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My Fruit trees
The normal thing is that they are still to young to fruit, a couple of years is still a very young tree. It is also worth considering if they are self fertile. I would guess that the cherry and...
The normal thing is that they are still to young to fruit, a couple of years is still a very young tree. It is also worth considering if they are self fertile. I would guess that the cherry and plum are likely partially self fertile, so you can expect a small quantity of fruit if there is any...
The normal thing is that they are still to young to fruit, a couple of years is still a very young tree. It is also worth considering if they are self fertile. I would guess that the cherry and plum are likely partially self fertile, so you can...
The normal thing is that they are still to young to fruit, a couple of years is still a very young tree. It is also worth considering if they are self fertile. I would guess that the cherry and...
Forget me not, Mar 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM, New Members Introduction
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Thevictorian
Mar 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
How to get rid of moss and weeds?
On my back lawn I have a big clump of tall red clover and one of yarrow, I mow around them carefully! On the front I am getting lots of self heal, which is a beautiful plant.
On my back lawn I have a big clump of tall red clover and one of yarrow, I mow around them carefully! On the front I am getting lots of self heal, which is a beautiful plant.
On my back lawn I have a big clump of tall red clover and one of yarrow, I mow around them carefully! On the front I am getting lots of self heal, which is a beautiful plant.
On my back lawn I have a big clump of tall red clover and one of yarrow, I mow around them carefully! On the front I am getting lots of self heal, which is a beautiful plant.
grassfedgardener, Mar 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM, Lawns
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Escarpment
Mar 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A mossy lawn
Hi both, thanks for the feedback, i have ordered some. And that's a good point about not eradicating the moss, I had seen this as my aim but this is probably unlikely on our lawn that's north...
Hi both, thanks for the feedback, i have ordered some. And that's a good point about not eradicating the moss, I had seen this as my aim but this is probably unlikely on our lawn that's north facing and damp. I also hadn't really considered the organic element which is always worth trying to...
Hi both, thanks for the feedback, i have ordered some. And that's a good point about not eradicating the moss, I had seen this as my aim but this is probably unlikely on our lawn that's north facing and damp. I also hadn't really considered the...
Hi both, thanks for the feedback, i have ordered some. And that's a good point about not eradicating the moss, I had seen this as my aim but this is probably unlikely on our lawn that's north...
ScousePaul, Mar 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM, NEW Gardeners !
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458
Mattyp
Mar 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
@GreenFingeredPete I'd just plant a few annuals you fancy, but have plenty of seed of. Then if you run out of time to prick them out, you haven't lost much, but if you have time, you are ahead....
@GreenFingeredPete I'd just plant a few annuals you fancy, but have plenty of seed of. Then if you run out of time to prick them out, you haven't lost much, but if you have time, you are ahead. Don't do mesembryanthemum! I accidentally sowed too thickly - they came up in 2 days and I had loads...
@GreenFingeredPete I'd just plant a few annuals you fancy, but have plenty of seed of. Then if you run out of time to prick them out, you haven't lost much, but if you have time, you are ahead. Don't do mesembryanthemum! I accidentally sowed too...
@GreenFingeredPete I'd just plant a few annuals you fancy, but have plenty of seed of. Then if you run out of time to prick them out, you haven't lost much, but if you have time, you are ahead....
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 4 5 6
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CarolineL
Mar 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Box Moth
I will report back on how we manage this summer.
I will report back on how we manage this summer.
I will report back on how we manage this summer.
I will report back on how we manage this summer.
RaM, Mar 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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487
Butterfly6
Mar 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Sticky
What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?
Yesterday on the fig tree in our daughter’s back-garden here in Oz helping himself ! Australian Ringneck . Also sometimes a bee-catcher bird comes and helps himself a bit like a larger version of...
Yesterday on the fig tree in our daughter’s back-garden here in Oz helping himself ! Australian Ringneck . Also sometimes a bee-catcher bird comes and helps himself a bit like a larger version of our nut-hatch will try and get a pic.
Yesterday on the fig tree in our daughter’s back-garden here in Oz helping himself ! Australian Ringneck . Also sometimes a bee-catcher bird comes and helps himself a bit like a larger version of our nut-hatch will try and get a pic.
Yesterday on the fig tree in our daughter’s back-garden here in Oz helping himself ! Australian Ringneck . Also sometimes a bee-catcher bird comes and helps himself a bit like a larger version of...

JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Wildlife Corner ... 5 6 7
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Valleysgirl
Mar 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Solved Stupid me!
Thank you @Michael Hewett. Although they've flowered well I don't like the colour, it's too washed out. I prefer the darker colours.
Thank you @Michael Hewett. Although they've flowered well I don't like the colour, it's too washed out. I prefer the darker colours.
