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  1. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
    Thank you. They are now on their new pots outside unless cold weather is predicted. Who can resist a half price bargain!
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  2. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
    Tulipa 'Stresa'Pieris japonica (coming over the fence from next door!)MahoniaBrunnera 'Jack Frost'Berberis 'Neon'
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  3. Logan
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  4. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Wind picking up here so must be a bit of the storm that northern areas are forecast.
    Wind picking up here so must be a bit of the storm that northern areas are forecast.
    Wind picking up here so must be a bit of the storm that northern areas are forecast.
    Wind picking up here so must be a bit of the storm that northern areas are forecast.
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
    And you used to get 13 instead of 12! :biggrin:
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Sowed the runner beans in peat pots. I couldn't buy any locally so I got some (100) online. And I thought I would try square pots this time for a change.My zanzi palms are coming along OK and I...
    Sowed the runner beans in peat pots. I couldn't buy any locally so I got some (100) online. And I thought I would try square pots this time for a change.My zanzi palms are coming along OK and I have now put them in the greenhouse. If the mice nibble them then so be it.Noticed my old...
    Sowed the runner beans in peat pots. I couldn't buy any locally so I got some (100) online. And I thought I would try square pots this time for a change.My zanzi palms are coming along OK and I have now put them in the greenhouse. If the mice...
    Sowed the runner beans in peat pots. I couldn't buy any locally so I got some (100) online. And I thought I would try square pots this time for a change.My zanzi palms are coming along OK and I...
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  7. 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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  8. JWK
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  9. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    @redstar your lack of understanding of economics, both domestic and global, plus your poor grasp of geopolitics explain are astonishing.The UK gets most of its oil imports from the USA and...
    @redstar your lack of understanding of economics, both domestic and global, plus your poor grasp of geopolitics explain are astonishing.The UK gets most of its oil imports from the USA and Norway with very little coming from Arabian states. The UK is more than self-sufficient for petrol...
    @redstar your lack of understanding of economics, both domestic and global, plus your poor grasp of geopolitics explain are astonishing.The UK gets most of its oil imports from the USA and Norway with very little coming from Arabian states. ...
    @redstar your lack of understanding of economics, both domestic and global, plus your poor grasp of geopolitics explain are astonishing.The UK gets most of its oil imports from the USA and...
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  10. 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
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  11. dogsbody

    onion sets

    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
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  12. wiseowl
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    General Chat About Roses And Rose Gardens 2026

    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
    Thank you @lizzie27 i hadn’t considered that could be an issue, I can move that :)That would be lovely, I will share pictures of the flowers if I am lucky enough to have some this year :SUNsmile:
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  13. 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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  14. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
    Long staying Mandarin in Poole Park, only comes for the Winter and early Spring then disappears until next November.Moorhen.
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
    Signing out for today. Catch up with you all tomorrow.
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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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