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  1. welshone

    Wheelie bin of Leaf mould - how to increase heat

    My 1m x 1m x1m compost bins do get hot - but not hot enough to kill weed seeds, as I don't turn it as much as I should.I have an big old dalek compost bin just for leaves, that never even gets...
    My 1m x 1m x1m compost bins do get hot - but not hot enough to kill weed seeds, as I don't turn it as much as I should.I have an big old dalek compost bin just for leaves, that never even gets warm, but there's some lovely leaf mould at the bottom that's about 6-7 yrs old now.
    My 1m x 1m x1m compost bins do get hot - but not hot enough to kill weed seeds, as I don't turn it as much as I should.I have an big old dalek compost bin just for leaves, that never even gets warm, but there's some lovely leaf mould at the...
    My 1m x 1m x1m compost bins do get hot - but not hot enough to kill weed seeds, as I don't turn it as much as I should.I have an big old dalek compost bin just for leaves, that never even gets...
    welshone, 37 minutes ago, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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  2. wiseowl
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    Friendly x 5

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    Good afternoon all!I'm happy to report that we've had a small thunderstorm. Not a lot of rain, but the first we've had this month, so it'll freshen things up a bit. And the forecast suggests...
    Good afternoon all!I'm happy to report that we've had a small thunderstorm. Not a lot of rain, but the first we've had this month, so it'll freshen things up a bit. And the forecast suggests we may get a bit more this evening, which will be great! It'll be the first evening for a long time...
    Good afternoon all!I'm happy to report that we've had a small thunderstorm. Not a lot of rain, but the first we've had this month, so it'll freshen things up a bit. And the forecast suggests we may get a bit more this evening, which will be...
    Good afternoon all!I'm happy to report that we've had a small thunderstorm. Not a lot of rain, but the first we've had this month, so it'll freshen things up a bit. And the forecast suggests...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, The Muppet Show ... 182 183 184
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    Liriodendron
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  3. wiseowl
    Sticky

    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    Was LMAO on the list? ( laughing my ‘backside’ off) I’m not keen on the abbreviations in threads or everyday stuff, but I did start using OH for other half, in my case , a husband. I think it’s...
    Was LMAO on the list? ( laughing my ‘backside’ off) I’m not keen on the abbreviations in threads or everyday stuff, but I did start using OH for other half, in my case , a husband. I think it’s sufficiently vague to imply a significant other, without a poster having to reveal more than they are...
    Was LMAO on the list? ( laughing my ‘backside’ off) I’m not keen on the abbreviations in threads or everyday stuff, but I did start using OH for other half, in my case , a husband. I think it’s sufficiently vague to imply a significant other,...
    Was LMAO on the list? ( laughing my ‘backside’ off) I’m not keen on the abbreviations in threads or everyday stuff, but I did start using OH for other half, in my case , a husband. I think it’s...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 176 177 178
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    Ergates
    25 minutes ago
  4. wiseowl
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    What's Looking Good May 2025

    I guess that is the fancy name for it. When I selected the plant, research etc. found that that particular one the hummingbirds love, and they do. It is a very nice plant, does not take over...
    I guess that is the fancy name for it. When I selected the plant, research etc. found that that particular one the hummingbirds love, and they do. It is a very nice plant, does not take over at all even after 15 years. no fragrance , has 3 fresh blooms in the season. Thanks for watching.
    I guess that is the fancy name for it. When I selected the plant, research etc. found that that particular one the hummingbirds love, and they do. It is a very nice plant, does not take over at all even after 15 years. no fragrance , has 3...
    I guess that is the fancy name for it. When I selected the plant, research etc. found that that particular one the hummingbirds love, and they do. It is a very nice plant, does not take over...
    wiseowl, May 1, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 12 13 14
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    redstar
    35 minutes ago
  5. Allotment Boy
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    Anyone going to Chelsea this year?

