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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Impressive equipment, @Allotment Boy! Not mine though, I couldn't possibly use such a heavy beast myself these days. In truth it's a two wheel tractor, and really a bit too big for use on...
Impressive equipment, @Allotment Boy! Not mine though, I couldn't possibly use such a heavy beast myself these days. In truth it's a two wheel tractor, and really a bit too big for use on many plots unless they are completely clear. He also has a plough attachment. His brother bought it on...
Impressive equipment, @Allotment Boy! Not mine though, I couldn't possibly use such a heavy beast myself these days. In truth it's a two wheel tractor, and really a bit too big for use on many plots unless they are completely clear. He also...
Impressive equipment, @Allotment Boy! Not mine though, I couldn't possibly use such a heavy beast myself these days. In truth it's a two wheel tractor, and really a bit too big for use on...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 40 41 42
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Allotment Boy
Apr 2, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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What's your weather like 2026
4 degrees but the sun is doing it's best to warm us up, no wind after a wet and windy night, forecast is dry today and wet and windy over the weekend.
4 degrees but the sun is doing it's best to warm us up, no wind after a wet and windy night, forecast is dry today and wet and windy over the weekend.
4 degrees but the sun is doing it's best to warm us up, no wind after a wet and windy night, forecast is dry today and wet and windy over the weekend.
4 degrees but the sun is doing it's best to warm us up, no wind after a wet and windy night, forecast is dry today and wet and windy over the weekend.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 139 140 141
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burnie
Apr 2, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Red Bull ... Energy Drinks
About 25 yet as ago I was feeling worn out such that I preferred to just sit in the garden rather than doing any gardening. So I went to the doctor and had a thyroid blood test. Bingo, I had an...
About 25 yet as ago I was feeling worn out such that I preferred to just sit in the garden rather than doing any gardening. So I went to the doctor and had a thyroid blood test. Bingo, I had an underactive thyroid. Since then I've taken thyroid tablets daily and have regular blood tests to check...
About 25 yet as ago I was feeling worn out such that I preferred to just sit in the garden rather than doing any gardening. So I went to the doctor and had a thyroid blood test. Bingo, I had an underactive thyroid. Since then I've taken thyroid...
About 25 yet as ago I was feeling worn out such that I preferred to just sit in the garden rather than doing any gardening. So I went to the doctor and had a thyroid blood test. Bingo, I had an...
Victoria, Mar 31, 2026 at 4:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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cactus_girl
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Whaaattt?
If I read I wake up too much, radio and I can drift off again. As for salt production in the Rann of Kutch; the traditional methods are under threat from climate change and a Wild Ass reserve.
If I read I wake up too much, radio and I can drift off again. As for salt production in the Rann of Kutch; the traditional methods are under threat from climate change and a Wild Ass reserve.
If I read I wake up too much, radio and I can drift off again. As for salt production in the Rann of Kutch; the traditional methods are under threat from climate change and a Wild Ass reserve.
If I read I wake up too much, radio and I can drift off again. As for salt production in the Rann of Kutch; the traditional methods are under threat from climate change and a Wild Ass reserve.
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 409 410 411
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NigelJ
Apr 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Why not?
Curiously I came across this story the other day. Apparently the Chinese have been storing cremation ashes in unused apartments in new tower blocks. China bans storing cremated remains in empty...
Curiously I came across this story the other day. Apparently the Chinese have been storing cremation ashes in unused apartments in new tower blocks. China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'
Curiously I came across this story the other day. Apparently the Chinese have been storing cremation ashes in unused apartments in new tower blocks. China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'
Curiously I came across this story the other day. Apparently the Chinese have been storing cremation ashes in unused apartments in new tower blocks. China bans storing cremated remains in empty...
Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening ... 2
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NigelJ
Apr 2, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 28 29 30
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Ladybird4
Apr 2, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning, dull and cooler again this morning. A bit of excitement here. We have blackbirds, busy back and forth in and out of the Laurel on the left of the small seating area below the...
Good morning, dull and cooler again this morning. A bit of excitement here. We have blackbirds, busy back and forth in and out of the Laurel on the left of the small seating area below the main patio. They have nested in there before but not for a while. I hope the Magpies leave them alone...
Good morning, dull and cooler again this morning. A bit of excitement here. We have blackbirds, busy back and forth in and out of the Laurel on the left of the small seating area below the main patio. They have nested in there before but not...
Good morning, dull and cooler again this morning. A bit of excitement here. We have blackbirds, busy back and forth in and out of the Laurel on the left of the small seating area below the...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 89 90 91
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Allotment Boy
Apr 2, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
That's sad Are they short of food or too many predators. I read that ferrets had been cleared from an island recently so the eggs and chicks can survive now and help population recovery.
That's sad Are they short of food or too many predators. I read that ferrets had been cleared from an island recently so the eggs and chicks can survive now and help population recovery.
That's sad Are they short of food or too many predators. I read that ferrets had been cleared from an island recently so the eggs and chicks can survive now and help population recovery.
That's sad Are they short of food or too many predators. I read that ferrets had been cleared from an island recently so the eggs and chicks can survive now and help population recovery.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei
And very nice as well and a good size …make sure you water once a week will be fine..
And very nice as well and a good size …make sure you water once a week will be fine..
And very nice as well and a good size …make sure you water once a week will be fine..
And very nice as well and a good size …make sure you water once a week will be fine..
Friendly, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:33 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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Spruce
Apr 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Rat problem
Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
Think one of the biggest draws to rats is BBQs, especially 'chilled out' neighbours, not tiding up, or leaving the tidying until morning after a jolly good BBQ.
zebrina, Mar 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM, Pests, Diseases and Cures ... 2
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Jenny_Aster
Apr 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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House Martins, Swallows & Swifts
I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
I spotted our first swallows and martins on Thursday. Lots of swooping and calling and too fast to see if they're house or sand martins or both.
Spruce, Apr 8, 2021, Wildlife Corner ... 7 8 9
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Obelix-Vendée
Apr 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Migration to NEW software & server
Thank you It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
Thank you It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
Thank you It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
Thank you It's only because i like to get my house in order before i _ _ _ and having no one else to do it, hopefull not for some years
Fat Controller, Feb 23, 2026, Site Feedback/Bugs ... 4 5 6
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Jiffy
Apr 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
@Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
@Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
@Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
@Michael Hewett Dogs Mercury can persist where a woodland had been many many years ago so maybe there used to be woods in your area.
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 37 38 39
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On the Levels
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Tomato Growing 2026
From 20 started on the 14th of March, 18 germinated during 1 week (I had them heated this time). 2 varieties needed to be repeated and germhnated by now.But my tomatillos sown in February are...
From 20 started on the 14th of March, 18 germinated during 1 week (I had them heated this time). 2 varieties needed to be repeated and germhnated by now.But my tomatillos sown in February are jokers: verde germinated quickly and already in flower now, pinepple were so slow, the first appeared...
From 20 started on the 14th of March, 18 germinated during 1 week (I had them heated this time). 2 varieties needed to be repeated and germhnated by now.But my tomatillos sown in February are jokers: verde germinated quickly and already in...
From 20 started on the 14th of March, 18 germinated during 1 week (I had them heated this time). 2 varieties needed to be repeated and germhnated by now.But my tomatillos sown in February are...
eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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Alisa
Apr 1, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Hoster's
Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population....
Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population. I've been tidying up the greenhouse and found loads hidden under the pots.
Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population. I've been tidying up the greenhouse and found...
Yes a moat is probably better, but I am so clumsy I'd probably knock everything and end up with water everywhere. Also you need to be very sure that the pot doesn't already have a slug population....
potted, Mar 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3 4
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CarolineL
Apr 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
YouTube mega thread
Have been building (is that the correct terminology?) hanging baskets for decades, but my efforts last year was disappointing. Also, it takes up a lot of time, and water, looking after them...
Have been building (is that the correct terminology?) hanging baskets for decades, but my efforts last year was disappointing. Also, it takes up a lot of time, and water, looking after them especially if they dry out.Anyway, came across this youtube. Just wanted to share because it's so good....
Have been building (is that the correct terminology?) hanging baskets for decades, but my efforts last year was disappointing. Also, it takes up a lot of time, and water, looking after them especially if they dry out.Anyway, came across this...
Have been building (is that the correct terminology?) hanging baskets for decades, but my efforts last year was disappointing. Also, it takes up a lot of time, and water, looking after them...
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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Jenny_Aster
Apr 2, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Fritillaries
Fritillaries
Fritillaries
Fritillaries

