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        <title>Recent discussions — BBC Gardeners' World Magazine</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>🐣HELLO FORKERS 🐣 March ‘24 🐣</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080194/hello-forkers-march-24</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>Dovefromabove</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[And suddenly the dark damp days of February are behind us, and although we may yet still feel the March winds, the days are getting longer and brighter, the soil is beginning to warm up and golden daffodils are dancing in the sunlight. <div>Now it’s time for gardeners to really start preparing for the growing season … there’s seedbeds to rake down to a fine tilth and seeds to sow on our windowsills and in greenhouses … and when we feel in need of company, someone we can share the bits and bobs of life with who will understand our triumphs and disasters, we can come here to the Potting Shed … the seats are comfy, the kettle is always on … and there may be a biscuit or two, or even a freshly made cake … <br />… so welcome to all; find a comfy corner and chat about your day … <br /> </div>]]>
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        <title>Parrrrrrrrteeeeee!!!</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080489/parrrrrrrrteeeeee</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>steveTu</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>sI have decided to have a virtual closing down party on Wednesday 20th AND 27th... a bit like Christmas and New Years eve, with a countdown leading up to the big bong.</div><div>It's a 'bring your own' party - although I may provide some music (given my taste, you also may want to bring your own 78s).....</div><div>It will be fancy dress with the theme being 1920s Prohibition and Speakeasy culture...let your hair down and drag out those old flapper dresses.....</div><div><br /></div><div>Edited to add: I may need some help with my playlist. I thought I'd make it in some way related to gardening - but also 'party' music. I'm going with (so far):</div><div>Marvin Gaye - I heard it through the grapevine</div><div>Bobby Womack - California Dreamin'</div><div>Donald Fagen - Green Flower Street</div><div>Four Tops - Midnight Flower</div><div>Paul Weller - Sunflower</div><div>Santana - Flor D'Luna (Moonflower)</div><div>Aretha Franklin - A rose is still a rose</div><div>Marv Johnson - I'll pick a rose for my rose</div><div>Nat King Cole - Ramblin' Rose and Honeysuckle Rose</div><div>Paul Weller - English Rose</div><div>Robert Plant &amp; Alison Krauss - Trampled rose<br /></div><div>Sting - Desert Rose</div><div>Jnr Walker - Way back home....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Edited again: Please note talking about politics will be banned - as will talking about:</div><div>Cats</div><div>Dogs</div><div>Pets in general</div><div>Family</div><div>Illness</div><div>Religion<br /></div><div>Fun</div><div>Babies</div><div>Alcohol</div><div>Food and Drink</div><div>Flowers and gardening</div><div>Power Tools (and hand tools .....)</div><div>Cars</div><div>Holidays</div><div>TV</div><div>Apps and anything online (or offline)</div><div>Computers and technology</div><div>Dreams for the future</div><div>The past</div><div>Now</div><div>....</div><div>I will be adding a few more as I think of them - obviously the aim is to stop anything contentious that may cause offence..<br /></div><div><br /></div>]]>
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        <title>The Last Post</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080496/the-last-post</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>steveTu</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>This is the party game.</div><div>Only three attempts per party goer (photo evidence rule applies).</div><div>The last post on this thread wins the prize.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is not one of my attempts......<br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Thankyou Immediate Media</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080526/thankyou-immediate-media</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>LunarSea</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I know a lot of people, me included of course, are feeling really bad about the imminent closure of this forum. But I'd like to go against the current trend of knocking Immediate Media and to actually thank them for having provided a wonderful place to hang out, read interesting stuff &amp; to ask advice of fellow gardeners. And it didn't cost me a penny. Not often you can say that.<br /><br />It was great whilst it lasted. Thankyou.]]>
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        <title>Forum closing - this is terrible news</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080442/forum-closing-this-is-terrible-news</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>Ergates</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I’ve just seen the post at the top of the start page. I am devastated.]]>
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        <title>Close up of flowers 2024</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1079573/close-up-of-flowers-2024</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Penny_Forthem</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[New season, new thread, same subject; close up of flowers.<br />Jump right in...<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/jf/s5t9zt03xahh.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/03/95ml5hb0cwbe.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>1918 war garden plantings</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080080/1918-war-garden-plantings</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Fruit &amp; veg</category>
