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  1. Dave007

    Killing White Bryony

    For weeds with inaccessible roots and other plants nearby, I have occasionally used a large fizzy drink bottle with the bottom cut off, pop it over the weed stuffing as much of the leaves as...
    For weeds with inaccessible roots and other plants nearby, I have occasionally used a large fizzy drink bottle with the bottom cut off, pop it over the weed stuffing as much of the leaves as possible inside, spray through the bottle neck. The best were some 3l (I think) pepsi bottles that OH had...
    For weeds with inaccessible roots and other plants nearby, I have occasionally used a large fizzy drink bottle with the bottom cut off, pop it over the weed stuffing as much of the leaves as possible inside, spray through the bottle neck. The...
    For weeds with inaccessible roots and other plants nearby, I have occasionally used a large fizzy drink bottle with the bottom cut off, pop it over the weed stuffing as much of the leaves as...
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  2. adamadamant

    Poor soil what to pl

    Yes Jenny very realistic:love30: That's why I had to chop them up, after our daughter had enjoyed telling her teacher that mum had grown some????????:runforhills:
    Yes Jenny very realistic:love30: That's why I had to chop them up, after our daughter had enjoyed telling her teacher that mum had grown some????????:runforhills:
    Yes Jenny very realistic:love30: That's why I had to chop them up, after our daughter had enjoyed telling her teacher that mum had grown some????????:runforhills:
    Yes Jenny very realistic:love30: That's why I had to chop them up, after our daughter had enjoyed telling her teacher that mum had grown some????????:runforhills:
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  3. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    Not buzzing or flying. One of our, almost, resident pheasants. He wanders around the garden most of the day and feeds on the seeds dropped by the birds on our bird feeder. He laso does some...
    Not buzzing or flying. One of our, almost, resident pheasants. He wanders around the garden most of the day and feeds on the seeds dropped by the birds on our bird feeder. He laso does some digging in the flower beds.He's not bothered by us as long as we don't make sudden...
    Not buzzing or flying. One of our, almost, resident pheasants. He wanders around the garden most of the day and feeds on the seeds dropped by the birds on our bird feeder. He laso does some digging in the flower beds.He's not bothered by us...
    Not buzzing or flying. One of our, almost, resident pheasants. He wanders around the garden most of the day and feeds on the seeds dropped by the birds on our bird feeder. He laso does some...
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  4. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    We shopped around and got it much cheaper. Only £280 (I think) fully comp. We went to Confused.com :blue thumb:
    We shopped around and got it much cheaper. Only £280 (I think) fully comp. We went to Confused.com :blue thumb:
    We shopped around and got it much cheaper. Only £280 (I think) fully comp. We went to Confused.com :blue thumb:
    We shopped around and got it much cheaper. Only £280 (I think) fully comp. We went to Confused.com :blue thumb:
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  5. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Glad you mentioned cosmos seeds @pattie , I’d forgotten mine! Just sown them :roflol:
    Glad you mentioned cosmos seeds @pattie , I’d forgotten mine! Just sown them :roflol:
    Glad you mentioned cosmos seeds @pattie , I’d forgotten mine! Just sown them :roflol:
    Glad you mentioned cosmos seeds @pattie , I’d forgotten mine! Just sown them :roflol:
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  6. Nickoslesteros

    Old tired lawn?

    Hello!I've lived here for about six years, and don't know what kind of care the lawn had before I got here. I just seem to struggle to do anything with it. I have around 200sqm, and I really...
    Hello!I've lived here for about six years, and don't know what kind of care the lawn had before I got here. I just seem to struggle to do anything with it. I have around 200sqm, and I really can't afford to be using one of the professional lawn care services, so I need to sort something...
    Hello!I've lived here for about six years, and don't know what kind of care the lawn had before I got here. I just seem to struggle to do anything with it. I have around 200sqm, and I really can't afford to be using one of the professional lawn...
    Hello!I've lived here for about six years, and don't know what kind of care the lawn had before I got here. I just seem to struggle to do anything with it. I have around 200sqm, and I really...
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  7. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Managed to get petrol for mower and get my grass cut and my friends grass cut before it started chucking it down.
    Managed to get petrol for mower and get my grass cut and my friends grass cut before it started chucking it down.
    Managed to get petrol for mower and get my grass cut and my friends grass cut before it started chucking it down.
    Managed to get petrol for mower and get my grass cut and my friends grass cut before it started chucking it down.
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  8. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Blue skies with a light breeze and 21c.
    Blue skies with a light breeze and 21c.
    Blue skies with a light breeze and 21c.
    Blue skies with a light breeze and 21c.
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  9. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024

