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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Statement from a National Trust bod ""She is unlikely to be a threat to the ecological balance in the area, no more so than any other avian predator, such as falcons or buzzards, or a fox." Fox an...
    Statement from a National Trust bod ""She is unlikely to be a threat to the ecological balance in the area, no more so than any other avian predator, such as falcons or buzzards, or a fox." Fox an avian predator!! Here's the original story Rare owl spotted in wild after Wolverhampton zoo escape
    Statement from a National Trust bod ""She is unlikely to be a threat to the ecological balance in the area, no more so than any other avian predator, such as falcons or buzzards, or a fox." Fox an avian predator!! Here's the original story Rare...
    Statement from a National Trust bod ""She is unlikely to be a threat to the ecological balance in the area, no more so than any other avian predator, such as falcons or buzzards, or a fox." Fox an...
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  2. Victoria

    Red Bull ... Energy Drinks

    Hubby is currently drinking Lucozade as he like the taste - his taste buds gave gone funny at the moment. But there are the sports drinks, some of which are isotonic. But I read that a glass of...
    Hubby is currently drinking Lucozade as he like the taste - his taste buds gave gone funny at the moment. But there are the sports drinks, some of which are isotonic. But I read that a glass of milk is better. And that's what I'm drinking now.
    Hubby is currently drinking Lucozade as he like the taste - his taste buds gave gone funny at the moment. But there are the sports drinks, some of which are isotonic. But I read that a glass of milk is better. And that's what I'm drinking now.
    Hubby is currently drinking Lucozade as he like the taste - his taste buds gave gone funny at the moment. But there are the sports drinks, some of which are isotonic. But I read that a glass of...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    It's been a lovely day here, plenty of sunshine and feeling warm :SUNsmile:
    It's been a lovely day here, plenty of sunshine and feeling warm :SUNsmile:
    It's been a lovely day here, plenty of sunshine and feeling warm :SUNsmile:
    It's been a lovely day here, plenty of sunshine and feeling warm :SUNsmile:
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  4. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Evening folks.It’s been a really lovely day weather wise - for March anyway. I’ve done a bit in the garden, had my walk and a few other outside jobs. Not sure what the Easter weekend will be...
    Evening folks.It’s been a really lovely day weather wise - for March anyway. I’ve done a bit in the garden, had my walk and a few other outside jobs. Not sure what the Easter weekend will be like - we’ve had all sorts over the years.I hope Alexa improves and can steadily recover...
    Evening folks.It’s been a really lovely day weather wise - for March anyway. I’ve done a bit in the garden, had my walk and a few other outside jobs. Not sure what the Easter weekend will be like - we’ve had all sorts over the years.I hope...
    Evening folks.It’s been a really lovely day weather wise - for March anyway. I’ve done a bit in the garden, had my walk and a few other outside jobs. Not sure what the Easter weekend will be...
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  5. Andy1965

    Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!

    Deliberate and self seeded vittoria have grown true.
    Deliberate and self seeded vittoria have grown true.
    Deliberate and self seeded vittoria have grown true.
    Deliberate and self seeded vittoria have grown true.
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  6. BOSullivan

    Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement

    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
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  7. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
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  8. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
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  9. BOSullivan

    Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing

    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as suggested in my earlier post, reseed the...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
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  10. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another day. The parcel is fresh food. Contacting DHL by...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
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  11. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
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  12. zebrina

    Rat problem

    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some...
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to allow the potatoes to grow.
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to...
    Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some...
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  13. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
    Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
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  14. Tidemark

    Why not?

    This sounds like an excellent idea to me.TV's Kristoffer Hughes hopes to offer UK's first human body composting service
    This sounds like an excellent idea to me.TV's Kristoffer Hughes hopes to offer UK's first human body composting service
    This sounds like an excellent idea to me.TV's Kristoffer Hughes hopes to offer UK's first human body composting service
    This sounds like an excellent idea to me.TV's Kristoffer Hughes hopes to offer UK's first human body composting service
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  15. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and falls on a side, it may crack. I went from clay to...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
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  16. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Can't believe people are comparing Trump to the devil.Yes, he's an evil bar steward, but not as evil as Trump.
    Can't believe people are comparing Trump to the devil.Yes, he's an evil bar steward, but not as evil as Trump.
    Can't believe people are comparing Trump to the devil.Yes, he's an evil bar steward, but not as evil as Trump.
    Can't believe people are comparing Trump to the devil.Yes, he's an evil bar steward, but not as evil as Trump.
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  17. Peteski2024

    Camellia leaves brown patches

    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No...
    Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No choice really as there's not enough space to leave them in the propagator any longer.
    Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No choice really as there's not enough space to leave...
    Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No...
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  19. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the...
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the refined English variety. No matter. I am happy to be out of the EU, but am not adverse to visitors. :biggrin:
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the refined English variety. No matter. I am happy to...
    Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the...
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  20. Sienna's Blossom
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