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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
@Alan Clark your large thigh beetle looks like the one I found in my pitcher plant - see my photo in the May photo competition. I had wondered what it was.
@Alan Clark your large thigh beetle looks like the one I found in my pitcher plant - see my photo in the May photo competition. I had wondered what it was.
@Alan Clark your large thigh beetle looks like the one I found in my pitcher plant - see my photo in the May photo competition. I had wondered what it was.
@Alan Clark your large thigh beetle looks like the one I found in my pitcher plant - see my photo in the May photo competition. I had wondered what it was.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 27 28 29
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cactus_girl
May 18, 2024 at 11:12 PM
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Show us your purchases 2024
@On the Levels I think I want to keep it - they do look lovely when flowering. Still can't upload a photo - there is no option to select thumbnail or full image?
@On the Levels I think I want to keep it - they do look lovely when flowering. Still can't upload a photo - there is no option to select thumbnail or full image?
@On the Levels I think I want to keep it - they do look lovely when flowering. Still can't upload a photo - there is no option to select thumbnail or full image?
@On the Levels I think I want to keep it - they do look lovely when flowering. Still can't upload a photo - there is no option to select thumbnail or full image?
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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cactus_girl
May 18, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
Yesterday RHS Bridgewater was open till 9pm for a special event, so i went to take advantage of the golden hour, when the sun is low in the sky. There was some thin cloud at times but the light...
Yesterday RHS Bridgewater was open till 9pm for a special event, so i went to take advantage of the golden hour, when the sun is low in the sky. There was some thin cloud at times but the light was still good. The Camassias, Bistort and Candelabra Primulas were at their peak. There was a coot...
Yesterday RHS Bridgewater was open till 9pm for a special event, so i went to take advantage of the golden hour, when the sun is low in the sky. There was some thin cloud at times but the light was still good. The Camassias, Bistort and...
Yesterday RHS Bridgewater was open till 9pm for a special event, so i went to take advantage of the golden hour, when the sun is low in the sky. There was some thin cloud at times but the light...

Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 2 3
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Alan Clark
May 18, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Lavender parasite
Spittlebug...
Spittlebug...
Spittlebug...
Spittlebug...
Javidr, May 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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DiggersJo
May 18, 2024 at 10:52 PM
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Should supermarkets be banned from selling plants
Yes. There seems to be a big discrepancy in retailers and localities. Imo Sainsbury's/Homebase/Tesco are the worst. They have never responded to any feedback over the years. Aldi/Lidl/Asda the...
Yes. There seems to be a big discrepancy in retailers and localities. Imo Sainsbury's/Homebase/Tesco are the worst. They have never responded to any feedback over the years. Aldi/Lidl/Asda the next worst but seem to have more turnover. I personally have found Morrisons to be the best. Next the...
Yes. There seems to be a big discrepancy in retailers and localities. Imo Sainsbury's/Homebase/Tesco are the worst. They have never responded to any feedback over the years. Aldi/Lidl/Asda the next worst but seem to have more turnover. I...
Yes. There seems to be a big discrepancy in retailers and localities. Imo Sainsbury's/Homebase/Tesco are the worst. They have never responded to any feedback over the years. Aldi/Lidl/Asda the...
gks, May 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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smallkernowgarden
May 18, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Trimming Rosemary
The prostrate ones aren't so hardy. I lost one in a fairly mild winter - but it was in a container. I'm not sure if that makes a difference.
The prostrate ones aren't so hardy. I lost one in a fairly mild winter - but it was in a container. I'm not sure if that makes a difference.
The prostrate ones aren't so hardy. I lost one in a fairly mild winter - but it was in a container. I'm not sure if that makes a difference.
The prostrate ones aren't so hardy. I lost one in a fairly mild winter - but it was in a container. I'm not sure if that makes a difference.
NoviceGardener2023, May 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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BB3
May 18, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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A Joke Or Two 2023/24
Man has a serious car crash and is castrated. Surgeon says he can transplant a U.K. one for 10K or a French one for 15k or an American one for 20K. I better discuss it with my wife first. Returns...
Man has a serious car crash and is castrated. Surgeon says he can transplant a U.K. one for 10K or a French one for 15k or an American one for 20K. I better discuss it with my wife first. Returns to Surgeon who asks what did your wife decide on. A new kitchen he replies.
Man has a serious car crash and is castrated. Surgeon says he can transplant a U.K. one for 10K or a French one for 15k or an American one for 20K. I better discuss it with my wife first. Returns to Surgeon who asks what did your wife decide on....
Man has a serious car crash and is castrated. Surgeon says he can transplant a U.K. one for 10K or a French one for 15k or an American one for 20K. I better discuss it with my wife first. Returns...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 104 105 106
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waterbut
May 18, 2024 at 10:37 PM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
It does indeed, @latimer
It does indeed, @latimer
It does indeed, @latimer
It does indeed, @latimer
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Punkdoc
May 18, 2024 at 10:36 PM
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MAY PHOTO COMPETITION 2024
One of the oldest log flumes, Wicksteed Park
One of the oldest log flumes, Wicksteed Park
One of the oldest log flumes, Wicksteed Park
One of the oldest log flumes, Wicksteed Park

