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When does Cistus pulverulentus 'Sunset' flower?
I wonder if they mean - it starts flowering in late spring/early summer, and then goes on until September? It's rather ambiguous though, if that is what they mean, but the phrase 'which bloom...
I wonder if they mean - it starts flowering in late spring/early summer, and then goes on until September? It's rather ambiguous though, if that is what they mean, but the phrase 'which bloom from late spring to early summer' could have been worded more sensibly - or it could all have been...
I wonder if they mean - it starts flowering in late spring/early summer, and then goes on until September? It's rather ambiguous though, if that is what they mean, but the phrase 'which bloom from late spring to early summer' could have been...
I wonder if they mean - it starts flowering in late spring/early summer, and then goes on until September? It's rather ambiguous though, if that is what they mean, but the phrase 'which bloom...
Alan Clark, May 28, 2024 at 12:03 PM, Other Plants
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fairygirl
May 28, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Muntjac's & magnolia
I would like to plant some magnolias in the front garden but have visiting Muntjacs. The front garden is exposed & I don't want to install 6 foot gates. Has anyone found magnolias to be immune to...
I would like to plant some magnolias in the front garden but have visiting Muntjacs. The front garden is exposed & I don't want to install 6 foot gates. Has anyone found magnolias to be immune to decimation, I know rabbits love magnolias but at the moment we seem to be rabbit free.
I would like to plant some magnolias in the front garden but have visiting Muntjacs. The front garden is exposed & I don't want to install 6 foot gates. Has anyone found magnolias to be immune to decimation, I know rabbits love magnolias but at...
I would like to plant some magnolias in the front garden but have visiting Muntjacs. The front garden is exposed & I don't want to install 6 foot gates. Has anyone found magnolias to be immune to...
Dave007, May 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM, Wildlife Corner
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Dave007
May 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Hello everyone! Long time no see!
Nive to see you've made your way here @copperdog As others have said - everyonehere is so helpful, and it's not difficult to navigate the site once you get going. One thing I found a bit odd at...
Nive to see you've made your way here @copperdog As others have said - everyonehere is so helpful, and it's not difficult to navigate the site once you get going. One thing I found a bit odd at first was - once you've posted on, or looked at a thread, it 'disappears', but if you click on...
Nive to see you've made your way here @copperdog As others have said - everyonehere is so helpful, and it's not difficult to navigate the site once you get going. One thing I found a bit odd at first was - once you've posted on, or looked at a...
Nive to see you've made your way here @copperdog As others have said - everyonehere is so helpful, and it's not difficult to navigate the site once you get going. One thing I found a bit odd at...
copperdog, May 25, 2024 at 10:51 AM, New Members Introduction
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fairygirl
May 28, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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Whats your weather like May 2024
I’ve sent you a private message @Valleysgirl as I think you must volunteer at my local hospital’s garden!
I’ve sent you a private message @Valleysgirl as I think you must volunteer at my local hospital’s garden!
I’ve sent you a private message @Valleysgirl as I think you must volunteer at my local hospital’s garden!
I’ve sent you a private message @Valleysgirl as I think you must volunteer at my local hospital’s garden!
wiseowl, May 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 43 44 45
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AuntyRach
May 28, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Garden design - adding trees
Don't forget that many shrubs can be treated as trees, or just as really good specimens in their own right, and can be pruned almost as 'tree shaped trees' if that makes sense! Philadelphus, for...
Don't forget that many shrubs can be treated as trees, or just as really good specimens in their own right, and can be pruned almost as 'tree shaped trees' if that makes sense! Philadelphus, for example, can be treated as quite shapely trees, as opposed to shrubs. Pieris are good for that too,...
Don't forget that many shrubs can be treated as trees, or just as really good specimens in their own right, and can be pruned almost as 'tree shaped trees' if that makes sense! Philadelphus, for example, can be treated as quite shapely trees, as...
Don't forget that many shrubs can be treated as trees, or just as really good specimens in their own right, and can be pruned almost as 'tree shaped trees' if that makes sense! Philadelphus, for...
machtucker, May 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM, Trees
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fairygirl
May 28, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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Whats Looking good May 2024
The Cotton grass is very happyThe lettuce...not so much....Slugsville, Arizona....
The Cotton grass is very happyThe lettuce...not so much....Slugsville, Arizona....
The Cotton grass is very happyThe lettuce...not so much....Slugsville, Arizona....
The Cotton grass is very happyThe lettuce...not so much....Slugsville, Arizona....

