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  1. JWK
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    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
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  2. 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...
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  3. Tidemark

    Whaaattt?

    Big difference. The solar panels sold over here have to be plugged into dc powered equipment or an inverter to run a/c. If the new solar panels have incorporated an inverter, that is much easier...
    Big difference. The solar panels sold over here have to be plugged into dc powered equipment or an inverter to run a/c. If the new solar panels have incorporated an inverter, that is much easier to use on an individual basis. Back up if there if a power outage but you at least have sunshine....
    Big difference. The solar panels sold over here have to be plugged into dc powered equipment or an inverter to run a/c. If the new solar panels have incorporated an inverter, that is much easier to use on an individual basis. Back up if there...
    Big difference. The solar panels sold over here have to be plugged into dc powered equipment or an inverter to run a/c. If the new solar panels have incorporated an inverter, that is much easier...
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  4. JWK
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  5. PzaMayor3
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    Terrace in the Mediterranean

    The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here...
    The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here are some final photos of the tulips. Which do you like best? The 'Merlot' or the 'Orange...
    The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here are some final photos of the tulips. Which do you...
    The tulips have already finished blooming, and I've planted dahlias in their place. It's the first time I've grown them... I hope they do well and can handle the heat and high temperatures.Here...
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  6. 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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  7. AnniD
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    Gardeners' World and other gardening programmes 2026

    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes,...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes, it's time to get them in the ground. He’ll also be sowing seeds for a colourful cut flower display...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes, it's time to get them in the ground. He’ll also be...
    8pm tonight." With a long Easter weekend to look forward to, Monty is on hand with wheelbarrows of practical gardening advice and inspiration. For people who fancy growing their own potatoes,...
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  8. Loofah
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    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...
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  9. 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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  10. wiseowl
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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. dogsbody

    onion sets

    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
    Thanks Pete. now planted.
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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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