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  1. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    I am no fan of elites, it has to be said...
    I am no fan of elites, it has to be said...
    I am no fan of elites, it has to be said...
    I am no fan of elites, it has to be said...
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  2. shiney
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    What's your weather like APRIL 2024

    Sunny with some clouds and a moderate breeze from the north north west temp 13c feels like 11c
    Sunny with some clouds and a moderate breeze from the north north west temp 13c feels like 11c
    Sunny with some clouds and a moderate breeze from the north north west temp 13c feels like 11c
    Sunny with some clouds and a moderate breeze from the north north west temp 13c feels like 11c
    Screenshot 2024-04-01 042258.png forcast.jpg upload_2024-4-1_11-33-29.png 20240401_153139.jpg Summerville.jpg weather.gif
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  3. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Sorry I meant hello @Ladybird4 ! There are so many posts these days I can't remember them all, my apologies. Hello @RowlandsCastle, hope you're feeling okay, you sound good to go.
    Sorry I meant hello @Ladybird4 ! There are so many posts these days I can't remember them all, my apologies. Hello @RowlandsCastle, hope you're feeling okay, you sound good to go.
    Sorry I meant hello @Ladybird4 ! There are so many posts these days I can't remember them all, my apologies. Hello @RowlandsCastle, hope you're feeling okay, you sound good to go.
    Sorry I meant hello @Ladybird4 ! There are so many posts these days I can't remember them all, my apologies. Hello @RowlandsCastle, hope you're feeling okay, you sound good to go.
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  4. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    Love those @Cordy!
    Love those @Cordy!
    Love those @Cordy!
    Love those @Cordy!
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  5. Mattyp

    Advice on what to plant as a natural barrier

    The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up...
    The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up towards the top of the drive to about 17cm. I don't think these numbers change the game though.
    The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up towards the top of the drive to about 17cm. I don't...
    The idea is to hide the wall but also have a higher boundary. So something 1-1.5m tall would be good. I went out and measured last night and goes from about 27cm wide and gradually tapers up...
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  6. TheMadHedger

    What is the finest compost regarding texture?

    Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.
    Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.
    Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.
    Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions, I'll look into all of those.
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  7. Clueless 1 v2

    Bordeaux with kids

    This link explains how to validate your tram tickets. How do i validate my ticket?
    This link explains how to validate your tram tickets. How do i validate my ticket?
    This link explains how to validate your tram tickets. How do i validate my ticket?
    This link explains how to validate your tram tickets. How do i validate my ticket?
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  8. REMF33

    Cosmos advice requested

    Mine are growing on a South facing window. Take out the growing point to promote bushy plants.
    Mine are growing on a South facing window. Take out the growing point to promote bushy plants.
    Mine are growing on a South facing window. Take out the growing point to promote bushy plants.
    Mine are growing on a South facing window. Take out the growing point to promote bushy plants.
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  9. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Agree, I try to make sure I prick out some of the weakest looking seeds from the seed tray, thinking maybe they would turn out more of the unusual colours.Sorry @pete I should have read further...
    Agree, I try to make sure I prick out some of the weakest looking seeds from the seed tray, thinking maybe they would turn out more of the unusual colours.Sorry @pete I should have read further on in the thread, you've said it better.
    Agree, I try to make sure I prick out some of the weakest looking seeds from the seed tray, thinking maybe they would turn out more of the unusual colours.Sorry @pete I should have read further on in the thread, you've said it better.
    Agree, I try to make sure I prick out some of the weakest looking seeds from the seed tray, thinking maybe they would turn out more of the unusual colours.Sorry @pete I should have read further...
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  10. ArcticFox1977

