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  1. Pete8

    Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

    Thanks for the warning I started reading it out of curiosity but when I saw the word 'pigeon' I stopped !
    Thanks for the warning I started reading it out of curiosity but when I saw the word 'pigeon' I stopped !
    Thanks for the warning I started reading it out of curiosity but when I saw the word 'pigeon' I stopped !
    Thanks for the warning I started reading it out of curiosity but when I saw the word 'pigeon' I stopped !
    Pete8, Apr 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM, Wildlife Corner ... 2
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    Michael Hewett
    Apr 14, 2026 at 3:37 AM
  2. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    I went to Bath to London Camera Exchange, had a spare SD card and took pictures from the same spot, same poor light condition with my Pentax and the R10, 1.2kg vs. 705gr. Back home, colour...
    I went to Bath to London Camera Exchange, had a spare SD card and took pictures from the same spot, same poor light condition with my Pentax and the R10, 1.2kg vs. 705gr. Back home, colour profile was good, no blue tint as the Pentax 4 years ago. The picture differences were like day and night,...
    I went to Bath to London Camera Exchange, had a spare SD card and took pictures from the same spot, same poor light condition with my Pentax and the R10, 1.2kg vs. 705gr. Back home, colour profile was good, no blue tint as the Pentax 4 years...
    I went to Bath to London Camera Exchange, had a spare SD card and took pictures from the same spot, same poor light condition with my Pentax and the R10, 1.2kg vs. 705gr. Back home, colour...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 4 5 6
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    simone_in_wiltshire
    Apr 14, 2026 at 3:13 AM
  3. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Not really a garden, but was in Tunbridge Wells for an evening with Adam Frost last night.
    Not really a garden, but was in Tunbridge Wells for an evening with Adam Frost last night.
    Not really a garden, but was in Tunbridge Wells for an evening with Adam Frost last night.
    Not really a garden, but was in Tunbridge Wells for an evening with Adam Frost last night.
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    Busy-Lizzie, May 6, 2024, Garden Visits ... 16 17 18
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    GreenFingeredPete
    Apr 14, 2026 at 2:40 AM
  4. hard_stone_84

    Gravel for drainage in a 30cm pot (Sedum)

    Gravel at the bottom is one of those things that sounds like it should work but doesn't really, just raises the water table in the pot. I'd go with a gritty compost mix instead. Sedums are tough...
    Gravel at the bottom is one of those things that sounds like it should work but doesn't really, just raises the water table in the pot. I'd go with a gritty compost mix instead. Sedums are tough as anything, they just hate sitting wet.
    Gravel at the bottom is one of those things that sounds like it should work but doesn't really, just raises the water table in the pot. I'd go with a gritty compost mix instead. Sedums are tough as anything, they just hate sitting wet.
    Gravel at the bottom is one of those things that sounds like it should work but doesn't really, just raises the water table in the pot. I'd go with a gritty compost mix instead. Sedums are tough...
    hard_stone_84, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM, General Gardening Discussion
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    Joao
    Apr 14, 2026 at 12:08 AM
  5. GreenFingeredPete

    Help With Growing Seeds

    A lot of my seedlings, this year, look like chickweed. Think I’m cultivating mounds of it:rolleyespink: As for the packet of white foxgloves I purchased….well, they look like chickweed too!.
    A lot of my seedlings, this year, look like chickweed. Think I’m cultivating mounds of it:rolleyespink: As for the packet of white foxgloves I purchased….well, they look like chickweed too!.
    A lot of my seedlings, this year, look like chickweed. Think I’m cultivating mounds of it:rolleyespink: As for the packet of white foxgloves I purchased….well, they look like chickweed too!.
    A lot of my seedlings, this year, look like chickweed. Think I’m cultivating mounds of it:rolleyespink: As for the packet of white foxgloves I purchased….well, they look like chickweed too!.
    GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 17 18 19
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    Songbird
    Apr 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM
  6. Lynne A W

    Trying to track down a Clematis

    @Lynne A W I came across this site a while go it might be of use
    @Lynne A W I came across this site a while go it might be of use
    @Lynne A W I came across this site a while go it might be of use
    @Lynne A W I came across this site a while go it might be of use
    Lynne A W, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM, Identification Area
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    NigelJ
    Apr 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
  7. eatenbyweasels
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    Tomato Growing 2026