    I first visited Chelsea when I worked for Rochfords House Plants in Herts. in 1969 - a member of the team representing the company on their show stand. I next went as a visitor a few years later...
    I first visited Chelsea when I worked for Rochfords House Plants in Herts. in 1969 - a member of the team representing the company on their show stand. I next went as a visitor a few years later but those 2 occasions are my only personal experiences. Seen a few of the shows on TV over the...
    I first visited Chelsea when I worked for Rochfords House Plants in Herts. in 1969 - a member of the team representing the company on their show stand. I next went as a visitor a few years later but those 2 occasions are my only personal...
    I first visited Chelsea when I worked for Rochfords House Plants in Herts. in 1969 - a member of the team representing the company on their show stand. I next went as a visitor a few years later...
    Allotment Boy, Yesterday at 3:53 PM, Gardening Discussions ... 2
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    Philippa
    42 minutes ago
  6. welshone

    Old seaweed liquid as a wetting agent

    I’ve got a sealed container of homemade liquid seaweed that I made some 5yrs ago. Would that still be ok to use as a wetting agent for the lawn. ?
    I’ve got a sealed container of homemade liquid seaweed that I made some 5yrs ago. Would that still be ok to use as a wetting agent for the lawn. ?
    I’ve got a sealed container of homemade liquid seaweed that I made some 5yrs ago. Would that still be ok to use as a wetting agent for the lawn. ?
    I’ve got a sealed container of homemade liquid seaweed that I made some 5yrs ago. Would that still be ok to use as a wetting agent for the lawn. ?
    welshone, 52 minutes ago, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling
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    welshone
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  7. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2025

    I think the lesson here is don't risk any manure anywhere near tomatoes.Regardless of source.It's not easy being organic. ;)
    I think the lesson here is don't risk any manure anywhere near tomatoes.Regardless of source.It's not easy being organic. ;)
    I think the lesson here is don't risk any manure anywhere near tomatoes.Regardless of source.It's not easy being organic. ;)
    I think the lesson here is don't risk any manure anywhere near tomatoes.Regardless of source.It's not easy being organic. ;)
    JWK, Dec 31, 2024, Edible Gardening ... 16 17 18
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    pete
    56 minutes ago
  8. katecat58

    New David Austin Rose

    It's not a rose for me but it's bright and cheerful and I think it will be popular. I like loud colours but never been a fan of marbled variegation.
    It's not a rose for me but it's bright and cheerful and I think it will be popular. I like loud colours but never been a fan of marbled variegation.
    It's not a rose for me but it's bright and cheerful and I think it will be popular. I like loud colours but never been a fan of marbled variegation.
    It's not a rose for me but it's bright and cheerful and I think it will be popular. I like loud colours but never been a fan of marbled variegation.
    katecat58, Yesterday at 7:31 PM, Roses ... 2
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    Thevictorian
    Today at 3:32 PM
  9. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    Annual forget-me-not pulling-out is ongoing. They're going over early this year, I assume due to the drought.
    Annual forget-me-not pulling-out is ongoing. They're going over early this year, I assume due to the drought.
    Annual forget-me-not pulling-out is ongoing. They're going over early this year, I assume due to the drought.
    Annual forget-me-not pulling-out is ongoing. They're going over early this year, I assume due to the drought.
    Loofah, Jan 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 111 112 113
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    JennyJB
    Today at 3:19 PM
  10. Michael Hewett

