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  1. Sienna's Blossom
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    Our new allotment

    Well done, I had ideas about changing my plot from open ground to raised beds this winter, but mostly it's been far too wet so I haven't done it. Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. It...
    Well done, I had ideas about changing my plot from open ground to raised beds this winter, but mostly it's been far too wet so I haven't done it. Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. It will be interesting to see how you get on.
    Well done, I had ideas about changing my plot from open ground to raised beds this winter, but mostly it's been far too wet so I haven't done it. Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. It will be interesting to see how you get on.
    Well done, I had ideas about changing my plot from open ground to raised beds this winter, but mostly it's been far too wet so I haven't done it. Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. It...
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  2. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE FEBRUARY PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Thank you @Valleysgirl
    Thank you @Valleysgirl
    Thank you @Valleysgirl
    Thank you @Valleysgirl
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  3. Ian Clive White

    Patio plant ideas

    Hi Ian,So essentially you want plants that will do well in containers, in part sun. Is the patio quite big? Because that will probably determine how big your containers can be. While some trees...
    Hi Ian,So essentially you want plants that will do well in containers, in part sun. Is the patio quite big? Because that will probably determine how big your containers can be. While some trees can be OK in containers, the containers will need to be very substantial.Some smaller options that...
    Hi Ian,So essentially you want plants that will do well in containers, in part sun. Is the patio quite big? Because that will probably determine how big your containers can be. While some trees can be OK in containers, the containers will need...
    Hi Ian,So essentially you want plants that will do well in containers, in part sun. Is the patio quite big? Because that will probably determine how big your containers can be. While some trees...
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  4. shiney
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    PHOTO COMP DISCUSSION THREAD

    Just a persistent patch left in an ice-pocket from the other week. Right where the daffies are!
    Just a persistent patch left in an ice-pocket from the other week. Right where the daffies are!
    Just a persistent patch left in an ice-pocket from the other week. Right where the daffies are!
    Just a persistent patch left in an ice-pocket from the other week. Right where the daffies are!
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  5. Sienna's Blossom
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    Our New Garden :)

    The sunny weather shows in your photos, very nice
    The sunny weather shows in your photos, very nice
    The sunny weather shows in your photos, very nice
    The sunny weather shows in your photos, very nice
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  6. JWK
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    Chillies 2025

    My continued lack of supervision of my seedlings has resulted in 16 out of 60 modules making it into a small tray. Also the 6 tall ajis just soldiering on. Hopefully they will all make it with the...
    My continued lack of supervision of my seedlings has resulted in 16 out of 60 modules making it into a small tray. Also the 6 tall ajis just soldiering on. Hopefully they will all make it with the increasing light now. However greenfly are appearing now, they were appalling last year, worst year...
    My continued lack of supervision of my seedlings has resulted in 16 out of 60 modules making it into a small tray. Also the 6 tall ajis just soldiering on. Hopefully they will all make it with the increasing light now. However greenfly are...
    My continued lack of supervision of my seedlings has resulted in 16 out of 60 modules making it into a small tray. Also the 6 tall ajis just soldiering on. Hopefully they will all make it with the...
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  7. Mattyp

    Annuals from seed for containers

    Yes, as they like to say in the gardening TV shows, you need "a thriller, a filler and a spiller" !
    Yes, as they like to say in the gardening TV shows, you need "a thriller, a filler and a spiller" !
    Yes, as they like to say in the gardening TV shows, you need "a thriller, a filler and a spiller" !
    Yes, as they like to say in the gardening TV shows, you need "a thriller, a filler and a spiller" !
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  8. luciusmaximus

    Any DIY'S here - plaster advice needed.

    Have a look for a local community website. Often you will find those working in the trades either advertising or recommended by someone.
    Have a look for a local community website. Often you will find those working in the trades either advertising or recommended by someone.
    Have a look for a local community website. Often you will find those working in the trades either advertising or recommended by someone.
    Have a look for a local community website. Often you will find those working in the trades either advertising or recommended by someone.
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  9. Palustris

    Another new book!

    Thank you @Palustris , I just ordered a copy. It's such a pleasure to read a well told story.Thank you :)
    Thank you @Palustris , I just ordered a copy. It's such a pleasure to read a well told story.Thank you :)
    Thank you @Palustris , I just ordered a copy. It's such a pleasure to read a well told story.Thank you :)
    Thank you @Palustris , I just ordered a copy. It's such a pleasure to read a well told story.Thank you :)
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  10. Nickoslesteros

    Any ideas for a tree for this space?

    Does Tibetan cherry have cherry fruits? Even if they are only suitable for the birds, that would be lovely to give the birds food and be able to watch them.I was thinking some sort of Prunus,...
    Does Tibetan cherry have cherry fruits? Even if they are only suitable for the birds, that would be lovely to give the birds food and be able to watch them.I was thinking some sort of Prunus, cherry or plum or other fruiting tree, whether or not the fruit is any good for humans. Tibetan...
    Does Tibetan cherry have cherry fruits? Even if they are only suitable for the birds, that would be lovely to give the birds food and be able to watch them.I was thinking some sort of Prunus, cherry or plum or other fruiting tree, whether or...
    Does Tibetan cherry have cherry fruits? Even if they are only suitable for the birds, that would be lovely to give the birds food and be able to watch them.I was thinking some sort of Prunus,...
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  11. Cardiff Garden

    Pots on grass. Worms.

