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  1. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024

    That’s a lot to deal with, Remember to look after yourself, will be thinking of you, and your family.
    That’s a lot to deal with, Remember to look after yourself, will be thinking of you, and your family.
    That’s a lot to deal with, Remember to look after yourself, will be thinking of you, and your family.
    That’s a lot to deal with, Remember to look after yourself, will be thinking of you, and your family.
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  2. JWK
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2024

    Respect works both ways!
    Respect works both ways!
    Respect works both ways!
    Respect works both ways!
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  3. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2024

    You need two plants for decent pollination!
    You need two plants for decent pollination!
    You need two plants for decent pollination!
    You need two plants for decent pollination!
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  4. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Weeded under the pebble area of the grape vines then moved onto the terrace area near a gravel bed. Ivy taking over this bed and while very beneficial it is getting too much so started removing...
    Weeded under the pebble area of the grape vines then moved onto the terrace area near a gravel bed. Ivy taking over this bed and while very beneficial it is getting too much so started removing some. But then the rain came so all stop.
    Weeded under the pebble area of the grape vines then moved onto the terrace area near a gravel bed. Ivy taking over this bed and while very beneficial it is getting too much so started removing some. But then the rain came so all stop.
    Weeded under the pebble area of the grape vines then moved onto the terrace area near a gravel bed. Ivy taking over this bed and while very beneficial it is getting too much so started removing...
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  5. RowlandsCastle

    Peach tree

    We planted Avalon Pride being told that it was resistant to peach leaf curl 10 years ago. It isn't! We have had the grand sum of one peach in all those years.
    We planted Avalon Pride being told that it was resistant to peach leaf curl 10 years ago. It isn't! We have had the grand sum of one peach in all those years.
    We planted Avalon Pride being told that it was resistant to peach leaf curl 10 years ago. It isn't! We have had the grand sum of one peach in all those years.
    We planted Avalon Pride being told that it was resistant to peach leaf curl 10 years ago. It isn't! We have had the grand sum of one peach in all those years.
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  6. latimer

    Understanding coverage of climbing plants

    So this is the area. I'd fix 2x1" batten to the "goalposts" near the fence to create a trellis for tying in. On top I have a choice, could to the same, 2x1s or could fix wire across or simmering...
    So this is the area. I'd fix 2x1" batten to the "goalposts" near the fence to create a trellis for tying in. On top I have a choice, could to the same, 2x1s or could fix wire across or simmering like that. Most likely it’ll be the 2x1 as that’ll give a bit of instant shade.I was thinking I...
    So this is the area. I'd fix 2x1" batten to the "goalposts" near the fence to create a trellis for tying in. On top I have a choice, could to the same, 2x1s or could fix wire across or simmering like that. Most likely it’ll be the 2x1 as...
    So this is the area. I'd fix 2x1" batten to the "goalposts" near the fence to create a trellis for tying in. On top I have a choice, could to the same, 2x1s or could fix wire across or simmering...
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  7. wiseowl
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    Whats your weather like May 2024

    Grey and cloudy but managed to get in the garden this morning. The sun popped out for a short time. Skies darkened and then this afternoon back with rain but hardly any wind.
    Grey and cloudy but managed to get in the garden this morning. The sun popped out for a short time. Skies darkened and then this afternoon back with rain but hardly any wind.
    Grey and cloudy but managed to get in the garden this morning. The sun popped out for a short time. Skies darkened and then this afternoon back with rain but hardly any wind.
    Grey and cloudy but managed to get in the garden this morning. The sun popped out for a short time. Skies darkened and then this afternoon back with rain but hardly any wind.
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  8. Esoxlucius

    Moisture tester

    I have found that the 'weigh -it' technique is most satisfactory; and with the (reluctant) move to peat free composts, that a regime of immersion watering upon weight testing , rather than wetting...
    I have found that the 'weigh -it' technique is most satisfactory; and with the (reluctant) move to peat free composts, that a regime of immersion watering upon weight testing , rather than wetting from the top on visual , seems to be most effective. Have you noticed that the latest pots in use...
    I have found that the 'weigh -it' technique is most satisfactory; and with the (reluctant) move to peat free composts, that a regime of immersion watering upon weight testing , rather than wetting from the top on visual , seems to be most...
    I have found that the 'weigh -it' technique is most satisfactory; and with the (reluctant) move to peat free composts, that a regime of immersion watering upon weight testing , rather than wetting...
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  9. berarde

    Flame guns

    They work to destroy the leaf structure by boiling the cells. It is a mistake to continue beyond wilting, wasting fuel energy, none of which are cheap. They are not designed/intended to incinerate...
    They work to destroy the leaf structure by boiling the cells. It is a mistake to continue beyond wilting, wasting fuel energy, none of which are cheap. They are not designed/intended to incinerate the destroyed plant, so may not satisfy 'tidy' gardeners. You would not ,therefore, linger and...
    They work to destroy the leaf structure by boiling the cells. It is a mistake to continue beyond wilting, wasting fuel energy, none of which are cheap. They are not designed/intended to incinerate the destroyed plant, so may not satisfy 'tidy'...
    They work to destroy the leaf structure by boiling the cells. It is a mistake to continue beyond wilting, wasting fuel energy, none of which are cheap. They are not designed/intended to incinerate...
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  10. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today' 2024

