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ID a wooden bird
If I hadn't seen @Pete8 's post I'd have said heron. Currently I have a marquetry heron next to the computer.Always had a soft spot for herons, I've been startled numerous times while cycling...
If I hadn't seen @Pete8 's post I'd have said heron. Currently I have a marquetry heron next to the computer.Always had a soft spot for herons, I've been startled numerous times while cycling or running in East Anglia and this large bird silently leaps out of the ditch/drain that I was a...
If I hadn't seen @Pete8 's post I'd have said heron. Currently I have a marquetry heron next to the computer.Always had a soft spot for herons, I've been startled numerous times while cycling or running in East Anglia and this large bird...
If I hadn't seen @Pete8 's post I'd have said heron. Currently I have a marquetry heron next to the computer.Always had a soft spot for herons, I've been startled numerous times while cycling...

Selleri, Apr 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM, Identification Area
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NigelJ
Apr 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
Tonight and tomorrow night are going to be chilly. I'm bringing all the plants inside the house.
Tonight and tomorrow night are going to be chilly. I'm bringing all the plants inside the house.
Tonight and tomorrow night are going to be chilly. I'm bringing all the plants inside the house.
Tonight and tomorrow night are going to be chilly. I'm bringing all the plants inside the house.

eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 8 9 10
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eatenbyweasels
Apr 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
Some nice sun today, but a bitterly cold wind at times. Down to 2c tonight. It will be a clear night and the moon will be visible. When I get out of bed in the night and see the moon shining I do...
Some nice sun today, but a bitterly cold wind at times. Down to 2c tonight. It will be a clear night and the moon will be visible. When I get out of bed in the night and see the moon shining I do think of those astronauts up there.Warmer tomorrow, then hot on Tuesday and Wednesday. The ground...
Some nice sun today, but a bitterly cold wind at times. Down to 2c tonight. It will be a clear night and the moon will be visible. When I get out of bed in the night and see the moon shining I do think of those astronauts up there.Warmer...
Some nice sun today, but a bitterly cold wind at times. Down to 2c tonight. It will be a clear night and the moon will be visible. When I get out of bed in the night and see the moon shining I do...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 144 145 146
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cactus_girl
Apr 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Ideas for what herbs and veg I can grow in raised beds in shade
Any suggestions for soft fruit?
Any suggestions for soft fruit?
Any suggestions for soft fruit?
Any suggestions for soft fruit?
Sian in Belgium, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM, Edible Gardening
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Sian in Belgium
Apr 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
I'm in the process of transfering seedlings from the house to greenhouse too. But we could still get frosts.This was the first day I'd say I was really gardening. So I got the saw out and cut a...
I'm in the process of transfering seedlings from the house to greenhouse too. But we could still get frosts.This was the first day I'd say I was really gardening. So I got the saw out and cut a pyracantha down by half in height. My, those arm muscles found it tough going. I have never done...
I'm in the process of transfering seedlings from the house to greenhouse too. But we could still get frosts.This was the first day I'd say I was really gardening. So I got the saw out and cut a pyracantha down by half in height. My, those arm...
I'm in the process of transfering seedlings from the house to greenhouse too. But we could still get frosts.This was the first day I'd say I was really gardening. So I got the saw out and cut a...

simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 43 44 45
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cactus_girl
Apr 5, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Whaaattt?
I once listened a recording of a customer service call (yes, one of those "your call may be recorded for training purposes" things) where the customer was quite rude and the agent very polite....
I once listened a recording of a customer service call (yes, one of those "your call may be recorded for training purposes" things) where the customer was quite rude and the agent very polite.The agent apologised for everything the customer had suffered and finally the customer shouted "and...
I once listened a recording of a customer service call (yes, one of those "your call may be recorded for training purposes" things) where the customer was quite rude and the agent very polite.The agent apologised for everything the customer...
I once listened a recording of a customer service call (yes, one of those "your call may be recorded for training purposes" things) where the customer was quite rude and the agent very polite....
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 419 420 421
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Selleri
Apr 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Pinching out cosmos
I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy...
I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy are more often than not already flowering, because they sell better that way.
I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy are more often than not already flowering,...
I've always thought a good rule in general is you dont plant out plants that are already flowering. So most bedding plants get pinched back in my place if showing flowering buds.Plants you buy...
Emerion, Apr 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM, Other Plants
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pete
Apr 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good afternoon to you all!And a very Happy Easter Sunday.I am glad to see that Alexa is improving @Busy-Lizzie Let's keep on hoping that she will be out of hospital and home to convalesce...
Good afternoon to you all!And a very Happy Easter Sunday.I am glad to see that Alexa is improving @Busy-Lizzie Let's keep on hoping that she will be out of hospital and home to convalesce soon. She, and her family, have been through a very tough time.Everyone has been busy this...
Good afternoon to you all!And a very Happy Easter Sunday.I am glad to see that Alexa is improving @Busy-Lizzie Let's keep on hoping that she will be out of hospital and home to convalesce soon. She, and her family, have been through a...
Good afternoon to you all!And a very Happy Easter Sunday.I am glad to see that Alexa is improving @Busy-Lizzie Let's keep on hoping that she will be out of hospital and home to convalesce...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 93 94 95
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Tui34
Apr 5, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Plants you don't grow
I am the opposite @Selleri . I love yellow.Last year I paid good money for a hydrangea because it is the "must have" at the moment for many people here. I ended up giving it away.I do not...
I am the opposite @Selleri . I love yellow.Last year I paid good money for a hydrangea because it is the "must have" at the moment for many people here. I ended up giving it away.I do not care for any on my gardens.I also will mot tolerate forget me nots. Horrid invasive things!
I am the opposite @Selleri . I love yellow.Last year I paid good money for a hydrangea because it is the "must have" at the moment for many people here. I ended up giving it away.I do not care for any on my gardens.I also will mot...
I am the opposite @Selleri . I love yellow.Last year I paid good money for a hydrangea because it is the "must have" at the moment for many people here. I ended up giving it away.I do not...
Erigeron, Apr 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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CanadianLori
Apr 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Raised Bed Help needed?
Hi @paulkane1 , I find knee high raised bed quite comfortable for all the bending over. Mine is just a makeshift job done with old fence panels I took down, fixed together with angle brackets....
Hi @paulkane1 , I find knee high raised bed quite comfortable for all the bending over. Mine is just a makeshift job done with old fence panels I took down, fixed together with angle brackets.Carrots can be sown soon, depending on your local climate. Lettuce and radishes are also tolerant....
Hi @paulkane1 , I find knee high raised bed quite comfortable for all the bending over. Mine is just a makeshift job done with old fence panels I took down, fixed together with angle brackets.Carrots can be sown soon, depending on your local...
Hi @paulkane1 , I find knee high raised bed quite comfortable for all the bending over. Mine is just a makeshift job done with old fence panels I took down, fixed together with angle brackets....
paulkane1, Apr 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM, Edible Gardening
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Selleri
Apr 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Mushroom compost
Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
Yeah not sure why its alkaline, I assume they have added lime as most composted material, I always thought, ended up on the acid side.
pete, Mar 27, 2026, Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling ... 2
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pete
Apr 5, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited
I had a lot of bother finding this thread again. The search thingy couldn't find it.The people over the road from the church we went to this morning invited everyone to have a look at their...
I had a lot of bother finding this thread again. The search thingy couldn't find it.The people over the road from the church we went to this morning invited everyone to have a look at their garden. We have been before as they open it for the NGS. It was immaculate and big with a walled garden,...
I had a lot of bother finding this thread again. The search thingy couldn't find it.The people over the road from the church we went to this morning invited everyone to have a look at their garden. We have been before as they open it for the...
I had a lot of bother finding this thread again. The search thingy couldn't find it.The people over the road from the church we went to this morning invited everyone to have a look at their...

Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 15 16 17
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Busy-Lizzie
Apr 5, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Acers
Acers
Acers
Acers