wiseowl, May 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 20 21 22
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fairygirl
May 28, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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Sweet Peas:
I don't often pinch mine because they don't grow as quickly here as they do further south, so they would only be at the 4 to 5 inch height around mid May, but this year has been so warm so early...
I don't often pinch mine because they don't grow as quickly here as they do further south, so they would only be at the 4 to 5 inch height around mid May, but this year has been so warm so early on, that I pinched some of mine out a while ago. They had around 3 or 4 pairs of leaves, so it's...
I don't often pinch mine because they don't grow as quickly here as they do further south, so they would only be at the 4 to 5 inch height around mid May, but this year has been so warm so early on, that I pinched some of mine out a while ago....
I don't often pinch mine because they don't grow as quickly here as they do further south, so they would only be at the 4 to 5 inch height around mid May, but this year has been so warm so early...
David K, May 17, 2024, Members Gallery ... 2
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fairygirl
May 28, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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Tomato Growing 2024
I'm not against spraying, but only as a last resort, I do use copper spray on Toms late in the season if I get blight, but cant say its something I want to do, but its often that or just bin...
I'm not against spraying, but only as a last resort, I do use copper spray on Toms late in the season if I get blight, but cant say its something I want to do, but its often that or just bin everything for another year. I use sprays on not edibles quite often but try to keep it to a minimum.
I'm not against spraying, but only as a last resort, I do use copper spray on Toms late in the season if I get blight, but cant say its something I want to do, but its often that or just bin everything for another year. I use sprays on not...
I'm not against spraying, but only as a last resort, I do use copper spray on Toms late in the season if I get blight, but cant say its something I want to do, but its often that or just bin...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 45 46 47
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pete
May 28, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
We have chooks loose in the veg plot @lizzie so have a system of posts at the ends and down teh sides of the raised beds then green nets attached to keep the hens out. We also have a system of...
We have chooks loose in the veg plot @lizzie so have a system of posts at the ends and down teh sides of the raised beds then green nets attached to keep the hens out. We also have a system of long plastic tubes that can be bent over and held by small bits of reebar pushed in the ground and...
We have chooks loose in the veg plot @lizzie so have a system of posts at the ends and down teh sides of the raised beds then green nets attached to keep the hens out. We also have a system of long plastic tubes that can be bent over and held...
We have chooks loose in the veg plot @lizzie so have a system of posts at the ends and down teh sides of the raised beds then green nets attached to keep the hens out. We also have a system of...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 122 123 124
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Obelix-Vendée
May 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
I have some planting I need to do in the garden, but every time the sun comes out by the time I have finished my row of knitting it has clouded over again.
I have some planting I need to do in the garden, but every time the sun comes out by the time I have finished my row of knitting it has clouded over again.
I have some planting I need to do in the garden, but every time the sun comes out by the time I have finished my row of knitting it has clouded over again.
I have some planting I need to do in the garden, but every time the sun comes out by the time I have finished my row of knitting it has clouded over again.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 114 115 116
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katecat58
May 28, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
It’s a cleaning the kitchen kind of day. I have made a wholemeal banana bread, as I had some over ripe bananas. I added some peanut butter choc chips for sweetness. Warm with a bit of butter is...
It’s a cleaning the kitchen kind of day. I have made a wholemeal banana bread, as I had some over ripe bananas. I added some peanut butter choc chips for sweetness. Warm with a bit of butter is delightful! Any leftovers (OH not a big fan so should be something left) I will take to work...
It’s a cleaning the kitchen kind of day. I have made a wholemeal banana bread, as I had some over ripe bananas. I added some peanut butter choc chips for sweetness. Warm with a bit of butter is delightful! Any leftovers (OH not a big fan so...
It’s a cleaning the kitchen kind of day. I have made a wholemeal banana bread, as I had some over ripe bananas. I added some peanut butter choc chips for sweetness. Warm with a bit of butter is...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 243 244 245
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AuntyRach
May 28, 2024 at 3:29 PM
How Quick is Quick?
According to Mr. Google they also root in water so just for fun I might try snipping off a couple of bits and popping them in a jam jar or small vase.
According to Mr. Google they also root in water so just for fun I might try snipping off a couple of bits and popping them in a jam jar or small vase.
According to Mr. Google they also root in water so just for fun I might try snipping off a couple of bits and popping them in a jam jar or small vase.
According to Mr. Google they also root in water so just for fun I might try snipping off a couple of bits and popping them in a jam jar or small vase.
Butterfly6, May 27, 2024 at 9:49 AM, Other Plants ... 2
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JennyJB
May 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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Show us your purchases 2024
This lovely Acer Enkan caught my eye yesterday and had to have it, such an interesting and very distinctive elongated and deeply lobed leaves and a lovely maroon colour. It was introduced in 1991...
This lovely Acer Enkan caught my eye yesterday and had to have it, such an interesting and very distinctive elongated and deeply lobed leaves and a lovely maroon colour. It was introduced in 1991 but hadn't seen it before. Looking forward to growing it on.
This lovely Acer Enkan caught my eye yesterday and had to have it, such an interesting and very distinctive elongated and deeply lobed leaves and a lovely maroon colour. It was introduced in 1991 but hadn't seen it before. Looking forward to...
This lovely Acer Enkan caught my eye yesterday and had to have it, such an interesting and very distinctive elongated and deeply lobed leaves and a lovely maroon colour. It was introduced in 1991...

