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  1. Penny_Forthem

    How do you store your seeds?

    I do have 3 varieties of flowers in their original seed packets in the refrigerator for scarification. They are the only seeds that I had bought though. All of the rest are collected and some of...
    I do have 3 varieties of flowers in their original seed packets in the refrigerator for scarification. They are the only seeds that I had bought though. All of the rest are collected and some of them are more than 6 generations from the original purchased seed starts. I did try making little...
    I do have 3 varieties of flowers in their original seed packets in the refrigerator for scarification. They are the only seeds that I had bought though. All of the rest are collected and some of them are more than 6 generations from the original...
    I do have 3 varieties of flowers in their original seed packets in the refrigerator for scarification. They are the only seeds that I had bought though. All of the rest are collected and some of...
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  2. JWK
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    What are we doing in the garden 2024

    Do now... What are we doing in the garden 2025
    Do now... What are we doing in the garden 2025
    Do now... What are we doing in the garden 2025
    Do now... What are we doing in the garden 2025
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  3. ClematisDbee
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    What has held you back, as a gardener?

    Excellent plan! :dbgrtmb:
    Excellent plan! :dbgrtmb:
    Excellent plan! :dbgrtmb:
    Excellent plan! :dbgrtmb:
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  4. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good December 2024

    However @lizzie27 0ur 2 huge clumps have been in flower now for months. Many thanks to the lovely lady who gave us a small amount many many years ago. When they flower we always call them after...
    However @lizzie27 0ur 2 huge clumps have been in flower now for months. Many thanks to the lovely lady who gave us a small amount many many years ago. When they flower we always call them after her but this year she has been non stop we think she knows that we have had something that is hard to...
    However @lizzie27 0ur 2 huge clumps have been in flower now for months. Many thanks to the lovely lady who gave us a small amount many many years ago. When they flower we always call them after her but this year she has been non stop we think...
    However @lizzie27 0ur 2 huge clumps have been in flower now for months. Many thanks to the lovely lady who gave us a small amount many many years ago. When they flower we always call them after...
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  5. merleworld
    Informative x 4

    You learn something new every day

    My grandparents were married on Christmas day as it wasn't a holiday up here - just another day, and it wasn't a holiday when my Mum [their daughter ] was growing up. I was born in 1957, so I...
    My grandparents were married on Christmas day as it wasn't a holiday up here - just another day, and it wasn't a holiday when my Mum [their daughter ] was growing up. I was born in 1957, so I don't remember it not being a holiday, but I knew about it because of my mum and her parents. Hogmanay...
    My grandparents were married on Christmas day as it wasn't a holiday up here - just another day, and it wasn't a holiday when my Mum [their daughter ] was growing up. I was born in 1957, so I don't remember it not being a holiday, but I knew...
    My grandparents were married on Christmas day as it wasn't a holiday up here - just another day, and it wasn't a holiday when my Mum [their daughter ] was growing up. I was born in 1957, so I...
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  6. Emerion

    Old fashioned wild flower names

    Not by anyone who bothers to look them up.
    Not by anyone who bothers to look them up.
    Not by anyone who bothers to look them up.
    Not by anyone who bothers to look them up.
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  7. Doghouse Riley

    Choosing Clematis.

    It was good reading this back it’s such a old post but still packed with information, and we still have some of the thread givers hereI have just bought tie dye
    It was good reading this back it’s such a old post but still packed with information, and we still have some of the thread givers hereI have just bought tie dye
    It was good reading this back it’s such a old post but still packed with information, and we still have some of the thread givers hereI have just bought tie dye
    It was good reading this back it’s such a old post but still packed with information, and we still have some of the thread givers hereI have just bought tie dye
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  8. Spruce
    Like x 4

    French Marigolds

    Orange Boy French Marigolds
    Orange Boy French Marigolds
    Orange Boy French Marigolds
    Orange Boy French Marigolds
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  9. PrunusB95

    Monarda - Bee Blam

    Monarda Cherry Pops
    Monarda Cherry Pops
    Monarda Cherry Pops
    Monarda Cherry Pops
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  10. Elizabeth13

    Delphinium

    Flamenco Delphinium
    Flamenco Delphinium
    Flamenco Delphinium
    Flamenco Delphinium
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  11. hailbopp

    Any suggestions re unsticking plastic flower pots.

