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Is this a dog rose?
@Nickoslesteros , yes, it looks like a dog rose to me - I've just got one that's appeared in the neighbours hedge. The flowers are very pretty though, pale pink and good for pollinators I believe...
@Nickoslesteros , yes, it looks like a dog rose to me - I've just got one that's appeared in the neighbours hedge. The flowers are very pretty though, pale pink and good for pollinators I believe so I'm going to enjoy it for a while, then cut it back on our side.
@Nickoslesteros , yes, it looks like a dog rose to me - I've just got one that's appeared in the neighbours hedge. The flowers are very pretty though, pale pink and good for pollinators I believe so I'm going to enjoy it for a while, then cut it...
@Nickoslesteros , yes, it looks like a dog rose to me - I've just got one that's appeared in the neighbours hedge. The flowers are very pretty though, pale pink and good for pollinators I believe...
Nickoslesteros, May 4, 2024 at 5:37 PM, Roses
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lizzie27
May 4, 2024 at 6:08 PM
How to Control Japanese Anemone
@RowlandsCastle, I'd say you would be wasting your time unfortunately. As some of the others have said, they spread by underground runners, not by self-seeding and can be absolute thugs. I just...
@RowlandsCastle, I'd say you would be wasting your time unfortunately. As some of the others have said, they spread by underground runners, not by self-seeding and can be absolute thugs. I just pull the shoots up whenever I see them - which is often. Weedkiller doesn't seem to work at all. I've...
@RowlandsCastle, I'd say you would be wasting your time unfortunately. As some of the others have said, they spread by underground runners, not by self-seeding and can be absolute thugs. I just pull the shoots up whenever I see them - which is...
@RowlandsCastle, I'd say you would be wasting your time unfortunately. As some of the others have said, they spread by underground runners, not by self-seeding and can be absolute thugs. I just...
Kevin Cowans, Feb 23, 2024, Other Plants
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lizzie27
May 4, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Gooseberry bushes being eaten
We get them later in the year where they always strip the bushes clean. It doesn't seem to do any harm then but I wouldn't want them earlier. I think we don't have a problem with the first flush...
We get them later in the year where they always strip the bushes clean. It doesn't seem to do any harm then but I wouldn't want them earlier. I think we don't have a problem with the first flush because the fruit cage is open for pollination and the birds do a good job, we reward them later on...
We get them later in the year where they always strip the bushes clean. It doesn't seem to do any harm then but I wouldn't want them earlier. I think we don't have a problem with the first flush because the fruit cage is open for pollination and...
We get them later in the year where they always strip the bushes clean. It doesn't seem to do any harm then but I wouldn't want them earlier. I think we don't have a problem with the first flush...
RowlandsCastle, May 4, 2024 at 3:43 PM, Edible Gardening
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Thevictorian
May 4, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Evening everybody, gosh you have all been busy! I have to say that it's been a beautiful day here for a change so lots of gardening after my usual walk this morning. I've emptied and sieved two...
Evening everybody, gosh you have all been busy! I have to say that it's been a beautiful day here for a change so lots of gardening after my usual walk this morning. I've emptied and sieved two compost bins and put one unwanted one (did have 3) outside with a 'free to a good home' notice on it....
Evening everybody, gosh you have all been busy! I have to say that it's been a beautiful day here for a change so lots of gardening after my usual walk this morning. I've emptied and sieved two compost bins and put one unwanted one (did have 3)...
Evening everybody, gosh you have all been busy! I have to say that it's been a beautiful day here for a change so lots of gardening after my usual walk this morning. I've emptied and sieved two...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 193 194 195
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lizzie27
May 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM
A gift from the birds!
Thanks everyone, I will transplant him into a better spot
Thanks everyone, I will transplant him into a better spot
Thanks everyone, I will transplant him into a better spot
Thanks everyone, I will transplant him into a better spot
Vonsworld77, May 4, 2024 at 2:37 PM, Identification Area
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Vonsworld77
May 4, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
Good afternoon just been tidying my raised beds upBrussels
Good afternoon just been tidying my raised beds upBrussels
Good afternoon just been tidying my raised beds upBrussels
Good afternoon just been tidying my raised beds upBrussels

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 95 96 97
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wiseowl
May 4, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Peach tree
That would be lovely to have a peach tree. I've been trying to grow a nectarine for a couple of years, this year is the first year it has borne fruit. My fingers are firmly crossed they'll hang...
That would be lovely to have a peach tree. I've been trying to grow a nectarine for a couple of years, this year is the first year it has borne fruit. My fingers are firmly crossed they'll hang on. This is what I love about gardening, there's always something to look forward to. Good luck with...
