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  1. TheMadHedger

    Can mature ash trees be pruned/thinned?

    young ash can be coppiced even, tough cookie
    young ash can be coppiced even, tough cookie
    young ash can be coppiced even, tough cookie
    young ash can be coppiced even, tough cookie
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  2. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    I don't know why you couldn't just recycle the old sand. After all, it's just ground up rocks so I can't imagine it going "bad". Once you've got a few decent days and the sand is inside it should...
    I don't know why you couldn't just recycle the old sand. After all, it's just ground up rocks so I can't imagine it going "bad". Once you've got a few decent days and the sand is inside it should dry up quickly too? I have a bucket with sand in that I use to pour on top of seeds in their soil...
    I don't know why you couldn't just recycle the old sand. After all, it's just ground up rocks so I can't imagine it going "bad". Once you've got a few decent days and the sand is inside it should dry up quickly too? I have a bucket with sand in...
    I don't know why you couldn't just recycle the old sand. After all, it's just ground up rocks so I can't imagine it going "bad". Once you've got a few decent days and the sand is inside it should...
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  3. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Dull and still today - non-weather. Yesterday was a combination of rain and drizzle, 6mm collected in the gauge. It never seemed to get properly light. Saturday started wet (5.5mm inc. overnight...
    Dull and still today - non-weather. Yesterday was a combination of rain and drizzle, 6mm collected in the gauge. It never seemed to get properly light. Saturday started wet (5.5mm inc. overnight Fri-Sat), brightened up for an hour or so in the afternoon and then finished with thick fog in the...
    Dull and still today - non-weather. Yesterday was a combination of rain and drizzle, 6mm collected in the gauge. It never seemed to get properly light. Saturday started wet (5.5mm inc. overnight Fri-Sat), brightened up for an hour or so in the...
    Dull and still today - non-weather. Yesterday was a combination of rain and drizzle, 6mm collected in the gauge. It never seemed to get properly light. Saturday started wet (5.5mm inc. overnight...
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  4. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    Ohhhhh…:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Right. In that case…. :) I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
    Ohhhhh…:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Right. In that case…. :) I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
    Ohhhhh…:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Right. In that case…. :) I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
    Ohhhhh…:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Right. In that case…. :) I’ll have two.OK, I’m off now. Waiting for the bus in the drizzle. Lovely. Could be worse. Could be snow. Cheerio.
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  5. roders

    IOS. Problem.

    @roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
    @roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
    @roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
    @roders, if you got your ipad before 2019 (7th gen), it is no longer supported by updates.Here is a list of ipads that can have the latest update.iPad models compatible with iPadOS 26
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  6. Logan
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  7. Alan Aldred

    Plant not doing good

    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
    I agree, also try to ensure the compost doesn't dry out until its established itself. Also, don't feed it until it's improved.
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  8. LG_

    Repotting an Acer 'Emerald Lace'

    I've just done some pruning of one of my potted Acers I removed the stems back to the trunk but you could try initially by reducing them to your preferred shape and then consider any further...
    I've just done some pruning of one of my potted Acers I removed the stems back to the trunk but you could try initially by reducing them to your preferred shape and then consider any further pruning by looking at the plant from different angles. It will still be dormant so it's a good time to...
    I've just done some pruning of one of my potted Acers I removed the stems back to the trunk but you could try initially by reducing them to your preferred shape and then consider any further pruning by looking at the plant from different angles....
    I've just done some pruning of one of my potted Acers I removed the stems back to the trunk but you could try initially by reducing them to your preferred shape and then consider any further...
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
    Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
    Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
    Better start learning Russian. There’s a deal going on. Trump gets Greenland while Europe works out who sits on which chair at their “discussions”. Putin gets Europe and Ukraine. We are stuffed.
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  10. Selleri
    Funny x 3

    Things you always say wrong

    Just as long as you don't talk at the speed of light @Jiffy :biggrin: "Gabbling" seems to be popular now - particularly frustrating when listening to some news programmes. No way of keeping up with...
    Just as long as you don't talk at the speed of light @Jiffy :biggrin: "Gabbling" seems to be popular now - particularly frustrating when listening to some news programmes. No way of keeping up with them and often find myself no wiser at the end of the bulletin. There was quite an interesting...
    Just as long as you don't talk at the speed of light @Jiffy :biggrin: "Gabbling" seems to be popular now - particularly frustrating when listening to some news programmes. No way of keeping up with them and often find myself no wiser at the end of...
    Just as long as you don't talk at the speed of light @Jiffy :biggrin: "Gabbling" seems to be popular now - particularly frustrating when listening to some news programmes. No way of keeping up with...
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  11. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in this vein.)Another neighbour passed away after a long illness last week. She was a relatively...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in this vein.)Another neighbour passed away after a...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen,The situation with my neighbour and her Grandson seems to be working OK @Penny_Forthem . Thank-you for asking. (I'm keeping my fingers crossed it continues in...
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
    Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
    Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
    Made myself a bowl of cereal with a nectarine and some prunes, with skimmed milk. Very healthy. Sat down to enjoy it, and realised I’d forgotten to put any cereal in.
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  13. JWK
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  14. ArmyAirForce
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    Non-Gardener builds an Observatory, Garden Railway and even Dabbles with Plants!

    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried it in the pond, as I thought it would make a nice...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under the Juniper. I liked the look of it and so buried...
    11th/14th January 2026In the recent snow, it soon became clear where the avian highways were in the wood.During one of my trips to download the trailcam, I noticed a chunky tree branch under...
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  15. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
    Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
    Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
    Isoplexis canariensis ‘Bella’
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  16. Tidemark
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    Oh, him again.

    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many individuals in the world that we may not like, we may not...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging character assassination. There are many...
    Following discussion by the admin team and reading this thread through it seems to have no specific topic nor does it have any substance - at best, it appears to be a vague attempt at encouraging...
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  17. Plantminded
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    What's Looking Good January 2026

    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the garden looks now here.Happy gardening!
    Took a few photos of some of the flowers in the garden yesterday. Snowdrops have started to emergeGorseSarcococcaViburnum tinus and Winter flowering JasmineAlso posted a video of how the...
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  18. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
    Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
    Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
    Made it to the Allotments but only to pick sprouts, dig parsnips, and get a bit of salad from the greenhouse. Too wet for much else.
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  19. Logan

    programmes to watch

    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is lacking, but something is.
    Just watched episode 4 of The Night Manager. It's very tense, but not very enjoyable, IMV. No humour, no lightness of touch, no fascinating characters. It is hard to pinpoint exactly what is...
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  20. BB3

    How do you tell a tic from a small spider?

    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
    I've no real experience of ticks but they get quite big once they a full of blood and pretty unmistakable.
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