        <dc:creator>war  garden 572</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[here is a recreation of the chicago tribune  the 12th  diagram<br />after  planting from may 25, 1918.<br />the full set diagram and planting instructions<br />and garden work description will be posted when finish. <br />this an example how one could properly document a vegetable garden garden. <br />for who ask where is rest. good things take time.<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/u6/ha9uex8pwqj2.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/u6/ha9uex8pwqj2.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/u6/ha9uex8pwqj2.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/u6/ha9uex8pwqj2.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/u6/ha9uex8pwqj2.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/u6/ha9uex8pwqj2.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/u6/ha9uex8pwqj2.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/u6/ha9uex8pwqj2.jpg" /><br /><br />]]>
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        <title>Gardening Boots</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1046550/gardening-boots</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Tools and techniques</category>
        <dc:creator>pugslovesun</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi, I’m  looking for recommendations for gardening boots. I want some slip-on, waterproof, ankle height boots size 6. Not fussed about colurs. Have been searching for ages &amp; get put off by reviews!<div>Thanks in advance for help.</div>]]>
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        <title>An exotic, tropical-themed back garden in Yorkshire</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080528/an-exotic-tropical-themed-back-garden-in-yorkshire</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>greatnorthernexotic</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Since everyone's on their way out the door, I thought I'd leave you with a few photos of my pride and joy - a 14m by 10m back garden in West Yorkshire which I've spent 4 years transforming from a lawn into a tropical-themed, exotic garden with a mixture of big foliage plants (trachycarpus, musa basjoo, gunnera etc.) and desert plants such as agaves and yuccas. I also have a growing collection of cacti in the greenhouse.<br /><br />If anyone else is interested in this kind of planting, I'll be posting over in the other forum everyone is heading to, and also on social media: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic" title="Link: http://www.instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic">http://www.instagram.com/greatnorthernexotic</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic" title="Link: http://www.youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic">http://www.youtube.com/@greatnorthernexotic</a> - happy to share ideas and inspiration with likeminded people. Thanks for all the memories on this forum.<br /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/v4/xlaagqtob61h.png" /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/3q/0s7mw2tdphzn.png" /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/t3/7jkifotluntj.png" /><br /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/vn/8ou4ddv9qlae.png" /><br />]]>
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        <title>Wordle Wanderings 2</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1079201/wordle-wanderings-2</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>JennyJ</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>I can't find the Wordle Wanderings thread today. It occurs to me that maybe it disappeared because the person who started it has left the forum/had their account removed, so here's a new one.</div><div>If I'm wrong and it got removed for not being gardening-related, I'm happy for this one to be deleted as well.</div><div>And if I'm having a senior moment and the old one is still there, could you kind people flag this one so it gets removed? Thanks.<br /></div>]]>
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        <title>🌇  💔  😢  RESURRECTED 130  😢💔  🌇</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080506/resurrected-130</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>Ladybird4</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Starting this because I don't like odd numbers!<br />]]>
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        <title>Gardener Suze's New OAP Garden</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1075989/gardener-suzes-new-oap-garden</link>
        <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Garden design</category>
        <dc:creator>GardenerSuze</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/gb/fpivmhexkq6u.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg" alt="" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/10/pa7vg9bwqryk.jpg" />It's official I am an OAP. Thought I would celebrate by digging a hole in the lawn of my new build south facing  garden to celebrate!  I was pleased to find that although there was a 'pan' which I have broken through, in general it does seem to be ok. I am planning a nursery bed along this west facing wall so that I can find homes for the fifty or so plants from my old garden.<br />Many were potted back in March and then potted on so they are now pot bound.<br /><br />This will be a more formal easy to maintain space, not like my old garden that had soft lines.<br />I am going to see what I can get hold of to improve the soil before planting. I wondered if I might need to add gypsum to break the clay but having dug down I am not facing the thick red seam of clay in my old garden.<br />I will also test the soil although I do need to be aware that some has been brought in from elsewhere.<br /><br />Concerns... suspect some difficult weeds as it was a field. No worms, plenty of wasps, the odd bee, wagtails and crows.<br /><br />More upside down photos to follow, any thoughts will be gratefully recieved.<br /><br />As you can see from the fork I have removed some soil. The 'pan' was about a spades depth down but not that difficult to break through. ]]>