    Clover lawn

    Very interesting. I used to spend hours on hands and knees pulling out masses of clover. Now, being a lot older, the knees suffer, I can't really see the clover unless on top of it and from a...
    Very interesting. I used to spend hours on hands and knees pulling out masses of clover. Now, being a lot older, the knees suffer, I can't really see the clover unless on top of it and from a distance it looks to me like I have the best "lawn" in the world - another plus for old(er) age.
    Very interesting. I used to spend hours on hands and knees pulling out masses of clover. Now, being a lot older, the knees suffer, I can't really see the clover unless on top of it and from a distance it looks to me like I have the best "lawn" in...
    Very interesting. I used to spend hours on hands and knees pulling out masses of clover. Now, being a lot older, the knees suffer, I can't really see the clover unless on top of it and from a...
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    12
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  11. karaman

    ID this caterpillar please -- freind or foe?

    Looks like one of the large family of moth caterpillars known as cutworms that feed on low growing plants. They aren't usually a problem in gardens but it can be quite hard to identify to species....
    Looks like one of the large family of moth caterpillars known as cutworms that feed on low growing plants. They aren't usually a problem in gardens but it can be quite hard to identify to species. Very rarely do you get densities of them high enough to do major damage.All larger moths are...
    Looks like one of the large family of moth caterpillars known as cutworms that feed on low growing plants. They aren't usually a problem in gardens but it can be quite hard to identify to species. Very rarely do you get densities of them high...
    Looks like one of the large family of moth caterpillars known as cutworms that feed on low growing plants. They aren't usually a problem in gardens but it can be quite hard to identify to species....
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  12. The Bird Lady

    When can I lift daffodil bulbs?

    Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!
    Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!
    Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!
    Thank you both, I did think it would be OK to lift them now, but I guess I just wanted confirmation! Cheers!
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  13. JWK
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    Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024

    So do I @Michael Hewett but English books are not on sale here so I have Kindle Unlimited which works like a library, letting choose books to download and read for a monthly fee. I started when I...
    So do I @Michael Hewett but English books are not on sale here so I have Kindle Unlimited which works like a library, letting choose books to download and read for a monthly fee. I started when I had both feet repaired back in 2013 and needed something better than daytime TV or learning to...
    So do I @Michael Hewett but English books are not on sale here so I have Kindle Unlimited which works like a library, letting choose books to download and read for a monthly fee. I started when I had both feet repaired back in 2013 and needed...
    So do I @Michael Hewett but English books are not on sale here so I have Kindle Unlimited which works like a library, letting choose books to download and read for a monthly fee. I started when I...
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  14. Marley Farley
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    The GC PET RAINBOW GARDEN.....

    You 'paint a lovely picture' @Februarysgirl, hopefully we'll get to know about encounters on Rainbow Bridge when the time is right. Tucker and Chester were a grand age when their time was up which...
    You 'paint a lovely picture' @Februarysgirl, hopefully we'll get to know about encounters on Rainbow Bridge when the time is right. Tucker and Chester were a grand age when their time was up which is a credit to your care. It's a sad time, one I've had quite a few times, but we go out there and...
    You 'paint a lovely picture' @Februarysgirl, hopefully we'll get to know about encounters on Rainbow Bridge when the time is right. Tucker and Chester were a grand age when their time was up which is a credit to your care. It's a sad time, one...
    You 'paint a lovely picture' @Februarysgirl, hopefully we'll get to know about encounters on Rainbow Bridge when the time is right. Tucker and Chester were a grand age when their time was up which...
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  15. shiney
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    Show Off Your Pets 2024

    There's big eyes they've got I've never seen a real one. They look fascinating.
    There's big eyes they've got I've never seen a real one. They look fascinating.
    There's big eyes they've got I've never seen a real one. They look fascinating.
    There's big eyes they've got I've never seen a real one. They look fascinating.
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  16. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2024

