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Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice
Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and falls on a side, it may crack. I went from clay to...
Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and...
Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
NoviceGardener2023, Mar 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM, Trees
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Alisa
Mar 31, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026
Can't believe people are comparing Trump to the devil.Yes, he's an evil bar steward, but not as evil as Trump.
Can't believe people are comparing Trump to the devil.Yes, he's an evil bar steward, but not as evil as Trump.
Can't believe people are comparing Trump to the devil.Yes, he's an evil bar steward, but not as evil as Trump.
Can't believe people are comparing Trump to the devil.Yes, he's an evil bar steward, but not as evil as Trump.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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19,092
Cordy
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Oh dear @Busy-Lizzie -when all was sounding cautiously optimistic about Alexa. I sincerely hope that this is just a minor hiccup. Those long car journeys will not be too much fun either. Do you...
Oh dear @Busy-Lizzie -when all was sounding cautiously optimistic about Alexa. I sincerely hope that this is just a minor hiccup. Those long car journeys will not be too much fun either. Do you share driving duties? That might help of course, but coming up to a big holiday weekend, the roads...
Oh dear @Busy-Lizzie -when all was sounding cautiously optimistic about Alexa. I sincerely hope that this is just a minor hiccup. Those long car journeys will not be too much fun either. Do you share driving duties? That might help of course, but...
Oh dear @Busy-Lizzie -when all was sounding cautiously optimistic about Alexa. I sincerely hope that this is just a minor hiccup. Those long car journeys will not be too much fun either. Do you...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 88 89 90
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Ladybird4
Mar 31, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
It is still mild here 59f 13c and overcast. Mother Nature rewarded me for tidying outside yesterday by dumpng lots of rain in the wee hours. During the day we're going back into the fridge before...
It is still mild here 59f 13c and overcast. Mother Nature rewarded me for tidying outside yesterday by dumpng lots of rain in the wee hours. During the day we're going back into the fridge before the weekend and just barely into the freezer at nights now. Wonderful!
It is still mild here 59f 13c and overcast. Mother Nature rewarded me for tidying outside yesterday by dumpng lots of rain in the wee hours. During the day we're going back into the fridge before the weekend and just barely into the freezer at...
It is still mild here 59f 13c and overcast. Mother Nature rewarded me for tidying outside yesterday by dumpng lots of rain in the wee hours. During the day we're going back into the fridge before...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 137 138 139
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CanadianLori
Mar 31, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Camellia leaves brown patches
That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
Peteski2024, Mar 30, 2026 at 5:09 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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109
Peteski2024
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Whaaattt?
I couldn't see much there, I'm not clever enough to work those maps out, but I still think if there is some gas out there we should be using it, it's a greener option than importing it.You get...
I couldn't see much there, I'm not clever enough to work those maps out, but I still think if there is some gas out there we should be using it, it's a greener option than importing it.You get the likes of Milliband banging on about renewables but most of the country is still using gas for...
I couldn't see much there, I'm not clever enough to work those maps out, but I still think if there is some gas out there we should be using it, it's a greener option than importing it.You get the likes of Milliband banging on about renewables...
I couldn't see much there, I'm not clever enough to work those maps out, but I still think if there is some gas out there we should be using it, it's a greener option than importing it.You get...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 408 409 410
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pete
Mar 31, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing
Bluebells are close to their peak flowering, love the lemon yellow primroses and the early purple orchid rosettes are showing

Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 36 37 38
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50,076
Scroggin
Mar 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No...
Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No choice really as there's not enough space to leave them in the propagator any longer.
Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No choice really as there's not enough space to leave...
Yesterday pm I got into the greenhouse, pricked on a number of tomato seedlings. Hope they will cope with the double shock, of coming out of the propagator as well as the roots disturbance. No...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 39 40 41
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Allotment Boy
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Things that have made you happy today 2026
Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the...
Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the refined English variety. No matter. I am happy to be out of the EU, but am not adverse to visitors.
Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the refined English variety. No matter. I am happy to...
Ah, that little Euphorbia "weed" is another I allow. I like its lime green colour and it is very easy to pull out if it plants itself anywhere inconvenient.I expect my bluebells are not the...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 7 8 9
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ViewAhead
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Our garden sanctuary

Sienna's Blossom, Sep 17, 2021, General Gardening Discussion ... 4 5 6
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Sienna's Blossom
Mar 31, 2026 at 8:39 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
Rat problem
Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some...
Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to allow the potatoes to grow.
Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some mesh over the top but I'll need to remove it soon to...
Another potential issue is that I'm growing some potatoes in a raised bed near the compost bin. Are they likely to go for those? If so, is there any way to protect them? There is currently some...
zebrina, Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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zebrina
Mar 31, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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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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6,048
Michael Hewett
Mar 31, 2026 at 7:55 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
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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
Indeed. I was hoping for real life experience. Reviews cannot always be believed.
Indeed. I was hoping for real life experience. Reviews cannot always be believed.
Indeed. I was hoping for real life experience. Reviews cannot always be believed.
Indeed. I was hoping for real life experience. Reviews cannot always be believed.
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM, Lawns
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169
BOSullivan
Mar 31, 2026 at 2:38 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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Latest moan from you and me 2026
My parents received their postal voting cards today, or rather they received a card telling them their postal vote would be posted to them shortly no wonder elections cost so much.
My parents received their postal voting cards today, or rather they received a card telling them their postal vote would be posted to them shortly no wonder elections cost so much.
My parents received their postal voting cards today, or rather they received a card telling them their postal vote would be posted to them shortly no wonder elections cost so much.
My parents received their postal voting cards today, or rather they received a card telling them their postal vote would be posted to them shortly no wonder elections cost so much.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 92 93 94
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1,407
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45,705
Thevictorian
Mar 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Pyracantha removal
I know what you mean!
I know what you mean!
I know what you mean!
I know what you mean!
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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15
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239
BOSullivan
Mar 31, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Removing Ivy from Fence and ground
That is exactly the plan
That is exactly the plan
That is exactly the plan
That is exactly the plan
BOSullivan, Mar 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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16
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267
BOSullivan
Mar 31, 2026 at 2:36 PM

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