Thank you @Michael Hewett. Although they've flowered well I don't like the colour, it's too washed out. I prefer the darker colours.
Thank you @Michael Hewett. Although they've flowered well I don't like the colour, it's too washed out. I prefer the darker colours.
Sheal, Jan 11, 2025, Identification Area
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Sheal
Mar 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Use of seeds containing Thiram
At least it has had to pass our own import rules even if theyre barely enforced! In New Zealand they take it seriously and have avoided dozens of super plagues already, only after their plagues of...
At least it has had to pass our own import rules even if theyre barely enforced! In New Zealand they take it seriously and have avoided dozens of super plagues already, only after their plagues of stoats and so on though. The box moth has killed every box in my town in only a few years, huge...
At least it has had to pass our own import rules even if theyre barely enforced! In New Zealand they take it seriously and have avoided dozens of super plagues already, only after their plagues of stoats and so on though. The box moth has killed...
At least it has had to pass our own import rules even if theyre barely enforced! In New Zealand they take it seriously and have avoided dozens of super plagues already, only after their plagues of...
dadio77, Mar 6, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2
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Adam I
Mar 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Sticky
Potato Growing 2025
That's when "They forecast" the temperatures get into double figures.
That's when "They forecast" the temperatures get into double figures.
That's when "They forecast" the temperatures get into double figures.
That's when "They forecast" the temperatures get into double figures.
JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 5 6 7
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4,836
john558
Mar 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Overrun with Weeds!
As above, rake out weeds and roots. Maybe vac out with Henry or similar. Mix sharp sand and ordinary portland cement (1:10) dry, brush in, allow to dry few hours , brush away excess leaving a...
As above, rake out weeds and roots. Maybe vac out with Henry or similar. Mix sharp sand and ordinary portland cement (1:10) dry, brush in, allow to dry few hours , brush away excess leaving a nominal drainage. No soil means no weeds . Maintain or repeat.
As above, rake out weeds and roots. Maybe vac out with Henry or similar. Mix sharp sand and ordinary portland cement (1:10) dry, brush in, allow to dry few hours , brush away excess leaving a nominal drainage. No soil means no weeds . Maintain or...
As above, rake out weeds and roots. Maybe vac out with Henry or similar. Mix sharp sand and ordinary portland cement (1:10) dry, brush in, allow to dry few hours , brush away excess leaving a...
Novice Gardener Laura, Mar 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM, Identification Area ... 2 3
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infradig
Mar 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Fungus in lawn??
Looks like the Lichen which was identified for me as Dog lichen, Peltigera sp. Dog lichen is a result of poor growing conditions for grass. As it is not a weed, there are no chemical weed killers...
Looks like the Lichen which was identified for me as Dog lichen, Peltigera sp. Dog lichen is a result of poor growing conditions for grass. As it is not a weed, there are no chemical weed killers which will control it. However, it is not very tolerant to changes in growing conditions, so simply...
Looks like the Lichen which was identified for me as Dog lichen, Peltigera sp. Dog lichen is a result of poor growing conditions for grass. As it is not a weed, there are no chemical weed killers which will control it. However, it is not very...
Looks like the Lichen which was identified for me as Dog lichen, Peltigera sp. Dog lichen is a result of poor growing conditions for grass. As it is not a weed, there are no chemical weed killers...
KeiithC, Mar 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM, Identification Area
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Palustris
Mar 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Rehoming a dog
I'd agree with @Tidemark re The Cinammon Trust. When I was trying to help a neighbour to find a Jack Russell as a companion, my sister ( who works with dogs in Leics. ) highly recommended them.
I'd agree with @Tidemark re The Cinammon Trust. When I was trying to help a neighbour to find a Jack Russell as a companion, my sister ( who works with dogs in Leics. ) highly recommended them.
I'd agree with @Tidemark re The Cinammon Trust. When I was trying to help a neighbour to find a Jack Russell as a companion, my sister ( who works with dogs in Leics. ) highly recommended them.
I'd agree with @Tidemark re The Cinammon Trust. When I was trying to help a neighbour to find a Jack Russell as a companion, my sister ( who works with dogs in Leics. ) highly recommended them.
Purple Streaks, Mar 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM, Pets Corner
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256
Philippa
Mar 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Rescuing my back garden
Your welcome
Your welcome
Your welcome
Your welcome
Jack Snakes, Mar 7, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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Logan
Mar 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Why won't this Hebe flower?
Hebe subalpina is another name for Hebe rakaiensis which is a poor/erratic flowerer. It’s usually used for the foliage and because it naturally forms a relatively neat domed shape without any...
