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  1. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    A different view of part of my garden this morning from the CCTV with Van on the path ... it is brightly overcast today ...
    A different view of part of my garden this morning from the CCTV with Van on the path ... it is brightly overcast today ...
    A different view of part of my garden this morning from the CCTV with Van on the path ... it is brightly overcast today ...
    A different view of part of my garden this morning from the CCTV with Van on the path ... it is brightly overcast today ...
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    wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:32 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    Victoria
    May 5, 2024 at 9:31 AM
  2. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Never heard of a nectaroscrodum. Looks very pretty. :) I assume from the name it is bee-friendly.
    Never heard of a nectaroscrodum. Looks very pretty. :) I assume from the name it is bee-friendly.
    Never heard of a nectaroscrodum. Looks very pretty. :) I assume from the name it is bee-friendly.
    Never heard of a nectaroscrodum. Looks very pretty. :) I assume from the name it is bee-friendly.
    Papi Jo, Mar 21, 2024, Photography Talk ... 20 21 22
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    ViewAhead
    May 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM
  3. latimer

    Plant ID please

    Here's a pic of my catmint (Nepeta) today for comparison -
    Here's a pic of my catmint (Nepeta) today for comparison -
    Here's a pic of my catmint (Nepeta) today for comparison -
    Here's a pic of my catmint (Nepeta) today for comparison -
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    latimer, May 5, 2024 at 8:09 AM, Identification Area
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    Pete8
    May 5, 2024 at 9:23 AM
  4. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    Good morning all!!You have all been so busy in the garden!! I am still weeding - an on-going necessity. The salt and vinegar does work @Busy-Lizzie on the surface. I also have a weed burner...
    Good morning all!!You have all been so busy in the garden!! I am still weeding - an on-going necessity. The salt and vinegar does work @Busy-Lizzie on the surface. I also have a weed burner for this pesky ones which is good too. The big stuff I pull up by hand.Love the photos @Ante1 We...
    Good morning all!!You have all been so busy in the garden!! I am still weeding - an on-going necessity. The salt and vinegar does work @Busy-Lizzie on the surface. I also have a weed burner for this pesky ones which is good too. The big...
    Good morning all!!You have all been so busy in the garden!! I am still weeding - an on-going necessity. The salt and vinegar does work @Busy-Lizzie on the surface. I also have a weed burner...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 194 195 196
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    Tui34
    May 5, 2024 at 9:20 AM
  5. Aries

    Is this gall?

    @Aries - first of all, welcome to the forum. That’s a very cute looking dog.Sadly, it does look your tuber has gall. Sometimes, nibbling by slugs and snails can cause an over-enthusiastic...
    @Aries - first of all, welcome to the forum. That’s a very cute looking dog.Sadly, it does look your tuber has gall. Sometimes, nibbling by slugs and snails can cause an over-enthusiastic development of ‘eyes’ but I can’t see any evidence of that from the picture. A lot of fused shoots...
    @Aries - first of all, welcome to the forum. That’s a very cute looking dog.Sadly, it does look your tuber has gall. Sometimes, nibbling by slugs and snails can cause an over-enthusiastic development of ‘eyes’ but I can’t see any evidence of...
    @Aries - first of all, welcome to the forum. That’s a very cute looking dog.Sadly, it does look your tuber has gall. Sometimes, nibbling by slugs and snails can cause an over-enthusiastic...
    Aries, May 5, 2024 at 8:39 AM, Other Plants
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    Ezzie
    May 5, 2024 at 9:09 AM
  6. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Yes- I hadn't quite realised the little spent flowers in your pic belonged to the 'rosettes'. I had a look at some of the other sites with photos - it almost looks like one of the small spurges...
    Yes- I hadn't quite realised the little spent flowers in your pic belonged to the 'rosettes'. I had a look at some of the other sites with photos - it almost looks like one of the small spurges too.I'll certainly try and keep my eyes peeled - thanks
    Yes- I hadn't quite realised the little spent flowers in your pic belonged to the 'rosettes'. I had a look at some of the other sites with photos - it almost looks like one of the small spurges too.I'll certainly try and keep my eyes peeled -...
    Yes- I hadn't quite realised the little spent flowers in your pic belonged to the 'rosettes'. I had a look at some of the other sites with photos - it almost looks like one of the small spurges...
    Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 13 14 15
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    fairygirl
    May 5, 2024 at 9:06 AM
  7. wiseowl
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    The Camera In My Pocket 2023/24

