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What's your weather like 2026
Sunny and 11c with a light breeze, going to low 20s. Up earlier today as T'other Half'is taking Munchkin to the Vet as she is shouting a lot lately. She is coming up to 17 so could be thyroid. ...
Sunny and 11c with a light breeze, going to low 20s. Up earlier today as T'other Half'is taking Munchkin to the Vet as she is shouting a lot lately. She is coming up to 17 so could be thyroid. She is washing peacefully at the moment.
Sunny and 11c with a light breeze, going to low 20s. Up earlier today as T'other Half'is taking Munchkin to the Vet as she is shouting a lot lately. She is coming up to 17 so could be thyroid. She is washing peacefully at the moment.
Sunny and 11c with a light breeze, going to low 20s. Up earlier today as T'other Half'is taking Munchkin to the Vet as she is shouting a lot lately. She is coming up to 17 so could be thyroid. ...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 136 137 138
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Victoria
Mar 31, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Two greater spotted woodpeckers in the garden just now. The male, on the dispenser of chilli flavoured suet blocks. The female on the dispenser of non chilli flavoured suet pellets which is stuck...
Two greater spotted woodpeckers in the garden just now. The male, on the dispenser of chilli flavoured suet blocks. The female on the dispenser of non chilli flavoured suet pellets which is stuck to the house wall.
Two greater spotted woodpeckers in the garden just now. The male, on the dispenser of chilli flavoured suet blocks. The female on the dispenser of non chilli flavoured suet pellets which is stuck to the house wall.
Two greater spotted woodpeckers in the garden just now. The male, on the dispenser of chilli flavoured suet blocks. The female on the dispenser of non chilli flavoured suet pellets which is stuck...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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Tidemark
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
That's early for Red Campion @simone_in_wiltshire, you're lucky, they don't usually appear here in March. Nice to see the wild flowers in your area
That's early for Red Campion @simone_in_wiltshire, you're lucky, they don't usually appear here in March. Nice to see the wild flowers in your area
That's early for Red Campion @simone_in_wiltshire, you're lucky, they don't usually appear here in March. Nice to see the wild flowers in your area
That's early for Red Campion @simone_in_wiltshire, you're lucky, they don't usually appear here in March. Nice to see the wild flowers in your area
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 36 37 38
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Michael Hewett
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Chillies 2026
Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.

CanadianLori, Dec 23, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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simone_in_wiltshire
Mar 31, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Rat problem
Weil's truly is nasty, and can lead to meningitis. You can't be too careful around rats.
Weil's truly is nasty, and can lead to meningitis. You can't be too careful around rats.
Weil's truly is nasty, and can lead to meningitis. You can't be too careful around rats.
Weil's truly is nasty, and can lead to meningitis. You can't be too careful around rats.

zebrina, Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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Jenny_Aster
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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What's Looking Good March 2026
Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or...
Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or fed and haven't had water since October.
Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or fed and haven't had water since October.
Looking forward to seeing your photo of it. I've got three and none of them have flowered for many years, but this year two of them are flowering. I don't know why, they haven't been repotted or...
shiney, Mar 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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Michael Hewett
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Hoster's
Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in...
Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions
Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in warmer conditions
Actually I think @Selleri is right, it looks more caterpillar because they've avoided the leaf ribs. I didn't think there would be any around yet. But probably garden centre plants are kept in...
potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3
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CarolineL
Mar 31, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Camellia leaves brown patches
I've got a couple of cemellias and they get full sun in summer, having said that the are free standing not backed up against a wall or fence. Mine were planted on the shady side of the fence but...
I've got a couple of cemellias and they get full sun in summer, having said that the are free standing not backed up against a wall or fence. Mine were planted on the shady side of the fence but have grown above it now.I'd still leave it for now and watch it, you can move it later even next...
I've got a couple of cemellias and they get full sun in summer, having said that the are free standing not backed up against a wall or fence. Mine were planted on the shady side of the fence but have grown above it now.I'd still leave it for...
I've got a couple of cemellias and they get full sun in summer, having said that the are free standing not backed up against a wall or fence. Mine were planted on the shady side of the fence but...
Peteski2024, Mar 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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pete
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Whaaattt?
Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
Scott Mills investigated in 2016 over sexual offence allegations against teenage boy
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 407 408 409
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AnniD
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning everyone. Pleased to hear the 'eye' news @Allotment Boy and @Ergates and I think your wreath looks joyous Last night at the quiz it was a very close thing but we got pipped at the...
Good morning everyone. Pleased to hear the 'eye' news @Allotment Boy and @Ergates and I think your wreath looks joyous Last night at the quiz it was a very close thing but we got pipped at the post - again. That has been the story of our season but do we mind - not in the slightest. Its a...
Good morning everyone. Pleased to hear the 'eye' news @Allotment Boy and @Ergates and I think your wreath looks joyous Last night at the quiz it was a very close thing but we got pipped at the post - again. That has been the story of our season...
Good morning everyone. Pleased to hear the 'eye' news @Allotment Boy and @Ergates and I think your wreath looks joyous Last night at the quiz it was a very close thing but we got pipped at the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 88 89 90
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Ladybird4
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide...
Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide berth although she didn't seem worried about us.
Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide berth although she didn't seem worried about us. ...
Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide...

