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  1. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    I did a bit of halfhearted weeding en route to the shed and then discovered what looked like a fungus growing right under the branches of a potted azalea. It turned out to be half a bread bun...
    I did a bit of halfhearted weeding en route to the shed and then discovered what looked like a fungus growing right under the branches of a potted azalea. It turned out to be half a bread bun complete with a half a sausage nestling in the centre. I blame people who feed seagulls
    I did a bit of halfhearted weeding en route to the shed and then discovered what looked like a fungus growing right under the branches of a potted azalea. It turned out to be half a bread bun complete with a half a sausage nestling in the...
    I did a bit of halfhearted weeding en route to the shed and then discovered what looked like a fungus growing right under the branches of a potted azalea. It turned out to be half a bread bun...
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  2. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    “Out of office” activated until Monday :hapydancsmil: (I don’t work in an actual office, but the sentiment stands).I will need to an emergency SM run tomorrow for decaf teabags. I thought I had a box in the...
    “Out of office” activated until Monday :hapydancsmil: (I don’t work in an actual office, but the sentiment stands).I will need to an emergency SM run tomorrow for decaf teabags. I thought I had a box in the ‘pandemic’ cupboard (still call it that. It’s basically just a cupboard now), but horror of horrors…...
    “Out of office” activated until Monday :hapydancsmil: (I don’t work in an actual office, but the sentiment stands).I will need to an emergency SM run tomorrow for decaf teabags. I thought I had a box in the ‘pandemic’ cupboard (still call it that. It’s...
    “Out of office” activated until Monday :hapydancsmil: (I don’t work in an actual office, but the sentiment stands).I will need to an emergency SM run tomorrow for decaf teabags. I thought I had a box in the...
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  3. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Thanks Pete. Plenty of canes lying around. Fingers crossed you are right :)
    Thanks Pete. Plenty of canes lying around. Fingers crossed you are right :)
    Thanks Pete. Plenty of canes lying around. Fingers crossed you are right :)
    Thanks Pete. Plenty of canes lying around. Fingers crossed you are right :)
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  4. Fat Controller

    2-tier trough planter?

    Does anyone know of a half decent, two tier, trough planter that is relatively narrow, or indeed screws to a wall?I've had a trough style planter under a porch window for a long time, but it is...
    Does anyone know of a half decent, two tier, trough planter that is relatively narrow, or indeed screws to a wall?I've had a trough style planter under a porch window for a long time, but it is past it's best now and needs to be taken down and replaced. I don't have a lot of space to play...
    Does anyone know of a half decent, two tier, trough planter that is relatively narrow, or indeed screws to a wall?I've had a trough style planter under a porch window for a long time, but it is past it's best now and needs to be taken down and...
    Does anyone know of a half decent, two tier, trough planter that is relatively narrow, or indeed screws to a wall?I've had a trough style planter under a porch window for a long time, but it is...
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  5. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    @Logan, that is hilarious! :roflol::roflol::roflol:
    @Logan, that is hilarious! :roflol::roflol::roflol:
    @Logan, that is hilarious! :roflol::roflol::roflol:
    @Logan, that is hilarious! :roflol::roflol::roflol:
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  6. wiseowl
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    What's your weather like MARCH 2024

    We’ve had thundery showers this afternoon. Guess who didn’t bring their coat from the car to work this morning (it was sunny at 0730) and then got caught out on the way home?
    We’ve had thundery showers this afternoon. Guess who didn’t bring their coat from the car to work this morning (it was sunny at 0730) and then got caught out on the way home?
    We’ve had thundery showers this afternoon. Guess who didn’t bring their coat from the car to work this morning (it was sunny at 0730) and then got caught out on the way home?
    We’ve had thundery showers this afternoon. Guess who didn’t bring their coat from the car to work this morning (it was sunny at 0730) and then got caught out on the way home?
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  7. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2024

    I grew Charlottes in our second year here - 2018 - but another drought hot and by th etime they were big enough to bother eating they'd gone floury. Haven't bothered since but it's been a very...
    I grew Charlottes in our second year here - 2018 - but another drought hot and by th etime they were big enough to bother eating they'd gone floury. Haven't bothered since but it's been a very wet winter so OH insists we try again. Just need enough of a dry spell to get them planted.
    I grew Charlottes in our second year here - 2018 - but another drought hot and by th etime they were big enough to bother eating they'd gone floury. Haven't bothered since but it's been a very wet winter so OH insists we try again. Just need...
    I grew Charlottes in our second year here - 2018 - but another drought hot and by th etime they were big enough to bother eating they'd gone floury. Haven't bothered since but it's been a very...
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  8. wiseowl
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    What's looking good MARCH 2024