That would be lovely to have a peach tree. I've been trying to grow a nectarine for a couple of years, this year is the first year it has borne fruit. My fingers are firmly crossed they'll hang on. This is what I love about gardening, there's...
That would be lovely to have a peach tree. I've been trying to grow a nectarine for a couple of years, this year is the first year it has borne fruit. My fingers are firmly crossed they'll hang...

RowlandsCastle, May 4, 2024 at 4:51 PM, Edible Gardening
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Jenny_Aster
May 4, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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Things that have made you happy today' 2024
This afternoon's election result in my city has made me very happy , as did the family trip to the polling station with both my children able to vote for the first time.
This afternoon's election result in my city has made me very happy , as did the family trip to the polling station with both my children able to vote for the first time.
This afternoon's election result in my city has made me very happy , as did the family trip to the polling station with both my children able to vote for the first time.
This afternoon's election result in my city has made me very happy , as did the family trip to the polling station with both my children able to vote for the first time.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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LG_
May 4, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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Whats your weather like May 2024
Mizzle all day, which never shows up as rain on the above. Went past a campsite today and it was packed, rather them than me!
Mizzle all day, which never shows up as rain on the above. Went past a campsite today and it was packed, rather them than me!
Mizzle all day, which never shows up as rain on the above. Went past a campsite today and it was packed, rather them than me!
Mizzle all day, which never shows up as rain on the above. Went past a campsite today and it was packed, rather them than me!

wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:28 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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DiggersJo
May 4, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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Currently Listening To 2023/24
Think the buttonhole would be slightly trickier to deal with... What worries me is the future of music when you see so much generated stuff appearing that will swamp the net.
Think the buttonhole would be slightly trickier to deal with... What worries me is the future of music when you see so much generated stuff appearing that will swamp the net.
Think the buttonhole would be slightly trickier to deal with... What worries me is the future of music when you see so much generated stuff appearing that will swamp the net.
Think the buttonhole would be slightly trickier to deal with... What worries me is the future of music when you see so much generated stuff appearing that will swamp the net.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 27 28 29
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DiggersJo
May 4, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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Close-ups of flowers
I especially like the Weigela. I can't hold the camera steady enough to get a decent photo. Thank you @On the Levels
I especially like the Weigela. I can't hold the camera steady enough to get a decent photo. Thank you @On the Levels
I especially like the Weigela. I can't hold the camera steady enough to get a decent photo. Thank you @On the Levels
I especially like the Weigela. I can't hold the camera steady enough to get a decent photo. Thank you @On the Levels
Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 20 21 22
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RowlandsCastle
May 4, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
Thank you @Victoria, each leaf looks like a watercolour, I like the subtle lime green!
Thank you @Victoria, each leaf looks like a watercolour, I like the subtle lime green!
Thank you @Victoria, each leaf looks like a watercolour, I like the subtle lime green!
Thank you @Victoria, each leaf looks like a watercolour, I like the subtle lime green!
wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:32 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
May 4, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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Vegetable Growing 2024
Fertilized the garlic and onions today, the garlic looking a bit yellow from all the rain I think. Four foot since they went in late September for some of them.Final harvest of PSB and ripped...
Fertilized the garlic and onions today, the garlic looking a bit yellow from all the rain I think. Four foot since they went in late September for some of them.Final harvest of PSB and ripped the plants out. They'll be replaced by Brussels sprouts and lettuce in a couple of weeks when they are...
Fertilized the garlic and onions today, the garlic looking a bit yellow from all the rain I think. Four foot since they went in late September for some of them.Final harvest of PSB and ripped the plants out. They'll be replaced by Brussels...
Fertilized the garlic and onions today, the garlic looking a bit yellow from all the rain I think. Four foot since they went in late September for some of them.Final harvest of PSB and ripped...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 12 13 14
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Hanglow
May 4, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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Best supplier of compost 2024
I got some Aldi Enriched Multipurpose today. Pretty fine, couple of twiggy bits, lot better looking than the levington peat free I'd bought for a similar price. I'd start seeds in it. Just used...
I got some Aldi Enriched Multipurpose today. Pretty fine, couple of twiggy bits, lot better looking than the levington peat free I'd bought for a similar price. I'd start seeds in it. Just used it to repot the squash modules
I got some Aldi Enriched Multipurpose today. Pretty fine, couple of twiggy bits, lot better looking than the levington peat free I'd bought for a similar price. I'd start seeds in it. Just used it to repot the squash modules
I got some Aldi Enriched Multipurpose today. Pretty fine, couple of twiggy bits, lot better looking than the levington peat free I'd bought for a similar price. I'd start seeds in it. Just used...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 9 10 11
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Hanglow
May 4, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Cut Ribes and Forsythia to the ground? When?
