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What's your weather like 2026
It has been a mixed day here. Sun all day and up to 21c but a nasty North wind all day gusting to 42kph making it chilly and needing a cardi. Still sunny and windy now, 19.9c.
It has been a mixed day here. Sun all day and up to 21c but a nasty North wind all day gusting to 42kph making it chilly and needing a cardi. Still sunny and windy now, 19.9c.
It has been a mixed day here. Sun all day and up to 21c but a nasty North wind all day gusting to 42kph making it chilly and needing a cardi. Still sunny and windy now, 19.9c.
It has been a mixed day here. Sun all day and up to 21c but a nasty North wind all day gusting to 42kph making it chilly and needing a cardi. Still sunny and windy now, 19.9c.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 134 135 136
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Victoria
Mar 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I don't bother changing clocks on cookers or the microwave as I just have to do it all again when we have a power cut and the one on the oven installed with this kitchen is ludicrously...
I don't bother changing clocks on cookers or the microwave as I just have to do it all again when we have a power cut and the one on the oven installed with this kitchen is ludicrously complicated. Hardly wore my watch at all last summer so ended up waiting for the clocks to go back when it was...
I don't bother changing clocks on cookers or the microwave as I just have to do it all again when we have a power cut and the one on the oven installed with this kitchen is ludicrously complicated. Hardly wore my watch at all last summer so...
I don't bother changing clocks on cookers or the microwave as I just have to do it all again when we have a power cut and the one on the oven installed with this kitchen is ludicrously...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 91 92 93
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Obelix-Vendée
Mar 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
New to here
Welcome/ I do Exotics but not veggies but lots of folk here do. I really like veggies though but T'other Half does not.
Welcome/ I do Exotics but not veggies but lots of folk here do. I really like veggies though but T'other Half does not.
Welcome/ I do Exotics but not veggies but lots of folk here do. I really like veggies though but T'other Half does not.
Welcome/ I do Exotics but not veggies but lots of folk here do. I really like veggies though but T'other Half does not.

singer61, Mar 29, 2026 at 3:54 PM, New Members Introduction
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Victoria
Mar 29, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice
Hi, Following some good advice on here last year, when seeking to buy a potted tree for the garden, we decided to purchase an olive tree last August.The plant had been in the pot it came in ever...
Hi, Following some good advice on here last year, when seeking to buy a potted tree for the garden, we decided to purchase an olive tree last August.The plant had been in the pot it came in ever since and after the particularly wet January and February here in Ireland, there is some moss/algae...
Hi, Following some good advice on here last year, when seeking to buy a potted tree for the garden, we decided to purchase an olive tree last August.The plant had been in the pot it came in ever since and after the particularly wet January and...
Hi, Following some good advice on here last year, when seeking to buy a potted tree for the garden, we decided to purchase an olive tree last August.The plant had been in the pot it came in ever...

NoviceGardener2023, Mar 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM, Trees
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NoviceGardener2023
Mar 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Removing Ivy from Fence and ground
So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes helps to scratch/scrape the leaves before...
So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for some. If you use a weedkiller on the leaves, it sometimes...
So much depends on your situation and what you are prepared to accept in a garden. Ivy is certainly an excellent addition for the reasons mentioned above but it can prove a total PITA for...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Philippa
Mar 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
I watched it one and a half times I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
I watched it one and a half times I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits
I watched it one and a half times I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what made him changing habits
I watched it one and a half times I adore people who have a talent for arranging flowers. And growing all flowers! Indeed @AnniD MD has given up his 30 years old blue jacket. One wonders what...
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 29, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Queen of the night or similar cactus- recommend please
If your interested I could bung a bit in the post for you.
If your interested I could bung a bit in the post for you.
If your interested I could bung a bit in the post for you.
If your interested I could bung a bit in the post for you.

Selleri, Mar 29, 2026 at 12:42 PM, Other Plants
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pete
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness
Woodland bed loveliness

