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  1. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well, that hasn't stopped the sale of electric scooters. ;)Re the woman filling her boot with carrier bags of petrol, I'm not sure that can be true as forecourts won't allow you to fill anything...
    Well, that hasn't stopped the sale of electric scooters. ;)Re the woman filling her boot with carrier bags of petrol, I'm not sure that can be true as forecourts won't allow you to fill anything other than your tank or a suitable receptacle. I saw a man trying to fill a regular plastic drinking...
    Well, that hasn't stopped the sale of electric scooters. ;)Re the woman filling her boot with carrier bags of petrol, I'm not sure that can be true as forecourts won't allow you to fill anything other than your tank or a suitable receptacle. I...
    Well, that hasn't stopped the sale of electric scooters. ;)Re the woman filling her boot with carrier bags of petrol, I'm not sure that can be true as forecourts won't allow you to fill anything...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 412 413 414
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    ViewAhead
    Apr 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    AAhhso that's why. The cricket season could easily be three months shorter in the UK, they stand there freezing for the first and last 6 weeks most years.
    AAhhso that's why. The cricket season could easily be three months shorter in the UK, they stand there freezing for the first and last 6 weeks most years.
    AAhhso that's why. The cricket season could easily be three months shorter in the UK, they stand there freezing for the first and last 6 weeks most years.
    AAhhso that's why. The cricket season could easily be three months shorter in the UK, they stand there freezing for the first and last 6 weeks most years.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 141 142 143
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    pete
    Apr 3, 2026 at 2:26 PM
  3. dogsbody

    chitting

    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    Thanks for all your replies. After watching various videos I've decided to go ahead and plant them and keep my fingers crossed.
    dogsbody, Apr 3, 2026 at 10:43 AM, Edible Gardening
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    dogsbody
    Apr 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
  4. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Yes @Eddie105, they're pretty hardy and will stand all winter once mature but just keep an eye out for frosts being forecast and be prepared to protect them for a couple of weeks till hardened...
    Yes @Eddie105, they're pretty hardy and will stand all winter once mature but just keep an eye out for frosts being forecast and be prepared to protect them for a couple of weeks till hardened off.The site that sold me the new heated propagotor has the same model on sale at half price now. ...
    Yes @Eddie105, they're pretty hardy and will stand all winter once mature but just keep an eye out for frosts being forecast and be prepared to protect them for a couple of weeks till hardened off.The site that sold me the new heated propagotor...
    Yes @Eddie105, they're pretty hardy and will stand all winter once mature but just keep an eye out for frosts being forecast and be prepared to protect them for a couple of weeks till hardened...
    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month
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    Obelix-Vendée
    Apr 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
  5. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    Hopefully you will see flowers this year
    Hopefully you will see flowers this year
    Hopefully you will see flowers this year
    Hopefully you will see flowers this year
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Apr 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
  6. Sian in Belgium

    Ideas for what herbs and veg I can grow in raised beds in shade

    Leafy greens, root vegetables and some herbs will grow in shade as they prefer cooler conditions but they still like some sun. Veg such as spinach, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beetroot, radishes,...
    Leafy greens, root vegetables and some herbs will grow in shade as they prefer cooler conditions but they still like some sun. Veg such as spinach, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beetroot, radishes, carrots, and herbs like mint, basil, parsley and coriander. I have those herbs on my shady patio in...
    Leafy greens, root vegetables and some herbs will grow in shade as they prefer cooler conditions but they still like some sun. Veg such as spinach, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beetroot, radishes, carrots, and herbs like mint, basil, parsley and...
    Leafy greens, root vegetables and some herbs will grow in shade as they prefer cooler conditions but they still like some sun. Veg such as spinach, lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, beetroot, radishes,...
    Sian in Belgium, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM, Edible Gardening
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Apr 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
  7. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.I forgot to get the Hot Cross Buns out of the freezer, but I often have them for breakfast. I had muesli instead.We've been to the local Good Friday service. The wind is nippy...
    Good morning all.I forgot to get the Hot Cross Buns out of the freezer, but I often have them for breakfast. I had muesli instead.We've been to the local Good Friday service. The wind is nippy and the sky is grey. Forecast said we may get some rain this afternoon but tomorrow should be a lot...
    Good morning all.I forgot to get the Hot Cross Buns out of the freezer, but I often have them for breakfast. I had muesli instead.We've been to the local Good Friday service. The wind is nippy and the sky is grey. Forecast said we may get...
    Good morning all.I forgot to get the Hot Cross Buns out of the freezer, but I often have them for breakfast. I had muesli instead.We've been to the local Good Friday service. The wind is nippy...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 91 92 93
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Apr 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
  8. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    Another year.jpg Happy New Year.jpg 604725455_3510918845726790_3138470994303623439_n.jpg All bets are off.jpg Drone reading.jpg 558725459_868727139647212_6229165682518986233_n.jpg
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 29 30 31
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    ChrisIB
    Apr 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
  9. Danielcox0011

    Help with my lawn, please!!

