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  1. Marley Farley
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    WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING

    On an old footpath we found a dozen giant badger holes, and a cool parasitic plant. I searched and found "toothwort" as a match. Cool!Cowslips are coming out, a bit later than primroses, and...
    On an old footpath we found a dozen giant badger holes, and a cool parasitic plant. I searched and found "toothwort" as a match. Cool!Cowslips are coming out, a bit later than primroses, and I found nearby a patch what seems like a hybrid? is this the natural polyanthus hybrid? really...
    On an old footpath we found a dozen giant badger holes, and a cool parasitic plant. I searched and found "toothwort" as a match. Cool!Cowslips are coming out, a bit later than primroses, and I found nearby a patch what seems like a hybrid?...
    On an old footpath we found a dozen giant badger holes, and a cool parasitic plant. I searched and found "toothwort" as a match. Cool!Cowslips are coming out, a bit later than primroses, and...
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  2. shiney
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    RESULT OF THE MARCH PHOTO COMPETITION 2026

    They are very pretty flowers @Scroggin . Well done. Our blackthorn has only just come out.
    They are very pretty flowers @Scroggin . Well done. Our blackthorn has only just come out.
    They are very pretty flowers @Scroggin . Well done. Our blackthorn has only just come out.
    They are very pretty flowers @Scroggin . Well done. Our blackthorn has only just come out.
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  3. Warren Jones

    TurfWorld Limited

    truggling to get your lawn looking its best after laying turf? Here’s something that might help…We speak to a lot of customers who’ve laid fresh turf and then aren’t quite sure what to do next....
    truggling to get your lawn looking its best after laying turf? Here’s something that might help…We speak to a lot of customers who’ve laid fresh turf and then aren’t quite sure what to do next. The first few weeks (and months) make a massive difference to how your lawn establishes and looks...
    truggling to get your lawn looking its best after laying turf? Here’s something that might help…We speak to a lot of customers who’ve laid fresh turf and then aren’t quite sure what to do next. The first few weeks (and months) make a massive...
    truggling to get your lawn looking its best after laying turf? Here’s something that might help…We speak to a lot of customers who’ve laid fresh turf and then aren’t quite sure what to do next....
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  4. pete

    Mushroom compost

    I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
    I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
    I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
    I've only ever used it myself as a soil improvement. You can usually only get it in bulk, not really looked to see if you can get it in bags.
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  5. Andy1965

    Tomatoes - same variety, different looking plants!

    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What could be better!
    I started my tomatoes today in the afternoon sunshine with a nice cup of coffee, listening to Rachel Ziegler singing ‘Don’t Cry Me Argentina’, I think I sowed Mamalade, Roma and Red Cherry.What...
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  6. shiney
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    What's Looking Good March 2026

    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
    More tulips, the first two are from the "mystery box". The others are named varieties we knew.
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  7. JWK
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    Butterfly/ Moth /Dragonfly Images 2026

    A fresh Speckled Wood today.
    A fresh Speckled Wood today.
    A fresh Speckled Wood today.
    A fresh Speckled Wood today.
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  8. BOSullivan

    Landscaping - Bank Edging Replacement

    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
    Indeed, but I'm referring to the curves of the bank in my garden which are tighter and over a much shorter distance
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  9. BOSullivan

    MO Bactor Instant - thoughts

    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
    It’s supposed to blacken the moss within 24 hours. You won’t lose much of a window of opportunity.
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  10. BOSullivan

    Pyracantha removal

    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
    It keeps the passing ne’er do wells out of our rather isolated garden. :biggrin:
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  11. BOSullivan

    Removing moss from a lawn and reseeding with grass - timing

    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as suggested in my earlier post, reseed the...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them now rather than later. You can spot treat them as...
    Weeds germinate and grow in spring, then flower and set seed in late summer, with the seeds generally remaining dormant in the soil until the following year. This is why I would try to remove them...
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  12. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another day. The parcel is fresh food. Contacting DHL by...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to access our property and they’ll try again another...
    Sat in all afternoon waiting for DHL to deliver a parcel. Expected in a one hour time slot. Half an hour before the beginning of the time slot, a text appears saying that the driver was unable to...
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  13. BOSullivan

    Removing Ivy from Fence and ground

    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
    That is exactly the plan
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  14. NoviceGardener2023

    Switching Olive Tree from Plastic Pot to Long Term Pot Advice

    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and falls on a side, it may crack. I went from clay to...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom part. If, when filled, it's not heavy enough, and...
    Yes, you need 6, a set of 3 isn't enough. Alternatively slate pieces work well. Plus, check if the tree will be exposed to winds. The clay pot you have is of a round form with a narrow bottom...
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  15. Peteski2024

    Camellia leaves brown patches

    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
    That I did not know. Thanks so much for this advice!!!
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  16. CanadianLori
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    Chillies 2026

    Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
    Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
    Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
    Last year, I had collected the seeds from a M&S chilli, mild, tasty.I keep my chillies upstairs as long as the weather is showing under 10c at night.
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  17. wiseowl
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    Land /Water Wildlife

    Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide...
    Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide berth although she didn't seem worried about us.
    Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide berth although she didn't seem worried about us. ...
    Passed a few sheep in the fields on a walk this morning and noticed one on her own and then saw why. Looks like this lamb was barely an hour or so old and not cleaned up yet, we gave them a wide...
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  18. Kevin Cowans

    Hozelock Auto Reel, Outside Year round or.....

    I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.
    I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.
    I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.
    I remove the spray gun after every use and keep it inside. The hose itself is fastened on the sheltered back wall of the house.
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  19. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    Got these the other day from farmyard nurseries, can't remember what most of them are now but for agapanthus twister - ageratum corymbosum - mix of aplines - isodon and few others. Bit of a mix up...
    Got these the other day from farmyard nurseries, can't remember what most of them are now but for agapanthus twister - ageratum corymbosum - mix of aplines - isodon and few others. Bit of a mix up on one of the plants I've mentioned it and they did ring me back but unfortunately I were out, I'll...
    Got these the other day from farmyard nurseries, can't remember what most of them are now but for agapanthus twister - ageratum corymbosum - mix of aplines - isodon and few others. Bit of a mix up on one of the plants I've mentioned it and they...
    Got these the other day from farmyard nurseries, can't remember what most of them are now but for agapanthus twister - ageratum corymbosum - mix of aplines - isodon and few others. Bit of a mix up...
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  20. collinsc

    Cordyline Australis: Is this dead?

    That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
    That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
    That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
    That looks very similar to the one my brother has. We had colder than -5c here this year and it suggests burgandy spires can only take a lite frost, so perhaps similar cultivars are the same.
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