    It's fine if you only have a few areas that are planted up, and the rest is grass. Not easy when there's a lot of planted areas to maintain.In ye olden days, those grassed areas just had a...
    It's fine if you only have a few areas that are planted up, and the rest is grass. Not easy when there's a lot of planted areas to maintain.In ye olden days, those grassed areas just had a flock of sheep on them, until lawnmowers were invented. Maybe your Dad could consider a couple of sheep ;)
    It's fine if you only have a few areas that are planted up, and the rest is grass. Not easy when there's a lot of planted areas to maintain.In ye olden days, those grassed areas just had a flock of sheep on them, until lawnmowers were...
    It's fine if you only have a few areas that are planted up, and the rest is grass. Not easy when there's a lot of planted areas to maintain.In ye olden days, those grassed areas just had a...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, Members Gallery ... 3 4 5
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    fairygirl
    May 5, 2024 at 9:04 AM
  8. wiseowl
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    A Joke Or Two 2023/24

    Ah, @shiney So you're the member with the split personality!!
    Ah, @shiney So you're the member with the split personality!!
    Ah, @shiney So you're the member with the split personality!!
    Ah, @shiney So you're the member with the split personality!!
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 99 100 101
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    RowlandsCastle
    May 5, 2024 at 8:59 AM
  9. Grays

    Border full of forget me nots and raspberry canes.

    If you want to develop the whole area as a new bed go for it regardless. Dig out the raspberry canes and give them to friends and family who want them. It is not the ideal time to do it but...
    If you want to develop the whole area as a new bed go for it regardless. Dig out the raspberry canes and give them to friends and family who want them. It is not the ideal time to do it but raspberries are tough cookies. Do not expect any fruit from them runners this year but you may have a nice...
    If you want to develop the whole area as a new bed go for it regardless. Dig out the raspberry canes and give them to friends and family who want them. It is not the ideal time to do it but raspberries are tough cookies. Do not expect any fruit...
    If you want to develop the whole area as a new bed go for it regardless. Dig out the raspberry canes and give them to friends and family who want them. It is not the ideal time to do it but...
    Grays, May 2, 2024 at 12:04 PM, Gardening Discussions
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    Goldenlily26
    May 5, 2024 at 8:56 AM
  10. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    I like my household insurers, and on several renewals, the price was quoted high. Rather than go through the fuss of changing, I phoned them and explained that I understood why the cost was...
    I like my household insurers, and on several renewals, the price was quoted high. Rather than go through the fuss of changing, I phoned them and explained that I understood why the cost was increasing (I had to deal with insurers or brokers, much of my working life). I was prepared to be charged...
    I like my household insurers, and on several renewals, the price was quoted high. Rather than go through the fuss of changing, I phoned them and explained that I understood why the cost was increasing (I had to deal with insurers or brokers, much...
    I like my household insurers, and on several renewals, the price was quoted high. Rather than go through the fuss of changing, I phoned them and explained that I understood why the cost was...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 96 97 98
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    RowlandsCastle
    May 5, 2024 at 8:52 AM
  11. Michael Hewett

    Where is the Wild flower thread ?

    It's always the way though, isn't it!
    It's always the way though, isn't it!
    It's always the way though, isn't it!
    It's always the way though, isn't it!
    Michael Hewett, May 5, 2024 at 7:08 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    fairygirl
    May 5, 2024 at 8:51 AM
  12. Aries

    Hello from North Yorkshire!

