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  1. Sian in Belgium

    Cornflower? Which one?!

    @Palustris , I have plucked a stem (right down to the base of the plant), and taken some photos inside, for more balanced light. The stem, full opened flower, and a seed head. (Paper is a sheet of...
    @Palustris , I have plucked a stem (right down to the base of the plant), and taken some photos inside, for more balanced light. The stem, full opened flower, and a seed head. (Paper is a sheet of A4)A close up of the flowerA close up of the stem, with leaves (what leaves this plant has!)
    @Palustris , I have plucked a stem (right down to the base of the plant), and taken some photos inside, for more balanced light. The stem, full opened flower, and a seed head. (Paper is a sheet of A4)A close up of the flowerA close up of the...
    @Palustris , I have plucked a stem (right down to the base of the plant), and taken some photos inside, for more balanced light. The stem, full opened flower, and a seed head. (Paper is a sheet of...
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  2. GardeningFanatic

    Would these work?

    I don't have any of that on my dry chalky hillside, however I reckon ferns and heuchera would be good. Others might know better than me.
    I don't have any of that on my dry chalky hillside, however I reckon ferns and heuchera would be good. Others might know better than me.
    I don't have any of that on my dry chalky hillside, however I reckon ferns and heuchera would be good. Others might know better than me.
    I don't have any of that on my dry chalky hillside, however I reckon ferns and heuchera would be good. Others might know better than me.
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  3. Sian in Belgium
    Like x 3

    some interesting "basil" plants

    Ah yes @Gay Gardener , that is Greek basil. I agree, it has a very good flavour, which is why I was so glad to get such a good plant. It also looks absolutely lovely when used as a garnish,...
    Ah yes @Gay Gardener , that is Greek basil. I agree, it has a very good flavour, which is why I was so glad to get such a good plant. It also looks absolutely lovely when used as a garnish, because it is so delicate. I have tried to grow some from seed (basil Aristotle), but the seedlings...
    Ah yes @Gay Gardener , that is Greek basil. I agree, it has a very good flavour, which is why I was so glad to get such a good plant. It also looks absolutely lovely when used as a garnish, because it is so delicate. I have tried to grow some...
    Ah yes @Gay Gardener , that is Greek basil. I agree, it has a very good flavour, which is why I was so glad to get such a good plant. It also looks absolutely lovely when used as a garnish,...
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  4. Phil A

    Focus on Herbs : Rosemary

    Lots of ideas on veggie Rosemary use... Particularly fond of the Camembert one, and will try Rosemary bread soon (how much Rosemary per 500g of flour? White, wholemeal, or 2/3 1/3 mix -...
    Lots of ideas on veggie Rosemary use... Particularly fond of the Camembert one, and will try Rosemary bread soon (how much Rosemary per 500g of flour? White, wholemeal, or 2/3 1/3 mix - attractively called "grey" here?).If you use lentils and pulses, Rosemary goes really well. In a lentil...
    Lots of ideas on veggie Rosemary use... Particularly fond of the Camembert one, and will try Rosemary bread soon (how much Rosemary per 500g of flour? White, wholemeal, or 2/3 1/3 mix - attractively called "grey" here?).If you use lentils and...
    Lots of ideas on veggie Rosemary use... Particularly fond of the Camembert one, and will try Rosemary bread soon (how much Rosemary per 500g of flour? White, wholemeal, or 2/3 1/3 mix -...
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  5. Phil A
    Like x 5

    Mutant Daisy

    Ahhh, the lesser stripy centred yellow come white caterpillar daisy. Rare, but not uncommon.
    Ahhh, the lesser stripy centred yellow come white caterpillar daisy. Rare, but not uncommon.
    Ahhh, the lesser stripy centred yellow come white caterpillar daisy. Rare, but not uncommon.
    Ahhh, the lesser stripy centred yellow come white caterpillar daisy. Rare, but not uncommon.
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  6. Sarah Giles

    When to plant on in my new herb bed

    chives are a worthy addition, i have normal and garlic for variety. The flowers can be used in salads.
    chives are a worthy addition, i have normal and garlic for variety. The flowers can be used in salads.
    chives are a worthy addition, i have normal and garlic for variety. The flowers can be used in salads.
    chives are a worthy addition, i have normal and garlic for variety. The flowers can be used in salads.
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  7. **Yvonne**
    Like x 3

    Wildflower ID please?

    Thank you Sian x
    Thank you Sian x
    Thank you Sian x
    Thank you Sian x
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  8. strongylodon
    Like x 9

    First Orchids

    Lovely Strongy :thumbsup:
    Lovely Strongy :thumbsup:
    Lovely Strongy :thumbsup:
    Lovely Strongy :thumbsup:
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  9. Phil A
    Like x 11

    Wildflowers of the Dorset hills

    There are about 10 types of Horsetail Nick, this is one of the bigger ones :)
    There are about 10 types of Horsetail Nick, this is one of the bigger ones :)
    There are about 10 types of Horsetail Nick, this is one of the bigger ones :)
    There are about 10 types of Horsetail Nick, this is one of the bigger ones :)
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  10. nFrost

    'Coastal' Wildflower ID

    That's the one Cinnamon, ta v much!
    That's the one Cinnamon, ta v much!
    That's the one Cinnamon, ta v much!
    That's the one Cinnamon, ta v much!
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  11. Cinnamon

    FISC Plant ID exam, anyone?

