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  1. Anthony Rogers

    Crown Imperial Fritillary

    :dunno::heehee:.........the things I miss in Life!!:snork:
    :dunno::heehee:.........the things I miss in Life!!:snork:
    :dunno::heehee:.........the things I miss in Life!!:snork:
    :dunno::heehee:.........the things I miss in Life!!:snork:
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  2. macandal

    Watering during a drought

    Thanks for the information macandal. :) Surprisingly your typical summer temperatures are at least 10 degrees lower than I would have thought in your area, but we learn something new every day.I...
    Thanks for the information macandal. :) Surprisingly your typical summer temperatures are at least 10 degrees lower than I would have thought in your area, but we learn something new every day.I would say you can get away without watering the roses, apples and lemons for two to three weeks or...
    Thanks for the information macandal. :) Surprisingly your typical summer temperatures are at least 10 degrees lower than I would have thought in your area, but we learn something new every day.I would say you can get away without watering the...
    Thanks for the information macandal. :) Surprisingly your typical summer temperatures are at least 10 degrees lower than I would have thought in your area, but we learn something new every day.I...
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  3. roders

    Will Giles.......Dies.

    Yes heard of this last month, so sad I was going to visit his garden this year too. Nice obituary in the guardian though
    Yes heard of this last month, so sad I was going to visit his garden this year too. Nice obituary in the guardian though
    Yes heard of this last month, so sad I was going to visit his garden this year too. Nice obituary in the guardian though
    Yes heard of this last month, so sad I was going to visit his garden this year too. Nice obituary in the guardian though
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  4. Dips

    Winter protection planning

    Im pretty sure my bottle brush is half hardy.Thank you tho peteThe agapanthus i will do as i have done previous years as they have done better with a bit if protection
    Im pretty sure my bottle brush is half hardy.Thank you tho peteThe agapanthus i will do as i have done previous years as they have done better with a bit if protection
    Im pretty sure my bottle brush is half hardy.Thank you tho peteThe agapanthus i will do as i have done previous years as they have done better with a bit if protection
    Im pretty sure my bottle brush is half hardy.Thank you tho peteThe agapanthus i will do as i have done previous years as they have done better with a bit if protection
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  5. Wilki6467

    Help with my lawn

    I would seed the patches. This can be done up until mid-autumn or in mid-spring.
    I would seed the patches. This can be done up until mid-autumn or in mid-spring.
    I would seed the patches. This can be done up until mid-autumn or in mid-spring.
    I would seed the patches. This can be done up until mid-autumn or in mid-spring.
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  6. NorthantsGeezer

    Has anyone used one of these .........

    £4 at Wilko, Ramsgate a couple of day ago.
    £4 at Wilko, Ramsgate a couple of day ago.
    £4 at Wilko, Ramsgate a couple of day ago.
    £4 at Wilko, Ramsgate a couple of day ago.
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  7. jennywren

    Hacking back a hydrangea

    Many thanks @wiseowl - tea first then a severe cutting it is...
    Many thanks @wiseowl - tea first then a severe cutting it is...
    Many thanks @wiseowl - tea first then a severe cutting it is...
    Many thanks @wiseowl - tea first then a severe cutting it is...
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  8. regional

    where to buy the best bulbs

    Welcome. Another vote for Wilkinsons from me.
    Welcome. Another vote for Wilkinsons from me.
    Welcome. Another vote for Wilkinsons from me.
    Welcome. Another vote for Wilkinsons from me.
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  9. weas3l

    Begonia Apricot Shades

    You can overwinter Begonia tubers but you need to dry them off in a month or so. Slowly allowing the stems and leaves to fall away.Its then best to rub the compost away from the tubers and...
    You can overwinter Begonia tubers but you need to dry them off in a month or so. Slowly allowing the stems and leaves to fall away.Its then best to rub the compost away from the tubers and give them a look over. Vine weevil like the tubers and might well be in there, munching away.If all...
    You can overwinter Begonia tubers but you need to dry them off in a month or so. Slowly allowing the stems and leaves to fall away.Its then best to rub the compost away from the tubers and give them a look over. Vine weevil like the tubers...
    You can overwinter Begonia tubers but you need to dry them off in a month or so. Slowly allowing the stems and leaves to fall away.Its then best to rub the compost away from the tubers and...
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  10. weas3l

    Plant with the name Patrick

    I did an rhs search and there are loads or orchidsBut there is dianthus patrick or gazania patrickThere is also Pulmonaria 'Patrick Bates' and Narcissus 'Patrick Hacket' (1)And Erica...
    I did an rhs search and there are loads or orchidsBut there is dianthus patrick or gazania patrickThere is also Pulmonaria 'Patrick Bates' and Narcissus 'Patrick Hacket' (1)And Erica cinerea 'P.s. Patrick' Which is really pretty
    I did an rhs search and there are loads or orchidsBut there is dianthus patrick or gazania patrickThere is also Pulmonaria 'Patrick Bates' and Narcissus 'Patrick Hacket' (1)And Erica cinerea 'P.s. Patrick' Which is really pretty
    I did an rhs search and there are loads or orchidsBut there is dianthus patrick or gazania patrickThere is also Pulmonaria 'Patrick Bates' and Narcissus 'Patrick Hacket' (1)And Erica...
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  11. Fairyvegmother

    Could I have organic crops?

