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Does sheep’s fleece work as a slug deterrent?
It works for some but objective testing of it against other repellents gives it quite a low ranking.
It works for some but objective testing of it against other repellents gives it quite a low ranking.
It works for some but objective testing of it against other repellents gives it quite a low ranking.
It works for some but objective testing of it against other repellents gives it quite a low ranking.
hailbopp, Apr 20, 2024 at 11:20 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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BenCotto
Apr 20, 2024 at 11:22 AM
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My small peace of heaven.
Pleased that you joined the gallery. You have lovely soil ... unlike here in Algarve where we have red clay. This too is my diary ... since 2006!My garden, quite small, is all...
Pleased that you joined the gallery. You have lovely soil ... unlike here in Algarve where we have red clay. This too is my diary ... since 2006!My garden, quite small, is all tropical/sun-tropical. However this year I am trying Red Pepper and Pepperdew ... not successfully so far as...
Pleased that you joined the gallery. You have lovely soil ... unlike here in Algarve where we have red clay. This too is my diary ... since 2006!My garden, quite small, is all tropical/sun-tropical. However this year I am trying Red...
Pleased that you joined the gallery. You have lovely soil ... unlike here in Algarve where we have red clay. This too is my diary ... since 2006!My garden, quite small, is all...

Ante1, Apr 20, 2024 at 10:03 AM, Members Gallery
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Victoria
Apr 20, 2024 at 11:17 AM
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Your day (apart from gardening) what took place ? 2024
Made up some salad dishes this morning for our bring and share lunch at our village garden club AGM. Always interesting to see what others bring.
Made up some salad dishes this morning for our bring and share lunch at our village garden club AGM. Always interesting to see what others bring.
Made up some salad dishes this morning for our bring and share lunch at our village garden club AGM. Always interesting to see what others bring.
Made up some salad dishes this morning for our bring and share lunch at our village garden club AGM. Always interesting to see what others bring.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 13 14 15
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8,182
On the Levels
Apr 20, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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What's your weather like APRIL 2024
2 degrees last night. 11 now with wonderful sunshine and hardly any wind. Put some washing out so probably it will rain now.
2 degrees last night. 11 now with wonderful sunshine and hardly any wind. Put some washing out so probably it will rain now.
2 degrees last night. 11 now with wonderful sunshine and hardly any wind. Put some washing out so probably it will rain now.
2 degrees last night. 11 now with wonderful sunshine and hardly any wind. Put some washing out so probably it will rain now.
shiney, Apr 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 38 39 40
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7,889
On the Levels
Apr 20, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Verdicts on water retention crystals
Have used them in our baskets for a few years , but without doing a very strick test /comparision hard to say how effective they are. We also add some of the timed/heat release fertiliser to each...
Have used them in our baskets for a few years , but without doing a very strick test /comparision hard to say how effective they are. We also add some of the timed/heat release fertiliser to each basket.The crystals seem cheap enough, under £5 at B&Q, and do a good few baskets per...
Have used them in our baskets for a few years , but without doing a very strick test /comparision hard to say how effective they are. We also add some of the timed/heat release fertiliser to each basket.The crystals seem cheap enough, under £5...
Have used them in our baskets for a few years , but without doing a very strick test /comparision hard to say how effective they are. We also add some of the timed/heat release fertiliser to each...
Jenny_Aster, Apr 20, 2024 at 10:57 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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2
ricky101
Apr 20, 2024 at 11:10 AM
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Vegetable Growing 2024
I am way way behind with my veg growing as have been extremely busy doing other garden related things. I normally lime brassica beds in the winter but failed miserably. Only just thought about it...
I am way way behind with my veg growing as have been extremely busy doing other garden related things. I normally lime brassica beds in the winter but failed miserably. Only just thought about it yesterday! I am planning on planting out my Calebrasse , Broccoli to you and me, seedlings and no...
I am way way behind with my veg growing as have been extremely busy doing other garden related things. I normally lime brassica beds in the winter but failed miserably. Only just thought about it yesterday! I am planning on planting out my...
I am way way behind with my veg growing as have been extremely busy doing other garden related things. I normally lime brassica beds in the winter but failed miserably. Only just thought about it...
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 11 12 13
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191
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6,235
hailbopp
Apr 20, 2024 at 11:07 AM
The dreaded vine weevil
I try not to use any chemicals of any sort in my garden and nematodes appeal because they are a “natural” product which don’t hurt other living things. Or so I believe, I am not an expert. Will...
I try not to use any chemicals of any sort in my garden and nematodes appeal because they are a “natural” product which don’t hurt other living things. Or so I believe, I am not an expert. Will order some nematodes next week (payday) and hope to succeed.
I try not to use any chemicals of any sort in my garden and nematodes appeal because they are a “natural” product which don’t hurt other living things. Or so I believe, I am not an expert. Will order some nematodes next week (payday) and hope to...
