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What's your weather like 2026
Now that it is light enough I can see a fairly heavy frost!
Now that it is light enough I can see a fairly heavy frost!
Now that it is light enough I can see a fairly heavy frost!
Now that it is light enough I can see a fairly heavy frost!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 154 155 156
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shiney
Apr 14, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
It is a very nice garden to visit and especially their winter garden planted by their head gardener Richard Ayres MBE. He lives in the nearby village of Lode and used to open his beautiful...
It is a very nice garden to visit and especially their winter garden planted by their head gardener Richard Ayres MBE. He lives in the nearby village of Lode and used to open his beautiful cottage garden for the National Garden Scheme. Mrs Shiney was so enthusiastic about a couple of his...
It is a very nice garden to visit and especially their winter garden planted by their head gardener Richard Ayres MBE. He lives in the nearby village of Lode and used to open his beautiful cottage garden for the National Garden Scheme. Mrs...
It is a very nice garden to visit and especially their winter garden planted by their head gardener Richard Ayres MBE. He lives in the nearby village of Lode and used to open his beautiful...
Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 16 17 18
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shiney
Apr 14, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
I had nerve-racking days since last Wednesday. I bought a new camera and the first pictures were disappointing. I played around with the settings and the result was even better than I thought....
I had nerve-racking days since last Wednesday. I bought a new camera and the first pictures were disappointing. I played around with the settings and the result was even better than I thought. What a relief. Since living here, I'm annoyed by the evening sun in Spring to Autumn which shows...
I had nerve-racking days since last Wednesday. I bought a new camera and the first pictures were disappointing. I played around with the settings and the result was even better than I thought. What a relief. Since living here, I'm annoyed by the...
I had nerve-racking days since last Wednesday. I bought a new camera and the first pictures were disappointing. I played around with the settings and the result was even better than I thought....
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 8 9 10
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 14, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
Thanks for the warning I started reading it out of curiosity but when I saw the word 'pigeon' I stopped !
Thanks for the warning I started reading it out of curiosity but when I saw the word 'pigeon' I stopped !
Thanks for the warning I started reading it out of curiosity but when I saw the word 'pigeon' I stopped !
Thanks for the warning I started reading it out of curiosity but when I saw the word 'pigeon' I stopped !
Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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Michael Hewett
Apr 14, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
I went to Bath to London Camera Exchange, had a spare SD card and took pictures from the same spot, same poor light condition with my Pentax and the R10, 1.2kg vs. 705gr. Back home, colour...
I went to Bath to London Camera Exchange, had a spare SD card and took pictures from the same spot, same poor light condition with my Pentax and the R10, 1.2kg vs. 705gr. Back home, colour profile was good, the picture differences were like day and night, literally :-). I called them that I'm...
I went to Bath to London Camera Exchange, had a spare SD card and took pictures from the same spot, same poor light condition with my Pentax and the R10, 1.2kg vs. 705gr. Back home, colour profile was good, the picture differences were like day...
I went to Bath to London Camera Exchange, had a spare SD card and took pictures from the same spot, same poor light condition with my Pentax and the R10, 1.2kg vs. 705gr. Back home, colour...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 4 5 6
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simone_in_wiltshire
Apr 14, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Gravel for drainage in a 30cm pot (Sedum)
Gravel at the bottom is one of those things that sounds like it should work but doesn't really, just raises the water table in the pot. I'd go with a gritty compost mix instead. Sedums are tough...
Gravel at the bottom is one of those things that sounds like it should work but doesn't really, just raises the water table in the pot. I'd go with a gritty compost mix instead. Sedums are tough as anything, they just hate sitting wet.
Gravel at the bottom is one of those things that sounds like it should work but doesn't really, just raises the water table in the pot. I'd go with a gritty compost mix instead. Sedums are tough as anything, they just hate sitting wet.
Gravel at the bottom is one of those things that sounds like it should work but doesn't really, just raises the water table in the pot. I'd go with a gritty compost mix instead. Sedums are tough...
hard_stone_84, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Joao
Apr 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Help With Growing Seeds
A lot of my seedlings, this year, look like chickweed. Think I’m cultivating mounds of it As for the packet of white foxgloves I purchased….well, they look like chickweed too!.