    Looks good to me as well. The only thing I would say is that if you could fix a couple of strips of wood together and lay along the top of the bricks ( a sort of horizontal trellis ), it would...
    Looks good to me as well. The only thing I would say is that if you could fix a couple of strips of wood together and lay along the top of the bricks ( a sort of horizontal trellis ), it would ensure that the pots could drain better and be more stable against any wind if there is a chance of...
    Looks good to me as well. The only thing I would say is that if you could fix a couple of strips of wood together and lay along the top of the bricks ( a sort of horizontal trellis ), it would ensure that the pots could drain better and be more...
    Looks good to me as well. The only thing I would say is that if you could fix a couple of strips of wood together and lay along the top of the bricks ( a sort of horizontal trellis ), it would...
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  12. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good February 2025

    More Iris reticulatas and Camellias, plus a blue sky :hapydancsmil:
    More Iris reticulatas and Camellias, plus a blue sky :hapydancsmil:
    More Iris reticulatas and Camellias, plus a blue sky :hapydancsmil:
    More Iris reticulatas and Camellias, plus a blue sky :hapydancsmil:
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  13. Grays

    Agapanthus

    Probably need to grow on a bit more then. Fingers crossed for some flowers this year.
    Probably need to grow on a bit more then. Fingers crossed for some flowers this year.
    Probably need to grow on a bit more then. Fingers crossed for some flowers this year.
    Probably need to grow on a bit more then. Fingers crossed for some flowers this year.
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  14. paultall90

    salvia wishes collection overwintering help

    No salvias in the ground here as they get munched to oblivion. Amistad in a pot, under an overhang to avoid the worst of the winter wet, will last 2-3 yrs. Salvia Oceana is doing better and...
    No salvias in the ground here as they get munched to oblivion. Amistad in a pot, under an overhang to avoid the worst of the winter wet, will last 2-3 yrs. Salvia Oceana is doing better and seems a bit more robust. Time will tell.
    No salvias in the ground here as they get munched to oblivion. Amistad in a pot, under an overhang to avoid the worst of the winter wet, will last 2-3 yrs. Salvia Oceana is doing better and seems a bit more robust. Time will tell.
    No salvias in the ground here as they get munched to oblivion. Amistad in a pot, under an overhang to avoid the worst of the winter wet, will last 2-3 yrs. Salvia Oceana is doing better and...
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  15. Stuarta99

    Daphne query

    I think it's transatlantica as we wanted a summer flowering one
    I think it's transatlantica as we wanted a summer flowering one
    I think it's transatlantica as we wanted a summer flowering one
    I think it's transatlantica as we wanted a summer flowering one
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  16. Grays

    Verbena and gaura

    Once you see the new shoots, the whole of the old stuff can be cut back.
    Once you see the new shoots, the whole of the old stuff can be cut back.
    Once you see the new shoots, the whole of the old stuff can be cut back.
    Once you see the new shoots, the whole of the old stuff can be cut back.
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  17. Victoria
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    Brugmansia

    They are lovely Spruce and I hope you have success. Vxx
    They are lovely Spruce and I hope you have success. Vxx
    They are lovely Spruce and I hope you have success. Vxx
    They are lovely Spruce and I hope you have success. Vxx
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  18. Victoria
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    An Algarve Garden 2024

    We have had at least 200 blooms on it at one time and it is headily scented in the evening.
    We have had at least 200 blooms on it at one time and it is headily scented in the evening.
    We have had at least 200 blooms on it at one time and it is headily scented in the evening.
    We have had at least 200 blooms on it at one time and it is headily scented in the evening.
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  19. Palustris

    Lawn problem

    Thank-you, that does look like it. No idea where it has come from, it has not been there before. He is usually well up on lawn problems as a greens keeper for the Bowling Green in town.
    Thank-you, that does look like it. No idea where it has come from, it has not been there before. He is usually well up on lawn problems as a greens keeper for the Bowling Green in town.
    Thank-you, that does look like it. No idea where it has come from, it has not been there before. He is usually well up on lawn problems as a greens keeper for the Bowling Green in town.
    Thank-you, that does look like it. No idea where it has come from, it has not been there before. He is usually well up on lawn problems as a greens keeper for the Bowling Green in town.
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  20. jumanji

    Rose bush pruning

    It looks very old to me and if those 2 thick stems are producing small white flowers instead of the original flowers I think it has been taken over by the wild rose rootstock.I would dig it up,...
    It looks very old to me and if those 2 thick stems are producing small white flowers instead of the original flowers I think it has been taken over by the wild rose rootstock.I would dig it up, change the earth it is planted in, to prevent rose sickness, and plant a new rose. However, first...
    It looks very old to me and if those 2 thick stems are producing small white flowers instead of the original flowers I think it has been taken over by the wild rose rootstock.I would dig it up, change the earth it is planted in, to prevent rose...
    It looks very old to me and if those 2 thick stems are producing small white flowers instead of the original flowers I think it has been taken over by the wild rose rootstock.I would dig it up,...
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