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  1. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    I didn't notice a scent @On the Levels. It was on the roadside in an industrial estate.
    I didn't notice a scent @On the Levels. It was on the roadside in an industrial estate.
    I didn't notice a scent @On the Levels. It was on the roadside in an industrial estate.
    I didn't notice a scent @On the Levels. It was on the roadside in an industrial estate.
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  2. Victoria
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    What is looking good in July 2025

    Mrs LS's hanging baskets
    Mrs LS's hanging baskets
    Mrs LS's hanging baskets
    Mrs LS's hanging baskets
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  3. Loofah
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    What are we doing in the garden 2025

    We have a pear tree, which has always been pretty useless. But this year it's sagging with the weight of pears. I'm banging my head on them. They usually fall off or get eaten by squirrels or...
    We have a pear tree, which has always been pretty useless. But this year it's sagging with the weight of pears. I'm banging my head on them. They usually fall off or get eaten by squirrels or birds. Not ready to pick though. Could be a bumper year.
    We have a pear tree, which has always been pretty useless. But this year it's sagging with the weight of pears. I'm banging my head on them. They usually fall off or get eaten by squirrels or birds. Not ready to pick though. Could be a bumper year.
    We have a pear tree, which has always been pretty useless. But this year it's sagging with the weight of pears. I'm banging my head on them. They usually fall off or get eaten by squirrels or...
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  4. wiseowl
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    Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

    @waterbut …..” tell me how you feel/ how do you feel…. “ seems to be a opening question from all reporters these days. Wonder where they get their training ?:scratch: It is so inappropriate sometimes.
    @waterbut …..” tell me how you feel/ how do you feel…. “ seems to be a opening question from all reporters these days. Wonder where they get their training ?:scratch: It is so inappropriate sometimes.
    @waterbut …..” tell me how you feel/ how do you feel…. “ seems to be a opening question from all reporters these days. Wonder where they get their training ?:scratch: It is so inappropriate sometimes.
    @waterbut …..” tell me how you feel/ how do you feel…. “ seems to be a opening question from all reporters these days. Wonder where they get their training ?:scratch: It is so inappropriate sometimes.
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  5. JWK
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    What's buzzing or flying near you 2025 ?

    We can hear some baby birds being fed in our shrubbery. It sounds as though it's coming from the bird box, which is currently obscured. But the only adult birds I can see whizzing around are...
    We can hear some baby birds being fed in our shrubbery. It sounds as though it's coming from the bird box, which is currently obscured. But the only adult birds I can see whizzing around are dunnocks. An open nest would be too risky here. I shall have to have a nosey in the bushes and investigate.
    We can hear some baby birds being fed in our shrubbery. It sounds as though it's coming from the bird box, which is currently obscured. But the only adult birds I can see whizzing around are dunnocks. An open nest would be too risky here. I shall...
    We can hear some baby birds being fed in our shrubbery. It sounds as though it's coming from the bird box, which is currently obscured. But the only adult birds I can see whizzing around are...
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  6. tommyrot

    Ye Olde Enemy

    I don't bother with weedkiller - I pull it up or snap it off at the base, and leave the stem and leaves to wither and die. I don't do any untangling. It only takes a moment to do. It grows back...
    I don't bother with weedkiller - I pull it up or snap it off at the base, and leave the stem and leaves to wither and die. I don't do any untangling. It only takes a moment to do. It grows back weaker, slower, smaller leaves. I snap it off again. I find that after the third time, it tends to...
    I don't bother with weedkiller - I pull it up or snap it off at the base, and leave the stem and leaves to wither and die. I don't do any untangling. It only takes a moment to do. It grows back weaker, slower, smaller leaves. I snap it off...
    I don't bother with weedkiller - I pull it up or snap it off at the base, and leave the stem and leaves to wither and die. I don't do any untangling. It only takes a moment to do. It grows back...
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  7. shiney
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    JULY PHOTO COMPETITION 2025

    Pokers
    Pokers
    Pokers
    Pokers
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  8. wiseowl
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2025