A lot of my seedlings, this year, look like chickweed. Think I’m cultivating mounds of it As for the packet of white foxgloves I purchased….well, they look like chickweed too!.
A lot of my seedlings, this year, look like chickweed. Think I’m cultivating mounds of it As for the packet of white foxgloves I purchased….well, they look like chickweed too!.
A lot of my seedlings, this year, look like chickweed. Think I’m cultivating mounds of it As for the packet of white foxgloves I purchased….well, they look like chickweed too!.
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 17 18 19
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Songbird
Apr 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Trying to track down a Clematis
@Lynne A W I came across this site a while go it might be of use
@Lynne A W I came across this site a while go it might be of use
@Lynne A W I came across this site a while go it might be of use
@Lynne A W I came across this site a while go it might be of use
Lynne A W, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM, Identification Area
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NigelJ
Apr 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Hope, they recover. Mine been travelling for a week now - to the greenhouse and back home for the night. Hopefully they can stay in the greenhouse from tomorrow. It was only +4c during this...
Hope, they recover. Mine been travelling for a week now - to the greenhouse and back home for the night. Hopefully they can stay in the greenhouse from tomorrow. It was only +4c during this night. Soil in the greenhouse is +12c in 20 cm depth.
Hope, they recover. Mine been travelling for a week now - to the greenhouse and back home for the night. Hopefully they can stay in the greenhouse from tomorrow. It was only +4c during this night. Soil in the greenhouse is +12c in 20 cm depth.
Hope, they recover. Mine been travelling for a week now - to the greenhouse and back home for the night. Hopefully they can stay in the greenhouse from tomorrow. It was only +4c during this...
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 8 9 10
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Alisa
Apr 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
What’s in a name?
I had a college friend who supplemented her grant by doing catering for weddings and parties at the weekends. One of her very successful offerings was tinned mackerel mashed with some horseradish...
I had a college friend who supplemented her grant by doing catering for weddings and parties at the weekends. One of her very successful offerings was tinned mackerel mashed with some horseradish and served on little biscuits. Tasted great, and a lot posher tasting than some of the more...
I had a college friend who supplemented her grant by doing catering for weddings and parties at the weekends. One of her very successful offerings was tinned mackerel mashed with some horseradish and served on little biscuits. Tasted great, and a...
I had a college friend who supplemented her grant by doing catering for weddings and parties at the weekends. One of her very successful offerings was tinned mackerel mashed with some horseradish...
Shades of Night, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Ergates
Apr 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Your poor OH, It is quite true that scalps do bleed rather alarmingly compared with other parts of the body. Glad he is ok today. I do sympathise with you, @lizzie27, re the annoying bus trips....
Your poor OH, It is quite true that scalps do bleed rather alarmingly compared with other parts of the body. Glad he is ok today. I do sympathise with you, @lizzie27, re the annoying bus trips. There is little more tiresome than standing at bus stops waiting when nothing arrives, although I do...
Your poor OH, It is quite true that scalps do bleed rather alarmingly compared with other parts of the body. Glad he is ok today. I do sympathise with you, @lizzie27, re the annoying bus trips. There is little more tiresome than standing at bus...
Your poor OH, It is quite true that scalps do bleed rather alarmingly compared with other parts of the body. Glad he is ok today. I do sympathise with you, @lizzie27, re the annoying bus trips....
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 100 101 102
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Ergates
Apr 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Hydrangea Hero Wanted
Hi, I’ve had something similar arrive before and it can look a bit disappointing at first. Personally, I’d be a bit cautious about cutting it right down straight away — it might be worth giving it...
Hi, I’ve had something similar arrive before and it can look a bit disappointing at first. Personally, I’d be a bit cautious about cutting it right down straight away — it might be worth giving it some time to settle and see if any lower growth appears. Hydrangeas can sometimes surprise you once...
