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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. wiseowl
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  4. Logan
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  5. JWK
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    Things that have made you happy today 2026

    I went to get myself a hot cross bun from the freezer, expecting to have to pop it in the microwave before I could cut it for the toaster. Delighted to find that I had already sliced it before...
    I went to get myself a hot cross bun from the freezer, expecting to have to pop it in the microwave before I could cut it for the toaster. Delighted to find that I had already sliced it before freezing, so all ready to go into the toaster. Very pleased with myself, even though I can’t remember...
    I went to get myself a hot cross bun from the freezer, expecting to have to pop it in the microwave before I could cut it for the toaster. Delighted to find that I had already sliced it before freezing, so all ready to go into the toaster. Very...
    I went to get myself a hot cross bun from the freezer, expecting to have to pop it in the microwave before I could cut it for the toaster. Delighted to find that I had already sliced it before...
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  6. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    l still cant do much in the garden, but l managed to sow (broadcast) loads of wild flower seeds yesterday on the little wild patch we have at bottom of garden. Saved Hollyocks seeds are mixed in...
    l still cant do much in the garden, but l managed to sow (broadcast) loads of wild flower seeds yesterday on the little wild patch we have at bottom of garden. Saved Hollyocks seeds are mixed in with, so if they germinate it should look good. But im not holding any hopes to much though, as...
    l still cant do much in the garden, but l managed to sow (broadcast) loads of wild flower seeds yesterday on the little wild patch we have at bottom of garden. Saved Hollyocks seeds are mixed in with, so if they germinate it should look good....
    l still cant do much in the garden, but l managed to sow (broadcast) loads of wild flower seeds yesterday on the little wild patch we have at bottom of garden. Saved Hollyocks seeds are mixed in...
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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?

    Hegseth has fired the Army chief of staff, and the head of military chaplains. Guess the advice he was getting doesn’t tie in with what he wants to hear, and someone had the nerve to not agree...
    Hegseth has fired the Army chief of staff, and the head of military chaplains. Guess the advice he was getting doesn’t tie in with what he wants to hear, and someone had the nerve to not agree with his ‘crusade’ against the ‘infidels’. I wonder if he has been hitting the booze again? It must be...
    Hegseth has fired the Army chief of staff, and the head of military chaplains. Guess the advice he was getting doesn’t tie in with what he wants to hear, and someone had the nerve to not agree with his ‘crusade’ against the ‘infidels’. I wonder...
    Hegseth has fired the Army chief of staff, and the head of military chaplains. Guess the advice he was getting doesn’t tie in with what he wants to hear, and someone had the nerve to not agree...
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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

    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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  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

    @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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  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

    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 your 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 your return to work is going well @AuntyRach .Best wishes for Alexa @Busy-Lizzie .(On or around the 12th of April...
    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 your 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 your return to work...
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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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