    Hi all,Just wanted some tips from some lawn pros or avid lawn lovers!!So I live in a newbuild property in the south east of the uk, and when we moved in we had a beautiful lawn... we are now...
    Hi all,Just wanted some tips from some lawn pros or avid lawn lovers!!So I live in a newbuild property in the south east of the uk, and when we moved in we had a beautiful lawn... we are now in year 5 and my lawn has been horrific.I know its heavily clay based as our new build was...
    Hi all,Just wanted some tips from some lawn pros or avid lawn lovers!!So I live in a newbuild property in the south east of the uk, and when we moved in we had a beautiful lawn... we are now in year 5 and my lawn has been horrific.I know...
    Hi all,Just wanted some tips from some lawn pros or avid lawn lovers!!So I live in a newbuild property in the south east of the uk, and when we moved in we had a beautiful lawn... we are now...
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    Danielcox0011, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM, Lawns
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    Danielcox0011
    Apr 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM
  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back...
    @Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back neighbour’s ivy on the south facing fence. Took me an hour, and I removed the wire that was once used togive...
    @Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back neighbour’s ivy on the south facing fence. Took me an...
    @Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 41 42 43
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
  11. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I went to get myself a hot cross bun from the freezer, expecting to have to pop it in the microwave before I could cut it for the toaster. Delighted to find that I had already sliced it before...
    I went to get myself a hot cross bun from the freezer, expecting to have to pop it in the microwave before I could cut it for the toaster. Delighted to find that I had already sliced it before freezing, so all ready to go into the toaster. Very pleased with myself, even though I can’t remember...
    I went to get myself a hot cross bun from the freezer, expecting to have to pop it in the microwave before I could cut it for the toaster. Delighted to find that I had already sliced it before freezing, so all ready to go into the toaster. Very...
    I went to get myself a hot cross bun from the freezer, expecting to have to pop it in the microwave before I could cut it for the toaster. Delighted to find that I had already sliced it before...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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    Ergates
    Apr 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  12. Fat Controller
    Informative x 6

    Miracle Gro MPC - avoid!

    I seem to be having bad luck with compost this year - or at least, germination is extremely poor, despite using grow-lights etc in a fairly constant 22ºc environment, so I am blaming the compost. ...
    I seem to be having bad luck with compost this year - or at least, germination is extremely poor, despite using grow-lights etc in a fairly constant 22ºc environment, so I am blaming the compost. It never used to be like this, that is for sure.
    I seem to be having bad luck with compost this year - or at least, germination is extremely poor, despite using grow-lights etc in a fairly constant 22ºc environment, so I am blaming the compost. It never used to be like this, that is for sure.
    I seem to be having bad luck with compost this year - or at least, germination is extremely poor, despite using grow-lights etc in a fairly constant 22ºc environment, so I am blaming the compost. ...
    Fat Controller, Mar 28, 2024, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 3 4 5
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    Fat Controller
    Apr 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  13. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

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    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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    pete
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM
  14. Tidemark

    Why not?

    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening ... 2 3
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    infradig
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM
  15. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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    pete
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:42 AM
  16. Friendly

    Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei

    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
    Friendly, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:33 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Spruce
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
  17. simone_in_wiltshire

    Perovskia - how much would you cut down?

    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the same family (mint).
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the...
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
    simone_in_wiltshire, Apr 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Apr 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
  18. PzaMayor3
    Like x 26

    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here...
    The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here are some final photos of the tulips. Which do you like best? The 'Merlot' or the 'Orange...
    The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here are some final photos of the tulips. Which do you...
    The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here...
    Terraza 1.jpg Terraza 2.jpg Terraza 5.jpg Terraza 6.jpg Terraza 9.jpg Terraza 10.jpg
    PzaMayor3, Feb 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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    PzaMayor3
    Apr 3, 2026 at 7:50 AM
  19. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes,...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes, it's time to get them in the ground. He’ll also be sowing seeds for a colourful cut flower display...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes, it's time to get them in the ground. He’ll also be...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes,...
    AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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    AnniD
    Apr 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
  20. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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    Logan
    Apr 3, 2026 at 5:14 AM
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