Hi, I’ve had something similar arrive before and it can look a bit disappointing at first. Personally, I’d be a bit cautious about cutting it right down straight away — it might be worth giving it some time to settle and see if any lower growth...
Hi, I’ve had something similar arrive before and it can look a bit disappointing at first. Personally, I’d be a bit cautious about cutting it right down straight away — it might be worth giving it...
xxxDawnxxx, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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hard_stone_84
Apr 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Sealing white garden stones – looking for a simple option (UK)
Hi all, me again.My partner recently bought some larger white garden stones for a border, and has now asked me to look into sealing them.I’m not looking for anything fancy — just something...
Hi all, me again.My partner recently bought some larger white garden stones for a border, and has now asked me to look into sealing them.I’m not looking for anything fancy — just something that will give them a bit of protection and hopefully keep them looking decent a bit longer, rather...
Hi all, me again.My partner recently bought some larger white garden stones for a border, and has now asked me to look into sealing them.I’m not looking for anything fancy — just something that will give them a bit of protection and hopefully...
Hi all, me again.My partner recently bought some larger white garden stones for a border, and has now asked me to look into sealing them.I’m not looking for anything fancy — just something...
hard_stone_84, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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hard_stone_84
Apr 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
They breed in my shed and under my potting table and next to my potting table...........
They breed in my shed and under my potting table and next to my potting table...........
They breed in my shed and under my potting table and next to my potting table...........
They breed in my shed and under my potting table and next to my potting table...........
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 47 48 49
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lizzie27
Apr 13, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Thank you @Michael Hewett and @Scroggin He wouldn't have anything to eat so we had a emergency appointment at the vets, it cost £85. that's without any medication. He took his temperature that...
Thank you @Michael Hewett and @Scroggin He wouldn't have anything to eat so we had a emergency appointment at the vets, it cost £85. that's without any medication. He took his temperature that was normal, he said that it's a irritated colon so he gave him a steroid injection to soothe it and it...
Thank you @Michael Hewett and @Scroggin He wouldn't have anything to eat so we had a emergency appointment at the vets, it cost £85. that's without any medication. He took his temperature that was normal, he said that it's a irritated colon so...
Thank you @Michael Hewett and @Scroggin He wouldn't have anything to eat so we had a emergency appointment at the vets, it cost £85. that's without any medication. He took his temperature that...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 8 9 10
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Logan
Apr 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Rhino charging my way
Carrots growing in the greenhouse border, looks like a decent germination rate from amount of seed sown.
Carrots growing in the greenhouse border, looks like a decent germination rate from amount of seed sown.
Carrots growing in the greenhouse border, looks like a decent germination rate from amount of seed sown.
Carrots growing in the greenhouse border, looks like a decent germination rate from amount of seed sown.
burnie, Aug 29, 2016, Greenhouse Growing ... 6 7 8
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burnie
Apr 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Bury squash stems when pricking out?
I had to look that up, and it makes perfect sense, thank you.
I had to look that up, and it makes perfect sense, thank you.
I had to look that up, and it makes perfect sense, thank you.
I had to look that up, and it makes perfect sense, thank you.
Stephen Southwest, Apr 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM, Edible Gardening
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Stephen Southwest
Apr 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Potato Growing 2026
Planted Foremost and some Charlotte today, rest to go in tomorrow.
Planted Foremost and some Charlotte today, rest to go in tomorrow.
Planted Foremost and some Charlotte today, rest to go in tomorrow.
Planted Foremost and some Charlotte today, rest to go in tomorrow.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 3 4 5
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Allotment Boy
Apr 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Fond of Fronds
I deny "wanton", but admit to an element of neglect, m'lord!
I deny "wanton", but admit to an element of neglect, m'lord!
I deny "wanton", but admit to an element of neglect, m'lord!
I deny "wanton", but admit to an element of neglect, m'lord!
micearguers, Mar 19, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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ViewAhead
Apr 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
What is this plant?
doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves
doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves
doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves
doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves
Caz2024, Apr 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM, Identification Area
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Adam I
Apr 13, 2026 at 1:57 PM

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