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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Just watched the forecast...down to 2 or 3 tonight!
    Just watched the forecast...down to 2 or 3 tonight!
    Just watched the forecast...down to 2 or 3 tonight!
    Just watched the forecast...down to 2 or 3 tonight!
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    The resident hedgehog must be in that bed! A couple of others have been nibbled in another bed. That's a fairly new hosta. @RoddersUK has a gorgeous one in his garden photo.
    The resident hedgehog must be in that bed! A couple of others have been nibbled in another bed. That's a fairly new hosta. @RoddersUK has a gorgeous one in his garden photo.
    The resident hedgehog must be in that bed! A couple of others have been nibbled in another bed. That's a fairly new hosta. @RoddersUK has a gorgeous one in his garden photo.
    The resident hedgehog must be in that bed! A couple of others have been nibbled in another bed. That's a fairly new hosta. @RoddersUK has a gorgeous one in his garden photo.
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  3. shiney
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    Yet Another Scam

    Mrs Shiney just got a spam email. It says that she has received a Voice Message and to click on the link to "view it". :roflol:
    Mrs Shiney just got a spam email. It says that she has received a Voice Message and to click on the link to "view it". :roflol:
    Mrs Shiney just got a spam email. It says that she has received a Voice Message and to click on the link to "view it". :roflol:
    Mrs Shiney just got a spam email. It says that she has received a Voice Message and to click on the link to "view it". :roflol:
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  4. Baalmaiden
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    A strange organism in my compost heap

    I can do that as well! :thumbsup:
    I can do that as well! :thumbsup:
    I can do that as well! :thumbsup:
    I can do that as well! :thumbsup:
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  5. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    We're very lucky we have quite a number of seedlings of 5 varieties of tomatoes growing very well, decision already made, keep only what we can grow, pass on to other local garden charities and...
    We're very lucky we have quite a number of seedlings of 5 varieties of tomatoes growing very well, decision already made, keep only what we can grow, pass on to other local garden charities and allotments what they may want and finally sell off any remaining plants.
    We're very lucky we have quite a number of seedlings of 5 varieties of tomatoes growing very well, decision already made, keep only what we can grow, pass on to other local garden charities and allotments what they may want and finally sell off...
    We're very lucky we have quite a number of seedlings of 5 varieties of tomatoes growing very well, decision already made, keep only what we can grow, pass on to other local garden charities and...
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  6. Fof

    Polygonatum multiflorum or ??

    See today, 03/05/24, Glendurgan Gardens, Cornwall. I believe there are 2 native spp and garden hybrids, plus 60+ spp globally.. Any chance of IDing which this might be?TIAFof
    See today, 03/05/24, Glendurgan Gardens, Cornwall. I believe there are 2 native spp and garden hybrids, plus 60+ spp globally.. Any chance of IDing which this might be?TIAFof
    See today, 03/05/24, Glendurgan Gardens, Cornwall. I believe there are 2 native spp and garden hybrids, plus 60+ spp globally.. Any chance of IDing which this might be?TIAFof
    See today, 03/05/24, Glendurgan Gardens, Cornwall. I believe there are 2 native spp and garden hybrids, plus 60+ spp globally.. Any chance of IDing which this might be?TIAFof
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  7. Nickoslesteros

    Bare root roses, what should I expect

    Makes sense. I can work on my patience. I work in the software industry - much more used to instant resultsThat said, I've seen first have how two of the roses I planted from containers last...
    Makes sense. I can work on my patience. I work in the software industry - much more used to instant resultsThat said, I've seen first have how two of the roses I planted from containers last summer are looking quite smart right now (Ronald Dahl and Poets Wife).Thank so much for all the info
    Makes sense. I can work on my patience. I work in the software industry - much more used to instant resultsThat said, I've seen first have how two of the roses I planted from containers last summer are looking quite smart right now (Ronald Dahl...
    Makes sense. I can work on my patience. I work in the software industry - much more used to instant resultsThat said, I've seen first have how two of the roses I planted from containers last...
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  8. Nickoslesteros

