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  1. burnie
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    Onion Growing 2024

    Planted onions from seed at the allotment a couple of days ago:with shallots from seed on left, and winter sown onions and garlic on right:
    Planted onions from seed at the allotment a couple of days ago:with shallots from seed on left, and winter sown onions and garlic on right:
    Planted onions from seed at the allotment a couple of days ago:with shallots from seed on left, and winter sown onions and garlic on right:
    Planted onions from seed at the allotment a couple of days ago:with shallots from seed on left, and winter sown onions and garlic on right:
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  2. 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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  3. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    I think midwives are amazing. They are probably the only medical people I would trust completely. Such good news about the little one hope he and mom continue to thrive.
    I think midwives are amazing. They are probably the only medical people I would trust completely. Such good news about the little one hope he and mom continue to thrive.
    I think midwives are amazing. They are probably the only medical people I would trust completely. Such good news about the little one hope he and mom continue to thrive.
    I think midwives are amazing. They are probably the only medical people I would trust completely. Such good news about the little one hope he and mom continue to thrive.
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  4. 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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  5. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Yes, our huge Sainsbury's had a very well used Lloyds. Really convenient.Given the population is ageing, so the number of prescriptions needed will increase hugely, having an excellent network...
    Yes, our huge Sainsbury's had a very well used Lloyds. Really convenient.Given the population is ageing, so the number of prescriptions needed will increase hugely, having an excellent network of pharmacies in place is surely more important than ever.
    Yes, our huge Sainsbury's had a very well used Lloyds. Really convenient.Given the population is ageing, so the number of prescriptions needed will increase hugely, having an excellent network of pharmacies in place is surely more important...
    Yes, our huge Sainsbury's had a very well used Lloyds. Really convenient.Given the population is ageing, so the number of prescriptions needed will increase hugely, having an excellent network...
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  6. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Recovery day one after yesterday's lawn attack. Come back moss, all is forgiven :cry3:!
    Recovery day one after yesterday's lawn attack. Come back moss, all is forgiven :cry3:!
    Recovery day one after yesterday's lawn attack. Come back moss, all is forgiven :cry3:!
    Recovery day one after yesterday's lawn attack. Come back moss, all is forgiven :cry3:!
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  7. Dave007

    Killing White Bryony

    One trick I have used is to get a largish strong poly bag, stuff as much of the foliage as you can into the bag and add equal parts glyphosate 360 and water. Tie the neck and hang from a...
    One trick I have used is to get a largish strong poly bag, stuff as much of the foliage as you can into the bag and add equal parts glyphosate 360 and water. Tie the neck and hang from a convenient point or stand in a bucket. After a couple of weeks cut the stems above the bag and dispose...
    One trick I have used is to get a largish strong poly bag, stuff as much of the foliage as you can into the bag and add equal parts glyphosate 360 and water. Tie the neck and hang from a convenient point or stand in a bucket. After a couple of...
    One trick I have used is to get a largish strong poly bag, stuff as much of the foliage as you can into the bag and add equal parts glyphosate 360 and water. Tie the neck and hang from a...
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  8. 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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  9. wiseowl
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    Currently Listening To 2023/24

    You don't have to say you love me. Can you see all of the title before playing it?
    You don't have to say you love me. Can you see all of the title before playing it?
    You don't have to say you love me. Can you see all of the title before playing it?
    You don't have to say you love me. Can you see all of the title before playing it?
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  10. adamadamant

    Poor soil what to pl

    I would leave it alone. Figs crop much better on poor soil and their roots do not spread so far. You say the fig seems very happy so why disturb the balance? Are you short of growing space wanting...
    I would leave it alone. Figs crop much better on poor soil and their roots do not spread so far. You say the fig seems very happy so why disturb the balance? Are you short of growing space wanting to fatten up the bed? I would not worry too much about encouraging pollinators, usually allotments...
    I would leave it alone. Figs crop much better on poor soil and their roots do not spread so far. You say the fig seems very happy so why disturb the balance? Are you short of growing space wanting to fatten up the bed? I would not worry too much...
    I would leave it alone. Figs crop much better on poor soil and their roots do not spread so far. You say the fig seems very happy so why disturb the balance? Are you short of growing space wanting...
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  11. wiseowl
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  12. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2024

    A very evocative photo, @smallkernowgarden - could just feel the unexpected warmth. Congratulations!
    A very evocative photo, @smallkernowgarden - could just feel the unexpected warmth. Congratulations!
    A very evocative photo, @smallkernowgarden - could just feel the unexpected warmth. Congratulations!
    A very evocative photo, @smallkernowgarden - could just feel the unexpected warmth. Congratulations!
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  13. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024