    Hi Aires, Welcome. Call in any time with problems, thoughts, ideas etc. There is wealth of knowledge feely available here although what goes on in my garden may not be applicable to what goes on...
    Hi Aires, Welcome. Call in any time with problems, thoughts, ideas etc. There is wealth of knowledge feely available here although what goes on in my garden may not be applicable to what goes on in yours, I am in Cornwall, there are plenty of subjects which apply to us all. Good luck with the...
    Hi Aires, Welcome. Call in any time with problems, thoughts, ideas etc. There is wealth of knowledge feely available here although what goes on in my garden may not be applicable to what goes on in yours, I am in Cornwall, there are plenty of...
    Hi Aires, Welcome. Call in any time with problems, thoughts, ideas etc. There is wealth of knowledge feely available here although what goes on in my garden may not be applicable to what goes on...
    Aries, May 5, 2024 at 8:18 AM, New Members Introduction
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    Goldenlily26
    May 5, 2024 at 8:43 AM
  13. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Very tidy @simone_in_wiltshire :) Overcast and dank here - like yesterday. O'night low was 10 degrees, and it's just one degree higher just now [8.40 am] with a bit of rain. It's supposed to dry up...
    Very tidy @simone_in_wiltshire :) Overcast and dank here - like yesterday. O'night low was 10 degrees, and it's just one degree higher just now [8.40 am] with a bit of rain. It's supposed to dry up but be cloudy all day. Predicted high of around 12 to 13, depending on which forecast you...
    Very tidy @simone_in_wiltshire :) Overcast and dank here - like yesterday. O'night low was 10 degrees, and it's just one degree higher just now [8.40 am] with a bit of rain. It's supposed to dry up but be cloudy all day. Predicted high of around...
    Very tidy @simone_in_wiltshire :) Overcast and dank here - like yesterday. O'night low was 10 degrees, and it's just one degree higher just now [8.40 am] with a bit of rain. It's supposed to dry up...
    wiseowl, May 1, 2024 at 5:28 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    fairygirl
    May 5, 2024 at 8:39 AM
  14. Kevin Cowans

    How to Control Japanese Anemone

    Japanese anemones can be a nightmare. I inherited some in a previous garden which even spread under a low wall into next doors garden. I told my neighbour to dig them out on her side, I kept...
    Japanese anemones can be a nightmare. I inherited some in a previous garden which even spread under a low wall into next doors garden. I told my neighbour to dig them out on her side, I kept trying to keep mine under control but never got rid of them completely. Regular decapitating, digging out...
    Japanese anemones can be a nightmare. I inherited some in a previous garden which even spread under a low wall into next doors garden. I told my neighbour to dig them out on her side, I kept trying to keep mine under control but never got rid of...
    Japanese anemones can be a nightmare. I inherited some in a previous garden which even spread under a low wall into next doors garden. I told my neighbour to dig them out on her side, I kept...
    Kevin Cowans, Feb 23, 2024, Other Plants ... 2
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    Goldenlily26
    May 5, 2024 at 8:35 AM
  15. Penny_Forthem

    Cuckoo 2024

    I have heard cuckoos every year since moving here, mid Cornwall, not far from Bodmin Moor. I heard my first this year, last week end and again on Wednesday when walking the dog. I once saw one...
    I have heard cuckoos every year since moving here, mid Cornwall, not far from Bodmin Moor. I heard my first this year, last week end and again on Wednesday when walking the dog. I once saw one fly overhead, I was staggered at how big they are and also how beautiful their markings are. I know...
    I have heard cuckoos every year since moving here, mid Cornwall, not far from Bodmin Moor. I heard my first this year, last week end and again on Wednesday when walking the dog. I once saw one fly overhead, I was staggered at how big they are...
    I have heard cuckoos every year since moving here, mid Cornwall, not far from Bodmin Moor. I heard my first this year, last week end and again on Wednesday when walking the dog. I once saw one...
    Penny_Forthem, Apr 19, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    Goldenlily26
    May 5, 2024 at 8:28 AM
  16. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2024

    At last the council is good for something!
    At last the council is good for something!
    At last the council is good for something!
    At last the council is good for something!
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 5 6 7
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    Loofah
    May 5, 2024 at 8:07 AM
  17. Fof

    Polygonatum multiflorum or ??

