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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Maybe I could arrange for you to be hypnotized? It may be quicker than trying all the numbers!!
    Maybe I could arrange for you to be hypnotized? It may be quicker than trying all the numbers!!
    Maybe I could arrange for you to be hypnotized? It may be quicker than trying all the numbers!!
    Maybe I could arrange for you to be hypnotized? It may be quicker than trying all the numbers!!
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  2. shiney
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    What's your weather like APRIL 2024

    Back in Surrey. Bits of sun and milder than of late. Overnight low of 3c, now it's 8c
    Back in Surrey. Bits of sun and milder than of late. Overnight low of 3c, now it's 8c
    Back in Surrey. Bits of sun and milder than of late. Overnight low of 3c, now it's 8c
    Back in Surrey. Bits of sun and milder than of late. Overnight low of 3c, now it's 8c
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  3. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    Reminds me of an oldie from at least as far back as the 1980s.If you notice this notice you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.
    Reminds me of an oldie from at least as far back as the 1980s.If you notice this notice you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.
    Reminds me of an oldie from at least as far back as the 1980s.If you notice this notice you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.
    Reminds me of an oldie from at least as far back as the 1980s.If you notice this notice you will notice that this notice is not worth noticing.
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  4. latimer

    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 :doh:
    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 :doh:
    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...
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  5. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    The trouble is the media seem to be only able to manage one major topic at a time.
    The trouble is the media seem to be only able to manage one major topic at a time.
    The trouble is the media seem to be only able to manage one major topic at a time.
    The trouble is the media seem to be only able to manage one major topic at a time.
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  6. Victoria

    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...
    Photinia Bug2 25 Apr 24.png Photinia Bloom Bug 25 Apr 24(1).jpg -thank-you.gif Fim de Semana.gif.gif
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  7. Tsie

    Crabapple has very small leaves

    Hello everyone. I would be very grateful for some advice. I have an Evereste crabapple which has been in the ground for about 5 years and has never had any problems. This spring it flowered...
    Hello everyone. I would be very grateful for some advice. I have an Evereste crabapple which has been in the ground for about 5 years and has never had any problems. This spring it flowered beautifully, but now the leaves are very small and seem to have stopped developing. The flowers also do...
    Hello everyone. I would be very grateful for some advice. I have an Evereste crabapple which has been in the ground for about 5 years and has never had any problems. This spring it flowered beautifully, but now the leaves are very small and seem...
    Hello everyone. I would be very grateful for some advice. I have an Evereste crabapple which has been in the ground for about 5 years and has never had any problems. This spring it flowered...
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  8. Pink678

    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 ...
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  9. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Spent the morning in the garden yesterday, chilly but some sunny spells. OH dug out an extension to a small seating area we have under some hazel trees whilst I scavenged suitable bits of paving...
    Spent the morning in the garden yesterday, chilly but some sunny spells. OH dug out an extension to a small seating area we have under some hazel trees whilst I scavenged suitable bits of paving and bricks from our salvage pile. All stuff we’ve found whilst doing the garden and very satisfying...
    Spent the morning in the garden yesterday, chilly but some sunny spells. OH dug out an extension to a small seating area we have under some hazel trees whilst I scavenged suitable bits of paving and bricks from our salvage pile. All stuff we’ve...
    Spent the morning in the garden yesterday, chilly but some sunny spells. OH dug out an extension to a small seating area we have under some hazel trees whilst I scavenged suitable bits of paving...
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  10. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    You'll just have to build up your muscles and use more watering cans @CatDouch :heehee: Robin probably. Something else for you to watch along with your swallows :)I missed getting a pic of this wee chap...
    You'll just have to build up your muscles and use more watering cans @CatDouch :heehee: Robin probably. Something else for you to watch along with your swallows :)I missed getting a pic of this wee chap when he was furtling around to get at whatever was in behind the horseshoe, but he shifted to the...
    You'll just have to build up your muscles and use more watering cans @CatDouch :heehee: Robin probably. Something else for you to watch along with your swallows :)I missed getting a pic of this wee chap when he was furtling around to get at whatever was...
    You'll just have to build up your muscles and use more watering cans @CatDouch :heehee: Robin probably. Something else for you to watch along with your swallows :)I missed getting a pic of this wee chap...
    Lap 3.JPG Dunlin 1.JPG canada 1.JPG Greylag 4.JPG Guillemots (9).JPG Guillemots (8).JPG
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  11. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    :biggrin: Every cloud ...
    :biggrin: Every cloud ...
    :biggrin: Every cloud ...
    :biggrin: Every cloud ...
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  12. machtucker

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

    Yes - I agree @NigelJ . It's always more difficult to get a mature shrub properly established, unless everything is perfect for it. Small ones can often be easier, especially if they're good...
    Yes - I agree @NigelJ . It's always more difficult to get a mature shrub properly established, unless everything is perfect for it. Small ones can often be easier, especially if they're good specimens to start with, and they have a good site. I currently have a Hebe which has been grown from a...
    Yes - I agree @NigelJ . It's always more difficult to get a mature shrub properly established, unless everything is perfect for it. Small ones can often be easier, especially if they're good specimens to start with, and they have a good site. I...
    Yes - I agree @NigelJ . It's always more difficult to get a mature shrub properly established, unless everything is perfect for it. Small ones can often be easier, especially if they're good...
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  13. machtucker

    Help on planting between paving slabs in gravel….

    It depends on what the soil is like below the paving/gravel, and what sort of site it is, plus your general climate. I grow all sorts of things in my gravelled area - some are ground covering...
    It depends on what the soil is like below the paving/gravel, and what sort of site it is, plus your general climate. I grow all sorts of things in my gravelled area - some are ground covering plants which have been grown in very little soil already and are then just plonked on top. They bed...
    It depends on what the soil is like below the paving/gravel, and what sort of site it is, plus your general climate. I grow all sorts of things in my gravelled area - some are ground covering plants which have been grown in very little soil...
    It depends on what the soil is like below the paving/gravel, and what sort of site it is, plus your general climate. I grow all sorts of things in my gravelled area - some are ground covering...
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  14. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    Grump, grump, grump...Already I can tell that I have one variety that isn't what it said on the packet. The seeds weren't cheap, especially when you factor in the p&p. I've emailed the supplier.
    Grump, grump, grump...Already I can tell that I have one variety that isn't what it said on the packet. The seeds weren't cheap, especially when you factor in the p&p. I've emailed the supplier.
    Grump, grump, grump...Already I can tell that I have one variety that isn't what it said on the packet. The seeds weren't cheap, especially when you factor in the p&p. I've emailed the supplier.
    Grump, grump, grump...Already I can tell that I have one variety that isn't what it said on the packet. The seeds weren't cheap, especially when you factor in the p&p. I've emailed the supplier.
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  15. wiseowl
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    Currently Listening To 2023/24

    What I like about these media videos is the lack of ads...
    What I like about these media videos is the lack of ads...
    What I like about these media videos is the lack of ads...
    What I like about these media videos is the lack of ads...
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    17,417
  16. shiney
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    What's looking good APRIL 2024

    Bon courage for the sweeping!
    Bon courage for the sweeping!
    Bon courage for the sweeping!
    Bon courage for the sweeping!
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Star gaze Lily
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    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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  20. 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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