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  1. Jungle Jane

    Anyone struck fig tree cuttings before?

    Well the ones in the water didn't root but the ones I kept in cuttings compost in the house I took in January have rooted.I'm a bit mystified by this one though that has no upper growth but has...
    Well the ones in the water didn't root but the ones I kept in cuttings compost in the house I took in January have rooted.I'm a bit mystified by this one though that has no upper growth but has the biggest root system out of all the cuttings I took. You can see the type of top growth I have...
    Well the ones in the water didn't root but the ones I kept in cuttings compost in the house I took in January have rooted.I'm a bit mystified by this one though that has no upper growth but has the biggest root system out of all the cuttings I...
    Well the ones in the water didn't root but the ones I kept in cuttings compost in the house I took in January have rooted.I'm a bit mystified by this one though that has no upper growth but has...
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  2. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Chilly start, but warming up to 20c. Even warmer tomorrow at 22c. Full sun and very calm.
    Chilly start, but warming up to 20c. Even warmer tomorrow at 22c. Full sun and very calm.
    Chilly start, but warming up to 20c. Even warmer tomorrow at 22c. Full sun and very calm.
    Chilly start, but warming up to 20c. Even warmer tomorrow at 22c. Full sun and very calm.
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  3. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Thank you all for your kind comments. I must say I never read any remarks on the What??? thread that were unpleasant or extreme enough to warrant its closing or the closing of any similar new...
    Thank you all for your kind comments. I must say I never read any remarks on the What??? thread that were unpleasant or extreme enough to warrant its closing or the closing of any similar new threads. Maybe because I had accumulated quite a roomful of people whom I ignored.Anyway, my dearest...
    Thank you all for your kind comments. I must say I never read any remarks on the What??? thread that were unpleasant or extreme enough to warrant its closing or the closing of any similar new threads. Maybe because I had accumulated quite a...
    Thank you all for your kind comments. I must say I never read any remarks on the What??? thread that were unpleasant or extreme enough to warrant its closing or the closing of any similar new...
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  4. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Oh @Penny_Forthem that sounds exciting! What is the view like across your stream? I have a stream at the bottom of my garden, and never thought of a summerhouse looking over it - sitting g&t in...
    Oh @Penny_Forthem that sounds exciting! What is the view like across your stream? I have a stream at the bottom of my garden, and never thought of a summerhouse looking over it - sitting g&t in hand, watching the sunset....
    Oh @Penny_Forthem that sounds exciting! What is the view like across your stream? I have a stream at the bottom of my garden, and never thought of a summerhouse looking over it - sitting g&t in hand, watching the sunset....
    Oh @Penny_Forthem that sounds exciting! What is the view like across your stream? I have a stream at the bottom of my garden, and never thought of a summerhouse looking over it - sitting g&t in...
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  5. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    @Thevictorian that's interesting - I'd never tried from seed, just got roots. The price of rhubarb stalks is really high - I suppose because they can't automate picking.
    @Thevictorian that's interesting - I'd never tried from seed, just got roots. The price of rhubarb stalks is really high - I suppose because they can't automate picking.
    @Thevictorian that's interesting - I'd never tried from seed, just got roots. The price of rhubarb stalks is really high - I suppose because they can't automate picking.
    @Thevictorian that's interesting - I'd never tried from seed, just got roots. The price of rhubarb stalks is really high - I suppose because they can't automate picking.
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  6. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    @redstar although I don't have an enormous garden like you, and no Amish (only supermarkets), I'd agree apart from veg that are special and extra tasty. For example, Anya potatoes (I don't have a...
    @redstar although I don't have an enormous garden like you, and no Amish (only supermarkets), I'd agree apart from veg that are special and extra tasty. For example, Anya potatoes (I don't have a close supermarket that sells them), padron peppers and various special tomatoes.
    @redstar although I don't have an enormous garden like you, and no Amish (only supermarkets), I'd agree apart from veg that are special and extra tasty. For example, Anya potatoes (I don't have a close supermarket that sells them), padron peppers...
    @redstar although I don't have an enormous garden like you, and no Amish (only supermarkets), I'd agree apart from veg that are special and extra tasty. For example, Anya potatoes (I don't have a...
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  7. JWK
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  8. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Morning all. It is glorious today - and so early too! Looking forward to getting out into the garden. I see stamp prices are going up again today - £1.80 for first class and 0.91p for second...
    Morning all. It is glorious today - and so early too! Looking forward to getting out into the garden. I see stamp prices are going up again today - £1.80 for first class and 0.91p for second class. With the irregularity of delivery these days it is no wonder less and less letters and cards are...
    Morning all. It is glorious today - and so early too! Looking forward to getting out into the garden. I see stamp prices are going up again today - £1.80 for first class and 0.91p for second class. With the irregularity of delivery these days it...
    Morning all. It is glorious today - and so early too! Looking forward to getting out into the garden. I see stamp prices are going up again today - £1.80 for first class and 0.91p for second...
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  9. garden_shade

    New Gardener - help!