    Weetam, thank you for this. I will make that call. I vaguely recall something on TV about asking council regarding waste ground and if there's a local group of 10!you can ask them if you can use...
    Weetam, thank you for this. I will make that call. I vaguely recall something on TV about asking council regarding waste ground and if there's a local group of 10!you can ask them if you can use that to grow vegetablea etc?
    Weetam, thank you for this. I will make that call. I vaguely recall something on TV about asking council regarding waste ground and if there's a local group of 10!you can ask them if you can use that to grow vegetablea etc?
    Weetam, thank you for this. I will make that call. I vaguely recall something on TV about asking council regarding waste ground and if there's a local group of 10!you can ask them if you can use...
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  12. kindredspirit
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  13. Fairyvegmother

    Sprouts Ahoy

    Thanks so much, I suppose it's a learning curve. I won't be giving up no way, I'm enjoying it too much haha. Thanks
    Thanks so much, I suppose it's a learning curve. I won't be giving up no way, I'm enjoying it too much haha. Thanks
    Thanks so much, I suppose it's a learning curve. I won't be giving up no way, I'm enjoying it too much haha. Thanks
    Thanks so much, I suppose it's a learning curve. I won't be giving up no way, I'm enjoying it too much haha. Thanks
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  14. cr1tical

    Alliums from seed?

    Thank you both, I'll think about it! Never been very good at long term garden projects.
    Thank you both, I'll think about it! Never been very good at long term garden projects.
    Thank you both, I'll think about it! Never been very good at long term garden projects.
    Thank you both, I'll think about it! Never been very good at long term garden projects.
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  15. jennywren

    Chilli Peppers and Swedes

    Thanks for the information. The chillies started to ripen the minute I posted up about them not ripening! As they turn bright red I pick them but must admit I thought they would have more of a...
    Thanks for the information. The chillies started to ripen the minute I posted up about them not ripening! As they turn bright red I pick them but must admit I thought they would have more of a kick than they do.Neeps - well we had the first rain for months so they might get a move on. Oops...
    Thanks for the information. The chillies started to ripen the minute I posted up about them not ripening! As they turn bright red I pick them but must admit I thought they would have more of a kick than they do.Neeps - well we had the first...
    Thanks for the information. The chillies started to ripen the minute I posted up about them not ripening! As they turn bright red I pick them but must admit I thought they would have more of a...
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  16. FenwickGardener

    Garden Ornaments

    hello everyone, I'm a BBC Radio 4 reporter and I'm making a feature about gardening trends. I'm told that the popularity of garden ornaments in growing and I'd be keen to talk to anyone who is...
    hello everyone, I'm a BBC Radio 4 reporter and I'm making a feature about gardening trends. I'm told that the popularity of garden ornaments in growing and I'd be keen to talk to anyone who is keen on decorating their gardens with different types of ornament. I'm looking forward to hearing...
    hello everyone, I'm a BBC Radio 4 reporter and I'm making a feature about gardening trends. I'm told that the popularity of garden ornaments in growing and I'd be keen to talk to anyone who is keen on decorating their gardens with different...
    hello everyone, I'm a BBC Radio 4 reporter and I'm making a feature about gardening trends. I'm told that the popularity of garden ornaments in growing and I'd be keen to talk to anyone who is...
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    419
  17. Mowerman

    Weed Killers You Use and Recommend

    I pity the poor soul who gets me to eat :) Old tough meat but I might be okay for a nice bit of crackling! And whoever is reading this the wrong way, go scrub your minds clean! :heehee:
    I pity the poor soul who gets me to eat :) Old tough meat but I might be okay for a nice bit of crackling! And whoever is reading this the wrong way, go scrub your minds clean! :heehee:
    I pity the poor soul who gets me to eat :) Old tough meat but I might be okay for a nice bit of crackling! And whoever is reading this the wrong way, go scrub your minds clean! :heehee:
    I pity the poor soul who gets me to eat :) Old tough meat but I might be okay for a nice bit of crackling! And whoever is reading this the wrong way, go scrub your minds clean! :heehee:
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  18. tonykhuong

    Why is Amaryllis not blooming?

    First of all are they Amaryllis ( outdoor plants that flower Aug to Oct ) or Hippeastrum ( indoor plants that flower from Dec to April / May ).
    First of all are they Amaryllis ( outdoor plants that flower Aug to Oct ) or Hippeastrum ( indoor plants that flower from Dec to April / May ).
    First of all are they Amaryllis ( outdoor plants that flower Aug to Oct ) or Hippeastrum ( indoor plants that flower from Dec to April / May ).
    First of all are they Amaryllis ( outdoor plants that flower Aug to Oct ) or Hippeastrum ( indoor plants that flower from Dec to April / May ).
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  19. Anthony Rogers
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    Larkspur ( Delphinium )

    :wow: Fantastic photos @Anthony Rogers :dbgrtmb:. Delphinium is one of my most favourite flowers :dbgrtmb:
    :wow: Fantastic photos @Anthony Rogers :dbgrtmb:. Delphinium is one of my most favourite flowers :dbgrtmb:
    :wow: Fantastic photos @Anthony Rogers :dbgrtmb:. Delphinium is one of my most favourite flowers :dbgrtmb:
    :wow: Fantastic photos @Anthony Rogers :dbgrtmb:. Delphinium is one of my most favourite flowers :dbgrtmb:
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  20. truongthanh

    Does anyone dry flowers?

    Just thought I'd share this with you.......A whole field full of Delphinium grown for drying.
    Just thought I'd share this with you.......A whole field full of Delphinium grown for drying.
    Just thought I'd share this with you.......A whole field full of Delphinium grown for drying.
    Just thought I'd share this with you.......A whole field full of Delphinium grown for drying.
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