    DNA test

    @KT53, most of the parish records are now online including Scotland via a website called Scotland's People which I believe still exists. I think it's still a paysite but I could be wrong. Scottish...
    @KT53, most of the parish records are now online including Scotland via a website called Scotland's People which I believe still exists. I think it's still a paysite but I could be wrong. Scottish records are generally more extensive than English ones and if your cousin is still interested, she...
    @KT53, most of the parish records are now online including Scotland via a website called Scotland's People which I believe still exists. I think it's still a paysite but I could be wrong. Scottish records are generally more extensive than English...
    @KT53, most of the parish records are now online including Scotland via a website called Scotland's People which I believe still exists. I think it's still a paysite but I could be wrong. Scottish...
    Michael Hewett, Yesterday at 10:47 AM, Off-Topic Discussion
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    lizzie27
    Today at 1:30 PM
  11. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    That made me laugh, @Tidemark! When I started college in 1970, female students had just been allowed to wear trousers on the clinics, as long as they were ‘navy blue with a slight flare’! A friend...
    That made me laugh, @Tidemark! When I started college in 1970, female students had just been allowed to wear trousers on the clinics, as long as they were ‘navy blue with a slight flare’! A friend who was at agricultural college was still required to wear a skirt, even though she often had to...
    That made me laugh, @Tidemark! When I started college in 1970, female students had just been allowed to wear trousers on the clinics, as long as they were ‘navy blue with a slight flare’! A friend who was at agricultural college was still...
    That made me laugh, @Tidemark! When I started college in 1970, female students had just been allowed to wear trousers on the clinics, as long as they were ‘navy blue with a slight flare’! A friend...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 104 105 106
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    Ergates
    Today at 1:30 PM
  12. Chilled

    Leaf Curl

    Only a systemic spray is going to kill them in my opinion.
    Only a systemic spray is going to kill them in my opinion.
    Only a systemic spray is going to kill them in my opinion.
    Only a systemic spray is going to kill them in my opinion.
    Chilled, Yesterday at 7:47 PM, Trees
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    pete
    Today at 12:50 PM
  13. Victoria
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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    They are starting to bloom ...Pagoda Red ...Fantasy Pink ...
    They are starting to bloom ...Pagoda Red ...Fantasy Pink ...
    They are starting to bloom ...Pagoda Red ...Fantasy Pink ...
    They are starting to bloom ...Pagoda Red ...Fantasy Pink ...
    Hib1 6 May.jpg Hib1 22 Jun.jpg Hib2 22 Jun.jpg Hibiscus 2 June 2012.JPG Hibiscus Pagoda Red 9 May 21.jpg Hibiscus Peach 1 Jun.jpg
    Victoria, Jun 1, 2021, Tropical Gardening ... 8 9 10
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    Victoria
    Today at 12:29 PM
  14. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It looks pleasant out with blue sky and puffy white clouds but it is 22c and 70% humidity which is uncomfortable. A repairman came earlier to repair our satellite dish and said it was...
    It looks pleasant out with blue sky and puffy white clouds but it is 22c and 70% humidity which is uncomfortable. A repairman came earlier to repair our satellite dish and said it was uncomfortable ... and when the Portuguese say it is, it is.
    It looks pleasant out with blue sky and puffy white clouds but it is 22c and 70% humidity which is uncomfortable. A repairman came earlier to repair our satellite dish and said it was uncomfortable ... and when the Portuguese say it is, it is.
    It looks pleasant out with blue sky and puffy white clouds but it is 22c and 70% humidity which is uncomfortable. A repairman came earlier to repair our satellite dish and said it was...
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 215 216 217
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    Victoria
    Today at 12:25 PM
  15. Will Hay

    A Neglected sculpted Cupressocyparis Leylandii Gold "PomPom"

    As @Clare G says, a larger pot is needed. There is enough green foliage there to indicate potential recovery. Gently tease the roots out a bit and use a soil based compost like John Innes no 3...
    As @Clare G says, a larger pot is needed. There is enough green foliage there to indicate potential recovery. Gently tease the roots out a bit and use a soil based compost like John Innes no 3 when repotting. Also make sure the new pot has a good drainage hole and elevate the pot on pot feet or...
    As @Clare G says, a larger pot is needed. There is enough green foliage there to indicate potential recovery. Gently tease the roots out a bit and use a soil based compost like John Innes no 3 when repotting. Also make sure the new pot has a good...
    As @Clare G says, a larger pot is needed. There is enough green foliage there to indicate potential recovery. Gently tease the roots out a bit and use a soil based compost like John Innes no 3...
    Will Hay, Today at 10:50 AM, Container Gardening
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    Plantminded
    Today at 12:21 PM
  16. burnie

