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  1. Logan
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Gorgeous plants and photos @simone_in_wiltshire :spinning:
    Gorgeous plants and photos @simone_in_wiltshire :spinning:
    Gorgeous plants and photos @simone_in_wiltshire :spinning:
    Gorgeous plants and photos @simone_in_wiltshire :spinning:
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  3. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    I can empathise with you there , i planted my potatoes this week and from past experience i put netting and long canes strewn over the top of them as a preventative measure. I dont object to cats...
    I can empathise with you there , i planted my potatoes this week and from past experience i put netting and long canes strewn over the top of them as a preventative measure. I dont object to cats prowling around in fact its good to catch them on the gardencams on their nightly patrols but i dont...
    I can empathise with you there , i planted my potatoes this week and from past experience i put netting and long canes strewn over the top of them as a preventative measure. I dont object to cats prowling around in fact its good to catch them on...
    I can empathise with you there , i planted my potatoes this week and from past experience i put netting and long canes strewn over the top of them as a preventative measure. I dont object to cats...
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  4. 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....
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  5. JWK
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  6. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @pete, if it is in the famed middle aisle of Lidl, it doesn't matter if it works or not, it will sell. :biggrin:
    @pete, if it is in the famed middle aisle of Lidl, it doesn't matter if it works or not, it will sell. :biggrin:
    @pete, if it is in the famed middle aisle of Lidl, it doesn't matter if it works or not, it will sell. :biggrin:
    @pete, if it is in the famed middle aisle of Lidl, it doesn't matter if it works or not, it will sell. :biggrin:
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  7. Tidemark

    Why not?

    I'm more of a black hole myself.
    I'm more of a black hole myself.
    I'm more of a black hole myself.
    I'm more of a black hole myself.
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  8. dogsbody

    onion sets

    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
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  9. 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....
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  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Cloudy with bright patches here and there, and a stiff breeze. Milder than it has been lately as well, 11C and forecast getting up to 16 this afternoon. Very little rain in the forecast (hope...
    Cloudy with bright patches here and there, and a stiff breeze. Milder than it has been lately as well, 11C and forecast getting up to 16 this afternoon. Very little rain in the forecast (hope we're not heading for another dry spring/summer).
    Cloudy with bright patches here and there, and a stiff breeze. Milder than it has been lately as well, 11C and forecast getting up to 16 this afternoon. Very little rain in the forecast (hope we're not heading for another dry spring/summer).
    Cloudy with bright patches here and there, and a stiff breeze. Milder than it has been lately as well, 11C and forecast getting up to 16 this afternoon. Very little rain in the forecast (hope...
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  11. 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.
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  12. 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.
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  13. 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 .
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  14. 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...
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  15. 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...
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  16. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.Very beautiful Spring wreath @Penny_Forthem .Glad to hear your eyes are stable @Allotment Boy . Long may they stay that way!Pleased that you return to work...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.Very beautiful Spring wreath @Penny_Forthem .Glad to hear your eyes are stable @Allotment Boy . Long may they stay that way!Pleased that you return to work is going well @AuntyRach .Best wishes for Alexa @Busy-Lizzie .(On or around the 12th of April the...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.Very beautiful Spring wreath @Penny_Forthem .Glad to hear your eyes are stable @Allotment Boy . Long may they stay that way!Pleased that you return to work is going well @AuntyRach .Best wishes for Alexa...
    Good morning ladies & gentlemen.Very beautiful Spring wreath @Penny_Forthem .Glad to hear your eyes are stable @Allotment Boy . Long may they stay that way!Pleased that you return to work...
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  17. 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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  18. 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:
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  19. 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...
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  20. 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.
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