I try not to use any chemicals of any sort in my garden and nematodes appeal because they are a “natural” product which don’t hurt other living things. Or so I believe, I am not an expert. Will...
Debs64, Apr 20, 2024 at 7:04 AM, Container Gardening
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86
Debs64
Apr 20, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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What's looking good APRIL 2024
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Red first bloom opening but lots of buds ...... and Rpsa-sinensis Yellow Orange buds ... the buds are Yellow and the Flower opens Orange ...
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Red first bloom opening but lots of buds ...... and Rpsa-sinensis Yellow Orange buds ... the buds are Yellow and the Flower opens Orange ...
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Red first bloom opening but lots of buds ...... and Rpsa-sinensis Yellow Orange buds ... the buds are Yellow and the Flower opens Orange ...
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Red first bloom opening but lots of buds ...... and Rpsa-sinensis Yellow Orange buds ... the buds are Yellow and the Flower opens Orange ...

shiney, Apr 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 15 16 17
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Victoria
Apr 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2024
@Ergates, I love, love, love your breakfast view! I would love being there with all those super donkeys. I'd never get anything done! @AuntyRach I often do that too. You are not alone! Mind you,...
@Ergates, I love, love, love your breakfast view! I would love being there with all those super donkeys. I'd never get anything done! @AuntyRach I often do that too. You are not alone! Mind you, its a bit nippy this morning. @Punkdoc, be careful you don't get 'stuck' anywhere otherwise you will...
@Ergates, I love, love, love your breakfast view! I would love being there with all those super donkeys. I'd never get anything done! @AuntyRach I often do that too. You are not alone! Mind you, its a bit nippy this morning. @Punkdoc, be careful...
@Ergates, I love, love, love your breakfast view! I would love being there with all those super donkeys. I'd never get anything done! @AuntyRach I often do that too. You are not alone! Mind you,...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2024, The Muppet Show ... 154 155 156
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62,915
Ladybird4
Apr 20, 2024 at 10:54 AM
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Tomato Growing 2024
Tumbling Tom Yellow sown February 18th:
Tumbling Tom Yellow sown February 18th:
Tumbling Tom Yellow sown February 18th:
Tumbling Tom Yellow sown February 18th:

JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 30 31 32
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472
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13,868
Garrett
Apr 20, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Cuckoo 2024
It varies around here. Last year I only heard a few, and they were in the distance. The previous year I heard lots and they were near by. None this year yet but I haven't really spent much time...
It varies around here. Last year I only heard a few, and they were in the distance. The previous year I heard lots and they were near by. None this year yet but I haven't really spent much time in the garden so far, so wouldn't have heard them.
It varies around here. Last year I only heard a few, and they were in the distance. The previous year I heard lots and they were near by. None this year yet but I haven't really spent much time in the garden so far, so wouldn't have heard them.
It varies around here. Last year I only heard a few, and they were in the distance. The previous year I heard lots and they were near by. None this year yet but I haven't really spent much time...
Penny_Forthem, Apr 19, 2024 at 7:01 PM, Wildlife Corner
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Michael Hewett
Apr 20, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2024
Yesterday was a non day, spent collecting a prescription and sorting out car servicing etc. A very chilly wind and overcast so no out doors. I am hoping to finish prepping the greenhouse today....
Yesterday was a non day, spent collecting a prescription and sorting out car servicing etc. A very chilly wind and overcast so no out doors. I am hoping to finish prepping the greenhouse today. After putting out the washing, walking the dog etc. etc.
Yesterday was a non day, spent collecting a prescription and sorting out car servicing etc. A very chilly wind and overcast so no out doors. I am hoping to finish prepping the greenhouse today. After putting out the washing, walking the dog etc. etc.
Yesterday was a non day, spent collecting a prescription and sorting out car servicing etc. A very chilly wind and overcast so no out doors. I am hoping to finish prepping the greenhouse today....
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 82 83 84
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34,528
Goldenlily26
Apr 20, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Seedlings safe to move to unheated greenhouse?
Yes - don't let them get too comfy. It's counter productive Treat 'em mean and that pushes them into self preservation, ie flowering/fruiting.
Yes - don't let them get too comfy. It's counter productive Treat 'em mean and that pushes them into self preservation, ie flowering/fruiting.
Yes - don't let them get too comfy. It's counter productive Treat 'em mean and that pushes them into self preservation, ie flowering/fruiting.
Yes - don't let them get too comfy. It's counter productive Treat 'em mean and that pushes them into self preservation, ie flowering/fruiting.
dowtish, Apr 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM, Edible Gardening ... 2
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fairygirl
Apr 20, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Cosmos advice requested
With cosmos I find that after they germinate I wait until the first true leaves are growing well .I then prick out into small pots .soon as they are four inch I nip out the growing tip (just the...
With cosmos I find that after they germinate I wait until the first true leaves are growing well .I then prick out into small pots .soon as they are four inch I nip out the growing tip (just the middle bit ) I then continue to grow on in this pot and repeatedly nip out the centre grow point.the...
