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What's your weather like 2026
Light cloud and light winds from the west south west temp 14c feels like 14.
Light cloud and light winds from the west south west temp 14c feels like 14.
Light cloud and light winds from the west south west temp 14c feels like 14.
Light cloud and light winds from the west south west temp 14c feels like 14.
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 148 149 150
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Logan
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 33 34 35
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NigelJ
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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I am often puzzled by modern life.
You don't have to post on non gardening threads and many people like the varied nature of many of the threads available here. I can let you have the details of a forum that is virtually all plant...
You don't have to post on non gardening threads and many people like the varied nature of many of the threads available here. I can let you have the details of a forum that is virtually all plant threads, even the holiday snaps are along the lines of saw this plant in XYZ anybody know what it...
You don't have to post on non gardening threads and many people like the varied nature of many of the threads available here. I can let you have the details of a forum that is virtually all plant threads, even the holiday snaps are along the...
You don't have to post on non gardening threads and many people like the varied nature of many of the threads available here. I can let you have the details of a forum that is virtually all plant...
Tidemark, Apr 21, 2025, Off-Topic Discussion ... 31 32 33
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NigelJ
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
I've just received a text message from the GP's surgery asking for my feedback on a recent appointment. I get fed up of being asked for feedback for every last thing I do. It will be the case...
I've just received a text message from the GP's surgery asking for my feedback on a recent appointment. I get fed up of being asked for feedback for every last thing I do. It will be the case that soon I'll be asked for feedback on my recent car journey to Totnes. "From Devon County Council...
I've just received a text message from the GP's surgery asking for my feedback on a recent appointment. I get fed up of being asked for feedback for every last thing I do. It will be the case that soon I'll be asked for feedback on my recent car...
I've just received a text message from the GP's surgery asking for my feedback on a recent appointment. I get fed up of being asked for feedback for every last thing I do. It will be the case...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 95 96 97
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NigelJ
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Rooks
We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I...
We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I wonder if the nests are made in a more looser fashion than other nests and that’s why they...
We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I wonder if the nests are made in a more looser...
We have a rookery near us and every year they nest in the same group of trees but rebuild every year. You can sometimes see the remnants of old nests in the winter but most seem to disappear. I...
hans, Apr 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM, Wildlife Corner
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CatDouch
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Whats Looking Good April 2026
Pink Hibiscus brightning the greyness (forecast says sunny) ...
Pink Hibiscus brightning the greyness (forecast says sunny) ...
Pink Hibiscus brightning the greyness (forecast says sunny) ...
Pink Hibiscus brightning the greyness (forecast says sunny) ...

wiseowl, Apr 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Victoria
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Hostas
Does the brewing of the garlic concoction linger in your kitchen/house/neighbourhood @CostasK? One of the specialist Hosta growers that I recently bought some hostas from suggests making the...
Does the brewing of the garlic concoction linger in your kitchen/house/neighbourhood @CostasK? One of the specialist Hosta growers that I recently bought some hostas from suggests making the garlic concoction outdoors over a camp stove . That put me off .I've ordered some copper Slug Rings...
Does the brewing of the garlic concoction linger in your kitchen/house/neighbourhood @CostasK? One of the specialist Hosta growers that I recently bought some hostas from suggests making the garlic concoction outdoors over a camp stove . That...
Does the brewing of the garlic concoction linger in your kitchen/house/neighbourhood @CostasK? One of the specialist Hosta growers that I recently bought some hostas from suggests making the...
Banana Man, Feb 23, 2026, General Gardening Discussion
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Plantminded
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:08 PM
What shrub is this?
The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
The one at RHS Rosemoor is over 10 m tall and in flower it's like a yellow wall. Mine is just over 1 m and nearly 3 years old, no signs of flowers yet and the shoots are just developing this spring.
1975VW, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM, Identification Area
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NigelJ
Apr 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Browning edges to Laurel leaves
Hello all.I’ve recently noticed that the Laurel Bush at the end of our driveway starting to exhibit brown edging to the leaves in some areas but not across the full bush.I’ve attached a couple...
Hello all.I’ve recently noticed that the Laurel Bush at the end of our driveway starting to exhibit brown edging to the leaves in some areas but not across the full bush.I’ve attached a couple of pictures for you to see, but I can’t understand what’s happening. It seems very localised. I’d...
Hello all.I’ve recently noticed that the Laurel Bush at the end of our driveway starting to exhibit brown edging to the leaves in some areas but not across the full bush.I’ve attached a couple of pictures for you to see, but I can’t...
Hello all.I’ve recently noticed that the Laurel Bush at the end of our driveway starting to exhibit brown edging to the leaves in some areas but not across the full bush.I’ve attached a couple...