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 17 18 19
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amancalledgeorge
May 28, 2024 at 2:50 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 14 15 16
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redstar
May 28, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Can anyone identify this beautiful rose?
@HelenBoris could be The Bees Knees Rose | Persica Rose | Style Roses
@HelenBoris could be The Bees Knees Rose | Persica Rose | Style Roses
@HelenBoris could be The Bees Knees Rose | Persica Rose | Style Roses
@HelenBoris could be The Bees Knees Rose | Persica Rose | Style Roses
HelenBoris, May 27, 2024 at 8:59 PM, Roses
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katecat58
May 28, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Adenium obesum (Desert Rose)
Are you saying the rest are cuttings, they look well enough.
Are you saying the rest are cuttings, they look well enough.
Are you saying the rest are cuttings, they look well enough.
Are you saying the rest are cuttings, they look well enough.
Victoria, Aug 24, 2022, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3 4
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pete
May 28, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Views on this years Chelsea
@AnniD and @zenj I’ve grown the pink ‘chocolate’ cosmos (Flamingo) for the past two years and overwintered the tuber like a dahlia. I’m quite fond of them and I will definitely purchase the cherry...
@AnniD and @zenj I’ve grown the pink ‘chocolate’ cosmos (Flamingo) for the past two years and overwintered the tuber like a dahlia. I’m quite fond of them and I will definitely purchase the cherry one when it becomes available. Photo from last year:
@AnniD and @zenj I’ve grown the pink ‘chocolate’ cosmos (Flamingo) for the past two years and overwintered the tuber like a dahlia. I’m quite fond of them and I will definitely purchase the cherry one when it becomes available. Photo from last year:
@AnniD and @zenj I’ve grown the pink ‘chocolate’ cosmos (Flamingo) for the past two years and overwintered the tuber like a dahlia. I’m quite fond of them and I will definitely purchase the cherry...

Punkdoc, May 20, 2024, Garden Visits ... 6 7 8
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pitter-patter
May 28, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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What's buzzing or flying near you 2024 ?
@Sheps we have lots of those beetles on our yellow flowers. The males have brought along their females too.
@Sheps we have lots of those beetles on our yellow flowers. The males have brought along their females too.
@Sheps we have lots of those beetles on our yellow flowers. The males have brought along their females too.
@Sheps we have lots of those beetles on our yellow flowers. The males have brought along their females too.

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 31 32 33
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cactus_girl
May 28, 2024 at 12:20 PM
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House Martins, Swallows & Swifts
It is isn’t it @DiggersJo
It is isn’t it @DiggersJo
It is isn’t it @DiggersJo
It is isn’t it @DiggersJo
Spruce, Apr 8, 2021, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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CatDouch
May 28, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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Members Roses 2024
@Athelas good question, it's an unusual one I think. DA describes it as "the myrrh fragrance has delicious hints of hawthorn, elderflower, pear and almond" but I think it smells a bit spicy! It's...
@Athelas good question, it's an unusual one I think. DA describes it as "the myrrh fragrance has delicious hints of hawthorn, elderflower, pear and almond" but I think it smells a bit spicy! It's not a common rose type scent I don't think, but I do like it.Your Vanessa/Olivia combo is looking fab!
@Athelas good question, it's an unusual one I think. DA describes it as "the myrrh fragrance has delicious hints of hawthorn, elderflower, pear and almond" but I think it smells a bit spicy! It's not a common rose type scent I don't think, but I...
@Athelas good question, it's an unusual one I think. DA describes it as "the myrrh fragrance has delicious hints of hawthorn, elderflower, pear and almond" but I think it smells a bit spicy! It's...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, Roses ... 14 15 16
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Jess91
May 28, 2024 at 12:03 PM

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