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Seals These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of...
Seals These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of sea- and wading birds as well, a proper treat of a walk.
Seals These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of sea- and wading birds as well, a proper treat of a...
Seals These were sunning themselves and swimming in St Mary's, near Whitley Bay. I have never seen seals in the wild even though the place is just half an hour by bus from us.Lots of...

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 23 24 25
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Selleri
Apr 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have...
It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have had some good wins with other stuff, I have both the black and green trays from B&Q the green ones...
It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have had some good wins with other stuff, I have both...
It is just the propagator I have had issues with, but going to give a different angle of attack; more watering, no under heating and used fine sand to make the compost less denser.However I have...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 17 18 19
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GreenFingeredPete
Apr 10, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Posting a moving photo
Interesting! I guess the only way to find outniv it's a video file (which I think it probably is) or an image file is to know the file extension. Can you see what is after the . in the file name?...
Interesting! I guess the only way to find outniv it's a video file (which I think it probably is) or an image file is to know the file extension. Can you see what is after the . in the file name? Eg: dewi.jpg or Dewi.mov, Dewi.gif or Dewi.wmv etc.?
Interesting! I guess the only way to find outniv it's a video file (which I think it probably is) or an image file is to know the file extension. Can you see what is after the . in the file name? Eg: dewi.jpg or Dewi.mov, Dewi.gif or Dewi.wmv etc.?
Interesting! I guess the only way to find outniv it's a video file (which I think it probably is) or an image file is to know the file extension. Can you see what is after the . in the file name?...
Michael Hewett, Apr 10, 2026 at 9:10 AM, Computer Corner
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LG_
Apr 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Which secateurs to go for?
Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
Burgon and Ball make fluorescent handled secateurs that aren’t too expensive.FloraBrite® Yellow Bypass Secateurs - RHS Endorsed
hailbopp, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:32 AM, Tools And Equipment
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Plantminded
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
Next year, those aged 65 and over will still benefit from the current annual limit of £20,000.
Next year, those aged 65 and over will still benefit from the current annual limit of £20,000.
Next year, those aged 65 and over will still benefit from the current annual limit of £20,000.
Next year, those aged 65 and over will still benefit from the current annual limit of £20,000.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 96 97 98
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Plantminded
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
The sun has been out all day despite cloud bring forecast. In the sunshine it was great, but get a bit of wind and it was oooh. Max 11c.Hazy now and some rain tonight. Min 6c overnight.
The sun has been out all day despite cloud bring forecast. In the sunshine it was great, but get a bit of wind and it was oooh. Max 11c.Hazy now and some rain tonight. Min 6c overnight.
The sun has been out all day despite cloud bring forecast. In the sunshine it was great, but get a bit of wind and it was oooh. Max 11c.Hazy now and some rain tonight. Min 6c overnight.
The sun has been out all day despite cloud bring forecast. In the sunshine it was great, but get a bit of wind and it was oooh. Max 11c.Hazy now and some rain tonight. Min 6c overnight.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 150 151 152
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cactus_girl
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Yesterday Burlesque, Shirley and Alisa Craig tomato seedlings got potted on into 3" pots. I didn't have much choice really as the seedlings had been drowned. I got the new capillary action system...
Yesterday Burlesque, Shirley and Alisa Craig tomato seedlings got potted on into 3" pots. I didn't have much choice really as the seedlings had been drowned. I got the new capillary action system wrong and they'd been sitting in water overnight. They were potted into dry compost in the hope...
Yesterday Burlesque, Shirley and Alisa Craig tomato seedlings got potted on into 3" pots. I didn't have much choice really as the seedlings had been drowned. I got the new capillary action system wrong and they'd been sitting in water overnight....
Yesterday Burlesque, Shirley and Alisa Craig tomato seedlings got potted on into 3" pots. I didn't have much choice really as the seedlings had been drowned. I got the new capillary action system...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 45 46 47
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Jenny_Aster
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Electric cars.
I doubt there is any car on the planet that doesn't have Chinese parts somewhere but It's the buying up of old established names that seems totally wrong to me.