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        <title>Are you awake?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1024885/are-you-awake</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 06:01:54 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>B3</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<h1 data-id="o-sleep-o-gentle-sleep-nature-s-soft-nurse-how-have-i-frighted-thee-that-thou-no-more-wilt-weigh-my-eyelids-down-and-steep-my-senses-in-forgetfulness">O sleep, O gentle sleep, nature's soft nurse, how have I frighted thee, that thou no more wilt weigh my eyelids down, and steep my senses in forgetfulness.</h1><h1 data-id="william-shakespearea-thread-for-sleep-inducing-discussion-with-fellow-insomniacs-only-boring-topics-please">—<a rel="nofollow" href="http://quodid.com/people/william-shakespeare">William Shakespeare</a><br /><br />A thread for sleep-inducing discussion with fellow insomniacs.Only boring topics please.</h1>]]>
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        <title>Trying to declutter but without much success.</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1078188/trying-to-declutter-but-without-much-success</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>B3</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Boxes and bags of chargers, leads - that kind of thing. No idea what goes with what. Found a couple of ipods. I think one was a virgin ( in the biblical sense)<br />I am conscious that using the wrong charger can be a fire hazard. I had to lob a hand held Hoover out the back door once.<br />Should I bin the lot?. I'm assuming old phones are of value to charities but what if some of my ID is on it? <br />I haven't even got on to I might wear that sometime clothes and shoes.<br />In my defence, I cleared out the spice cupboards recently  - but I didn't dump the empty jars😐<br /><br />How about the maxim: if you don't know what it's for, you don't need it?]]>
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        <title>Final Confession</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080470/final-confession</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>steveTu</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>Forgive me forum, for I have sinned.....</div><div><br /></div><div>Given that forum members are leaving here in their droves and before this message falls on no ears, let alone deaf ones, I would like to apologise to anyone that I may have offended or upset. I tried to address opinions expressed by others and not attack the poster themselves - and I haven't intentionally tried to upset anyone - whether you believe that or not.</div><div><br /></div><div>May your new home be warm and cosy and free from any contention....<br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Can you reduce/minimise the number of slugs</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080511/can-you-reduce-minimise-the-number-of-slugs</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Glenjjones</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I seem to have a lot of slugs in my garden beds. I realise that we can never completely eradicate them, nor would I want to (we are all creatures making our way through teh world, after all), but does anyone have any advice on how I could reduce their number so i had less of a problem?<br /><br />the soil is currently quite heavy, so I'm thinking adding grit sand and compost to lighten the soil might hep to discourage them slightly. any other tips or ideas?]]>
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        <title>Flippin' 'eck!!</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Slow-worm</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[I have two hypericums, one gets covered in blackfly every year, no matter how much I spray, they just love this particular one. Anyway, I noticed it's sprouting tiny leaves now, and the blackfly are already in there! I swear my garden creatures are mutants. Isn't it a bit early for them? ]]>
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        <title>Thank you for all the help and advice received on here …</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080523/thank-you-for-all-the-help-and-advice-received-on-here</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>muckyhandsmike</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[People here have been wonderful with their advice and suggestions over the years !<br />special mention for fairygirl &amp; dovefromabove for always going above and beyond the call !]]>
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        <title>Pathway border bedding size?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080521/pathway-border-bedding-size</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:19:51 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Neil81B</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[For my front garden I am creating a bedding border to run alongside the path leading to the front door where I plan to grow a low formal hedge (2ft in height approx). How wide show I be making the border? 40cm 50cm 60cm? Is there a standard for these type of things? ]]>
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        <title>Indoor ferns</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080517/indoor-ferns</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>ViewAhead</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Quick qu ... before we vaporise! <div><br /></div><div>I have Boston and Maidenhair ferns inside.  Do they benefit from feeding?  I feed my Peace Lilies with some slow release granules once a yr in spring.  Would my ferns like to be put on the rota?  I don't feed my outside ones, but, of course, they are in the ground, so better able to fend for themselves. </div>]]>
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        <title>Front garden design</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>Neil81B</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Planning my front garden design? What do people think - size and dimensions of flower beds and surrounding pathways look OK? 80cm for pathways surrounding central flowered, and looking at 50cm width for flowerbed running along pathway. Thoughts?<br /><br /><div><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/k2/fqc0hc3ashwm.jpeg" /> </div>]]>