    Probably not; there are well over 60 species "Plants of the World" recognises 80+ species names. Crug Farm (North Wales) has a large number of species and varieties on it's list. I have several...
    Probably not; there are well over 60 species "Plants of the World" recognises 80+ species names. Crug Farm (North Wales) has a large number of species and varieties on it's list. I have several different species of Polygonatum and relatives and most of them are like Solomon's . seal in...
    Probably not; there are well over 60 species "Plants of the World" recognises 80+ species names. Crug Farm (North Wales) has a large number of species and varieties on it's list. I have several different species of Polygonatum and relatives and...
    Probably not; there are well over 60 species "Plants of the World" recognises 80+ species names. Crug Farm (North Wales) has a large number of species and varieties on it's list. I have several...
    Fof, May 3, 2024 at 9:54 PM, Identification Area
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    NigelJ
    May 5, 2024 at 8:00 AM
  18. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?

    The small birds are only just getting eggs laid/hatching etc here. There are hundreds of nest sites available in the area for them though. We have young magpies nesting - or trying to - in the...
    The small birds are only just getting eggs laid/hatching etc here. There are hundreds of nest sites available in the area for them though. We have young magpies nesting - or trying to - in the conifer where the woodies usually have a go - and fail miserably. Unfortunately, they've also chased...
    The small birds are only just getting eggs laid/hatching etc here. There are hundreds of nest sites available in the area for them though. We have young magpies nesting - or trying to - in the conifer where the woodies usually have a go - and...
    The small birds are only just getting eggs laid/hatching etc here. There are hundreds of nest sites available in the area for them though. We have young magpies nesting - or trying to - in the...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 23 24 25
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    fairygirl
    May 5, 2024 at 7:58 AM
  19. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    What did I do yesterday…Re-potted some tomatoes into their final pots – pleased I decided to do this as the roots were looking a little bit root bound. Bush toms are now in 9L air pots and my 2...
    What did I do yesterday…Re-potted some tomatoes into their final pots – pleased I decided to do this as the roots were looking a little bit root bound. Bush toms are now in 9L air pots and my 2 cordons will be planted today into their 20L pots.I also changed my mind about putting my...
    What did I do yesterday…Re-potted some tomatoes into their final pots – pleased I decided to do this as the roots were looking a little bit root bound. Bush toms are now in 9L air pots and my 2 cordons will be planted today into their 20L...
    What did I do yesterday…Re-potted some tomatoes into their final pots – pleased I decided to do this as the roots were looking a little bit root bound. Bush toms are now in 9L air pots and my 2...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 96 97 98
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    Grandma Sue
    May 5, 2024 at 3:25 AM
  20. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    Thank you very much for the Serenade name, @Ademission I just checked the specs. Wow, dozens of peppers and 36inch high. That is almost a meter high. I will need bigger pots for my 3 plants. Good...
    Thank you very much for the Serenade name, @Ademission I just checked the specs. Wow, dozens of peppers and 36inch high. That is almost a meter high. I will need bigger pots for my 3 plants. Good to know. Muchas gracias :-)
    Thank you very much for the Serenade name, @Ademission I just checked the specs. Wow, dozens of peppers and 36inch high. That is almost a meter high. I will need bigger pots for my 3 plants. Good to know. Muchas gracias :-)
    Thank you very much for the Serenade name, @Ademission I just checked the specs. Wow, dozens of peppers and 36inch high. That is almost a meter high. I will need bigger pots for my 3 plants. Good...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 6 7 8
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    May 5, 2024 at 3:16 AM
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