Peteski2024, Apr 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM, Pests, Diseases and Cures
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Peteski2024
Apr 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Plants you don't grow
I knew taste and colour are genetically determined, and I think that's why I don't like strawberries ... my father didn't like them either. I used to grow them for Beryl but after she died I got...
I knew taste and colour are genetically determined, and I think that's why I don't like strawberries ... my father didn't like them either. I used to grow them for Beryl but after she died I got rid of them.I also don't like brassicas, except the white part of a cauliflolwer. I used to grow...
I knew taste and colour are genetically determined, and I think that's why I don't like strawberries ... my father didn't like them either. I used to grow them for Beryl but after she died I got rid of them.I also don't like brassicas, except...
I knew taste and colour are genetically determined, and I think that's why I don't like strawberries ... my father didn't like them either. I used to grow them for Beryl but after she died I got...
Erigeron, Apr 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3 4
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Michael Hewett
Apr 9, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Technical thread on shelter/exposure
Hi all - bit of a specialist one here - I'd decided that a wall behind my greenhouse would be a good place for a couple of climbers. As the wall's south-facing and presumably masked from winds by...
Hi all - bit of a specialist one here - I'd decided that a wall behind my greenhouse would be a good place for a couple of climbers. As the wall's south-facing and presumably masked from winds by the greenhouse, I thought it'd be a sheltered location and planned a rose and a clematis...
Hi all - bit of a specialist one here - I'd decided that a wall behind my greenhouse would be a good place for a couple of climbers. As the wall's south-facing and presumably masked from winds by the greenhouse, I thought it'd be a sheltered...
Hi all - bit of a specialist one here - I'd decided that a wall behind my greenhouse would be a good place for a couple of climbers. As the wall's south-facing and presumably masked from winds by...

Robodendron, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM, General Gardening Discussion
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Robodendron
Apr 9, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
Decidedly murky here, but the garden is looking a treat, with the dark pink flowering cherry forming a background to pear and damson blossom. Shame it's only like this for a few days. Meeting our...
Decidedly murky here, but the garden is looking a treat, with the dark pink flowering cherry forming a background to pear and damson blossom. Shame it's only like this for a few days. Meeting our friend at the small plates place on the Wirral. I shall have my usual linguine al cartoccio con...
Decidedly murky here, but the garden is looking a treat, with the dark pink flowering cherry forming a background to pear and damson blossom. Shame it's only like this for a few days. Meeting our friend at the small plates place on the Wirral. I...
Decidedly murky here, but the garden is looking a treat, with the dark pink flowering cherry forming a background to pear and damson blossom. Shame it's only like this for a few days. Meeting our...
Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 96 97 98
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Penny_Forthem
Apr 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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What are we doing in the garden 2026
A quiet day today , did a bit of weeding while we were waiting for the window man to come. We have some D Glazed windows fogged up. I think these hot summers are causing problems with the south...
A quiet day today , did a bit of weeding while we were waiting for the window man to come. We have some D Glazed windows fogged up. I think these hot summers are causing problems with the south facing ones. Needed a rest after a long session at the plots yesterday rotavating the cow Muck in....
A quiet day today , did a bit of weeding while we were waiting for the window man to come. We have some D Glazed windows fogged up. I think these hot summers are causing problems with the south facing ones. Needed a rest after a long session...
A quiet day today , did a bit of weeding while we were waiting for the window man to come. We have some D Glazed windows fogged up. I think these hot summers are causing problems with the south...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 45 46 47
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Allotment Boy
Apr 9, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Land /Water Wildlife
Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right
Seen my very first water shew, at first i thought it was a water vole but the colour wasn't right

wiseowl, Apr 3, 2024, Wildlife Corner ... 22 23 24
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Jiffy
Apr 9, 2026 at 8:12 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 31 32 33
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Ladybird4
Apr 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Bare root hedging
The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try...
The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try that.Of my 25 chestnuts planted, 3 died and I think all because the soil wasnt compacted down...
The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try that.Of my 25 chestnuts planted, 3 died and I...
The weather here is dry and itll get drier as summer comes in. I dont think you can really over water unless its very sopping clay. A litre every 3 days is enough to sustain my driest pots so try...
JJTDH, Mar 27, 2026, NEW Gardeners ! ... 2
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Adam I
Apr 9, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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What's buzzing flying near you 2026
Male red-bellied woodpecker.
Male red-bellied woodpecker.
Male red-bellied woodpecker.
Male red-bellied woodpecker.

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Wildlife Corner ... 4 5 6
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hydrogardener
Apr 9, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Complete re-hash of our first owned garden.
One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not...
One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not having the entire world of plants to choose from, we don't have tonnes of space, so I'm sure we can...
One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not having the entire world of plants to choose from, we...
One cat doesn't seem to chew anything, one does, randomly, so we'd rather not have the worry. They don't stray far, so it's only our little spaces we have to monitor.I really don't mind not...
nightofjoy, Jan 30, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2
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nightofjoy
Apr 8, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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A Year of Astronomy from the Pinetree Observatory
Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space...
Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space missions are never routine. There have been enough tragedies over the years to emphasise that.
Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space missions are never routine. There have been enough...
Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting. I remember the Apollo missions especially the early ones. Unbelievably by the last one or two 16-17 they almost seemed routine, even though space...
ArmyAirForce, Dec 22, 2024, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Allotment Boy
Apr 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Raised Bed Help needed?
What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
What soil is there already? ...and what do you have easy access to get? For example; local free well rotted manure, your own garden compost, spent mushroom compost, leafmold, rotted down wood chip...
paulkane1, Apr 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM, Edible Gardening
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Stephen Southwest
Apr 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM

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