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        <title>Leggy Monstera</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080519/leggy-monstera</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>richjamesturner</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi. I have two Monstera which are very tall (180cm) but leggy. There's not much growth low down, if the stems are straight they're probably 2m+ but then the bottom half is very thin. I've tried to improve the look of one of them with a taller pole but now it looks rather thin.<br /><br />Are they likely to thicken out once properly attached to a pole? Or do they need cutting back to ground? I've seen a couple of other posts where they suggest cutting right back but I'm reluctant to do that as it will obviously mean we have no plant for quite a while.<br /><br />If anyone can advise on what to do to make them look thicker over the next few months I'd be grateful.<img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/7f/zyjbaf2rdzi3.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/72/99cnox2bbfui.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/uv/ricbvradwx6i.jpg" /><img src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=10/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 10w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=300/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=800/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1200/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down, width=1600/https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/c9/pgtpspumauv4.jpg" />]]>
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        <title>Yew trees near leylandii</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080495/yew-trees-near-leylandii</link>
        <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Karenchilton2000</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><div><div><div>Hello<br /><br />I've got an old leylandii hedge I inherited with a garden, which is browning and getting quite straggly. It offers much needed privacy and prevents the house behind looking directly into bedrooms etc. So removing it all at once and starting again is simply not an option at this moment. I have an elderly parent living with me who values this privacy and I don't want to unsettle them with big changes.<br /><br />After much discussion and advice I've decided I would like to use yew hedging - because of its apparently reliable greenery, wildlife friendly, beautiful look and also because it can be kept relatively shallow. I'm aware that hornbeam and beech are good alternatives but worry that any mis-step in care may lead to a lack of leaves in the winter, so I don't want to risk those. Plus, who doesn't like a beautiful yew hedge?!<br /><br />I know yew can be slower growing so I'm anticipating a gradual replacement of the worst leylandii that are already brown all over and no longer grow. It so happens that these stopped growing some time back and so don't reach a required height to hide the view from the windows of the house behind - but are thankfully in locations that have no key sight lines from the house behind. However, ultimately, I am going to have to bite the bullet and remove the leylandii which do afford the privacy.<br /><br />I've read that yew is pretty tolerant of various soils but does anyone have any experience of growing it in the 'gaps' between leylandii please? The trunks are approximately 90c,m apart. It might look a bit strange and sound odd but I was thinking of cutting the lower branches on two adjacent leylandii, leaving the tops, to create a bit of an arch and retain privacy, then planting the yews in between. Gradually trimming higher up as the yew grow - accepting that at some point the tops of the leylandii will need to be cut but that the number of years to required to fill the gap will have been reduced. Or is my only option really to simply remove the dead leylandii from the root, and replace fully with yew? The yews that I want to buy are 150cm high. Ultimately, I need them to grow to 3m - 3.5m high. The leylandii currently get direct sun from one side though there is a fence behind them which is about 2-3 foot away from their trunks. And I need that gap to get behind and trim/maintain the hedge.<br /><br />Hope that all makes sense!<br /><br />Kind regards</div><div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div>]]>
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        <title>How often am I supposed to add nutrients to planters?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080516/how-often-am-i-supposed-to-add-nutrients-to-planters</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Plants</category>
        <dc:creator>davebettz</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Hi after some advice I've a few plants in big pots &amp; planters from jasmine to <span>prunus nipponica brilliant and a red Robin and was wondering am I supposed to top up with compost every year? Or can I get away using miracle grow or fish bone &amp; blood? </span>]]>
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        <title>Forum posting behaviour  and cohesion - going forward</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080520/forum-posting-behaviour-and-cohesion-going-forward</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>Fire</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>Thank you for all the collaborative posters on this forum over the years. It has certainly been the conversations that sing. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Some thoughts on what makes for an interesting and helpful forum poster: someone <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>🌱  who is really interested in collaboration and exchange of ideas<br /></div><div>🌱  who asks for questions, asks for more details, investigates rather than issues commands</div><div>🌱  who sees that the world is made up of multitudes of perspectives, ideas, opinions and experiences that are not your own; and that's a good thing</div><div><div>🌱  who does not go on and on about themselves all the time as if other people don't exist</div>🌱  who does not monologue </div><div>🌱  who listens and is genuinely interested - not just out to shut down or shoot back to someone they consider to be an 'opponent' <br /></div><div>🌱  who doesn't cause rows and drama because they are feeling bored, low or lonely <br /></div><div>🌱  who isn't out to belittle or point score off people to make themselves feel bigger</div><div>🌱  who isn't trying to be The One Who Knows - securing their position as The Expert in the Room</div><div>🌱 who isn't developing or re-enforcing warring tribes and turning their back on "people who are Not Like Us"</div><div>🌱 who gives specific and detailed advice <br /></div><div>🌱 who does not let fear of change, innovation or technology panic them into retreat or attack</div><div>🌱 who sees that having a spirit of courtsey and respect in a group is not a call for censorship or an attack on your personal human rights </div><div>🌱 who asks for help <br /></div><div>🌱 who brings appreciation</div><div>🌱 who apologises if they have made errors <br /></div><div>🌱 who doesn't run vendettas. You don't have to stay in a place that isn't working and dig your heels in <br /></div><div>🌱 who asks "is this really helping"?