    Building a rose care programme

    Hello again,So, a novice rose gardener here. Having learned that my garden conditions (very sandy) might not be ideal for roses, I have already planted a fair few and I'm determined to give it a...
    Hello again,So, a novice rose gardener here. Having learned that my garden conditions (very sandy) might not be ideal for roses, I have already planted a fair few and I'm determined to give it a go.I've been browsing this forum to figure out a good regimen for year round rose care.One...
    Hello again,So, a novice rose gardener here. Having learned that my garden conditions (very sandy) might not be ideal for roses, I have already planted a fair few and I'm determined to give it a go.I've been browsing this forum to figure out...
    Hello again,So, a novice rose gardener here. Having learned that my garden conditions (very sandy) might not be ideal for roses, I have already planted a fair few and I'm determined to give it a...
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  9. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    House Martins have arrived here today.
    House Martins have arrived here today.
    House Martins have arrived here today.
    House Martins have arrived here today.
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  10. Karen1986

    Planting around a fence post

    Hi, I don't know how DIY you are or if you know someone who is, personally I'd just use an SDS drill to remove the concrete to the front of the old fence post to make a bit more of a gap to plant...
    Hi, I don't know how DIY you are or if you know someone who is, personally I'd just use an SDS drill to remove the concrete to the front of the old fence post to make a bit more of a gap to plant if that makes sense?
    Hi, I don't know how DIY you are or if you know someone who is, personally I'd just use an SDS drill to remove the concrete to the front of the old fence post to make a bit more of a gap to plant if that makes sense?
    Hi, I don't know how DIY you are or if you know someone who is, personally I'd just use an SDS drill to remove the concrete to the front of the old fence post to make a bit more of a gap to plant...
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  11. Bluejayway

    Frogspawn in strange places

    Several years ago on a walk around Derwent Water Reservoir and after the usual downpour amongst the limestone path (I could be wrong about the limestone??)We were fascinated to come across...
    Several years ago on a walk around Derwent Water Reservoir and after the usual downpour amongst the limestone path (I could be wrong about the limestone??)We were fascinated to come across rain puddles containing loads of little wriggling taddies !!!!!!We stood for ages watching and...
    Several years ago on a walk around Derwent Water Reservoir and after the usual downpour amongst the limestone path (I could be wrong about the limestone??)We were fascinated to come across rain puddles containing loads of little wriggling...
    Several years ago on a walk around Derwent Water Reservoir and after the usual downpour amongst the limestone path (I could be wrong about the limestone??)We were fascinated to come across...
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  12. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Thanks, considering we only have 3 volunteers ages 72, 70 and me the whippa snapper at 66 it takes a lot just keeping on top of the weeds so managing to get some veg in the beds and hanging basket...
    Thanks, considering we only have 3 volunteers ages 72, 70 and me the whippa snapper at 66 it takes a lot just keeping on top of the weeds so managing to get some veg in the beds and hanging basket plants growing in the greenhouse is a absolute bonus.
    Thanks, considering we only have 3 volunteers ages 72, 70 and me the whippa snapper at 66 it takes a lot just keeping on top of the weeds so managing to get some veg in the beds and hanging basket plants growing in the greenhouse is a absolute bonus.
    Thanks, considering we only have 3 volunteers ages 72, 70 and me the whippa snapper at 66 it takes a lot just keeping on top of the weeds so managing to get some veg in the beds and hanging basket...
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  13. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    @Cheyngel you'll have to give him lots of treats then. Sounds like positive news on the home front though :yay: Signing out for this evening. I wonder what Monty has in store for us this evening? Catch...
    @Cheyngel you'll have to give him lots of treats then. Sounds like positive news on the home front though :yay: Signing out for this evening. I wonder what Monty has in store for us this evening? Catch you all tomorrow.
    @Cheyngel you'll have to give him lots of treats then. Sounds like positive news on the home front though :yay: Signing out for this evening. I wonder what Monty has in store for us this evening? Catch you all tomorrow.
    @Cheyngel you'll have to give him lots of treats then. Sounds like positive news on the home front though :yay: Signing out for this evening. I wonder what Monty has in store for us this evening? Catch...
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  14. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Today I cut the last of the Ascot daffodils and brought them inside to enjoy for a day or two. Here they are on my windowsill, lit up by the setting sun.
    Today I cut the last of the Ascot daffodils and brought them inside to enjoy for a day or two. Here they are on my windowsill, lit up by the setting sun.
    Today I cut the last of the Ascot daffodils and brought them inside to enjoy for a day or two. Here they are on my windowsill, lit up by the setting sun.
    Today I cut the last of the Ascot daffodils and brought them inside to enjoy for a day or two. Here they are on my windowsill, lit up by the setting sun.
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  15. Nigel62

