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  1. machtucker

    Help on planting between paving slabs in gravel….

    I agree with Erigeron karvinskianus, you can sprinkle the seeds directly in the cracks where you want them to flower. One of my neighbours has them in between paving stones in their front garden...
    I agree with Erigeron karvinskianus, you can sprinkle the seeds directly in the cracks where you want them to flower. One of my neighbours has them in between paving stones in their front garden and the are very striking.
    I agree with Erigeron karvinskianus, you can sprinkle the seeds directly in the cracks where you want them to flower. One of my neighbours has them in between paving stones in their front garden and the are very striking.
    I agree with Erigeron karvinskianus, you can sprinkle the seeds directly in the cracks where you want them to flower. One of my neighbours has them in between paving stones in their front garden...
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  2. shiney
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    What's looking good APRIL 2024

    Primula vulgaris 'Captain Blood' :frown:Omphalodes and Polyanthus :-Polyanthus :-Dicentra and Pulmonaria :-
    Primula vulgaris 'Captain Blood' :frown:Omphalodes and Polyanthus :-Polyanthus :-Dicentra and Pulmonaria :-
    Primula vulgaris 'Captain Blood' :frown:Omphalodes and Polyanthus :-Polyanthus :-Dicentra and Pulmonaria :-
    Primula vulgaris 'Captain Blood' :frown:Omphalodes and Polyanthus :-Polyanthus :-Dicentra and Pulmonaria :-
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  3. Victoria

    Solved Bug on Photinia 'Red Robin'

    Oxythyrea funesta A lovely bug. Lucky you! Not quite as pretty as its cousin the Cetonia aurata, the rose chafer but still good to see it, considering the catastrophic decline of insects. See...
    Oxythyrea funesta A lovely bug. Lucky you! Not quite as pretty as its cousin the Cetonia aurata, the rose chafer but still good to see it, considering the catastrophic decline of insects. See Insects are vanishing at an alarming rate—but we can still save them
    Oxythyrea funesta A lovely bug. Lucky you! Not quite as pretty as its cousin the Cetonia aurata, the rose chafer but still good to see it, considering the catastrophic decline of insects. See Insects are vanishing at an alarming rate—but we can...
    Oxythyrea funesta A lovely bug. Lucky you! Not quite as pretty as its cousin the Cetonia aurata, the rose chafer but still good to see it, considering the catastrophic decline of insects. See...
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  4. shiney
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    What's your weather like APRIL 2024

    Raining steadily since 4pm and set to continue until 1am tomorrow morning. It is warmer but more wet stuff due for the next few days Jenny namaste
    Raining steadily since 4pm and set to continue until 1am tomorrow morning. It is warmer but more wet stuff due for the next few days Jenny namaste
    Raining steadily since 4pm and set to continue until 1am tomorrow morning. It is warmer but more wet stuff due for the next few days Jenny namaste
    Raining steadily since 4pm and set to continue until 1am tomorrow morning. It is warmer but more wet stuff due for the next few days Jenny namaste
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  5. machtucker

    Is this the slowest growing tree in the world…..

    Cornus are quite slow growing until they get established. According to the RHS, this variety is a compact one which grows to a height of 2.5m to 4m within 5 to 10 years. You could encourage growth...
    Cornus are quite slow growing until they get established. According to the RHS, this variety is a compact one which grows to a height of 2.5m to 4m within 5 to 10 years. You could encourage growth by clearing the area around the shrub and applying a mulch of organic matter to help retain...
    Cornus are quite slow growing until they get established. According to the RHS, this variety is a compact one which grows to a height of 2.5m to 4m within 5 to 10 years. You could encourage growth by clearing the area around the shrub and...
    Cornus are quite slow growing until they get established. According to the RHS, this variety is a compact one which grows to a height of 2.5m to 4m within 5 to 10 years. You could encourage growth...
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  6. Snorky85

    Sweet Peppers

    My tomatoes have been in the greenhouse, no heating just fleece/newspaper, since end of March and no purple tinge anywhere, min temp c4 - 5°C.
    My tomatoes have been in the greenhouse, no heating just fleece/newspaper, since end of March and no purple tinge anywhere, min temp c4 - 5°C.
    My tomatoes have been in the greenhouse, no heating just fleece/newspaper, since end of March and no purple tinge anywhere, min temp c4 - 5°C.
    My tomatoes have been in the greenhouse, no heating just fleece/newspaper, since end of March and no purple tinge anywhere, min temp c4 - 5°C.
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  7. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Night night everyone. See you tomorrow.
    Night night everyone. See you tomorrow.
    Night night everyone. See you tomorrow.
    Night night everyone. See you tomorrow.
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  8. Nickoslesteros