<br /></div><div>🌱 who gets that there are real people behind the online names, that can feel real hurt and upset. We should not hide behind and use our anonymity to give ourselves impunity<br /></div><div>🌱 who sees that narcissism and self-absorbtion doesn't help anyone - it's not all about you<br /></div><div>🌱 who gets that snarking, sniping, gossip, snide or jabbing comments rarely help matters</div><div>🌱 who gets that groups work well and effectively when there is a sense of cohesion, safety, mututal support, hosting of others and non-judgemental welcome. Division and attacks hurt the group as a whole, and that matters <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>---<br /></div><div>"Journalling" threads are different from others, more like documenting on one theme or the development of one place for learning and sharing. As I have often said elsewhere, most of the users of the forum are silent and invisible - as with most public forums - and that's great too. The forum has offered a great knowledge archive. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There will be multitudes of perspectives on this - mine is just one, a summation and reflection of what I have seen after eight or so years on the forum. I write it as an opinion piece; a piece of self-reflection too. I hope it gives food for thought as we move off into other forums. <br /></div><br /><br />]]>
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        <title>Mason bees?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1042546/mason-bees</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 03:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Wildlife gardening</category>
        <dc:creator>Pyra</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[So after reading that most bee houses are deathtraps for bees, I've been looking for ones that aren't. <br />Has anyone heard of mason bees?<br /><a href="https://www.masonbees.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.masonbees.co.uk/</a> <br /><br />Are their houses any good? They seem cleaner, which I did always wonder about with bee houses. Has anyone used them?]]>
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        <title>Swan Anemones!</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080518/swan-anemones</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Problem solving</category>
        <dc:creator>Braidman</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[.<br /><br />Final question before we go our separate ways!<br /><br />Has anyone successfully divided and propagated any of the Swan anemones, either Wild, Dreaming or frilly knickers?<br />I have tried and failed with all three, and on two occasions have lost the mother plant as well!<br />Also with me they grow and prosper better when planted in the garden, they have a death wish plants in pots or tubs!<br /><br />Also it was nice knowing you all, best wishes!]]>
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        <title>How tall do grafted mulberry trees on dwarfing rootstocks grow?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080513/how-tall-do-grafted-mulberry-trees-on-dwarfing-rootstocks-grow</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>Fruit &amp; veg</category>
        <dc:creator>pinut</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div>Does anyone know roughly how tall a grafted black mulberry (Morus nigra) on dwarfing rootstock will grow in 10 years? </div><div><br /></div><div>I would prefer answers drawn from your own mulberry growing experiences if possible.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>]]>
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        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1053628/is-there-a-word-that-pushes-your-buttons</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 19:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>B3</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<b>Adorable</b>:<br /><br />Cuddly toys<br />Babies<br />Houses<br />Dresses<br />Shoes<br />Puppies<br />Kittens<br />Etc etc<br />I'm pretty sure it's a girl word but I have never and never will in my life adore anything.<br />Is there a word that does it for you?]]>
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        <title>Possible private photo forum?</title>
        <link>https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1080463/possible-private-photo-forum</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>The potting shed</category>
        <dc:creator>NormandyLiz</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This is carrying on a thought from the creative photo thread... Would anyone else like to keep in touch and share photos (on any subject)? If so, I actually already have a forum we could use. I set it up some time ago when we (a local community association and I) were looking to start a photo group. It went nowhere but the forum still exists.<br /><br />It's currently in French and the very top headings would probably have to stay so but the rest I can do whatever with. We could have creative processing; flowers, trees, etc; wildlife; random anythings. <br /><br />This is the forum <a rel="nofollow" href="https://caraphoto.forumactif.com/">https://caraphoto.forumactif.com/</a><br /><br />As you can see, either join or pm me here if you're interested. I would normally say I'll fix it first but we don't have a huge amount of time before we loose contact. <br />]]>
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