    Early start took some of our excess plants to a Local carboot across the border in England . Lovely drive up through a Forest and guess what there was quite a few other people with plants as well...
    Early start took some of our excess plants to a Local carboot across the border in England . Lovely drive up through a Forest and guess what there was quite a few other people with plants as well . Must say Tomato plants are the flavour of the day !
    Early start took some of our excess plants to a Local carboot across the border in England . Lovely drive up through a Forest and guess what there was quite a few other people with plants as well . Must say Tomato plants are the flavour of the day !
    Early start took some of our excess plants to a Local carboot across the border in England . Lovely drive up through a Forest and guess what there was quite a few other people with plants as well...
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  11. wiseowl
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  12. JWK
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    Chillies 2024

    3rd year for our "basket of fire" (BOF) plant and used 2 fruit so far as a milder chilly. We use the ripeness of the chilly based on how hot we need the hit and this still stands when frozen. With...
    3rd year for our "basket of fire" (BOF) plant and used 2 fruit so far as a milder chilly. We use the ripeness of the chilly based on how hot we need the hit and this still stands when frozen. With the BOF this works very well as the fruit goes from green to yellow, yellow/purple, orange and then...
    3rd year for our "basket of fire" (BOF) plant and used 2 fruit so far as a milder chilly. We use the ripeness of the chilly based on how hot we need the hit and this still stands when frozen. With the BOF this works very well as the fruit goes...
    3rd year for our "basket of fire" (BOF) plant and used 2 fruit so far as a milder chilly. We use the ripeness of the chilly based on how hot we need the hit and this still stands when frozen. With...
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  13. Marley Farley
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  14. Esoxlucius

    Houseplant section

    Here's my Oxalis triangularis purrpurea ...
    Here's my Oxalis triangularis purrpurea ...
    Here's my Oxalis triangularis purrpurea ...
    Here's my Oxalis triangularis purrpurea ...
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  15. JWK
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    Show us your purchases 2024

    Sweet little aster, £3 from Morrisons yesterday.
    Sweet little aster, £3 from Morrisons yesterday.
    Sweet little aster, £3 from Morrisons yesterday.
    Sweet little aster, £3 from Morrisons yesterday.
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  16. Februarysgirl

    Potato Mistake

    They don’t need tomato or strawberry feed because yiu don’t want flowers and fruit from your potatoes. I think the chicken manure pellets are probably enough, but if you want to give them...
    They don’t need tomato or strawberry feed because yiu don’t want flowers and fruit from your potatoes. I think the chicken manure pellets are probably enough, but if you want to give them something more I’d use a weakish solution of either of those Miracle Gro liquids. :)
    They don’t need tomato or strawberry feed because yiu don’t want flowers and fruit from your potatoes. I think the chicken manure pellets are probably enough, but if you want to give them something more I’d use a weakish solution of either of...
    They don’t need tomato or strawberry feed because yiu don’t want flowers and fruit from your potatoes. I think the chicken manure pellets are probably enough, but if you want to give them...
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  17. Victoria
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    Aptenia cordifolia (Baby Sun Rose)

    I had to google this, I've never heard of it - what a lovely little plant. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it as it grows and flowers with you @Victoria
    I had to google this, I've never heard of it - what a lovely little plant. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it as it grows and flowers with you @Victoria
    I had to google this, I've never heard of it - what a lovely little plant. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it as it grows and flowers with you @Victoria
    I had to google this, I've never heard of it - what a lovely little plant. I'm looking forward to seeing more of it as it grows and flowers with you @Victoria
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  18. Papi Jo
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    Close-ups of flowers

    Also known as honey garlic, it's an allium hence the onion smell, and yes it's very popular with bees.
    Also known as honey garlic, it's an allium hence the onion smell, and yes it's very popular with bees.
    Also known as honey garlic, it's an allium hence the onion smell, and yes it's very popular with bees.
    Also known as honey garlic, it's an allium hence the onion smell, and yes it's very popular with bees.
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  19. Februarysgirl

    Bumblebees in Hedgehog House

    I set up a new feeding station for birds yesterday evening and went out this morning to set the camera up. I noticed several bumblebees coming in and out of a vacant hedgehog house. With it being...
    I set up a new feeding station for birds yesterday evening and went out this morning to set the camera up. I noticed several bumblebees coming in and out of a vacant hedgehog house. With it being breeding season, I'm concerned that a hedgehog looking for somewhere to nest will stumble upon it....
    I set up a new feeding station for birds yesterday evening and went out this morning to set the camera up. I noticed several bumblebees coming in and out of a vacant hedgehog house. With it being breeding season, I'm concerned that a hedgehog...
    I set up a new feeding station for birds yesterday evening and went out this morning to set the camera up. I noticed several bumblebees coming in and out of a vacant hedgehog house. With it being...
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  20. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking good May 2024

    Hosta Sieboldiana.Opportunistic Erigeron!
    Hosta Sieboldiana.Opportunistic Erigeron!
    Hosta Sieboldiana.Opportunistic Erigeron!
    Hosta Sieboldiana.Opportunistic Erigeron!
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