    Magnolia woes

    We have had some furious winds, as we are right on the coast. That would certainly make sense
    We have had some furious winds, as we are right on the coast. That would certainly make sense
    We have had some furious winds, as we are right on the coast. That would certainly make sense
    We have had some furious winds, as we are right on the coast. That would certainly make sense
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  9. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Finally got into the garden at about 4pm and went to play in the polytunnel out of that nasty wind. Pricked out 29 ivory escholzia and 13 PSB that the snails hadn't got. Potted on some bigger...
    Finally got into the garden at about 4pm and went to play in the polytunnel out of that nasty wind. Pricked out 29 ivory escholzia and 13 PSB that the snails hadn't got. Potted on some bigger plants too but then had to come back in and make a lasagna for dinner.OH has finally rotavated the...
    Finally got into the garden at about 4pm and went to play in the polytunnel out of that nasty wind. Pricked out 29 ivory escholzia and 13 PSB that the snails hadn't got. Potted on some bigger plants too but then had to come back in and make a...
    Finally got into the garden at about 4pm and went to play in the polytunnel out of that nasty wind. Pricked out 29 ivory escholzia and 13 PSB that the snails hadn't got. Potted on some bigger...
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  10. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    We only get to elect the mayor for South Yorkshire this time - no local council elections. Five candidates, and I didn't find any of their blurb in the election leaflet particularly inspiring....
    We only get to elect the mayor for South Yorkshire this time - no local council elections. Five candidates, and I didn't find any of their blurb in the election leaflet particularly inspiring. I've voted anyway on principle (postal vote).
    We only get to elect the mayor for South Yorkshire this time - no local council elections. Five candidates, and I didn't find any of their blurb in the election leaflet particularly inspiring. I've voted anyway on principle (postal vote).
    We only get to elect the mayor for South Yorkshire this time - no local council elections. Five candidates, and I didn't find any of their blurb in the election leaflet particularly inspiring....
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  11. wiseowl
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    Currently Listening To 2023/24

    Lay all your love on me... Abba
    Lay all your love on me... Abba
    Lay all your love on me... Abba
    Lay all your love on me... Abba
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  12. JWK
    Sticky

    Tomato Growing 2024

    Really left my sowing late this year and then didn't get round to potting them on for weeks either.So now they're only a couple inches high, indoors under lights. In hindsight it was a good move...
    Really left my sowing late this year and then didn't get round to potting them on for weeks either.So now they're only a couple inches high, indoors under lights. In hindsight it was a good move as it's so cold. Had sleet a couple of times today.They should catch up eventually and I won't...
    Really left my sowing late this year and then didn't get round to potting them on for weeks either.So now they're only a couple inches high, indoors under lights. In hindsight it was a good move as it's so cold. Had sleet a couple of times...
    Really left my sowing late this year and then didn't get round to potting them on for weeks either.So now they're only a couple inches high, indoors under lights. In hindsight it was a good move...
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  13. wiseowl
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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Common Whitethroats.
    Common Whitethroats.
    Common Whitethroats.
    Common Whitethroats.
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  15. JWK
    Sticky

    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    Exactly @ViewAhead . Daunting! But a great result.
    Exactly @ViewAhead . Daunting! But a great result.
    Exactly @ViewAhead . Daunting! But a great result.
    Exactly @ViewAhead . Daunting! But a great result.
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  16. Star gaze Lily
    Like x 5

    Words that get on your nerves

    So long as they didn't dock you 3 minutes pay for being away from your desk
    So long as they didn't dock you 3 minutes pay for being away from your desk
    So long as they didn't dock you 3 minutes pay for being away from your desk
    So long as they didn't dock you 3 minutes pay for being away from your desk
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  17. AnniD

    Am I nuturing weeds ?

    I think l will consider them weeds and dispose of accordingly....or I could give them back to my MIL :biggrin:. Seriously though, thanks for your help everyone .
    I think l will consider them weeds and dispose of accordingly....or I could give them back to my MIL :biggrin:. Seriously though, thanks for your help everyone .
    I think l will consider them weeds and dispose of accordingly....or I could give them back to my MIL :biggrin:. Seriously though, thanks for your help everyone .
    I think l will consider them weeds and dispose of accordingly....or I could give them back to my MIL :biggrin:. Seriously though, thanks for your help everyone .
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  18. Papi Jo
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    Like x 13

    Close-ups of flowers

    More Tulips looking good after rain.
    More Tulips looking good after rain.
    More Tulips looking good after rain.
    More Tulips looking good after rain.
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  19. latimer

    What do I plant in this big gap

    You’re a star @Butterfly6! Thank you so much
    You’re a star @Butterfly6! Thank you so much
    You’re a star @Butterfly6! Thank you so much
    You’re a star @Butterfly6! Thank you so much
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  20. Fof

    Orchid advice. please

    Our Phals flower stems are always left on. If they go brown then we know that there is no chance of reflowering. If they remain green then they will send up new flower spikes from that stem. We...
    Our Phals flower stems are always left on. If they go brown then we know that there is no chance of reflowering. If they remain green then they will send up new flower spikes from that stem. We have some phals that flower and flower and flower.
    Our Phals flower stems are always left on. If they go brown then we know that there is no chance of reflowering. If they remain green then they will send up new flower spikes from that stem. We have some phals that flower and flower and flower.
    Our Phals flower stems are always left on. If they go brown then we know that there is no chance of reflowering. If they remain green then they will send up new flower spikes from that stem. We...
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    32
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    2,395
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