shiney, May 1, 2024, Photo Competitions ... 2 3
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Love my chicken
May 18, 2024 at 10:34 PM
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Recovery of Carers Allowance overpayments
I agree, its stupid, I'm not sure who thinks up this kind of thing up and how it ever gets put into practice.I used to know people at work who never did overtime because it would mean they were...
I agree, its stupid, I'm not sure who thinks up this kind of thing up and how it ever gets put into practice.I used to know people at work who never did overtime because it would mean they were earing too much for some such benefit.
I agree, its stupid, I'm not sure who thinks up this kind of thing up and how it ever gets put into practice.I used to know people at work who never did overtime because it would mean they were earing too much for some such benefit.
I agree, its stupid, I'm not sure who thinks up this kind of thing up and how it ever gets put into practice.I used to know people at work who never did overtime because it would mean they were...
KT53, May 18, 2024 at 9:07 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
May 18, 2024 at 9:54 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
Yes @Ladybird4, I sowed my runner bean seeds into pots. Last year in the ground something ate most of them, or they rotted. Sown 3 varieties, more then I need.
Yes @Ladybird4, I sowed my runner bean seeds into pots. Last year in the ground something ate most of them, or they rotted. Sown 3 varieties, more then I need.
Yes @Ladybird4, I sowed my runner bean seeds into pots. Last year in the ground something ate most of them, or they rotted. Sown 3 varieties, more then I need.
Yes @Ladybird4, I sowed my runner bean seeds into pots. Last year in the ground something ate most of them, or they rotted. Sown 3 varieties, more then I need.
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 225 226 227
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Busy-Lizzie
May 18, 2024 at 9:49 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
Weeding the lawn, oh, what a toil and trouble! Cut the grass and did general maintenance. We'll move out in about a month or two so I want to make the garden less of a "Gaaahhh!!!! A labour...
Weeding the lawn, oh, what a toil and trouble! Cut the grass and did general maintenance. We'll move out in about a month or two so I want to make the garden less of a "Gaaahhh!!!! A labour camp!!!" and more into a "Gosh, I'll cut the grass and then the trampoline can go there" kind of a...
Weeding the lawn, oh, what a toil and trouble! Cut the grass and did general maintenance. We'll move out in about a month or two so I want to make the garden less of a "Gaaahhh!!!! A labour camp!!!" and more into a "Gosh, I'll cut the grass...
Weeding the lawn, oh, what a toil and trouble! Cut the grass and did general maintenance. We'll move out in about a month or two so I want to make the garden less of a "Gaaahhh!!!! A labour...

