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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Dealing with British Gas is frustrating. They've knocked money off the installation cost automatically, but I told them the problems need to be addressed - and dealt with quickly. Money off, is...
    Dealing with British Gas is frustrating. They've knocked money off the installation cost automatically, but I told them the problems need to be addressed - and dealt with quickly. Money off, is not the answer. I'd rather pay the full amount, and have the repairs sorted. Plus some written...
    Dealing with British Gas is frustrating. They've knocked money off the installation cost automatically, but I told them the problems need to be addressed - and dealt with quickly. Money off, is not the answer. I'd rather pay the full amount, and...
    Dealing with British Gas is frustrating. They've knocked money off the installation cost automatically, but I told them the problems need to be addressed - and dealt with quickly. Money off, is...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 184 185 186
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    RowlandsCastle
    May 1, 2024 at 5:01 PM
  2. BB3

    Begonias

    Thanks @pete . I'll be patient. They're in an unheated south facing porch. They can sit there and sulk until the weather warms up
    Thanks @pete . I'll be patient. They're in an unheated south facing porch. They can sit there and sulk until the weather warms up
    Thanks @pete . I'll be patient. They're in an unheated south facing porch. They can sit there and sulk until the weather warms up
    Thanks @pete . I'll be patient. They're in an unheated south facing porch. They can sit there and sulk until the weather warms up
    BB3, May 1, 2024 at 4:36 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    BB3
    May 1, 2024 at 4:42 PM
  3. eddybaby

    Cala Lily

    Hi all. I bought this recently and there looks to be several plants....should I separate and repot? Secondly it's labelled as a house plant but would it survive in a pot OR planted outdoors in...
    Hi all. I bought this recently and there looks to be several plants....should I separate and repot? Secondly it's labelled as a house plant but would it survive in a pot OR planted outdoors in the North of England? TIA
    Hi all. I bought this recently and there looks to be several plants....should I separate and repot? Secondly it's labelled as a house plant but would it survive in a pot OR planted outdoors in the North of England? TIA
    Hi all. I bought this recently and there looks to be several plants....should I separate and repot? Secondly it's labelled as a house plant but would it survive in a pot OR planted outdoors in...
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    eddybaby, May 1, 2024 at 4:37 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    eddybaby
    May 1, 2024 at 4:37 PM
  4. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Having been through the procedure a few times before, I find it "bloody" painful literally, although they say it painless, the fact the hospital is almost unreachable by car, and then when you...
    Having been through the procedure a few times before, I find it "bloody" painful literally, although they say it painless, the fact the hospital is almost unreachable by car, and then when you get there you cant park, I'm only going to that shite hole when I really have to.
    Having been through the procedure a few times before, I find it "bloody" painful literally, although they say it painless, the fact the hospital is almost unreachable by car, and then when you get there you cant park, I'm only going to that...
    Having been through the procedure a few times before, I find it "bloody" painful literally, although they say it painless, the fact the hospital is almost unreachable by car, and then when you...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 87 88 89
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    pete
    May 1, 2024 at 4:36 PM
  5. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    The soil here is neutral @pete but I have a Camellia which does well too, even though it’s in neutral, dry soil, and full sun. Some plants ignore the rules:)!
    The soil here is neutral @pete but I have a Camellia which does well too, even though it’s in neutral, dry soil, and full sun. Some plants ignore the rules:)!
    The soil here is neutral @pete but I have a Camellia which does well too, even though it’s in neutral, dry soil, and full sun. Some plants ignore the rules:)!
    The soil here is neutral @pete but I have a Camellia which does well too, even though it’s in neutral, dry soil, and full sun. Some plants ignore the rules:)!
    wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:32 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    May 1, 2024 at 4:36 PM
  6. PoppyStarFlower

    What is this?

    Like if you hold the flowers under your chin and you get a reflection it means you like butter.:roflol: I was told that when I was 5 yrs old.:biggrin:
    Like if you hold the flowers under your chin and you get a reflection it means you like butter.:roflol: I was told that when I was 5 yrs old.:biggrin:
    Like if you hold the flowers under your chin and you get a reflection it means you like butter.:roflol: I was told that when I was 5 yrs old.:biggrin:
    Like if you hold the flowers under your chin and you get a reflection it means you like butter.:roflol: I was told that when I was 5 yrs old.:biggrin:
    PoppyStarFlower, Apr 30, 2024 at 7:10 PM, Identification Area
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    pete
    May 1, 2024 at 4:28 PM
  7. BenCotto
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    Slug and Snail Grand National - place your bets

