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Dave Allan

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๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ I live in the Scottish Borders. I write and have run courses and workshops on ๐ŸŒฑgardening๐ŸŒฑ and home composting. I currently have a weekly gardening column in The Herald's Saturday magazine.[The Herald is Scotland's leading broadsheet.] ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

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23.11.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You too Jett - hope the sun's doing a better job with you than here!

23.11.2025 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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That's the last of the apple pressing for this year!๐ŸŒฑ

23.11.2025 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning, Patrick. I hope the sun shines on you today!

22.11.2025 10:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to grow stunning roses in pots without harming the planet A rose adds beauty and joy to any garden from adorning a tree to enhancing a patio. You can buy and plant a container-grown rose at any time but aโ€ฆ

Roses are my favourite flowers. I never miss a chance to write about them!๐ŸŒฑ
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22.11.2025 09:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely, Gordon.. Here's hoping!

21.11.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks as ever dear Jett - have a great day too!

21.11.2025 09:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is the pic I had meant to post!๐ŸŒฑ

21.11.2025 09:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 51    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The thaw starts tomorrow so I'll enjoy its beauty while I can ๐ŸŒฑ

21.11.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Gordon - yes, pretty icy here, that Woodburn I posted the other day is working overtime!! Sun, cloud and the occasional snow shower here. Keep warm too.

20.11.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another icy morning here!๐ŸŒฑ

20.11.2025 09:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The only sound is the crunch of your wellies through the snow - the world at peace.

19.11.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And shares its warmth round the house in radiators!

19.11.2025 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is the answer on a cold snowy day.๐ŸŒฑ

19.11.2025 11:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Snow is magical!๐ŸŒฑ

19.11.2025 10:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 51    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning Patrick. Have a lovely day.

19.11.2025 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, love it too, Jett. The surfer would need a sledge here today! Keep warm however you can!

19.11.2025 10:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nothing is more beautiful - but beauty can be problematic too!!

19.11.2025 10:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This winter's snow has arrived here!๐ŸŒฑ

19.11.2025 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 52    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grey wet day here - this looks better!๐ŸŒฑ

18.11.2025 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grey wet day here - this looks better!๐ŸŒฑ

18.11.2025 09:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This wild cabbage is amazing, a short-lived perennial, the stem will become huge - this is it's first full year. Fine bitter leaves, great for a stir fry.

17.11.2025 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Tulip bulbs planted - will brighten up the patio in spring.Good morning - the trees have pretty well finished their autumn show. ๐ŸŒฑ

16.11.2025 10:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks v much Jett! Yes from earlier chats I knew you had had a deadly serious crisis. It makes us have so much in common๐Ÿซ‚and we can and do keep smiling๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’‹!

15.11.2025 13:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is serious stuff!!

15.11.2025 10:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After a near fatal road accident, gardening helped me rebuild my life After a near fatal road accident, gardening helped me rebuild my life so I welcome the Royal Horticultural Societyโ€™s (RHS) State of Gardeningโ€ฆ

Gardening helps us through the darkest, even near death, times as I found myself, so let's enjoy our gardens even in darkest winter.๐ŸŒฑ
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15.11.2025 10:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It doesn't look pretty Gordon, esp. for you๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ I'd guess. It's to become cold here, so I'll be moving all the tender guys on to nice warm beds in the greenhouse today.

14.11.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's a busy burn with all the rain just now!๐ŸŒฑ

14.11.2025 09:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 62    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, my oaks are last too - still to be collected. And qith the tannin in the leaves, they've the cheek to break down more slowly!!

13.11.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Good morning Gordon, I couldn't agree more.I won't rest till this bay is full. The pile here was higher after collection, but this is the same pile after it settled during my holiday!!

13.11.2025 10:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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