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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strongylodon
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:34 PM
MO Bactor Instant - thoughts
We used the Granules last year and it is a slowish process though you do not really notice it because the grass justs out competes the moss. Everything just stays green, no smells or raking up...
We used the Granules last year and it is a slowish process though you do not really notice it because the grass justs out competes the moss. Everything just stays green, no smells or raking up etc. The pack does state that if the lawns soil has a low PH its best to apply their lime some weeks...
We used the Granules last year and it is a slowish process though you do not really notice it because the grass justs out competes the moss. Everything just stays green, no smells or raking up etc. The pack does state that if the lawns soil has...
We used the Granules last year and it is a slowish process though you do not really notice it because the grass justs out competes the moss. Everything just stays green, no smells or raking up...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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ricky101
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.
Jackdaw finishing off the suet balls.Tree Creeper in the nearby woods.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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strongylodon
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Spent time in greenhouse potting up cuttings. Dug over and weeded a small flower bed then planted Gunnera magellanica, Disporum cantioniense "Green Giant", Disporosis taiwanensis and a couple of...
Spent time in greenhouse potting up cuttings. Dug over and weeded a small flower bed then planted Gunnera magellanica, Disporum cantioniense "Green Giant", Disporosis taiwanensis and a couple of lilies.
Spent time in greenhouse potting up cuttings. Dug over and weeded a small flower bed then planted Gunnera magellanica, Disporum cantioniense "Green Giant", Disporosis taiwanensis and a couple of lilies.
Spent time in greenhouse potting up cuttings. Dug over and weeded a small flower bed then planted Gunnera magellanica, Disporum cantioniense "Green Giant", Disporosis taiwanensis and a couple of...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 39 40 41
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NigelJ
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
OH bought a 92 yr old car last November and sent off the appropriate details for change of owner to the DVLA. Since then numerous phone calls. emails and photos have pinged back and forth, despite...
OH bought a 92 yr old car last November and sent off the appropriate details for change of owner to the DVLA. Since then numerous phone calls. emails and photos have pinged back and forth, despite the fact that the car hasn't been modified and has been registered in the UK for at least 50 years...
OH bought a 92 yr old car last November and sent off the appropriate details for change of owner to the DVLA. Since then numerous phone calls. emails and photos have pinged back and forth, despite the fact that the car hasn't been modified and...
OH bought a 92 yr old car last November and sent off the appropriate details for change of owner to the DVLA. Since then numerous phone calls. emails and photos have pinged back and forth, despite...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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lizzie27
Mar 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Pyracantha removal
After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.
After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.
After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.
After chopping out a 40yr old pyracantha last summer I'd never entertain the stuff, it was in a neighbours garden. Diabolical stuff.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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pete
Mar 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Removing Ivy from Fence and ground
Get the ivy off the fence. It will work its way through the paneling and eventually damage it as well as upsetting your neighbour.
Get the ivy off the fence. It will work its way through the paneling and eventually damage it as well as upsetting your neighbour.
Get the ivy off the fence. It will work its way through the paneling and eventually damage it as well as upsetting your neighbour.
Get the ivy off the fence. It will work its way through the paneling and eventually damage it as well as upsetting your neighbour.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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waterbut
Mar 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement
HiGabion baskets would work a treat and can be made into a seating area at the same time , depends on how much you have to spend ,.. but if using wood you bein the same position in years to come
HiGabion baskets would work a treat and can be made into a seating area at the same time , depends on how much you have to spend ,.. but if using wood you bein the same position in years to come
HiGabion baskets would work a treat and can be made into a seating area at the same time , depends on how much you have to spend ,.. but if using wood you bein the same position in years to come
HiGabion baskets would work a treat and can be made into a seating area at the same time , depends on how much you have to spend ,.. but if using wood you bein the same position in years to come

BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM, Garden Projects and DIY
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Spruce
Mar 30, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing
You can do either Spring or Autumn, it really depends on whether you are happy to look at the moss and weeds over summer. Both can progress between now and Autumn, encroaching on and weakening...
You can do either Spring or Autumn, it really depends on whether you are happy to look at the moss and weeds over summer. Both can progress between now and Autumn, encroaching on and weakening your existing grass.
You can do either Spring or Autumn, it really depends on whether you are happy to look at the moss and weeds over summer. Both can progress between now and Autumn, encroaching on and weakening your existing grass.
You can do either Spring or Autumn, it really depends on whether you are happy to look at the moss and weeds over summer. Both can progress between now and Autumn, encroaching on and weakening...
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Lawns
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Plantminded
Mar 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!
Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good...
Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good or bad. Seed saved from Heirloom varieties will come true.
Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good or bad. Seed saved from Heirloom varieties will...
Many supermarket tomatoes are created for them by breeders and are F1 Hybrids. Seed from any F1 tomatoes will not come true to type but will have characteristics of the parents - which can be good...
Andy1965, Mar 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM, Gardening Discussions
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Pete8
Mar 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM

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