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Logan
Apr 1, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Terrace in the Mediterranean
This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
This one is now a year old since I bought it. They seem to live between 5 and 10 years. I imagine that in a pot its lifespan will be shorter and it will need larger containers as time goes on...
PzaMayor3, Feb 2, 2025, General Gardening Discussion ... 10 11 12
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PzaMayor3
Apr 2, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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APRIL PHOTO COMPETITION 2026
35 years old & on a 10 ton jack
35 years old & on a 10 ton jack
35 years old & on a 10 ton jack
35 years old & on a 10 ton jack

shiney, Apr 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM, Photo Competitions
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Jiffy
Apr 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Seed Sowing This Month April
Big month here too. Just got the runner beans and courgettes started, and a tray of basil that'll probably take forever as usual. Trying a few different squash varieties this year so we'll see how...
Big month here too. Just got the runner beans and courgettes started, and a tray of basil that'll probably take forever as usual. Trying a few different squash varieties this year so we'll see how that goes.
Big month here too. Just got the runner beans and courgettes started, and a tray of basil that'll probably take forever as usual. Trying a few different squash varieties this year so we'll see how that goes.
Big month here too. Just got the runner beans and courgettes started, and a tray of basil that'll probably take forever as usual. Trying a few different squash varieties this year so we'll see how...
wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month
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Joao
Apr 1, 2026 at 3:06 PM

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