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  1. Tidemark

    Why not?

    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Fed to laying hens for protein. Despite 'free range' , many hens choose not to leave their shed and the range does not provide sufficient without supplement
    Tidemark, Mar 31, 2026 at 12:55 PM, Container Gardening ... 2 3
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    infradig
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM
  2. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    Probably because they have the chemicals that can be used on some of the potential problems that the ordinary gardener doesn't have access to. Blight etc, admittedly viruses are a bigger problem.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 2 3 4
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    pete
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:42 AM
  3. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    @Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
    @Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
    @Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
    @Obelix-Vendée there doesn't seem to be any reason established as to their demise or inability to breed. The Guillemots population there does get hammered by Raven predation.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 3 4 5
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    strongylodon
    Apr 2, 2026 at 8:27 PM
  4. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day....
    She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day. Deadhead the flowers. Give her a light prune next year then prune her according to various rose...
    She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day. Deadhead the flowers. Give her a light prune next...
    She looks healthy Feed her with a rose fertiliser in March and after the first flowering. Water her when the weather is warm and dry. A big canful once a week is better than a little every day....
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2026, Roses
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:09 AM
  5. JWK
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    Like x 3

    What's your weather like 2026

    Dull, misty, light drizzle, 13c
    Dull, misty, light drizzle, 13c
    Dull, misty, light drizzle, 13c
    Dull, misty, light drizzle, 13c
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 141 142 143
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    JWK
    Apr 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
  6. Friendly

    Badly Burn't Salix

    Qthanks for the update , glad it’s looking good .
    Qthanks for the update , glad it’s looking good .
    Qthanks for the update , glad it’s looking good .
    Qthanks for the update , glad it’s looking good .
    Friendly, Apr 19, 2025, Trees ... 2
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    Spruce
    Apr 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
  7. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then...
    I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then leave outside in a sheltered position to grow on? My windowsill is getting rather full now!
    I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then leave outside in a sheltered position to grow on? ...
    I have sown some Purple Sprouting Broccoli seeds which have grown well on a sunny windowsill . They are now 3-4 inches tall with several sets of leaves. Can I transplant to small pots, and then...
    wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM, Propagation This Month
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    Eddie105
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
  8. Friendly

    Holly fern cyrtomium fortunei

    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots were huge so they will soon get going.Spruce
    Hiand looking great and very neat and tidy . I also bought some grasses from Parker’s and the word small is the wrong word to use lol .. mine have been planted in Malaysian huge pots, the roots...
    Friendly, Mar 31, 2026 at 9:33 PM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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    Spruce
    Apr 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM
  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    I understand what you're saying but most of our mines are under built up areas. Here in Nottinghamshire we are surrounded by old mines/pits (as we call them), there was about 50 of them. With the...
    I understand what you're saying but most of our mines are under built up areas. Here in Nottinghamshire we are surrounded by old mines/pits (as we call them), there was about 50 of them. With the pit in my village, we have tremors/ mild earthquakes every so often when the shafts collapse. It was...
    I understand what you're saying but most of our mines are under built up areas. Here in Nottinghamshire we are surrounded by old mines/pits (as we call them), there was about 50 of them. With the pit in my village, we have tremors/ mild...
    I understand what you're saying but most of our mines are under built up areas. Here in Nottinghamshire we are surrounded by old mines/pits (as we call them), there was about 50 of them. With the...
    Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 412 413 414
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    SherwoodArrow
    Apr 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
  10. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning all.I forgot to get the Hot Cross Buns out of the freezer, but I often have them for breakfast. I had muesli instead.We've been to the local Good Friday service. The wind is nippy...
    Good morning all.I forgot to get the Hot Cross Buns out of the freezer, but I often have them for breakfast. I had muesli instead.We've been to the local Good Friday service. The wind is nippy and the sky is grey. Forecast said we may get some rain this afternoon but tomorrow should be a lot...
    Good morning all.I forgot to get the Hot Cross Buns out of the freezer, but I often have them for breakfast. I had muesli instead.We've been to the local Good Friday service. The wind is nippy and the sky is grey. Forecast said we may get...
    Good morning all.I forgot to get the Hot Cross Buns out of the freezer, but I often have them for breakfast. I had muesli instead.We've been to the local Good Friday service. The wind is nippy...
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 91 92 93
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    Busy-Lizzie
    Apr 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
  11. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    @Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back...
    @Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back neighbour’s ivy on the south facing fence. Took me an hour, and I removed the wire that was once used togive...
    @Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back neighbour’s ivy on the south facing fence. Took me an...
    @Robert Bowen I also found one of my white onions on the soil rather than 3 inches down. Must have been the squirrel that I often see.I had totally overlooked the last job: cutting back...
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 41 42 43
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
  12. simone_in_wiltshire

    Perovskia - how much would you cut down?

    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the same family (mint).
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage. They don't touch my Salvia Caradonna which is in the...
    That looks fine That's about the height that I reduce my Verbena bonariensis to. Your Perovskia shouldn't be tempting for slugs anyway because of the strongly scented, tough, silvery foliage....
    simone_in_wiltshire, Apr 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Plantminded
    Apr 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
  13. dogsbody

    onion sets

    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    dogsbody, Apr 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM, Edible Gardening
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    dogsbody
    Apr 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
  14. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
    These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
    These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
    These are mine. I turned the heating off in the sun room so it gets quite cool over night
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    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 7 8 9
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    Hanglow
    Apr 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
  15. shiney
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    Greenhouse - Goodbye Old Friend, Hello New

    Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend". :blue thumb:
    Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend". :blue thumb:
    Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend". :blue thumb:
    Getting there, Soon it will be a fully functioning replacement for your "old friend". :blue thumb:
    shiney, Oct 25, 2025, Garden Projects and DIY ... 18 19 20
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    ViewAhead
    Apr 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM
  16. Victoria

    Red Bull ... Energy Drinks

    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I crochet a lot for charity as I like to keep my hands busy. I like vegetables .. but the thought off...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I crochet a lot for charity as I like to keep my...
    I can't just sit or watch TV all day. although I watch a fair amount of nature/geographic/wildlife/crime programmes. I like to spend time outside doing what I can in the garden, and indoors I...
    Victoria, Mar 31, 2026 at 4:42 PM, Off-Topic Discussion ... 2
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    Victoria
    Apr 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
  17. Logan

    YouTube mega thread

    Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 32 33 34
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    Logan
    Apr 3, 2026 at 5:14 AM
  18. JWK
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    Currently Listening To 2026

    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
    BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Don McCullin Difficult listen in places, but worthwhile.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 2 3 4
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    NigelJ
    Apr 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM
  19. potted

    Hoster's

    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above, like a wildlife mission impossible. I've tried...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse glass and glide down on a mucus rope from above,...
    I like the moat method for seedlings I sow in the greenhouse and it works well (I put the legs of the stand in water so I have more room) but you do get intrepid slugs that scale the greenhouse...
    potted, Mar 27, 2026, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2 3 4
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    Thevictorian
    Apr 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM
  20. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    Thank you :dbgrtmb: 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 :dbgrtmb: 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 :dbgrtmb: 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 :dbgrtmb: 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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