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 108 109 110
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Selleri
May 18, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Anyone know what type of tree this is?
Mayflower, or Hawthorn. There are loads of varieties and all of them are lovely Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Woodland Trust
Mayflower, or Hawthorn. There are loads of varieties and all of them are lovely Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Woodland Trust
Mayflower, or Hawthorn. There are loads of varieties and all of them are lovely Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Woodland Trust
Mayflower, or Hawthorn. There are loads of varieties and all of them are lovely Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Woodland Trust
Grays, May 18, 2024 at 4:47 PM, Trees
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Selleri
May 18, 2024 at 9:12 PM
How are Brits perceived abroad?
'Influencers' need to be taken out an shot (metaphorically speaking) and those gullible enough to buy into their claptrap should go with them.
'Influencers' need to be taken out an shot (metaphorically speaking) and those gullible enough to buy into their claptrap should go with them.
'Influencers' need to be taken out an shot (metaphorically speaking) and those gullible enough to buy into their claptrap should go with them.
'Influencers' need to be taken out an shot (metaphorically speaking) and those gullible enough to buy into their claptrap should go with them.
Clueless 1 v2, May 16, 2024 at 7:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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KT53
May 18, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Planning and Planting a Border - What Do You Do?
I am a buy a plant and find it a space gardener. Whenever I have tried to follow the rules and plant in groups of 3, one always dies or at least only grows to half the size of the other two. With...
I am a buy a plant and find it a space gardener. Whenever I have tried to follow the rules and plant in groups of 3, one always dies or at least only grows to half the size of the other two. With repeat planting I find that the repeated plants don't all flower at the same time. It's probably my...
I am a buy a plant and find it a space gardener. Whenever I have tried to follow the rules and plant in groups of 3, one always dies or at least only grows to half the size of the other two. With repeat planting I find that the repeated plants...
I am a buy a plant and find it a space gardener. Whenever I have tried to follow the rules and plant in groups of 3, one always dies or at least only grows to half the size of the other two. With...
Plantminded, May 18, 2024 at 11:11 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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katecat58
May 18, 2024 at 8:14 PM
any tips on what i should do with this
Yes, you should leave the leaves, because they are manufacturing food for your tree so it may flower next spring, if you're lucky. However, the two little shoots growing from the base of the...
Yes, you should leave the leaves, because they are manufacturing food for your tree so it may flower next spring, if you're lucky. However, the two little shoots growing from the base of the plant may be suckers from the roots. You need to remove those so they don't take goodness away from...
Yes, you should leave the leaves, because they are manufacturing food for your tree so it may flower next spring, if you're lucky. However, the two little shoots growing from the base of the plant may be suckers from the roots. You need to...
Yes, you should leave the leaves, because they are manufacturing food for your tree so it may flower next spring, if you're lucky. However, the two little shoots growing from the base of the...
hi2u_uk, May 18, 2024 at 2:14 PM, Container Gardening
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Liriodendron
May 18, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Can you put mulch such as grass cuttings underneath weed control fabric?
Ok. Thanks for your response and apologies for delay in reading it
Ok. Thanks for your response and apologies for delay in reading it
Ok. Thanks for your response and apologies for delay in reading it
Ok. Thanks for your response and apologies for delay in reading it
Daalamist, May 11, 2024, NEW Gardeners !
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Daalamist
May 18, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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An Algarve Garden 2024
Thank you Sweetie and hi xx. Yes, there are spikes that poke up out of the posts that the ballustrade fits onto. Therefore, you can balance a pot by placing the hole over the spike. Make...
Thank you Sweetie and hi xx. Yes, there are spikes that poke up out of the posts that the ballustrade fits onto. Therefore, you can balance a pot by placing the hole over the spike. Make sense?Putting new pictures up tomorrow.
Thank you Sweetie and hi xx. Yes, there are spikes that poke up out of the posts that the ballustrade fits onto. Therefore, you can balance a pot by placing the hole over the spike. Make sense?Putting new pictures up tomorrow.
Thank you Sweetie and hi xx. Yes, there are spikes that poke up out of the posts that the ballustrade fits onto. Therefore, you can balance a pot by placing the hole over the spike. Make...
Victoria, Jan 14, 2024, Members Gallery ... 4 5 6
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Victoria
May 18, 2024 at 8:02 PM
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Whats your weather like May 2024
High was 22,7c now 19,2c. Sat in The Jungle Room for two hours, wonderful because it was brisky windy.
High was 22,7c now 19,2c. Sat in The Jungle Room for two hours, wonderful because it was brisky windy.
High was 22,7c now 19,2c. Sat in The Jungle Room for two hours, wonderful because it was brisky windy.
High was 22,7c now 19,2c. Sat in The Jungle Room for two hours, wonderful because it was brisky windy.
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 29 30 31
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Victoria
May 18, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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Members Roses 2024
Gentle Hermione is glowing
Gentle Hermione is glowing
Gentle Hermione is glowing
Gentle Hermione is glowing

wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 8 9 10
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Jess91
May 18, 2024 at 7:32 PM

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