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  1. The Bird Lady

    Pot grown Camelia being destroyed by Squirrels

    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating it. Not seen them touch the camellias or daffodils, tulips mostly not out yet.I've got a few crown...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating it. Not seen them touch the camellias or daffodils,...
    I have squirrels around here and mostly they just raid the bird feeder, maybe strip a few buds off of trees in the spring they do like fresh growth, but seem to just drop it rather than eating...
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  2. latimer

    Trying to understand how to fill a part of a bed

    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together...
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together so i could move one of them.
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together so i could move one of them.
    @Plantminded don’t say that, i’ve just moved that rose! :gaah: Lol@CostasK I've got Erigeron elsewhere, it wouldn’t be a hardship to move some. In fact I’ve got 2 that are probably too close together...
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  3. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I had the camera ready.Brunnera 'Jack Frost'The new Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' (needs a bit...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I had the camera ready.Brunnera 'Jack Frost'The...
    I still have my tele lens but want to change soon to the normal lens to take more than just close-up. I tried to get a picture of the tits that start now preparing the house, but no luck when I...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
    More weeding, might be in a position to plant a few things by the weekend. Fun part is finding that old friends are appearing and have come through the wet weather.
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  5. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    Arum maculatum, Cuckoo Pint or Lords and Ladies.First Cowslip I have seen so far.
    Arum maculatum, Cuckoo Pint or Lords and Ladies.First Cowslip I have seen so far.
    Arum maculatum, Cuckoo Pint or Lords and Ladies.First Cowslip I have seen so far.
    Arum maculatum, Cuckoo Pint or Lords and Ladies.First Cowslip I have seen so far.
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  6. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
    :nonofinger: Dangerous!:biggrin:
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  7. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Maybe, @KT53! But a live "performance" experience is worth something. And if the skilled can't make a living out of it, that experience will die out and tourists will have less entertainment to...
    Maybe, @KT53! But a live "performance" experience is worth something. And if the skilled can't make a living out of it, that experience will die out and tourists will have less entertainment to keep them in the area, meaning coffee shops, etc, will have fewer customers, and so on. All the...
    Maybe, @KT53! But a live "performance" experience is worth something. And if the skilled can't make a living out of it, that experience will die out and tourists will have less entertainment to keep them in the area, meaning coffee shops, etc,...
    Maybe, @KT53! But a live "performance" experience is worth something. And if the skilled can't make a living out of it, that experience will die out and tourists will have less entertainment to...
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees taken down on my stretch of the M6 - ash trees suffering 'die back'. We all got notes pushed through...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees taken down on my stretch of the M6 - ash trees...
    Oh wow @Ergates! That was a veritable monster of a silver birch. I love those great big logs. I would be trying to count the annular rings to see how old it was. There have been a lot of trees...
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  9. JWK
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    What's Looking Exotic 2026

    Well of course it does Pete - whoever heard of a computer saying "Sorry, my fault" :biggrin:
    Well of course it does Pete - whoever heard of a computer saying "Sorry, my fault" :biggrin:
    Well of course it does Pete - whoever heard of a computer saying "Sorry, my fault" :biggrin:
    Well of course it does Pete - whoever heard of a computer saying "Sorry, my fault" :biggrin:
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  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
    Hazy morning, sun came out proper this afternoon, no wind and 15c. Very nice.
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  11. TheMadHedger
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  12. Smcask

    Help with plant selection for gravel patch.

    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull up a bit more and have found slab having in bits too! So who know what else is under there. The...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull up a bit more and have found slab having in bits...
    Yes, maybe, I’d like to keep a little bit of lawn at least, because the dog likes it and I’m ultimately a slave to him! I was planning to overseed with clover. I’ve started shifting gravel to pull...
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  13. Logan
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  14. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    My hose is more likely to knock over pots in and around the greenhouse; however the number of times I've hoed the growing point off something just about to come through the soil is considerable.
    My hose is more likely to knock over pots in and around the greenhouse; however the number of times I've hoed the growing point off something just about to come through the soil is considerable.
    My hose is more likely to knock over pots in and around the greenhouse; however the number of times I've hoed the growing point off something just about to come through the soil is considerable.
    My hose is more likely to knock over pots in and around the greenhouse; however the number of times I've hoed the growing point off something just about to come through the soil is considerable.
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  15. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    The last time I sat in one of those I was 8 1/2 months along with my first son. I'm surprised I didn't piddle in the struggle to get up! :heehee:
    The last time I sat in one of those I was 8 1/2 months along with my first son. I'm surprised I didn't piddle in the struggle to get up! :heehee:
    The last time I sat in one of those I was 8 1/2 months along with my first son. I'm surprised I didn't piddle in the struggle to get up! :heehee:
    The last time I sat in one of those I was 8 1/2 months along with my first son. I'm surprised I didn't piddle in the struggle to get up! :heehee:
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  16. dogsbody

    Taties

    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
    I reuse the compost from my Potato bags each year, I do refresh with new compost and feed. No problems so far:)
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  17. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
    Not buzzing or flying but sunbathing. I stopped counting the ladybirds when the numbers went past 50.
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  18. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Well he couldn't really say we're suing for peace; which is probably closer to the truth. However if the marines turn up as expected at the end of this week he could decide the deal is "the worst...
    Well he couldn't really say we're suing for peace; which is probably closer to the truth. However if the marines turn up as expected at the end of this week he could decide the deal is "the worst thing ever" and it's all back on
    Well he couldn't really say we're suing for peace; which is probably closer to the truth. However if the marines turn up as expected at the end of this week he could decide the deal is "the worst thing ever" and it's all back on
    Well he couldn't really say we're suing for peace; which is probably closer to the truth. However if the marines turn up as expected at the end of this week he could decide the deal is "the worst...
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  19. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    Thanks for the advice with my sweet peas, but going to hold off for a week as I see there is low pressure coming in over the Atlantic. So going to wait for the next warm spell.
    Thanks for the advice with my sweet peas, but going to hold off for a week as I see there is low pressure coming in over the Atlantic. So going to wait for the next warm spell.
    Thanks for the advice with my sweet peas, but going to hold off for a week as I see there is low pressure coming in over the Atlantic. So going to wait for the next warm spell.
    Thanks for the advice with my sweet peas, but going to hold off for a week as I see there is low pressure coming in over the Atlantic. So going to wait for the next warm spell.
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  20. JWK
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    A Joke or Two 2026

    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
    My friend in London is so posh she thinks a creche isa road traffic accident in Knightsbridge.
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