    Hope, they recover. Mine been travelling for a week now - to the greenhouse and back home for the night. Hopefully they can stay in the greenhouse from tomorrow. It was only +4c during this...
    Hope, they recover. Mine been travelling for a week now - to the greenhouse and back home for the night. Hopefully they can stay in the greenhouse from tomorrow. It was only +4c during this night. Soil in the greenhouse is +12c in 20 cm depth.
    Hope, they recover. Mine been travelling for a week now - to the greenhouse and back home for the night. Hopefully they can stay in the greenhouse from tomorrow. It was only +4c during this night. Soil in the greenhouse is +12c in 20 cm depth.
    Hope, they recover. Mine been travelling for a week now - to the greenhouse and back home for the night. Hopefully they can stay in the greenhouse from tomorrow. It was only +4c during this...
    eatenbyweasels, Dec 18, 2025, Edible Gardening ... 8 9 10
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    Alisa
    Apr 13, 2026 at 9:51 PM
  8. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    I had a college friend who supplemented her grant by doing catering for weddings and parties at the weekends. One of her very successful offerings was tinned mackerel mashed with some horseradish...
    I had a college friend who supplemented her grant by doing catering for weddings and parties at the weekends. One of her very successful offerings was tinned mackerel mashed with some horseradish and served on little biscuits. Tasted great, and a lot posher tasting than some of the more...
    I had a college friend who supplemented her grant by doing catering for weddings and parties at the weekends. One of her very successful offerings was tinned mackerel mashed with some horseradish and served on little biscuits. Tasted great, and a...
    I had a college friend who supplemented her grant by doing catering for weddings and parties at the weekends. One of her very successful offerings was tinned mackerel mashed with some horseradish...
    Shades of Night, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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    Ergates
    Apr 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
  9. Loofah
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    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    Your poor OH, It is quite true that scalps do bleed rather alarmingly compared with other parts of the body. Glad he is ok today. I do sympathise with you, @lizzie27, re the annoying bus trips....
    Your poor OH, It is quite true that scalps do bleed rather alarmingly compared with other parts of the body. Glad he is ok today. I do sympathise with you, @lizzie27, re the annoying bus trips. There is little more tiresome than standing at bus stops waiting when nothing arrives, although I do...
    Your poor OH, It is quite true that scalps do bleed rather alarmingly compared with other parts of the body. Glad he is ok today. I do sympathise with you, @lizzie27, re the annoying bus trips. There is little more tiresome than standing at bus...
    Your poor OH, It is quite true that scalps do bleed rather alarmingly compared with other parts of the body. Glad he is ok today. I do sympathise with you, @lizzie27, re the annoying bus trips....
    Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 100 101 102
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    Ergates
    Apr 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
  10. xxxDawnxxx

    Hydrangea Hero Wanted

    Hi, I’ve had something similar arrive before and it can look a bit disappointing at first. Personally, I’d be a bit cautious about cutting it right down straight away — it might be worth giving it...
    Hi, I’ve had something similar arrive before and it can look a bit disappointing at first. Personally, I’d be a bit cautious about cutting it right down straight away — it might be worth giving it some time to settle and see if any lower growth appears. Hydrangeas can sometimes surprise you once...
    Hi, I’ve had something similar arrive before and it can look a bit disappointing at first. Personally, I’d be a bit cautious about cutting it right down straight away — it might be worth giving it some time to settle and see if any lower growth...
    Hi, I’ve had something similar arrive before and it can look a bit disappointing at first. Personally, I’d be a bit cautious about cutting it right down straight away — it might be worth giving it...
    xxxDawnxxx, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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    hard_stone_84
    Apr 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
  11. hard_stone_84

    Sealing white garden stones – looking for a simple option (UK)

    Hi all, me again.My partner recently bought some larger white garden stones for a border, and has now asked me to look into sealing them.I’m not looking for anything fancy — just something...
    Hi all, me again.My partner recently bought some larger white garden stones for a border, and has now asked me to look into sealing them.I’m not looking for anything fancy — just something that will give them a bit of protection and hopefully keep them looking decent a bit longer, rather...
    Hi all, me again.My partner recently bought some larger white garden stones for a border, and has now asked me to look into sealing them.I’m not looking for anything fancy — just something that will give them a bit of protection and hopefully...
    Hi all, me again.My partner recently bought some larger white garden stones for a border, and has now asked me to look into sealing them.I’m not looking for anything fancy — just something...
    hard_stone_84, Apr 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM, NEW Gardeners !
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    hard_stone_84
    Apr 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
  12. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    They breed in my shed and under my potting table and next to my potting table...........
    They breed in my shed and under my potting table and next to my potting table...........
    They breed in my shed and under my potting table and next to my potting table...........
    They breed in my shed and under my potting table and next to my potting table...........
    simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 47 48 49
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    lizzie27
    Apr 13, 2026 at 8:51 PM
  13. JWK
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    Show Off Your Pets 2026