    I will be doing my research @Busy-Lizzie The good old days of comedy @lizzie27
    I will be doing my research @Busy-Lizzie The good old days of comedy @lizzie27
    I will be doing my research @Busy-Lizzie The good old days of comedy @lizzie27
    I will be doing my research @Busy-Lizzie The good old days of comedy @lizzie27
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  9. Friendly

    Overgrown Hydrangea

    I wait till the leaves have dropped in late autumn so you can see what needs doing. I cut right out 4 or 5 of the oldest, gnarled branches at ground level each year so that every year you get new...
    I wait till the leaves have dropped in late autumn so you can see what needs doing. I cut right out 4 or 5 of the oldest, gnarled branches at ground level each year so that every year you get new branches growing which flower better. You can also just cut back the remaining branches to the size...
    I wait till the leaves have dropped in late autumn so you can see what needs doing. I cut right out 4 or 5 of the oldest, gnarled branches at ground level each year so that every year you get new branches growing which flower better. You can also...
    I wait till the leaves have dropped in late autumn so you can see what needs doing. I cut right out 4 or 5 of the oldest, gnarled branches at ground level each year so that every year you get new...
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  10. ArmyAirForce

    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    Well done both of you - that is certainly some project!That was an interesting idea about using a jetwasher so thanks for that but just imagine the mess! The builder says he'll deal with it as...
    Well done both of you - that is certainly some project!That was an interesting idea about using a jetwasher so thanks for that but just imagine the mess! The builder says he'll deal with it as he also wants to do something about the soakaway drainage in that area.Might it be a good idea to...
    Well done both of you - that is certainly some project!That was an interesting idea about using a jetwasher so thanks for that but just imagine the mess! The builder says he'll deal with it as he also wants to do something about the soakaway...
    Well done both of you - that is certainly some project!That was an interesting idea about using a jetwasher so thanks for that but just imagine the mess! The builder says he'll deal with it as...
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  11. JWK
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    Tomato Growing 2025

    I haven't tasted the Malachite Box yet. It's the first time I've grown it so I'm looking forward to it. Really surprised at how big they are, they've ripened earlier than my favourite Green Zebra...
    I haven't tasted the Malachite Box yet. It's the first time I've grown it so I'm looking forward to it. Really surprised at how big they are, they've ripened earlier than my favourite Green Zebra which haven't done well this year.Forgot to mention that they're all grown outside in NW England.
    I haven't tasted the Malachite Box yet. It's the first time I've grown it so I'm looking forward to it. Really surprised at how big they are, they've ripened earlier than my favourite Green Zebra which haven't done well this year.Forgot to...
    I haven't tasted the Malachite Box yet. It's the first time I've grown it so I'm looking forward to it. Really surprised at how big they are, they've ripened earlier than my favourite Green Zebra...
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  12. JWK
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    Vegetable Growing 2025

    I thought Anya would have been maincrop like PFA, I never dug my PFA until early september.
    I thought Anya would have been maincrop like PFA, I never dug my PFA until early september.
    I thought Anya would have been maincrop like PFA, I never dug my PFA until early september.
    I thought Anya would have been maincrop like PFA, I never dug my PFA until early september.
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  13. My Clay Jungle

    When are honey bear squash ripe?

    Thank you everyone. No idea why, but I was wrongly thinking of summer squash such as courgettes which need picking early to prevent them becoming massive. I was hoping for a regular crop of...
    Thank you everyone. No idea why, but I was wrongly thinking of summer squash such as courgettes which need picking early to prevent them becoming massive. I was hoping for a regular crop of honeybear through the summer, but I now realise I will likely have a glut in Autumn that I can store. ...
    Thank you everyone. No idea why, but I was wrongly thinking of summer squash such as courgettes which need picking early to prevent them becoming massive. I was hoping for a regular crop of honeybear through the summer, but I now realise I will...
    Thank you everyone. No idea why, but I was wrongly thinking of summer squash such as courgettes which need picking early to prevent them becoming massive. I was hoping for a regular crop of...
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  14. wiseowl
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    Whats Your Weather Like 2025

    It has been around 22C all day but a bit muggy as there was no breeze. They are now forecasting rain on Thursday - but they have been forecasting rain quite a few days this month without...
    It has been around 22C all day but a bit muggy as there was no breeze. They are now forecasting rain on Thursday - but they have been forecasting rain quite a few days this month without delivering it.
    It has been around 22C all day but a bit muggy as there was no breeze. They are now forecasting rain on Thursday - but they have been forecasting rain quite a few days this month without delivering it.
    It has been around 22C all day but a bit muggy as there was no breeze. They are now forecasting rain on Thursday - but they have been forecasting rain quite a few days this month without...
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  15. JWK
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    A Joke Or Two 2025

    Love it @Ergates!
    Love it @Ergates!
    Love it @Ergates!
    Love it @Ergates!
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  16. The Enquiring Gardener

    Over or under watering, or something else?

