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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @NigelJ we need an angry/I don't believe it/what the f emoji for the USA god squad
    @NigelJ we need an angry/I don't believe it/what the f emoji for the USA god squad
    @NigelJ we need an angry/I don't believe it/what the f emoji for the USA god squad
    @NigelJ we need an angry/I don't believe it/what the f emoji for the USA god squad
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 410 411 412
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Apr 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
  2. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Sorry about the long time before this update but we came to the conclusion that the old heating cable was dodgy as it had gone stiff over the years. So:- I was advised to replace it and the sand...
    Sorry about the long time before this update but we came to the conclusion that the old heating cable was dodgy as it had gone stiff over the years. So:- I was advised to replace it and the sand and gravel had to come out and start all over again when the new cable and thermostat arrived. :phew:...
    Sorry about the long time before this update but we came to the conclusion that the old heating cable was dodgy as it had gone stiff over the years. So:- I was advised to replace it and the sand and gravel had to come out and start all over...
    Sorry about the long time before this update but we came to the conclusion that the old heating cable was dodgy as it had gone stiff over the years. So:- I was advised to replace it and the sand...
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    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 18 19 20
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    shiney
    Apr 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
  3. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good afternoon. A lovely day here, sunshine and blue sky. Gorgeous photo of the moon I agree, it didn’t look especially pink last night, but I suppose its name will mean something quite different...
    Good afternoon. A lovely day here, sunshine and blue sky. Gorgeous photo of the moon I agree, it didn’t look especially pink last night, but I suppose its name will mean something quite different to the colour, though I don’t know what it might be. OH has cut the grass front and back, so the...
    Good afternoon. A lovely day here, sunshine and blue sky. Gorgeous photo of the moon I agree, it didn’t look especially pink last night, but I suppose its name will mean something quite different to the colour, though I don’t know what it might...
    Good afternoon. A lovely day here, sunshine and blue sky. Gorgeous photo of the moon I agree, it didn’t look especially pink last night, but I suppose its name will mean something quite different...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 89 90 91
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    Blue arbour
    Apr 2, 2026 at 2:28 PM
  4. simone_in_wiltshire

    Perovskia - how much would you cut down?

    I have pruned it down to the first leaves but my feeling tells me that it should be half the height. What do you think?Many thanks in advance.
    I have pruned it down to the first leaves but my feeling tells me that it should be half the height. What do you think?Many thanks in advance.
    I have pruned it down to the first leaves but my feeling tells me that it should be half the height. What do you think?Many thanks in advance.
    I have pruned it down to the first leaves but my feeling tells me that it should be half the height. What do you think?Many thanks in advance.
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    simone_in_wiltshire, Apr 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
  5. Victoria

    Red Bull ... Energy Drinks

    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I crochet a lot for charity as I like to keep my hands busy. I like vegetables .. but the thought off...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I crochet a lot for charity as I like to keep my...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I...
    Victoria, Mar 31, 2026 at 4:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Victoria
    Apr 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
  6. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Another mild night and pleasant day, 11c with a bit of wind
    Another mild night and pleasant day, 11c with a bit of wind
    Another mild night and pleasant day, 11c with a bit of wind
    Another mild night and pleasant day, 11c with a bit of wind
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 139 140 141
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    JWK
    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:48 PM
  7. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    They had a report on itv Meridian last week. The National Trust has now installed cameras to see what happens along there and where the thread comes from. There is an island before the Dorset...
    They had a report on itv Meridian last week. The National Trust has now installed cameras to see what happens along there and where the thread comes from. There is an island before the Dorset coast where they extinguished rats and the bird population recovers steadily.Honestly, I still read...
    They had a report on itv Meridian last week. The National Trust has now installed cameras to see what happens along there and where the thread comes from. There is an island before the Dorset coast where they extinguished rats and the bird...
    They had a report on itv Meridian last week. The National Trust has now installed cameras to see what happens along there and where the thread comes from. There is an island before the Dorset...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
  8. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    The main reason farmers plant at Easter is (or was years ago) the better availability of casual labour. We needed an extra 2 or 3 to help plant when we grew about 40 acres of spuds. Could get them...
    The main reason farmers plant at Easter is (or was years ago) the better availability of casual labour. We needed an extra 2 or 3 to help plant when we grew about 40 acres of spuds. Could get them all done in a couple of weeks. We only grew second early and maincrop so we could get extra hands...
    The main reason farmers plant at Easter is (or was years ago) the better availability of casual labour. We needed an extra 2 or 3 to help plant when we grew about 40 acres of spuds. Could get them all done in a couple of weeks. We only grew...
    The main reason farmers plant at Easter is (or was years ago) the better availability of casual labour. We needed an extra 2 or 3 to help plant when we grew about 40 acres of spuds. Could get them...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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    JWK
    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
  9. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I split the grass one the left, the fox survivor, in 2 in Autumn. One half went back, the other half went into the border in front of the bench. The one I took out got a Verbascum instead. :)...
    I split the grass one the left, the fox survivor, in 2 in Autumn. One half went back, the other half went into the border in front of the bench. The one I took out got a Verbascum instead. :)They take a lot of space! The grass itself is 1 meter long.
    I split the grass one the left, the fox survivor, in 2 in Autumn. One half went back, the other half went into the border in front of the bench. The one I took out got a Verbascum instead. :)They take a lot of space! The grass itself is 1 meter...
    I split the grass one the left, the fox survivor, in 2 in Autumn. One half went back, the other half went into the border in front of the bench. The one I took out got a Verbascum instead. :)...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 41 42 43
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
  10. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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    NigelJ
    Apr 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
  11. Friendly

    Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei

    Now i'm thinking of planting all three plants together as one as they look better like that. Is this a good or bad idea?It would mean going back and buying another three to make another plant too :noidea:
    Now i'm thinking of planting all three plants together as one as they look better like that. Is this a good or bad idea?It would mean going back and buying another three to make another plant too :noidea:
    Now i'm thinking of planting all three plants together as one as they look better like that. Is this a good or bad idea?It would mean going back and buying another three to make another plant too :noidea:
    Now i'm thinking of planting all three plants together as one as they look better like that. Is this a good or bad idea?It would mean going back and buying another three to make another plant too :noidea:
    Friendly, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:33 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Friendly
    Apr 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
  12. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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    NigelJ
    Apr 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
  13. Tidemark

    Why not?

    In permaculture they can make compost from even quite woody material in about 20 days. For the process you need about a cubic metre of material made up from layers of woody material, manure, high...
    In permaculture they can make compost from even quite woody material in about 20 days. For the process you need about a cubic metre of material made up from layers of woody material, manure, high nitrogen material and usually a carcass (road kill is popular). Everything is stacked up and soaked...
    In permaculture they can make compost from even quite woody material in about 20 days. For the process you need about a cubic metre of material made up from layers of woody material, manure, high nitrogen material and usually a carcass (road kill...
    In permaculture they can make compost from even quite woody material in about 20 days. For the process you need about a cubic metre of material made up from layers of woody material, manure, high...
    Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening ... 2
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    Thevictorian
    Apr 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM
  14. potted

    Hoster's

    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above, like a wildlife mission impossible. I've tried...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above,...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse...
    potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3 4
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    Thevictorian
    Apr 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM
  15. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    Thank you :dbgrtmb: It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
    Thank you :dbgrtmb: It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
    Thank you :dbgrtmb: It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
    Thank you :dbgrtmb: It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
    Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 4 5 6
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    Jiffy
    Apr 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM
  16. zebrina

    Rat problem

    Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
    Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
    Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
    Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
    zebrina, Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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    Jenny_Aster
    Apr 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
  17. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
    This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
    This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
    This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
    PzaMayor3, Feb 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    PzaMayor3
    Apr 2, 2026 at 8:37 AM
  18. Sienna's Blossom
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    Our garden sanctuary

    I've only just found this thread. What a lovely transformation you have made in such a small space too.We are currently looking at moving and have been viewing gardens that are heavily...
    I've only just found this thread. What a lovely transformation you have made in such a small space too.We are currently looking at moving and have been viewing gardens that are heavily overlooked liked yours was. It's really lovely to see what you've done with your garden and has given me...
    I've only just found this thread. What a lovely transformation you have made in such a small space too.We are currently looking at moving and have been viewing gardens that are heavily overlooked liked yours was. It's really lovely to see what...
    I've only just found this thread. What a lovely transformation you have made in such a small space too.We are currently looking at moving and have been viewing gardens that are heavily...
    Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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    Jungle Jane
    Apr 2, 2026 at 8:02 AM
  19. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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    Ladybird4
    Apr 2, 2026 at 6:47 AM
  20. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
    I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
    I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
    I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
    Spruce, Apr 8, 2021, Wildlife Corner ... 7 8 9
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Apr 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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