny but cold.
Sunny but cold.
Sunny but cold.
Sunny but cold.
shiney, Apr 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 48 49 50
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john558
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Oops what happened to the size of the font?
Oops what happened to the size of the font?
Oops what happened to the size of the font?
Oops what happened to the size of the font?
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 171 172 173
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Tui34
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Artichokes
I ordered 2 artichoke plants from the Victorian Garden Nursery last week. One arrived yesterday, the other to follow next month. The plant is battered and bruised from being banged around inside...
I ordered 2 artichoke plants from the Victorian Garden Nursery last week. One arrived yesterday, the other to follow next month. The plant is battered and bruised from being banged around inside the packaging. Hopefully it will survive. It needs to be potted up and given some TLC before being...
I ordered 2 artichoke plants from the Victorian Garden Nursery last week. One arrived yesterday, the other to follow next month. The plant is battered and bruised from being banged around inside the packaging. Hopefully it will survive. It needs...
I ordered 2 artichoke plants from the Victorian Garden Nursery last week. One arrived yesterday, the other to follow next month. The plant is battered and bruised from being banged around inside...
Goldenlily26, Apr 26, 2024 at 11:55 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Goldenlily26
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Crabapple has very small leaves
That looks fine to me. Fruits will form behind the old flowers.
That looks fine to me. Fruits will form behind the old flowers.
That looks fine to me. Fruits will form behind the old flowers.
That looks fine to me. Fruits will form behind the old flowers.
Tsie, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:39 AM, Trees
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Punkdoc
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:52 AM
ID please
You could start acclimatising them now by putting them outdoors during the day and bringing them back in at night until frost is no longer a threat. I've had some outdoors for a couple of weeks...
You could start acclimatising them now by putting them outdoors during the day and bringing them back in at night until frost is no longer a threat. I've had some outdoors for a couple of weeks now but it's quite mild here. It depends on your location and weather.
You could start acclimatising them now by putting them outdoors during the day and bringing them back in at night until frost is no longer a threat. I've had some outdoors for a couple of weeks now but it's quite mild here. It depends on your...
You could start acclimatising them now by putting them outdoors during the day and bringing them back in at night until frost is no longer a threat. I've had some outdoors for a couple of weeks...
Robodendron, Apr 26, 2024 at 10:11 AM, Identification Area
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Plantminded
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM
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Currently Listening To 2023/24
And When He Smiles... Carpenters
And When He Smiles... Carpenters
And When He Smiles... Carpenters
And When He Smiles... Carpenters
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 22 23 24
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Logan
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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Tomato Growing 2024
I usually grow my greenhouse toms two to a 30 litre potato bucket. I think that's a little overcrowded but I don't want to cut down the number of varieties I can squeeze into my 6x6 greenhouse....
I usually grow my greenhouse toms two to a 30 litre potato bucket. I think that's a little overcrowded but I don't want to cut down the number of varieties I can squeeze into my 6x6 greenhouse. So, these 20 litre poly pots have just arrived in the post. I can fit two into a 52x42cm gravel tray...
I usually grow my greenhouse toms two to a 30 litre potato bucket. I think that's a little overcrowded but I don't want to cut down the number of varieties I can squeeze into my 6x6 greenhouse. So, these 20 litre poly pots have just arrived in...
I usually grow my greenhouse toms two to a 30 litre potato bucket. I think that's a little overcrowded but I don't want to cut down the number of varieties I can squeeze into my 6x6 greenhouse....
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 33 34 35
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eatenbyweasels
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Oh Dear!
That is what I thought. My grand mother used to put china eggs under broody hens when she didn't want anymore chicks. Just left them to sit it out until they gave up. Some of my neighbours hens...
That is what I thought. My grand mother used to put china eggs under broody hens when she didn't want anymore chicks. Just left them to sit it out until they gave up. Some of my neighbours hens are black silkies which I think are inclined to persistently be broody. I know there are a couple...
That is what I thought. My grand mother used to put china eggs under broody hens when she didn't want anymore chicks. Just left them to sit it out until they gave up. Some of my neighbours hens are black silkies which I think are inclined to...
That is what I thought. My grand mother used to put china eggs under broody hens when she didn't want anymore chicks. Just left them to sit it out until they gave up. Some of my neighbours hens...
Goldenlily26, Apr 24, 2024 at 8:16 AM, Livestock
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Goldenlily26
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:32 AM
The dreaded vine weevil
Just ordered a large pack of nematodes really hoping they do the trick. I have lots and lots of pots and raised enclosed beds so I need the bigger pack. Wish me luck!
Just ordered a large pack of nematodes really hoping they do the trick. I have lots and lots of pots and raised enclosed beds so I need the bigger pack. Wish me luck!
Just ordered a large pack of nematodes really hoping they do the trick. I have lots and lots of pots and raised enclosed beds so I need the bigger pack. Wish me luck!
Just ordered a large pack of nematodes really hoping they do the trick. I have lots and lots of pots and raised enclosed beds so I need the bigger pack. Wish me luck!
Debs64, Apr 20, 2024 at 7:04 AM, Container Gardening ... 2
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Debs64
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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What's looking good APRIL 2024
I'm not keen on lace
I'm not keen on lace
I'm not keen on lace
I'm not keen on lace
shiney, Apr 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 19 20 21
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 26, 2024 at 11:08 AM
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Close-ups of flowers
Sorry, but unknown shrub in the garden.
Sorry, but unknown shrub in the garden.
Sorry, but unknown shrub in the garden.
Sorry, but unknown shrub in the garden.

Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 16 17 18
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RowlandsCastle
Apr 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2023/24
The words of a wise old Buddhist monk:Do not walk behind me, for I will not lead. Do not walk in front of me, for I will not follow. Do not walk beside me, for the path is narrow.In fact, why...
The words of a wise old Buddhist monk:Do not walk behind me, for I will not lead. Do not walk in front of me, for I will not follow. Do not walk beside me, for the path is narrow.In fact, why don't you just bugger off and leave me alone.
The words of a wise old Buddhist monk:Do not walk behind me, for I will not lead. Do not walk in front of me, for I will not follow. Do not walk beside me, for the path is narrow.In fact, why don't you just bugger off and leave me alone.
The words of a wise old Buddhist monk:Do not walk behind me, for I will not lead. Do not walk in front of me, for I will not follow. Do not walk beside me, for the path is narrow.In fact, why...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 94 95 96
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Clueless 1 v2
Apr 26, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Orchid advice. please
Interesting, the spikes that do respike/reflower from the original stem, do they give a good display or do they seem rather small or weak compared to the original ?When you say some phals just...
Interesting, the spikes that do respike/reflower from the original stem, do they give a good display or do they seem rather small or weak compared to the original ?When you say some phals just keep on flowering, do you mean from the same stem or putting up new stems before the first one...
Interesting, the spikes that do respike/reflower from the original stem, do they give a good display or do they seem rather small or weak compared to the original ?When you say some phals just keep on flowering, do you mean from the same stem...
Interesting, the spikes that do respike/reflower from the original stem, do they give a good display or do they seem rather small or weak compared to the original ?When you say some phals just...
Fof, Jul 30, 2023, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3
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ricky101
Apr 26, 2024 at 9:48 AM
What do I plant in this big gap
I think I was probably thinking of Nana @fairygirl, it’s probably the one I see most often. Although maybe I don’t recognise bigger ones as being a buxifolia, never ending loop reinforcing my...
I think I was probably thinking of Nana @fairygirl, it’s probably the one I see most often. Although maybe I don’t recognise bigger ones as being a buxifolia, never ending loop reinforcing my misconception
I think I was probably thinking of Nana @fairygirl, it’s probably the one I see most often. Although maybe I don’t recognise bigger ones as being a buxifolia, never ending loop reinforcing my misconception
I think I was probably thinking of Nana @fairygirl, it’s probably the one I see most often. Although maybe I don’t recognise bigger ones as being a buxifolia, never ending loop reinforcing my...
latimer, Apr 21, 2024 at 12:23 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 3 4 5
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Butterfly6
Apr 26, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Solved Bug on Photinia 'Red Robin'
Baalmaiden, wiseowl, DiggersJo, and Papi JoI have read the threads and taken on board the contents. I am concerned because I have Brugmansias to one side of it and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis...
Baalmaiden, wiseowl, DiggersJo, and Papi JoI have read the threads and taken on board the contents. I am concerned because I have Brugmansias to one side of it and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis to the other side, my pride and joy collections.I will just monitor in the meantime.
Baalmaiden, wiseowl, DiggersJo, and Papi JoI have read the threads and taken on board the contents. I am concerned because I have Brugmansias to one side of it and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis to the other side, my pride and joy...
Baalmaiden, wiseowl, DiggersJo, and Papi JoI have read the threads and taken on board the contents. I am concerned because I have Brugmansias to one side of it and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis...

Victoria, Apr 25, 2024 at 10:09 AM, Identification Area
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Victoria
Apr 26, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Is this little blossom tree dead?
So true, AnniD, I am already thinking of what to do with all that space ...
So true, AnniD, I am already thinking of what to do with all that space ...
So true, AnniD, I am already thinking of what to do with all that space ...
So true, AnniD, I am already thinking of what to do with all that space ...
Pink678, Apr 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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220
Pink678
Apr 26, 2024 at 8:24 AM

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