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Friendly
Apr 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Lack of Knowledge, trying to do a project!!
I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there...
I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there isn't a lot of space left for plants. Either way, violets, ferns, spring bulbs may be worth considering.
I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there isn't a lot of space left for plants. Either way, ...
I'd be very careful of the vinca as @CarolineL says. Whilst the v major is the worst, the v minor will also spread rapidly. Are you keeping all of the lawn shown in your photo ? If so, there...
RustyH, Apr 4, 2026 at 1:57 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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Philippa
Apr 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
@Jiffy all too common with those who claim not to know the UK Highway Code or road laws. I was watching a programme about the Traffic Police recently where they stopped a car which looked...
@Jiffy all too common with those who claim not to know the UK Highway Code or road laws. I was watching a programme about the Traffic Police recently where they stopped a car which looked overloaded. It had 4 adults and 5 children in a standard saloon car. Kids on laps, in footwells etc. ...
@Jiffy all too common with those who claim not to know the UK Highway Code or road laws. I was watching a programme about the Traffic Police recently where they stopped a car which looked overloaded. It had 4 adults and 5 children in a standard...
@Jiffy all too common with those who claim not to know the UK Highway Code or road laws. I was watching a programme about the Traffic Police recently where they stopped a car which looked...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 93 94 95
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KT53
Apr 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Made this planter
Made this 'Tote' for a friend. He will use it as a magazine rack. Perspex is A4 size, bought from an auction site. Pine and rods were scrap, just lying around in my garage. Now waiting for Mrs C...
Made this 'Tote' for a friend. He will use it as a magazine rack. Perspex is A4 size, bought from an auction site. Pine and rods were scrap, just lying around in my garage. Now waiting for Mrs C to apply 4 coats of clear matt varnish.
Made this 'Tote' for a friend. He will use it as a magazine rack. Perspex is A4 size, bought from an auction site. Pine and rods were scrap, just lying around in my garage. Now waiting for Mrs C to apply 4 coats of clear matt varnish.
Made this 'Tote' for a friend. He will use it as a magazine rack. Perspex is A4 size, bought from an auction site. Pine and rods were scrap, just lying around in my garage. Now waiting for Mrs C...

Cordy, Sep 25, 2020, Container Gardening ... 2 3
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Cordy
Apr 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Our garden sanctuary
Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there!...
Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there! It is half the size of our previous garden, but such a lovely relaxing space to spend our time....
Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there! It is half the size of our previous garden, but...
Thank you, yes we've been here almost 5 years and the garden feels quite private now that everything is growing nicely. It also feels bigger than it is even though we've planted so much out there!...
Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Sienna's Blossom
Apr 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Yes it is parasitic on mainly hazel and alder but can be on the roots of other trees. The flowering part that @Adam l photographed is the only part of the plant seen above ground and comes up in...
Yes it is parasitic on mainly hazel and alder but can be on the roots of other trees. The flowering part that @Adam l photographed is the only part of the plant seen above ground and comes up in April/May so @Adam l was very lucky to see it but then so many plants are flowering earlier than usual.
Yes it is parasitic on mainly hazel and alder but can be on the roots of other trees. The flowering part that @Adam l photographed is the only part of the plant seen above ground and comes up in April/May so @Adam l was very lucky to see it but...
Yes it is parasitic on mainly hazel and alder but can be on the roots of other trees. The flowering part that @Adam l photographed is the only part of the plant seen above ground and comes up in...
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 37 38 39
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On the Levels
Apr 5, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Help with my lawn, please!!
Its sunny in the morning till early afternoon and then shaded by the house all late afternoon and evening.Ive got some good seed and jacks magic to go on it, so hopefully if I get that down...
Its sunny in the morning till early afternoon and then shaded by the house all late afternoon and evening.Ive got some good seed and jacks magic to go on it, so hopefully if I get that down tomorrow and keep it watered, I can get some nice new grass popping through!I think its just been...
Its sunny in the morning till early afternoon and then shaded by the house all late afternoon and evening.Ive got some good seed and jacks magic to go on it, so hopefully if I get that down tomorrow and keep it watered, I can get some nice new...
Its sunny in the morning till early afternoon and then shaded by the house all late afternoon and evening.Ive got some good seed and jacks magic to go on it, so hopefully if I get that down...
Danielcox0011, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM, Lawns
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Danielcox0011
Apr 5, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026
Yes, that was really clever @Bluejayway , I hadn't seen that before. Certainly cheaper than using "pot feet".
Yes, that was really clever @Bluejayway , I hadn't seen that before. Certainly cheaper than using "pot feet".
Yes, that was really clever @Bluejayway , I hadn't seen that before. Certainly cheaper than using "pot feet".
Yes, that was really clever @Bluejayway , I hadn't seen that before. Certainly cheaper than using "pot feet".
AnniD, Jan 12, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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AnniD
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