    I found a good way is to go in early 9 ish when theyve put out Mothers day flowers or any other mega flower day and theyve been happy to give them away foor free. Btw the white ones are good mini...
    I found a good way is to go in early 9 ish when theyve put out Mothers day flowers or any other mega flower day and theyve been happy to give them away foor free. Btw the white ones are good mini cloches,but grey and black are longer lasting.
    I found a good way is to go in early 9 ish when theyve put out Mothers day flowers or any other mega flower day and theyve been happy to give them away foor free. Btw the white ones are good mini cloches,but grey and black are longer lasting.
    I found a good way is to go in early 9 ish when theyve put out Mothers day flowers or any other mega flower day and theyve been happy to give them away foor free. Btw the white ones are good mini...
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  12. Pink678

    Nemesia, Verbena and Fuchsia - Wondering what to do with them ...

    That's a great idea, I didn't realise that garden centres would have them so early in the year. Lady Boothby looks beautiful, I'll look out for it. I like the website you linked to, I'm enjoying...
    That's a great idea, I didn't realise that garden centres would have them so early in the year. Lady Boothby looks beautiful, I'll look out for it. I like the website you linked to, I'm enjoying browsing around it and reading their descriptions, they seem to be real enthusiasts.
    That's a great idea, I didn't realise that garden centres would have them so early in the year. Lady Boothby looks beautiful, I'll look out for it. I like the website you linked to, I'm enjoying browsing around it and reading their descriptions,...
    That's a great idea, I didn't realise that garden centres would have them so early in the year. Lady Boothby looks beautiful, I'll look out for it. I like the website you linked to, I'm enjoying...
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  13. Sienna's Blossom

    Talk to me about Aquilegias

    An orange and yellow columbine
    An orange and yellow columbine
    An orange and yellow columbine
    An orange and yellow columbine
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  14. Pink678

    Snapdragons and Verbena - what to do now

    I like the all-pink look, I haven't seen that kind of snapdragon before.
    I like the all-pink look, I haven't seen that kind of snapdragon before.
    I like the all-pink look, I haven't seen that kind of snapdragon before.
    I like the all-pink look, I haven't seen that kind of snapdragon before.
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  15. JWK

    Zinnias

    Zowie Zinnia is a 2006 All-America Winner.
    Zowie Zinnia is a 2006 All-America Winner.
    Zowie Zinnia is a 2006 All-America Winner.
    Zowie Zinnia is a 2006 All-America Winner.
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  16. noisette47

    Alstroemeria Indian Summer

    Mine were bought-in plants (they never made it the second year) of about that height, The nurseryman advised support as the top growth was disproportionate to the rootball size. The ones waiting...
    Mine were bought-in plants (they never made it the second year) of about that height, The nurseryman advised support as the top growth was disproportionate to the rootball size. The ones waiting to go into their new home have been potted on and are shorter and wider :) Must admit that the few...
    Mine were bought-in plants (they never made it the second year) of about that height, The nurseryman advised support as the top growth was disproportionate to the rootball size. The ones waiting to go into their new home have been potted on and...
    Mine were bought-in plants (they never made it the second year) of about that height, The nurseryman advised support as the top growth was disproportionate to the rootball size. The ones waiting...
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  17. BMX90

    What Plants are people buying today ?

    For those of you who have such an independant grower or nursery, please please give them all the encouragement and support that you can. For they are an endangered species. This is especially true...
    For those of you who have such an independant grower or nursery, please please give them all the encouragement and support that you can. For they are an endangered species. This is especially true if a long standing family business, for they will likely fall within the grasp of the latest Budget...
    For those of you who have such an independant grower or nursery, please please give them all the encouragement and support that you can. For they are an endangered species. This is especially true if a long standing family business, for they will...
    For those of you who have such an independant grower or nursery, please please give them all the encouragement and support that you can. For they are an endangered species. This is especially true...
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  18. hailbopp

    Trnasplanting Nerine Bowdenii when in leaf.

    There is a house up the road from me that always has a good show of these in the front garden, I think the owner has either died or gone to a care home as the house had a for sale sign recently...
    There is a house up the road from me that always has a good show of these in the front garden, I think the owner has either died or gone to a care home as the house had a for sale sign recently and new people parking outside.I doubt they will survive some how, but maybe, it will probably end...
    There is a house up the road from me that always has a good show of these in the front garden, I think the owner has either died or gone to a care home as the house had a for sale sign recently and new people parking outside.I doubt they will...
    There is a house up the road from me that always has a good show of these in the front garden, I think the owner has either died or gone to a care home as the house had a for sale sign recently...
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  19. Jenny namaste
    Like x 5

    Coffee and grilled walnut cheesecake

    I haven't tried but see no reason why not . Jenny namaste
    I haven't tried but see no reason why not . Jenny namaste
    I haven't tried but see no reason why not . Jenny namaste
    I haven't tried but see no reason why not . Jenny namaste
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  20. BMX90
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