shiney, Mar 1, 2026, Photo Competitions ... 2
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LG_
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Magpie attack! Magpies pulling strands from trees
Thanks for the info - I'll pass it on to other dog-owners I know too.Yes I do treat her for fleas, tics etc and all sorts of worms. Bravecto is what I use and the active ingredient is fluralaner...
Thanks for the info - I'll pass it on to other dog-owners I know too.Yes I do treat her for fleas, tics etc and all sorts of worms. Bravecto is what I use and the active ingredient is fluralaner which is not mentioned in the article you linked to. I suspect it's treatments that some dog owners...
Thanks for the info - I'll pass it on to other dog-owners I know too.Yes I do treat her for fleas, tics etc and all sorts of worms. Bravecto is what I use and the active ingredient is fluralaner which is not mentioned in the article you linked...
Thanks for the info - I'll pass it on to other dog-owners I know too.Yes I do treat her for fleas, tics etc and all sorts of worms. Bravecto is what I use and the active ingredient is fluralaner...
collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 11:13 AM, Other Plants
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Pete8
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
After a frustrating afternoon last week, finding our way through the on line rigmarole to renew OHs driving licence, the new one arrived in seven days! Very efficient.
After a frustrating afternoon last week, finding our way through the on line rigmarole to renew OHs driving licence, the new one arrived in seven days! Very efficient.
After a frustrating afternoon last week, finding our way through the on line rigmarole to renew OHs driving licence, the new one arrived in seven days! Very efficient.
After a frustrating afternoon last week, finding our way through the on line rigmarole to renew OHs driving licence, the new one arrived in seven days! Very efficient.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 6 7 8
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Ergates
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
A shame, Mine goes up on the front of the door in mid December and stays up till twelfth night. One very windy night did see the whole thing lift off, luckily no breakages, but I make sure the...
A shame, Mine goes up on the front of the door in mid December and stays up till twelfth night. One very windy night did see the whole thing lift off, luckily no breakages, but I make sure the suction bit is damp when I stick it up, and I’ll give the middle a good push every now and then to...
A shame, Mine goes up on the front of the door in mid December and stays up till twelfth night. One very windy night did see the whole thing lift off, luckily no breakages, but I make sure the suction bit is damp when I stick it up, and I’ll...
A shame, Mine goes up on the front of the door in mid December and stays up till twelfth night. One very windy night did see the whole thing lift off, luckily no breakages, but I make sure the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 86 87 88
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Ergates
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?
TO be Honest a potted cordyline is only a two or three year option IMO, after which they suffer with root restriction and starvation.
TO be Honest a potted cordyline is only a two or three year option IMO, after which they suffer with root restriction and starvation.
TO be Honest a potted cordyline is only a two or three year option IMO, after which they suffer with root restriction and starvation.
TO be Honest a potted cordyline is only a two or three year option IMO, after which they suffer with root restriction and starvation.
collinsc, Mar 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM, Other Plants
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pete
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Whaaattt?
OK, six of one and half a dozen of the other, but the US backing of Israel when it comes to armaments has always given them the edge. Personally up until now my biggest beef about Israel has been...
OK, six of one and half a dozen of the other, but the US backing of Israel when it comes to armaments has always given them the edge. Personally up until now my biggest beef about Israel has been their expansion and settlers as they call them, they come across as a really nasty bunch with the...
OK, six of one and half a dozen of the other, but the US backing of Israel when it comes to armaments has always given them the edge. Personally up until now my biggest beef about Israel has been their expansion and settlers as they call them,...
OK, six of one and half a dozen of the other, but the US backing of Israel when it comes to armaments has always given them the edge. Personally up until now my biggest beef about Israel has been...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 404 405 406
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pete
Mar 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Bare root hedging
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
Plant a few else where in case a couple die after planting and you can replace them.
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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waterbut
Mar 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Corkscrew Willow advice please
@Silver surfer may be able to help ?
@Silver surfer may be able to help ?
@Silver surfer may be able to help ?
@Silver surfer may be able to help ?
LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM, Trees
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Philippa
Mar 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Nothing much today, just in one of those moods and it's cold and now raining.
Nothing much today, just in one of those moods and it's cold and now raining.
Nothing much today, just in one of those moods and it's cold and now raining.
Nothing much today, just in one of those moods and it's cold and now raining.
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 38 39 40
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Logan
Mar 29, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Pyracantha removal
Hi @BOSullivan, Thevictorian is right, a fork job should be doable. Replace the soil with good compost perhaps mixed with some fertilising stuff such as Blood, Fish and bone, rotted manure or...
Hi @BOSullivan, Thevictorian is right, a fork job should be doable. Replace the soil with good compost perhaps mixed with some fertilising stuff such as Blood, Fish and bone, rotted manure or granular feed, water well and the Nandina should be just fine. If the Pyracantha is healthy, you...
Hi @BOSullivan, Thevictorian is right, a fork job should be doable. Replace the soil with good compost perhaps mixed with some fertilising stuff such as Blood, Fish and bone, rotted manure or granular feed, water well and the Nandina should be...
Hi @BOSullivan, Thevictorian is right, a fork job should be doable. Replace the soil with good compost perhaps mixed with some fertilising stuff such as Blood, Fish and bone, rotted manure or...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Selleri
Mar 29, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Identify tree please
A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
A bit earlier this year I'm thinking lots of things are, its been chilly but frosts have been rare or very light since mid January.
LilyTL, Mar 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM, Identification Area
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pete
Mar 29, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing
You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle....
You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle. If there are more than a few, consider using a weed and feed product like Miracle Gro 4 in 1 which...
You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle. If there are more than a few, consider using a weed...
You can reseed four weeks after using Mo Bacter but it kills moss, not weeds. If you have only a few weeds you could treat these individually with a lawn weedkiller often sold in a spray bottle....
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:53 AM
MO Bactor Instant - thoughts
I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
I used the granular from Mo Bacter for the first time last year. It did seem to kill the moss, there is less of it this year despite the wet winter.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Mar 29, 2026 at 11:45 AM

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