After flowering, so now...sort of. I don't know if to the floor is too drastic, but a foot high should suffice
After flowering, so now...sort of. I don't know if to the floor is too drastic, but a foot high should suffice
After flowering, so now...sort of. I don't know if to the floor is too drastic, but a foot high should suffice
After flowering, so now...sort of. I don't know if to the floor is too drastic, but a foot high should suffice
ManderW, May 4, 2024 at 2:39 PM, Gardening Discussions
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flounder
May 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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Greenhouse watering
You might want to take a look at our recent post using these Ceramic probes, which could work well with your water butts.Worked ok on a couple of plants in 5" pots the other month, will be use...
You might want to take a look at our recent post using these Ceramic probes, which could work well with your water butts.Worked ok on a couple of plants in 5" pots the other month, will be use the larger ones on the Toms once they get into their final big tubs.The need a bit of time to get...
You might want to take a look at our recent post using these Ceramic probes, which could work well with your water butts.Worked ok on a couple of plants in 5" pots the other month, will be use the larger ones on the Toms once they get into...
You might want to take a look at our recent post using these Ceramic probes, which could work well with your water butts.Worked ok on a couple of plants in 5" pots the other month, will be use...
steephill, May 3, 2024 at 8:09 PM, Greenhouse Growing
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ricky101
May 4, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Buying a house- advice is much appreciated
Update! My offer for a house has been accepted, I have a solicitor instructed and have read through the 13 page instructions from them, plus the other 5 attached information packs. It's...
Update! My offer for a house has been accepted, I have a solicitor instructed and have read through the 13 page instructions from them, plus the other 5 attached information packs. It's actually a bit less scary than I thought, the estate agent is kind and very clear on explaining what is...
Update! My offer for a house has been accepted, I have a solicitor instructed and have read through the 13 page instructions from them, plus the other 5 attached information packs. It's actually a bit less scary than I thought, the estate...
Update! My offer for a house has been accepted, I have a solicitor instructed and have read through the 13 page instructions from them, plus the other 5 attached information packs. It's...
Selleri, Jan 6, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion
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Selleri
May 4, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
Competion doesn't really exist, although they like to tell us it does. Price fixing is going on all the time in every thing we buy. And the more expensive things are the bigger the tax rake...
Competion doesn't really exist, although they like to tell us it does. Price fixing is going on all the time in every thing we buy. And the more expensive things are the bigger the tax rake off. So no chance any government is ever going to change things.
Competion doesn't really exist, although they like to tell us it does. Price fixing is going on all the time in every thing we buy. And the more expensive things are the bigger the tax rake off. So no chance any government is ever going to...
Competion doesn't really exist, although they like to tell us it does. Price fixing is going on all the time in every thing we buy. And the more expensive things are the bigger the tax rake...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 96 97 98
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pete
May 4, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Potato Mistake
@JWK I did sprinkle some chicken manure pellets in the compost when I planted them. What would you say the best thing to feed them with is? In addition to the chicken manure pellets, I have...
@JWK I did sprinkle some chicken manure pellets in the compost when I planted them. What would you say the best thing to feed them with is? In addition to the chicken manure pellets, I have Miracle-Gro general purpose diluted fertiliser, Miracle-Gro organic liquid plant food, tomato feed and...
@JWK I did sprinkle some chicken manure pellets in the compost when I planted them. What would you say the best thing to feed them with is? In addition to the chicken manure pellets, I have Miracle-Gro general purpose diluted fertiliser,...
@JWK I did sprinkle some chicken manure pellets in the compost when I planted them. What would you say the best thing to feed them with is? In addition to the chicken manure pellets, I have...
Februarysgirl, May 4, 2024 at 11:10 AM, Edible Gardening
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Februarysgirl
May 4, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
What a morning. Beautiful blue sky, no wind and WARM. So the wildlife agreed. Butterflies abounded...orange tips, brimstone, holly blue, speckled wood, large white, peacock, red admiral and some...
What a morning. Beautiful blue sky, no wind and WARM. So the wildlife agreed. Butterflies abounded...orange tips, brimstone, holly blue, speckled wood, large white, peacock, red admiral and some others too quick to ID. Then the bees...hopeless at IDing them but so many different ones around. ONE...
What a morning. Beautiful blue sky, no wind and WARM. So the wildlife agreed. Butterflies abounded...orange tips, brimstone, holly blue, speckled wood, large white, peacock, red admiral and some others too quick to ID. Then the bees...hopeless at...
What a morning. Beautiful blue sky, no wind and WARM. So the wildlife agreed. Butterflies abounded...orange tips, brimstone, holly blue, speckled wood, large white, peacock, red admiral and some...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 23 24 25
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On the Levels
May 4, 2024 at 1:55 PM

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