    It has been enjoyable looking through your posts @Victoria (I don't know how I missed so many but it's nice to see several at a time anyway) Those Hibiscuses are lovely as usual
    It has been enjoyable looking through your posts @Victoria (I don't know how I missed so many but it's nice to see several at a time anyway) Those Hibiscuses are lovely as usual
    It has been enjoyable looking through your posts @Victoria (I don't know how I missed so many but it's nice to see several at a time anyway) Those Hibiscuses are lovely as usual
    It has been enjoyable looking through your posts @Victoria (I don't know how I missed so many but it's nice to see several at a time anyway) Those Hibiscuses are lovely as usual
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  14. Daalamist

    Planted a Salix Viminalis windbreak. Bad decision?

    You can watch B'grove on iplayer if you don't have TV. It'll be available for a fair length of time
    You can watch B'grove on iplayer if you don't have TV. It'll be available for a fair length of time
    You can watch B'grove on iplayer if you don't have TV. It'll be available for a fair length of time
    You can watch B'grove on iplayer if you don't have TV. It'll be available for a fair length of time
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  15. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    I sat and potted on most of my tomato seedlings. The chillies and aubergines have finally put in an appearance.
    I sat and potted on most of my tomato seedlings. The chillies and aubergines have finally put in an appearance.
    I sat and potted on most of my tomato seedlings. The chillies and aubergines have finally put in an appearance.
    I sat and potted on most of my tomato seedlings. The chillies and aubergines have finally put in an appearance.
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  16. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    T'other Half said he has his weather set by GPS and that it says we could go to 35c! :yikes:
    T'other Half said he has his weather set by GPS and that it says we could go to 35c! :yikes:
    T'other Half said he has his weather set by GPS and that it says we could go to 35c! :yikes:
    T'other Half said he has his weather set by GPS and that it says we could go to 35c! :yikes:
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  17. Nickoslesteros

    Bare root roses, what should I expect

    @Nickoslesteros, do you have squirrels visiting your garden? At this time of yr, they can nibble away any new foliage within reach. I've watched them do all sorts of contortions to get at the...
    @Nickoslesteros, do you have squirrels visiting your garden? At this time of yr, they can nibble away any new foliage within reach. I've watched them do all sorts of contortions to get at the juicy shoots. Pesky wotsits.
    @Nickoslesteros, do you have squirrels visiting your garden? At this time of yr, they can nibble away any new foliage within reach. I've watched them do all sorts of contortions to get at the juicy shoots. Pesky wotsits.
    @Nickoslesteros, do you have squirrels visiting your garden? At this time of yr, they can nibble away any new foliage within reach. I've watched them do all sorts of contortions to get at the...
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  18. bigbore
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    My Little Haven Part 2

    Your garden is lovely and very calming, a wonderful place to relax in
    Your garden is lovely and very calming, a wonderful place to relax in
    Your garden is lovely and very calming, a wonderful place to relax in
    Your garden is lovely and very calming, a wonderful place to relax in
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  19. Michael Hewett
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    Mike's Evolving Garden

    Perhaps whoever is in charge of the switch needs waking up.And soaking wet. :biggrin:
    Perhaps whoever is in charge of the switch needs waking up.And soaking wet. :biggrin:
    Perhaps whoever is in charge of the switch needs waking up.And soaking wet. :biggrin:
    Perhaps whoever is in charge of the switch needs waking up.And soaking wet. :biggrin:
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  20. RowlandsCastle

    Using old boiler flue in the garden

    Thankfully they're not in the way in the shed (yet), but we have a good-sized "garden room" attached to the rear of the garage - but it's full!! That old desk in pieces really ought to go. Maybe...
    Thankfully they're not in the way in the shed (yet), but we have a good-sized "garden room" attached to the rear of the garage - but it's full!! That old desk in pieces really ought to go. Maybe I'll have a bonfire sometime, and collect the ashes to spread on the garden, or put in the...
    Thankfully they're not in the way in the shed (yet), but we have a good-sized "garden room" attached to the rear of the garage - but it's full!! That old desk in pieces really ought to go. Maybe I'll have a bonfire sometime, and collect the ashes...
    Thankfully they're not in the way in the shed (yet), but we have a good-sized "garden room" attached to the rear of the garage - but it's full!! That old desk in pieces really ought to go. Maybe...
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