    Thank you @Michael Hewett and @Scroggin He wouldn't have anything to eat so we had a emergency appointment at the vets, it cost £85. that's without any medication. He took his temperature that...
    Thank you @Michael Hewett and @Scroggin He wouldn't have anything to eat so we had a emergency appointment at the vets, it cost £85. that's without any medication. He took his temperature that was normal, he said that it's a irritated colon so he gave him a steroid injection to soothe it and it...
    Thank you @Michael Hewett and @Scroggin He wouldn't have anything to eat so we had a emergency appointment at the vets, it cost £85. that's without any medication. He took his temperature that was normal, he said that it's a irritated colon so...
    Thank you @Michael Hewett and @Scroggin He wouldn't have anything to eat so we had a emergency appointment at the vets, it cost £85. that's without any medication. He took his temperature that...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 8 9 10
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    Logan
    Apr 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM
  14. burnie

    Rhino charging my way

    Carrots growing in the greenhouse border, looks like a decent germination rate from amount of seed sown.
    Carrots growing in the greenhouse border, looks like a decent germination rate from amount of seed sown.
    Carrots growing in the greenhouse border, looks like a decent germination rate from amount of seed sown.
    Carrots growing in the greenhouse border, looks like a decent germination rate from amount of seed sown.
    burnie, Aug 29, 2016, Greenhouse Growing ... 6 7 8
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    burnie
    Apr 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
  15. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    8 degrees and mostly sunny, managed some garden tidying(I don't do it in the Autumn, leave stuff for the wildlife) and cut some grass, watered the greenhouse.
    8 degrees and mostly sunny, managed some garden tidying(I don't do it in the Autumn, leave stuff for the wildlife) and cut some grass, watered the greenhouse.
    8 degrees and mostly sunny, managed some garden tidying(I don't do it in the Autumn, leave stuff for the wildlife) and cut some grass, watered the greenhouse.
    8 degrees and mostly sunny, managed some garden tidying(I don't do it in the Autumn, leave stuff for the wildlife) and cut some grass, watered the greenhouse.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 154 155 156
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    burnie
    Apr 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
  16. Stephen Southwest

    Bury squash stems when pricking out?

    I had to look that up, and it makes perfect sense, thank you.
    I had to look that up, and it makes perfect sense, thank you.
    I had to look that up, and it makes perfect sense, thank you.
    I had to look that up, and it makes perfect sense, thank you.
    Stephen Southwest, Apr 12, 2026 at 8:08 PM, Edible Gardening
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    Stephen Southwest
    Apr 13, 2026 at 5:41 PM
  17. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Planted Foremost and some Charlotte today, rest to go in tomorrow.
    Planted Foremost and some Charlotte today, rest to go in tomorrow.
    Planted Foremost and some Charlotte today, rest to go in tomorrow.
    Planted Foremost and some Charlotte today, rest to go in tomorrow.
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Edible Gardening ... 3 4 5
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    Allotment Boy
    Apr 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
  18. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    I deny "wanton", but admit to an element of neglect, m'lord! :biggrin:
    I deny "wanton", but admit to an element of neglect, m'lord! :biggrin:
    I deny "wanton", but admit to an element of neglect, m'lord! :biggrin:
    I deny "wanton", but admit to an element of neglect, m'lord! :biggrin:
    micearguers, Mar 19, 2024, General Gardening Discussion ... 13 14 15
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    ViewAhead
    Apr 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
  19. Caz2024

    What is this plant?

    doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves
    doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves
    doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves
    doubt its j knotweed, lots of bulbous plants it could be. wait till it has some leaves
    Caz2024, Apr 12, 2026 at 11:56 PM, Identification Area
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    Adam I
    Apr 13, 2026 at 1:57 PM
  20. sheffield_kid

    Help with Acer die-back - do I prune it? Repot?

    UPDATEIT WORKED!happy looking tree loads of new foliagehad to wait all winter to see if it would work!
    UPDATEIT WORKED!happy looking tree loads of new foliagehad to wait all winter to see if it would work!
    UPDATEIT WORKED!happy looking tree loads of new foliagehad to wait all winter to see if it would work!
    UPDATEIT WORKED!happy looking tree loads of new foliagehad to wait all winter to see if it would work!
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    sheffield_kid, Nov 23, 2025, Trees ... 2
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    sheffield_kid
    Apr 13, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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