    I think 50 x 50 x 50 is rather small for a birch tree so, if you can, give it a much larger pot but first of all, stand it in a saucer and give it a good 10 litres of water and let it soak up any...
    I think 50 x 50 x 50 is rather small for a birch tree so, if you can, give it a much larger pot but first of all, stand it in a saucer and give it a good 10 litres of water and let it soak up any that seeps out. Leave it 3 days and repeat. When you see water coming out of the bottom you'll...
    I think 50 x 50 x 50 is rather small for a birch tree so, if you can, give it a much larger pot but first of all, stand it in a saucer and give it a good 10 litres of water and let it soak up any that seeps out. Leave it 3 days and repeat. ...
    I think 50 x 50 x 50 is rather small for a birch tree so, if you can, give it a much larger pot but first of all, stand it in a saucer and give it a good 10 litres of water and let it soak up any...
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  17. JWK
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    Faces to Names

    Good evening me and my Son drone flying this afternoon
    Good evening me and my Son drone flying this afternoon
    Good evening me and my Son drone flying this afternoon
    Good evening me and my Son drone flying this afternoon
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  18. JWK
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    Chillies 2025

    Hello all,I grew Mammoth Jalapeños and also Goliath Jalapeños. The Mammoths are being picked at the moment and the Goliaths are a few weeks behind. My Shishitos are producing many pods and we've...
    Hello all,I grew Mammoth Jalapeños and also Goliath Jalapeños. The Mammoths are being picked at the moment and the Goliaths are a few weeks behind. My Shishitos are producing many pods and we've had a few meals already from them. The Birds Eyes are fruiting well but they are always the last to...
    Hello all,I grew Mammoth Jalapeños and also Goliath Jalapeños. The Mammoths are being picked at the moment and the Goliaths are a few weeks behind. My Shishitos are producing many pods and we've had a few meals already from them. The Birds Eyes...
    Hello all,I grew Mammoth Jalapeños and also Goliath Jalapeños. The Mammoths are being picked at the moment and the Goliaths are a few weeks behind. My Shishitos are producing many pods and we've...
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  19. tommyrot

    Bird Bath Etiquette – The Pigeon Dilemma

    Some excellent suggestions. I had taken to hosing the pigeon gunk out, but now with a hosepipe ban, it's back to scrubbing it again. Perhaps I'll look into smaller ones. Erecting an arch or...
    Some excellent suggestions. I had taken to hosing the pigeon gunk out, but now with a hosepipe ban, it's back to scrubbing it again. Perhaps I'll look into smaller ones. Erecting an arch or similar might provide an opportunity to hang some smaller ones. Thank you!
    Some excellent suggestions. I had taken to hosing the pigeon gunk out, but now with a hosepipe ban, it's back to scrubbing it again. Perhaps I'll look into smaller ones. Erecting an arch or similar might provide an opportunity to hang some...
    Some excellent suggestions. I had taken to hosing the pigeon gunk out, but now with a hosepipe ban, it's back to scrubbing it again. Perhaps I'll look into smaller ones. Erecting an arch or...
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  20. On the Levels

    Pickling Shallots

    My nan used to say that whistling while you're peeling/chopping onions prevents your eyes watering. It doesn't work very well for me!
    My nan used to say that whistling while you're peeling/chopping onions prevents your eyes watering. It doesn't work very well for me!
    My nan used to say that whistling while you're peeling/chopping onions prevents your eyes watering. It doesn't work very well for me!
    My nan used to say that whistling while you're peeling/chopping onions prevents your eyes watering. It doesn't work very well for me!
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