    ...re-edited... Phew, I got my exam results back this week, with a note about how I need to improve on my grasses, sedges, rushes and use of keys. Indeed. But.....I got level 4! Woot woot!...
    ...re-edited... Phew, I got my exam results back this week, with a note about how I need to improve on my grasses, sedges, rushes and use of keys. Indeed. But.....I got level 4! Woot woot! Apparently I was smug before I got this result, according to my mum, now I'm going to be unbearable! ...
    ...re-edited... Phew, I got my exam results back this week, with a note about how I need to improve on my grasses, sedges, rushes and use of keys. Indeed. But.....I got level 4! Woot woot! Apparently I was smug before I got this result,...
    ...re-edited... Phew, I got my exam results back this week, with a note about how I need to improve on my grasses, sedges, rushes and use of keys. Indeed. But.....I got level 4! Woot woot!...
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  12. JenAdams

    Rosemary Unwell

    Rosemary Blight ?? I think mine may have it at my allotment,my garden ones looks ok upto now
    Rosemary Blight ?? I think mine may have it at my allotment,my garden ones looks ok upto now
    Rosemary Blight ?? I think mine may have it at my allotment,my garden ones looks ok upto now
    Rosemary Blight ?? I think mine may have it at my allotment,my garden ones looks ok upto now
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  13. Phil A
    Like x 3

    So why don't we go somewhere only leeks grow

    That's why I used the word sneak.:biggrin:
    That's why I used the word sneak.:biggrin:
    That's why I used the word sneak.:biggrin:
    That's why I used the word sneak.:biggrin:
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  14. Marley Farley

    Identify the center herb or whatever it is?

    Thank you for learning me! think I will let it grow Used For: The herb is known to heal wounds and ulcers, induce expectoration, relieve pains, treat inflammations, diarrhea, induce urination, and...
    Thank you for learning me! think I will let it grow Used For: The herb is known to heal wounds and ulcers, induce expectoration, relieve pains, treat inflammations, diarrhea, induce urination, and cure bacterial infections.
    Thank you for learning me! think I will let it grow Used For: The herb is known to heal wounds and ulcers, induce expectoration, relieve pains, treat inflammations, diarrhea, induce urination, and cure bacterial infections.
    Thank you for learning me! think I will let it grow Used For: The herb is known to heal wounds and ulcers, induce expectoration, relieve pains, treat inflammations, diarrhea, induce urination, and...
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  15. Phil A
    Like x 6

    River Bank Flowers

    August:Earlier this week (Thursday)
    August:Earlier this week (Thursday)
    August:Earlier this week (Thursday)
    August:Earlier this week (Thursday)
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  16. wiseowl

    Wildflower I D

    It's great in a lawn I think. To each their own...
    It's great in a lawn I think. To each their own...
    It's great in a lawn I think. To each their own...
    It's great in a lawn I think. To each their own...
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  17. Phil A
    Agree x 4

    EU inadvertently destroys wildflower meadows

    And reduce CO2 in the atmosphere maybe?! So short sighted, we need to collectivise!
    And reduce CO2 in the atmosphere maybe?! So short sighted, we need to collectivise!
    And reduce CO2 in the atmosphere maybe?! So short sighted, we need to collectivise!
    And reduce CO2 in the atmosphere maybe?! So short sighted, we need to collectivise!
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  18. Phil A

    Colonised old limestone quarry

    Rock Samphire. Crithmum maritimum.Got a fennelly taste to it, you can pickle it :)
    Rock Samphire. Crithmum maritimum.Got a fennelly taste to it, you can pickle it :)
    Rock Samphire. Crithmum maritimum.Got a fennelly taste to it, you can pickle it :)
    Rock Samphire. Crithmum maritimum.Got a fennelly taste to it, you can pickle it :)
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  19. Phil A
    Like x 9

    Sea Cliff Flowers

    Course it is :doh: Should have realised its a bit late for corn marigolds :)
    Course it is :doh: Should have realised its a bit late for corn marigolds :)
    Course it is :doh: Should have realised its a bit late for corn marigolds :)
    Course it is :doh: Should have realised its a bit late for corn marigolds :)
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  20. Marley Farley

    Homemade Insect Repellant

    :lunapic 130165696578242 5::lunapic 130165696578242 5: Well only in desperation...!!! :loll:
    :lunapic 130165696578242 5::lunapic 130165696578242 5: Well only in desperation...!!! :loll:
    :lunapic 130165696578242 5::lunapic 130165696578242 5: Well only in desperation...!!! :loll:
    :lunapic 130165696578242 5::lunapic 130165696578242 5: Well only in desperation...!!! :loll:
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