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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
nepia replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
And much more likely under the circumstances; thanks David -
How would you listen to that show now? iPlayer?
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Several years ago at the old place I bought a garden shed from Malvern Garden Buildings who are now a sizeable company with many outlets; at the time they operated from a light industrial estate on a farm in Worcs. The shed wasn't cheap but I was after quality. I got 15mm flooring and 18mm walls and roof; I couldn't find that anywhere else on the web. Defo worth a look if you're prepared to invest in a shed that will last a long time. Felt's ok if it's heavy duty torch on but it's still vulnerable to damage from falling branches or carelessly laid garden ladders put there for storage. Or, as suggested, build your own with bespoke boards and timbers from a sawmill.
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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
nepia replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
Was sent this pic by a customer. The tree's a recently died garden apple. The original assumption was HF but I'm not sure - looks like Meripilus to me; could it be?
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And if you're worried about water wicking up from the concrete into the floor joists stand the shed on bricks/blocks that have pond liner or dpm over them
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Ask LAND SKILLS TRAINING & ASSESSMENTS – Training and Assessment for Land Based Industries – Specialising in Forestry and Arboriculture WWW.LANDSKILLS.CO.UK at Dorking
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This is obviously not the 5 minute argument, it's the full half hour 😏
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And the second test is on the same pitch 🤪
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@kram They're a squeeze if you want to tuck the defenders back so don't; just get used to clicking them in and out
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December 16, 2008 for me. What an old fart
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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
nepia replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
Same s this one last week presumably
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You live in a beautiful spot 👍
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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
nepia replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
I agree with the plum id Mick; thanks for both comments -
Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
nepia replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
Asking for a friend... what's this please on a cherry?
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You've lost me; sorry
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Not sure that's how the insects see it Not having a pop; we ask farmers to grow food for us so they do. Some laxity is therefore needed when there is collateral damage but benefit of experience now suggests that we need to rein in our use of biocides
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Best solution depends on level of infestation. We have a moderate amount in the garden which received little attention for the couple of years before we bought the place. If you have the patience digging out the roots can work: yes, you often leave small pieces that grow so go back and do it again. It's working for us; we're definitely getting on top of the stuff. In places it's simply impossible to access the roots so we remove as much as we can, let some top growth reoccur and repeat. It doesn't take forever to defeat bindweed; if you stick at it you can exhaust the roots. We haven't used any chemicals other than against the house where we needed to kill the stuff asap so membrane and shingle could be laid on top
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Used to dread the 'French trips' from school on the old ferries - four and a half hours each way 🤢 when I suffered travel sickness a lot as a kid. Then they got the Supercats - way hay; two and a bit hours of smooth flying. Now it's 2024 and... oh dear. 🤞 for a smooth crossing Mick. The six hour drive will be a doddle
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Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
nepia replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
@peds Bionnay, just up from Les Hoches. No idea what the aspect was; it was a grey morning with light drizzle. We were under conifer canopy on a mossy mound -
Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
nepia replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
I shall ask where we were as I haven't a clue. Foraging is huge amongst the locals as I'm sure you know; neighbour rivalries, closely guarded secret spots etc. Stand by for reply... -
Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....
nepia replied to David Humphries's topic in Fungi Pictures
A few found recently in the High Alps near Chamonix in conifer forest Feel free to disagree with my Google Lens id's
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And almost every Scabious flower was occupied by 6-spot Burnet moths - hundreds of them
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Caterpillar of the endangered Spurge Hawk Moth
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Recently spent a long weekend with my daughter in the French Alps. Grizzled Skipper Forgotten moth caterpillar Scotch Argus Impressive locust-sized grasshopper