    I shall Caroline. When the weather warms up and the dahlias are planted I’ll see if the slugs’ heads are turned by marmite.
    I shall Caroline. When the weather warms up and the dahlias are planted I’ll see if the slugs’ heads are turned by marmite.
    I shall Caroline. When the weather warms up and the dahlias are planted I’ll see if the slugs’ heads are turned by marmite.
    I shall Caroline. When the weather warms up and the dahlias are planted I’ll see if the slugs’ heads are turned by marmite.
    BenCotto, Apr 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    BenCotto
    May 1, 2024 at 4:19 PM
  8. Bear1

    Potato drills

    So I got my hands in soil the navan potatos lovely healthy sprouts just under soils surface, rooster potatos no growth and looks like slugs etc have been eatting them, so the patch withe the...
    So I got my hands in soil the navan potatos lovely healthy sprouts just under soils surface, rooster potatos no growth and looks like slugs etc have been eatting them, so the patch withe the rooster potatos is roughly 2 by 3 ish meters do I replant potatos on the plot different varity our should...
    So I got my hands in soil the navan potatos lovely healthy sprouts just under soils surface, rooster potatos no growth and looks like slugs etc have been eatting them, so the patch withe the rooster potatos is roughly 2 by 3 ish meters do I...
    So I got my hands in soil the navan potatos lovely healthy sprouts just under soils surface, rooster potatos no growth and looks like slugs etc have been eatting them, so the patch withe the...
    Bear1, Mar 24, 2024, Edible Gardening
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    Bear1
    May 1, 2024 at 4:17 PM
  9. Daalamist

    Planted a Salix Viminalis windbreak. Bad decision?

    Shetland, wet, windy, peaty, coastal, puts some limitations on things. Maybe one of the hybrid rhododendrons or a type of fargesia, berberis or a cotoneaster like franchettii, or a viburnum maybe...
    Shetland, wet, windy, peaty, coastal, puts some limitations on things. Maybe one of the hybrid rhododendrons or a type of fargesia, berberis or a cotoneaster like franchettii, or a viburnum maybe euonymus, taxus or a mixed planting of all of 'em!
    Shetland, wet, windy, peaty, coastal, puts some limitations on things. Maybe one of the hybrid rhododendrons or a type of fargesia, berberis or a cotoneaster like franchettii, or a viburnum maybe euonymus, taxus or a mixed planting of all of 'em!
    Shetland, wet, windy, peaty, coastal, puts some limitations on things. Maybe one of the hybrid rhododendrons or a type of fargesia, berberis or a cotoneaster like franchettii, or a viburnum maybe...
    Daalamist, May 1, 2024 at 9:37 AM, Trees
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    flounder
    May 1, 2024 at 4:13 PM
  10. Emerion

    Temperature for tomatoes under cover?

    I've always taken the advice about minimum temps. for tomatoes as relating to the average temperature rather than a brief minimum below 10c.A friend grows his in a tiny unheated room at the back...
    I've always taken the advice about minimum temps. for tomatoes as relating to the average temperature rather than a brief minimum below 10c.A friend grows his in a tiny unheated room at the back of his house on a bench opposite a single south-facing window. Once germinated indoors in January...
    I've always taken the advice about minimum temps. for tomatoes as relating to the average temperature rather than a brief minimum below 10c.A friend grows his in a tiny unheated room at the back of his house on a bench opposite a single...
    I've always taken the advice about minimum temps. for tomatoes as relating to the average temperature rather than a brief minimum below 10c.A friend grows his in a tiny unheated room at the back...
    Emerion, May 1, 2024 at 1:51 PM, Poly-Tunnel Gardening
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    Pete8
    May 1, 2024 at 4:11 PM
  11. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    We had an enjoyable cup of tea sat in the sun and watching our nesting Great Tits excitedly bouncing around the box knot garden. Less enjoyable was finding a box moth caterpillar on the knot when...
    We had an enjoyable cup of tea sat in the sun and watching our nesting Great Tits excitedly bouncing around the box knot garden. Less enjoyable was finding a box moth caterpillar on the knot when I investigated a little while later. I’m hoping though that our nesting family will keep them in...
    We had an enjoyable cup of tea sat in the sun and watching our nesting Great Tits excitedly bouncing around the box knot garden. Less enjoyable was finding a box moth caterpillar on the knot when I investigated a little while later. I’m hoping...
    We had an enjoyable cup of tea sat in the sun and watching our nesting Great Tits excitedly bouncing around the box knot garden. Less enjoyable was finding a box moth caterpillar on the knot when...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 92 93 94
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    Butterfly6
    May 1, 2024 at 3:55 PM
  12. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Good afternoon it wasn't buzzing but definitely flying
    Good afternoon it wasn't buzzing but definitely flying
    Good afternoon it wasn't buzzing but definitely flying
    Good afternoon it wasn't buzzing but definitely flying
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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    wiseowl
    May 1, 2024 at 3:53 PM
  13. NoviceGardener2023