    @Michael Hewett I am pleased you visited and caught up. @Plantminded I am delighted it brings back good memories. I particularly like Spiced Dark Rum. ;) I shall enjoy a couple early evening...
    @Michael Hewett I am pleased you visited and caught up. @Plantminded I am delighted it brings back good memories. I particularly like Spiced Dark Rum. ;) I shall enjoy a couple early evening sitting admiring my work today. That being ...I spent an hour this morning tidying up the Hibiscus...
    @Michael Hewett I am pleased you visited and caught up. @Plantminded I am delighted it brings back good memories. I particularly like Spiced Dark Rum. ;) I shall enjoy a couple early evening sitting admiring my work today. That being ...I...
    @Michael Hewett I am pleased you visited and caught up. @Plantminded I am delighted it brings back good memories. I particularly like Spiced Dark Rum. ;) I shall enjoy a couple early evening...
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  10. Nickoslesteros

    Bare root roses, what should I expect

    @Dovefromabove, @Busy-Lizzie and @Emptyheadtime thanks for your thoughts. Appreciate it. @ViewAhead - I do, sadly. I guess I will have to keep an eye open for them! Thank you!
    @Dovefromabove, @Busy-Lizzie and @Emptyheadtime thanks for your thoughts. Appreciate it. @ViewAhead - I do, sadly. I guess I will have to keep an eye open for them! Thank you!
    @Dovefromabove, @Busy-Lizzie and @Emptyheadtime thanks for your thoughts. Appreciate it. @ViewAhead - I do, sadly. I guess I will have to keep an eye open for them! Thank you!
    @Dovefromabove, @Busy-Lizzie and @Emptyheadtime thanks for your thoughts. Appreciate it. @ViewAhead - I do, sadly. I guess I will have to keep an eye open for them! Thank you!
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  11. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Individual pictures of the Fantasy blooms ... but the colour is not correct ... HibisQs® Adonicus OrangeHibisQs® Adonicus Dark
    Individual pictures of the Fantasy blooms ... but the colour is not correct ... HibisQs® Adonicus OrangeHibisQs® Adonicus Dark
    Individual pictures of the Fantasy blooms ... but the colour is not correct ... HibisQs® Adonicus OrangeHibisQs® Adonicus Dark
    Individual pictures of the Fantasy blooms ... but the colour is not correct ... HibisQs® Adonicus OrangeHibisQs® Adonicus Dark
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  12. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    On a quick read I thought you said you sat on your seedlings. That wouldn't help!
    On a quick read I thought you said you sat on your seedlings. That wouldn't help!
    On a quick read I thought you said you sat on your seedlings. That wouldn't help!
    On a quick read I thought you said you sat on your seedlings. That wouldn't help!
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  13. Nutcracker South Somerset

    Clematis identification please.

    I used to grow one called Clematis recta 'Purpurea', which flops all over the place and looked like that.
    I used to grow one called Clematis recta 'Purpurea', which flops all over the place and looked like that.
    I used to grow one called Clematis recta 'Purpurea', which flops all over the place and looked like that.
    I used to grow one called Clematis recta 'Purpurea', which flops all over the place and looked like that.
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  14. Michael Hewett
    Like x 15

    Mike's Evolving Garden

    Put the thermostat on 18 degrees please. A blue sky and a gentle breeze would also be welcome :)
    Put the thermostat on 18 degrees please. A blue sky and a gentle breeze would also be welcome :)
    Put the thermostat on 18 degrees please. A blue sky and a gentle breeze would also be welcome :)
    Put the thermostat on 18 degrees please. A blue sky and a gentle breeze would also be welcome :)
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  15. wiseowl
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  16. wiseowl
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    Currently Listening To 2023/24

    I do @Logan , I see this (note it includes the last line of your post):-
    I do @Logan , I see this (note it includes the last line of your post):-
    I do @Logan , I see this (note it includes the last line of your post):-
    I do @Logan , I see this (note it includes the last line of your post):-
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  17. burnie
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    Onion Growing 2024

    My onion sets have started to grow but hardly moved since. They are just standing still almost.
    My onion sets have started to grow but hardly moved since. They are just standing still almost.
    My onion sets have started to grow but hardly moved since. They are just standing still almost.
    My onion sets have started to grow but hardly moved since. They are just standing still almost.
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  18. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    No nibbling on that lovely hosta! :blue thumb:
    No nibbling on that lovely hosta! :blue thumb:
    No nibbling on that lovely hosta! :blue thumb:
    No nibbling on that lovely hosta! :blue thumb:
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  19. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2024

    Early potatoes (Winston) now out of the greenhouse
    Early potatoes (Winston) now out of the greenhouse
    Early potatoes (Winston) now out of the greenhouse
    Early potatoes (Winston) now out of the greenhouse
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  20. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Erigeron emerging.Lavandula Regal Splendour.
    Erigeron emerging.Lavandula Regal Splendour.
    Erigeron emerging.Lavandula Regal Splendour.
    Erigeron emerging.Lavandula Regal Splendour.
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