    You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from...
    You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from pruning, but hard to say until you know what it is.I'm confused as to how it is damaging the fence?I'd...
    You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from pruning, but hard to say until you know what it is.I'm...
    You might want to see what the shrub is before deciding to dig it out - once the leaves are out it'll be easier to identify - is it a rose perhaps?It's possible that it could benefit from...
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  10. Logan
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  11. JWK
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    Tomato Taste Test 2025

    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
    Thank you @JenCD you have grown some interesting varieties as well as the good old favourite Sungold
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  12. hans

    Rooks

    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a...
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a issue. Winter storms would seem very likely regarding nest removal.
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a issue. Winter storms would seem very likely regarding...
    They seem interesting creatures and watching them over the nest building, mating, hatching and feeding periods would be rewarding. I wonder if they steal from each other and is infedelity a...
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  13. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Dublin Bay- first rose today
    Dublin Bay- first rose today
    Dublin Bay- first rose today
    Dublin Bay- first rose today
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  14. Tidemark
    Locked

    Whaaattt?

    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always bring very strong, heartfelt opinions/views and whilst we actively foster free speech and open...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always bring very strong, heartfelt opinions/views and whilst...
    This thread is now closed for replies, having ran it's course and we ask members not to start a thread in a similar nature.It understandable that significant events such as this will always...
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  15. garden_shade

    First garden - haven't the foggiest

    @garden_shade How about take some fresh photos of the plants in the borders, now most of them should have sprouted, and post here for id and care advice. A quick look just now and I saw a rose, a...
    @garden_shade How about take some fresh photos of the plants in the borders, now most of them should have sprouted, and post here for id and care advice. A quick look just now and I saw a rose, a buddleja and a rosemary. Certainly the rose and the buddleja could use a prune.
    @garden_shade How about take some fresh photos of the plants in the borders, now most of them should have sprouted, and post here for id and care advice. A quick look just now and I saw a rose, a buddleja and a rosemary. Certainly the rose and...
    @garden_shade How about take some fresh photos of the plants in the borders, now most of them should have sprouted, and post here for id and care advice. A quick look just now and I saw a rose, a...
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  16. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    lovely displays. here is a local variation bluebells near sunset at Wassels copse . i believe it is old coppice sometimes maintained for grouse keeping
    lovely displays. here is a local variation bluebells near sunset at Wassels copse . i believe it is old coppice sometimes maintained for grouse keeping
    lovely displays. here is a local variation bluebells near sunset at Wassels copse . i believe it is old coppice sometimes maintained for grouse keeping
    lovely displays. here is a local variation bluebells near sunset at Wassels copse . i believe it is old coppice sometimes maintained for grouse keeping
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  17. Philippa
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    World Politics

    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
    Thread closed. This is the 'How To' section, not for generalised discussions.
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  18. Fat Controller
    Informative x 4

    Financial Scams - BE ALERT

    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a free IPad.it’s a scam please don’t follow the instructions otherwise you will lose money.Just end...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a free IPad.it’s a scam please don’t follow the...
    Hi everyonebe very carful …Any phone (especially Whatsup) call saying your a sky customer and you say yes, they will tell you being a loyal member or you have had for a long time you get a...
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  19. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Hello Floss I'm Bel nice to see you
    Hello Floss I'm Bel nice to see you
    Hello Floss I'm Bel nice to see you
    Hello Floss I'm Bel nice to see you
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  20. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    First orange tip and so vibrant. Also a magnificent peacock butterfly feeding on the flowers of the Beurre hardy pear. Not noticed them doing that before. 2 male brimstones flying all over the...
    First orange tip and so vibrant. Also a magnificent peacock butterfly feeding on the flowers of the Beurre hardy pear. Not noticed them doing that before. 2 male brimstones flying all over the place. Holly blue and small whites on "non stop". 2 little egrets just flew over, had 8 late afternoon...
    First orange tip and so vibrant. Also a magnificent peacock butterfly feeding on the flowers of the Beurre hardy pear. Not noticed them doing that before. 2 male brimstones flying all over the place. Holly blue and small whites on "non stop". 2...
    First orange tip and so vibrant. Also a magnificent peacock butterfly feeding on the flowers of the Beurre hardy pear. Not noticed them doing that before. 2 male brimstones flying all over the...
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