    I planted out some Charlotte yesterday, they were part of last year’s crop. They were very big, large baking spud size, as they were the last ones I lifted. They had begun to chit in storage but...
    I planted out some Charlotte yesterday, they were part of last year’s crop. They were very big, large baking spud size, as they were the last ones I lifted. They had begun to chit in storage but were still in good condition so I thought I would give it a go. It will be interesting to see how...
    I planted out some Charlotte yesterday, they were part of last year’s crop. They were very big, large baking spud size, as they were the last ones I lifted. They had begun to chit in storage but were still in good condition so I thought I would...
    I planted out some Charlotte yesterday, they were part of last year’s crop. They were very big, large baking spud size, as they were the last ones I lifted. They had begun to chit in storage but...
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    3,231
  17. shiney
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    What's looking good APRIL 2024

    A few taken on a dull morning ...Mecanopsis (and an old compost bag - my garden is currently in a mess !) :-Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' :-Euphorbia 'Silver Swan' (cutting flowering inside...
    A few taken on a dull morning ...Mecanopsis (and an old compost bag - my garden is currently in a mess !) :-Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' :-Euphorbia 'Silver Swan' (cutting flowering inside a shelter) :-Dicentra (or whatever it's new name is but whatever it is it's too complicated for...
    A few taken on a dull morning ...Mecanopsis (and an old compost bag - my garden is currently in a mess !) :-Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' :-Euphorbia 'Silver Swan' (cutting flowering inside a shelter) :-Dicentra (or whatever it's new...
    A few taken on a dull morning ...Mecanopsis (and an old compost bag - my garden is currently in a mess !) :-Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' :-Euphorbia 'Silver Swan' (cutting flowering inside...
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  18. hi2u_uk

    Gaultheria Procumbens

    I think if your soil isn't suited, you either have to forget about them, or do the usual method of growing in a container of some kind where you can dictate the growing medium. It would be the...
    I think if your soil isn't suited, you either have to forget about them, or do the usual method of growing in a container of some kind where you can dictate the growing medium. It would be the same as me trying to grow something that needs quite alkaline soil and really sharp drainage, which...
    I think if your soil isn't suited, you either have to forget about them, or do the usual method of growing in a container of some kind where you can dictate the growing medium. It would be the same as me trying to grow something that needs quite...
    I think if your soil isn't suited, you either have to forget about them, or do the usual method of growing in a container of some kind where you can dictate the growing medium. It would be the...
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  19. dowtish

    Seedlings safe to move to unheated greenhouse?

    Unless you have somewhere heated to keep seedlings/small plants when they're pricked out and potted on, it's always a mistake to sow too earlyI'm sure most of us have been there though, and...
    Unless you have somewhere heated to keep seedlings/small plants when they're pricked out and potted on, it's always a mistake to sow too earlyI'm sure most of us have been there though, and it's very easy to sow too many of everything - just in case... ;)
    Unless you have somewhere heated to keep seedlings/small plants when they're pricked out and potted on, it's always a mistake to sow too earlyI'm sure most of us have been there though, and it's very easy to sow too many of everything - just...
    Unless you have somewhere heated to keep seedlings/small plants when they're pricked out and potted on, it's always a mistake to sow too earlyI'm sure most of us have been there though, and...
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  20. AuntyRach

    Ideas for West-facing area in dappled shade.

    Bear in mind that some Pieris are also variegated, so you get everything there. I have a fairly new, small one here, and they're certainly popular up here I wasn't sure if it was evergreen you...
    Bear in mind that some Pieris are also variegated, so you get everything there. I have a fairly new, small one here, and they're certainly popular up here I wasn't sure if it was evergreen you wanted too, or if it didn't matter. Choysias could also be good.I meant to ask though - what was...
    Bear in mind that some Pieris are also variegated, so you get everything there. I have a fairly new, small one here, and they're certainly popular up here I wasn't sure if it was evergreen you wanted too, or if it didn't matter. Choysias...
    Bear in mind that some Pieris are also variegated, so you get everything there. I have a fairly new, small one here, and they're certainly popular up here I wasn't sure if it was evergreen you...
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    13
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    226
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