    Plant or weed

    For years I have tried to grow geraniums there, with no success, then something seeds there?! Lol. I'll have to check labels, I'm certain I never put that one in there, if I have some of the old...
    For years I have tried to grow geraniums there, with no success, then something seeds there?! Lol. I'll have to check labels, I'm certain I never put that one in there, if I have some of the old dead plant labels.
    For years I have tried to grow geraniums there, with no success, then something seeds there?! Lol. I'll have to check labels, I'm certain I never put that one in there, if I have some of the old dead plant labels.
    For years I have tried to grow geraniums there, with no success, then something seeds there?! Lol. I'll have to check labels, I'm certain I never put that one in there, if I have some of the old...
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  16. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Don't worry Plenty of time for chillies to formand grow.Once they start producing mature fruits the important thing is to remove them as they ripen or they'll inhibit newer chillies from...
    Don't worry Plenty of time for chillies to formand grow.Once they start producing mature fruits the important thing is to remove them as they ripen or they'll inhibit newer chillies from growing and ripening. They should then keep producing till the frosts come.
    Don't worry Plenty of time for chillies to formand grow.Once they start producing mature fruits the important thing is to remove them as they ripen or they'll inhibit newer chillies from growing and ripening. They should then keep producing...
    Don't worry Plenty of time for chillies to formand grow.Once they start producing mature fruits the important thing is to remove them as they ripen or they'll inhibit newer chillies from...
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  17. steephill

    Greenhouse watering

    I am slightly in shock as my plan for an automatic watering system seems to have worked! I don’t want to leave the house water supply on when we go on holiday so I needed a fresh approach. I have...
    I am slightly in shock as my plan for an automatic watering system seems to have worked! I don’t want to leave the house water supply on when we go on holiday so I needed a fresh approach. I have previously used Gardena and Hozelock water timers but they never seem to last long.I decided to...
    I am slightly in shock as my plan for an automatic watering system seems to have worked! I don’t want to leave the house water supply on when we go on holiday so I needed a fresh approach. I have previously used Gardena and Hozelock water timers...
    I am slightly in shock as my plan for an automatic watering system seems to have worked! I don’t want to leave the house water supply on when we go on holiday so I needed a fresh approach. I have...
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  18. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Coming into Queen's Park Station on the way home from school, we used to swing on the open doors. You had to do it when it was crossing the points before the train reached the station
    Coming into Queen's Park Station on the way home from school, we used to swing on the open doors. You had to do it when it was crossing the points before the train reached the station
    Coming into Queen's Park Station on the way home from school, we used to swing on the open doors. You had to do it when it was crossing the points before the train reached the station
    Coming into Queen's Park Station on the way home from school, we used to swing on the open doors. You had to do it when it was crossing the points before the train reached the station
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  19. MoodyBlooms

    Raspberry abuse

    Nothing has happened to mine either, it appears some of them started leafing when bare root and the leaflets died :( my gooseberries are all slowly coming out though!
    Nothing has happened to mine either, it appears some of them started leafing when bare root and the leaflets died :( my gooseberries are all slowly coming out though!
    Nothing has happened to mine either, it appears some of them started leafing when bare root and the leaflets died :( my gooseberries are all slowly coming out though!
    Nothing has happened to mine either, it appears some of them started leafing when bare root and the leaflets died :( my gooseberries are all slowly coming out though!
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  20. Fat Controller
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    Goodbye Lawn, Hello Pond!

    A truly inspirational garden @kindredspirit! I clicked on the home link in your signature line and recommend that others do too for some more stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
    A truly inspirational garden @kindredspirit! I clicked on the home link in your signature line and recommend that others do too for some more stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
    A truly inspirational garden @kindredspirit! I clicked on the home link in your signature line and recommend that others do too for some more stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
    A truly inspirational garden @kindredspirit! I clicked on the home link in your signature line and recommend that others do too for some more stunning images and design triumphs :dbgrtmb:.:wow:
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