I doubt there is any car on the planet that doesn't have Chinese parts somewhere but It's the buying up of old established names that seems totally wrong to me.
I doubt there is any car on the planet that doesn't have Chinese parts somewhere but It's the buying up of old established names that seems totally wrong to me.
I doubt there is any car on the planet that doesn't have Chinese parts somewhere but It's the buying up of old established names that seems totally wrong to me.
pete, Apr 7, 2021, Off-Topic Discussion ... 189 190 191
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pete
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Rhubarb Bolting In March
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't noticed if it is bolting.
Will have to check on ours as we have never had it bolt so hope it doesn't do this now. We have been harvesting the rhubarb since the end of January but haven't cut any this week so haven't...
wiseowl, Apr 10, 2026 at 10:24 AM, Edible Gardening
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On the Levels
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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What's Looking Exotic 2026
@CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
@CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
@CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is wonderful.
@CarolineL Our cristata finished flowering some months ago. We have the alba kingianum and the one in the unheated garden room has been flowering for many weeks. With the sunshine the perfume is...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Tropical Gardening ... 2 3 4
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On the Levels
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Hydrangea Hero Wanted
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to prune some of the roots, don’t worry, the plant...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you plant it attached. If you have to use secateurs to...
Sorry to contradict, but I would try to tease the roots away from the bottom of the plastic pot and remove the pot completely as it will only act as a barrier for future root development if you...
xxxDawnxxx, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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Plantminded
Apr 10, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Hostas
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
That’s a stunner I need one , where did you get from .slug pubs I use .. and going out at night with a torch and freak out the neighbours lol
Banana Man, Feb 23, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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Spruce
Apr 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very innocent word I’d momentarily forgotten how to spell! Maybe another reminder might be helpful at this...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very innocent word I’d momentarily forgotten how to spell!...
Having read the terms and conditions again, I would like to reassure the moderators that the word that I’ve replaced with dots in one of my posts, was definitely not a profanity, just a very...
flower-garden, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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Ergates
Apr 10, 2026 at 2:51 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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NigelJ
Apr 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Great news - Petrol and Diesel prices drop a lot
And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
And why?Because they can.Does anyone remember in the last fuel scare the BBC sent a reporter out to a garage to make a report on the news programme.His name was Phil Mc cann.
KT53, Apr 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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pete
Apr 10, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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WILDFLOWERS YOU HAVE SEEN WHILE OUT WALKING
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
the campions are all really easy from seed too, perfect mustard sized seeds that can be collected from the dried seed heads.
Marley Farley, Jan 3, 2019, Herbs and Wildflowers ... 38 39 40
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Adam I
Apr 10, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on the satnav. (The boys had activity books with them, so they had something to do while waiting to...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on the satnav. (The boys had activity books with...
Good morning from wet and windy Ireland.Yes thank you, @Tui34 - the family reached Dublin Port two hours before check-in closed, by taking back roads and avoiding the trouble spots indicated on...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 97 98 99
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Liriodendron
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Never had a garden before!
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at this every day?! Can you believe the pic on the...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard work. I still can't quite believe I get to look at...
Yes! He did all the planting too. A brilliant artiste, is Dave! Very reliable, good conversation, reasonably priced. I do weed and mow and I did design the whole garden ofc, but he did the hard...

LizT, May 8, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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LizT
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Show us your gardening purchases 2026
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the resultant guilt) or laborious prick them all out, spend a fortune on pots and compost to plant them...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the resultant guilt) or laborious prick them all out,...
Yes, me too. My top tip would be if you want 10 plants, plant 10 seeds. If you just scatter some on a seed tray, you will end up with hundreds. Then you have to either ditch some (and bear the...
Selleri, Jan 2, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 11 12 13
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ViewAhead
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts of fat balls/blocks and meal worms and advised...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to swallow food or water. They did suggest small amounts...
I did hear something this morning on Radio 4. The reason given on there was due to the increasing infection - particularly amongst finches - which makes it difficult/impossible for them to...
Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner
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Philippa
Apr 10, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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