Hebe subalpina is another name for Hebe rakaiensis which is a poor/erratic flowerer. It’s usually used for the foliage and because it naturally forms a relatively neat domed shape without any clipping. I’m not familiar with Snowball but knowing the basic rakaiensis as well as I do, I would be...
Hebe subalpina is another name for Hebe rakaiensis which is a poor/erratic flowerer. It’s usually used for the foliage and because it naturally forms a relatively neat domed shape without any clipping. I’m not familiar with Snowball but knowing...
Hebe subalpina is another name for Hebe rakaiensis which is a poor/erratic flowerer. It’s usually used for the foliage and because it naturally forms a relatively neat domed shape without any...
Grass Cutter, Mar 8, 2025, Gardening Discussions
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Butterfly6
Mar 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Sticky
Land /Water Wildlife
Lovely to see a hedgehog in our garden for the last few nights. I normally have a feeding station set up with kitten food but I thought they'd still be hibernating. I'll have to buy some food I...
Lovely to see a hedgehog in our garden for the last few nights. I normally have a feeding station set up with kitten food but I thought they'd still be hibernating. I'll have to buy some food I think
Lovely to see a hedgehog in our garden for the last few nights. I normally have a feeding station set up with kitten food but I thought they'd still be hibernating. I'll have to buy some food I think
Lovely to see a hedgehog in our garden for the last few nights. I normally have a feeding station set up with kitten food but I thought they'd still be hibernating. I'll have to buy some food I...

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 10 11 12
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CatDouch
Mar 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
x 6
A happy story in the news? Really? Really!
Hold onto your hats, lads! Flamstead hawk takes 91-year-old's hat twice in a week
Hold onto your hats, lads! Flamstead hawk takes 91-year-old's hat twice in a week
Hold onto your hats, lads! Flamstead hawk takes 91-year-old's hat twice in a week
Hold onto your hats, lads! Flamstead hawk takes 91-year-old's hat twice in a week
Tidemark, Jul 21, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 3 4 5
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8,206
Tidemark
Mar 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Sticky
Seed Sowing March 2025
NigelJ - it reminds me of when there is a good crop of holly berries and people say it means there is going to be a hard winter. I usually reply that it is much more likely to be due to favourable...
NigelJ - it reminds me of when there is a good crop of holly berries and people say it means there is going to be a hard winter. I usually reply that it is much more likely to be due to favourable conditions in the previous seasons. I also read those books - Merlin Sheldrake's was so fascinating...
NigelJ - it reminds me of when there is a good crop of holly berries and people say it means there is going to be a hard winter. I usually reply that it is much more likely to be due to favourable conditions in the previous seasons. I also read...
NigelJ - it reminds me of when there is a good crop of holly berries and people say it means there is going to be a hard winter. I usually reply that it is much more likely to be due to favourable...
wiseowl, Mar 1, 2025, Propagation This Month ... 2 3 4
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Baalmaiden
Mar 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Anyone tried Cosmos Xanthos?
@Butterfly6, I didn't even look at the height details. But you are right, the growth was evident from early on. My second problem was Apricotta seems to change colour. One minute (early in the...
@Butterfly6, I didn't even look at the height details. But you are right, the growth was evident from early on. My second problem was Apricotta seems to change colour. One minute (early in the season) it was more peachy tone. Then into late summer it started to bloom more like a dusky pink. I'm...
@Butterfly6, I didn't even look at the height details. But you are right, the growth was evident from early on. My second problem was Apricotta seems to change colour. One minute (early in the season) it was more peachy tone. Then into late...
@Butterfly6, I didn't even look at the height details. But you are right, the growth was evident from early on. My second problem was Apricotta seems to change colour. One minute (early in the...
Baalmaiden, Feb 26, 2025, General Gardening Discussion
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577
The Eden
Mar 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
YouTube mega thread
American's try British style pancakes with lemon and sugar for the first time.
American's try British style pancakes with lemon and sugar for the first time.
American's try British style pancakes with lemon and sugar for the first time.
American's try British style pancakes with lemon and sugar for the first time.
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2 3 4
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4,840
Logan
Mar 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Damaged Daphne
I moved one into a tight space in the border, next to a salvia hot lips. The other one went into a much bigger pot. So let’s see what happens.
I moved one into a tight space in the border, next to a salvia hot lips. The other one went into a much bigger pot. So let’s see what happens.
I moved one into a tight space in the border, next to a salvia hot lips. The other one went into a much bigger pot. So let’s see what happens.
I moved one into a tight space in the border, next to a salvia hot lips. The other one went into a much bigger pot. So let’s see what happens.
Stuarta99, Dec 2, 2024, Gardening Discussions
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861
GreenFingeredPete
Mar 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM

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