With cosmos I find that after they germinate I wait until the first true leaves are growing well .I then prick out into small pots .soon as they are four inch I nip out the growing tip (just the middle bit ) I then continue to grow on in this...
With cosmos I find that after they germinate I wait until the first true leaves are growing well .I then prick out into small pots .soon as they are four inch I nip out the growing tip (just the...
REMF33, Apr 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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566
Purple Streaks
Apr 20, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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A Joke Or Two 2023/24
My technophobe husband really annoyed me for some reason that I can't remember now. He needed his password to log on to his computer changed. I changed it to IMASHITE. It was a long time before I...
My technophobe husband really annoyed me for some reason that I can't remember now. He needed his password to log on to his computer changed. I changed it to IMASHITE. It was a long time before I took pity on him and changed it to something else.
My technophobe husband really annoyed me for some reason that I can't remember now. He needed his password to log on to his computer changed. I changed it to IMASHITE. It was a long time before I took pity on him and changed it to something else.
My technophobe husband really annoyed me for some reason that I can't remember now. He needed his password to log on to his computer changed. I changed it to IMASHITE. It was a long time before I...
wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023, The Muppet Show ... 91 92 93
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54,481
BB3
Apr 20, 2024 at 8:51 AM
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Things that have made you happy today' 2024
I found the first hedgehog dropping I've seen in this garden! I hope he/she wasn't just passing through.
I found the first hedgehog dropping I've seen in this garden! I hope he/she wasn't just passing through.
I found the first hedgehog dropping I've seen in this garden! I hope he/she wasn't just passing through.
I found the first hedgehog dropping I've seen in this garden! I hope he/she wasn't just passing through.
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 5 6 7
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100
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4,996
Busy-Lizzie
Apr 20, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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What's Cooking Today??
Just found this thread, taken me over a month!Last night we had breadcrumbed lemon chicken breasts, mushrooms and green asparagus. So far there had only been white asparagus in Leclerc, our...
Just found this thread, taken me over a month!Last night we had breadcrumbed lemon chicken breasts, mushrooms and green asparagus. So far there had only been white asparagus in Leclerc, our local French SM. We tried some, expensive, bitter and tough - despite peeling the stems. Yesterday they...
Just found this thread, taken me over a month!Last night we had breadcrumbed lemon chicken breasts, mushrooms and green asparagus. So far there had only been white asparagus in Leclerc, our local French SM. We tried some, expensive, bitter and...
Just found this thread, taken me over a month!Last night we had breadcrumbed lemon chicken breasts, mushrooms and green asparagus. So far there had only been white asparagus in Leclerc, our...
Upsydaisy, May 9, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 67 68 69
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Busy-Lizzie
Apr 20, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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Latest Moan From You and Me 2024
I'm too stingy to buy these new fangled things with moulded plugs so have a stock of plugs. Someone also mentioned to me that they also buy new clothes!
I'm too stingy to buy these new fangled things with moulded plugs so have a stock of plugs. Someone also mentioned to me that they also buy new clothes!
I'm too stingy to buy these new fangled things with moulded plugs so have a stock of plugs. Someone also mentioned to me that they also buy new clothes!
I'm too stingy to buy these new fangled things with moulded plugs so have a stock of plugs. Someone also mentioned to me that they also buy new clothes!
JWK, Jan 1, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 65 66 67
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shiney
Apr 20, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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Insects in my garden 2024
Seen more ladybirds this year than normal. Usually don't see many until well into May.
Seen more ladybirds this year than normal. Usually don't see many until well into May.
Seen more ladybirds this year than normal. Usually don't see many until well into May.
Seen more ladybirds this year than normal. Usually don't see many until well into May.
simone_in_wiltshire, Apr 17, 2024 at 7:26 PM, Wildlife Corner
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239
NigelJ
Apr 20, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Gaultheria Procumbens
I grow them. Some in cattle drinking bowls, others in troughs and one in the Alpine house. I buy ph6 soil locally from a gravel/topsoil/sand merchant. I don't grow them in my ordinary soil in the...
I grow them. Some in cattle drinking bowls, others in troughs and one in the Alpine house. I buy ph6 soil locally from a gravel/topsoil/sand merchant. I don't grow them in my ordinary soil in the garden because it's not acidic. Fabulous plant with its mini golf balls.
I grow them. Some in cattle drinking bowls, others in troughs and one in the Alpine house. I buy ph6 soil locally from a gravel/topsoil/sand merchant. I don't grow them in my ordinary soil in the garden because it's not acidic. Fabulous plant...
I grow them. Some in cattle drinking bowls, others in troughs and one in the Alpine house. I buy ph6 soil locally from a gravel/topsoil/sand merchant. I don't grow them in my ordinary soil in the...
hi2u_uk, Mar 29, 2024, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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16
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363
kindredspirit
Apr 20, 2024 at 6:45 AM

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