    Best approach to planting grass seed after removing weeds

    NoviceGardener2023, May 1, 2024 at 12:39 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    infradig
    May 1, 2024 at 3:53 PM
  14. wiseowl
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    Like x 3

    Whats your weather like May 2024

    13c bright but cloudy still got that nippy wind
    13c bright but cloudy still got that nippy wind
    13c bright but cloudy still got that nippy wind
    13c bright but cloudy still got that nippy wind
    wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:28 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Jiffy
    May 1, 2024 at 3:47 PM
  15. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I've decided that it's time for my tomato seedlings to put on their big girls' pants. They've been outside for a few days now and are looking much better than when they were inside. I can't see...
    I've decided that it's time for my tomato seedlings to put on their big girls' pants. They've been outside for a few days now and are looking much better than when they were inside. I can't see there being another frost here but if there is, there's always the supermarket.
    I've decided that it's time for my tomato seedlings to put on their big girls' pants. They've been outside for a few days now and are looking much better than when they were inside. I can't see there being another frost here but if there is,...
    I've decided that it's time for my tomato seedlings to put on their big girls' pants. They've been outside for a few days now and are looking much better than when they were inside. I can't see...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 34 35 36
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    BB3
    May 1, 2024 at 3:19 PM
  16. Sheps
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    Sheps Wildflowers

    A few more from this morning...Meadow Buttercup, Field Horsetail, Crosswort and Bluebell.
    A few more from this morning...Meadow Buttercup, Field Horsetail, Crosswort and Bluebell.
    A few more from this morning...Meadow Buttercup, Field Horsetail, Crosswort and Bluebell.
    A few more from this morning...Meadow Buttercup, Field Horsetail, Crosswort and Bluebell.
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    Sheps, Mar 31, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3
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    Sheps
    May 1, 2024 at 3:16 PM
  17. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    so many here today .. south Wales new batch just arrived
    so many here today .. south Wales new batch just arrived
    so many here today .. south Wales new batch just arrived
    so many here today .. south Wales new batch just arrived
    Spruce, Apr 8, 2021, Wildlife Corner ... 2 3 4
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    Spruce
    May 1, 2024 at 2:49 PM
  18. hi2u_uk

    Blueberry plant issues

    If you can try to let the tap water stand 24 hours before you use it to water them. Is it possible to pick the pot up enough to check you do have drainage, and look for roots? They will at some...
    If you can try to let the tap water stand 24 hours before you use it to water them. Is it possible to pick the pot up enough to check you do have drainage, and look for roots? They will at some point in the future need re-potting. Mine are likely in their final pot which is 30L, I've already had...
    If you can try to let the tap water stand 24 hours before you use it to water them. Is it possible to pick the pot up enough to check you do have drainage, and look for roots? They will at some point in the future need re-potting. Mine are likely...
    If you can try to let the tap water stand 24 hours before you use it to water them. Is it possible to pick the pot up enough to check you do have drainage, and look for roots? They will at some...
    hi2u_uk, Apr 30, 2024 at 8:04 AM, Container Gardening
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    DiggersJo
    May 1, 2024 at 2:49 PM
  19. o-Riverside-o

    Brick border edging

    I haven't cemented in my brick border edges....which is just as well as I've moved them three times to increase the size of the borders....and can't rule out doing it again! :heehee: They're just set on...
    I haven't cemented in my brick border edges....which is just as well as I've moved them three times to increase the size of the borders....and can't rule out doing it again! :heehee: They're just set on firmed soil, fine as long as you don't lean on them!
    I haven't cemented in my brick border edges....which is just as well as I've moved them three times to increase the size of the borders....and can't rule out doing it again! :heehee: They're just set on firmed soil, fine as long as you don't lean on them!
    I haven't cemented in my brick border edges....which is just as well as I've moved them three times to increase the size of the borders....and can't rule out doing it again! :heehee: They're just set on...
    o-Riverside-o, Apr 27, 2024 at 11:04 AM, Garden Projects and DIY
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    KayJ
    May 1, 2024 at 1:54 PM
  20. Palustris

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