    Rhino charging my way

    Strawberries should be ready this week and there are pods on the peas, growing under glass does get me an earlier crop up here for some items that's for sure.
    Strawberries should be ready this week and there are pods on the peas, growing under glass does get me an earlier crop up here for some items that's for sure.
    Strawberries should be ready this week and there are pods on the peas, growing under glass does get me an earlier crop up here for some items that's for sure.
    Strawberries should be ready this week and there are pods on the peas, growing under glass does get me an earlier crop up here for some items that's for sure.
    burnie, Aug 29, 2016, Greenhouse Growing ... 6 7 8
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    burnie
    Today at 11:50 AM
  17. katecat58

    Fertiliser NPK ratios

    Well I've got some now to try,they even personalised the package for me.:biggrin:
    Well I've got some now to try,they even personalised the package for me.:biggrin:
    Well I've got some now to try,they even personalised the package for me.:biggrin:
    Well I've got some now to try,they even personalised the package for me.:biggrin:
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    katecat58, May 29, 2024, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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    pete
    Today at 10:55 AM
  18. Spruce
    Sticky
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    We have one pair of nesting swallows this year, the female is currently sitting on eggs. Of course they’ve chosen to nest on the nest without a camera, my brilliant 24 hour live streaming camera...
    We have one pair of nesting swallows this year, the female is currently sitting on eggs. Of course they’ve chosen to nest on the nest without a camera, my brilliant 24 hour live streaming camera is showing a very clear live stream of an empty nest :frown:
    We have one pair of nesting swallows this year, the female is currently sitting on eggs. Of course they’ve chosen to nest on the nest without a camera, my brilliant 24 hour live streaming camera is showing a very clear live stream of an empty nest :frown:
    We have one pair of nesting swallows this year, the female is currently sitting on eggs. Of course they’ve chosen to nest on the nest without a camera, my brilliant 24 hour live streaming camera...
    Spruce, Apr 8, 2021, Wildlife Corner ... 6 7 8
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    CatDouch
    Today at 9:43 AM
  19. JWK
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    Show Us Your HousePlants In Bloom Now 2025

    My cleistocactus has decided to flower after many decades. It's 5ft tall and in the porch. It gets many strokes by visitors.
    My cleistocactus has decided to flower after many decades. It's 5ft tall and in the porch. It gets many strokes by visitors.
    My cleistocactus has decided to flower after many decades. It's 5ft tall and in the porch. It gets many strokes by visitors.
    My cleistocactus has decided to flower after many decades. It's 5ft tall and in the porch. It gets many strokes by visitors.
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    JWK, Jan 1, 2025, Other Plants ... 2
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    cactus_girl
    Today at 8:55 AM
  20. DevonDays

    Rose leaves yellowing

    Thank you very much @Mrs Hillard - You're right, I was an avid follower of your photographic posts on GardenersWorld and in fact that's what inspired me to buy Armada!Update since the weekend -...
    Thank you very much @Mrs Hillard - You're right, I was an avid follower of your photographic posts on GardenersWorld and in fact that's what inspired me to buy Armada!Update since the weekend - having removed lots of the surrounding overgrowth including the sticky-weed, the encroaching laurel...
    Thank you very much @Mrs Hillard - You're right, I was an avid follower of your photographic posts on GardenersWorld and in fact that's what inspired me to buy Armada!Update since the weekend - having removed lots of the surrounding overgrowth...
    Thank you very much @Mrs Hillard - You're right, I was an avid follower of your photographic posts on GardenersWorld and in fact that's what inspired me to buy Armada!Update since the weekend -...
    DevonDays, May 12, 2025, Gardening Discussions
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    DevonDays
    Today at 8:55 AM
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