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  1. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Nothing outside it's raining again. So i sowed some wallflower seeds in the toilet roll tubes and put 3 seeds in each.
    Nothing outside it's raining again. So i sowed some wallflower seeds in the toilet roll tubes and put 3 seeds in each.
    Nothing outside it's raining again. So i sowed some wallflower seeds in the toilet roll tubes and put 3 seeds in each.
    Nothing outside it's raining again. So i sowed some wallflower seeds in the toilet roll tubes and put 3 seeds in each.
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  2. 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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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Oh dear @Goldenlily26, but it can only get better from now on
    Oh dear @Goldenlily26, but it can only get better from now on
    Oh dear @Goldenlily26, but it can only get better from now on
    Oh dear @Goldenlily26, but it can only get better from now on
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  4. 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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  5. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Brilliant news, @Anna42, you here so many terrible stories about midwifery care, so it is lovely to hear something different.
    Brilliant news, @Anna42, you here so many terrible stories about midwifery care, so it is lovely to hear something different.
    Brilliant news, @Anna42, you here so many terrible stories about midwifery care, so it is lovely to hear something different.
    Brilliant news, @Anna42, you here so many terrible stories about midwifery care, so it is lovely to hear something different.
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  6. 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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  7. wiseowl
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  8. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Sorry for your situation @Debs64 around here we lost all the Lloyds pharmacies from Sainsbury's, which was most confusing as they appeared well used, always with queues waiting to be served. A...
    Sorry for your situation @Debs64 around here we lost all the Lloyds pharmacies from Sainsbury's, which was most confusing as they appeared well used, always with queues waiting to be served. A local Boots has just closed and that also seemed well frequented. Our nearest pharmacy are very good,...
    Sorry for your situation @Debs64 around here we lost all the Lloyds pharmacies from Sainsbury's, which was most confusing as they appeared well used, always with queues waiting to be served. A local Boots has just closed and that also seemed well...
    Sorry for your situation @Debs64 around here we lost all the Lloyds pharmacies from Sainsbury's, which was most confusing as they appeared well used, always with queues waiting to be served. A...
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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. Dave007

    Killing White Bryony

    Like the plastic bag idea Will try that on the smaller bits Thank you Not sure if sbk can be used now or if it needs to be used in autumn. Ecoplug Max Tree Stump Killer appears to be glyphosate...
    Like the plastic bag idea Will try that on the smaller bits Thank you Not sure if sbk can be used now or if it needs to be used in autumn. Ecoplug Max Tree Stump Killer appears to be glyphosate plugs usable all year round hence the idea of drilling holes and adding glyphosate in the big lump
    Like the plastic bag idea Will try that on the smaller bits Thank you Not sure if sbk can be used now or if it needs to be used in autumn. Ecoplug Max Tree Stump Killer appears to be glyphosate plugs usable all year round hence the idea of...
    Like the plastic bag idea Will try that on the smaller bits Thank you Not sure if sbk can be used now or if it needs to be used in autumn. Ecoplug Max Tree Stump Killer appears to be glyphosate...
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  15. 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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  16. shiney
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    MAY PHOTO COMPETITION 2024

    Raindrops on hostas!(slightly cropped to reduce file size - please delete if that is unacceptable :))
    Raindrops on hostas!(slightly cropped to reduce file size - please delete if that is unacceptable :))
    Raindrops on hostas!(slightly cropped to reduce file size - please delete if that is unacceptable :))
    Raindrops on hostas!(slightly cropped to reduce file size - please delete if that is unacceptable :))
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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. shiney
    Informative x 9

    Yet Another Scam

    I love getting those if I have time to spare to wind them up @Sheal :biggrin: We used to get them at work, and it was always a laugh playing along with them, but I had to loudly inform our boss one day...
    I love getting those if I have time to spare to wind them up @Sheal :biggrin: We used to get them at work, and it was always a laugh playing along with them, but I had to loudly inform our boss one day that it was a scammer, and to hang up, when it was clear who she was talking to. She was falling for it...
    I love getting those if I have time to spare to wind them up @Sheal :biggrin: We used to get them at work, and it was always a laugh playing along with them, but I had to loudly inform our boss one day that it was a scammer, and to hang up, when it was...
    I love getting those if I have time to spare to wind them up @Sheal :biggrin: We used to get them at work, and it was always a laugh playing along with them, but I had to loudly inform our boss one day...
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