    I have those tulips @Busy-Lizzie but mine are only just showing the first hint of colour. Are they in your garden in France?
    I have those tulips @Busy-Lizzie but mine are only just showing the first hint of colour. Are they in your garden in France?
    I have those tulips @Busy-Lizzie but mine are only just showing the first hint of colour. Are they in your garden in France?
    I have those tulips @Busy-Lizzie but mine are only just showing the first hint of colour. Are they in your garden in France?
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  9. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    It counts if you use it to make pies from your garden produce. And bring some in here for us to try
    It counts if you use it to make pies from your garden produce. And bring some in here for us to try
    It counts if you use it to make pies from your garden produce. And bring some in here for us to try
    It counts if you use it to make pies from your garden produce. And bring some in here for us to try
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  10. earlydaze
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    Cuttings that root in water

    Good idea! I save the empty jars from herbs and spices for rooting cuttings in water. Plenty of room for a handful of cuttings in one of those, and they don't take up a lot of space.
    Good idea! I save the empty jars from herbs and spices for rooting cuttings in water. Plenty of room for a handful of cuttings in one of those, and they don't take up a lot of space.
    Good idea! I save the empty jars from herbs and spices for rooting cuttings in water. Plenty of room for a handful of cuttings in one of those, and they don't take up a lot of space.
    Good idea! I save the empty jars from herbs and spices for rooting cuttings in water. Plenty of room for a handful of cuttings in one of those, and they don't take up a lot of space.
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  11. Escarpment
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    Lunchtime Fox

    She’s beautiful, great photos too. Look forward to seeing many more.
    She’s beautiful, great photos too. Look forward to seeing many more.
    She’s beautiful, great photos too. Look forward to seeing many more.
    She’s beautiful, great photos too. Look forward to seeing many more.
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  12. Punkdoc
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    Assisted dying

    I think if/when the law is changed, there needs to be some accepted formal legal way for everyone who wants to, to be able to register our intentions and expectations, and the conditions in which...
    I think if/when the law is changed, there needs to be some accepted formal legal way for everyone who wants to, to be able to register our intentions and expectations, and the conditions in which we would want to be assisted to die, (and change it at any time for example if new treatments become...
    I think if/when the law is changed, there needs to be some accepted formal legal way for everyone who wants to, to be able to register our intentions and expectations, and the conditions in which we would want to be assisted to die, (and change...
    I think if/when the law is changed, there needs to be some accepted formal legal way for everyone who wants to, to be able to register our intentions and expectations, and the conditions in which...
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  13. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
    The long tailed tits were looking very sad and soggy this morning. Also had a gorgeous female blackcap and a magpie dunking calciworms in the birdbath.
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  14. wiseowl
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  15. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
    Glad we got there in the end :)
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  16. pattie

    how to grow herbs

    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
    I'm generally rubbish with herbs, apart from the hardy ones like oregano, mint, sage.. but I'm going to get some dill after seeing your photo @Escarpment - it's really pretty.
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  17. wiseowl
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    Crafters Corner 2023

    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an almost vertical learning curve. I'd seen my mum doing tent stitch tapestries (not my thing) and...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an almost vertical learning curve. I'd seen my mum...
    Too right @Chicky . I mostly listen to TV these days unless a cat or dog lands for a cuddle and then I can't sew very well.I hasten to add that first cross stitch all those years ago was an...
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  18. wiseowl
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    Members Roses 2024

    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
    My rose "Happiness" is looking happy, despite the sogginess of the earth. It's a Meilland short climber than can be grown as a large shrub. Mine is in it's 2nd year here.
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  19. Clueless 1 v2

    Lurgy remedies

    I haven't been right for years, i now have ear infection, thick head, headecks etc, i think i've got a Covid Cold
    I haven't been right for years, i now have ear infection, thick head, headecks etc, i think i've got a Covid Cold
    I haven't been right for years, i now have ear infection, thick head, headecks etc, i think i've got a Covid Cold
    I haven't been right for years, i now have ear infection, thick head, headecks etc, i think i've got a Covid Cold
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  20. PJA190
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    Slow and steady - Beginner :-)

    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and maybe just lay stones. (Put some edging in to stop the stones migrating on to the lawn). You could...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and maybe just lay stones. (Put some edging in to stop...
    I think the problem with area C next to the hedge is down to the hedge taking all the moisture. The lack of light will also have a bearing. Personally l would cut my losses, tidy up the edge and...
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