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  1. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Another gorgeous day expected, got off to a very good start with lovely sunshine and a slight breeze. 19c tops.
    Another gorgeous day expected, got off to a very good start with lovely sunshine and a slight breeze. 19c tops.
    Another gorgeous day expected, got off to a very good start with lovely sunshine and a slight breeze. 19c tops.
    Another gorgeous day expected, got off to a very good start with lovely sunshine and a slight breeze. 19c tops.
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  2. JWK
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  3. 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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  4. Tidemark
    Funny x 8

    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    Some of the comments I've seen on that moaning minnie thread are only fit for deletion. I seldom look at it but when I have, I've seen some nasty comments, so it's everywhere. Personally I think...
    Some of the comments I've seen on that moaning minnie thread are only fit for deletion. I seldom look at it but when I have, I've seen some nasty comments, so it's everywhere. Personally I think the admin people should have given a warning to those making nasty comments, instead of penalizing...
    Some of the comments I've seen on that moaning minnie thread are only fit for deletion. I seldom look at it but when I have, I've seen some nasty comments, so it's everywhere. Personally I think the admin people should have given a warning to...
    Some of the comments I've seen on that moaning minnie thread are only fit for deletion. I seldom look at it but when I have, I've seen some nasty comments, so it's everywhere. Personally I think...
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  5. 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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  6. Erigeron

    Plants you don't grow

    Curious: I grew up in the cabbage fields of Lincolnshire, lots of market gardens with stalls at the local market and yet everybody with access to some space grew some veg as well as buying from...
    Curious: I grew up in the cabbage fields of Lincolnshire, lots of market gardens with stalls at the local market and yet everybody with access to some space grew some veg as well as buying from the market stalls. Peas, beans, purple sprouting broccoli, sweetcorn, tomatoes, lettuce, new...
    Curious: I grew up in the cabbage fields of Lincolnshire, lots of market gardens with stalls at the local market and yet everybody with access to some space grew some veg as well as buying from the market stalls. Peas, beans, purple sprouting...
    Curious: I grew up in the cabbage fields of Lincolnshire, lots of market gardens with stalls at the local market and yet everybody with access to some space grew some veg as well as buying from...
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  7. Logan
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  8. 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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  9. wiseowl
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    Seed Sowing This Month April

    I'm near the end of my seed sowing now. The final ones are the bananas, which have been soaking for 3 days. They were one of the lucky dip selection that I was sent. They will sit on the bedroom...
    I'm near the end of my seed sowing now. The final ones are the bananas, which have been soaking for 3 days. They were one of the lucky dip selection that I was sent. They will sit on the bedroom windowsill to germinate. We'll see if any come up at all.
    I'm near the end of my seed sowing now. The final ones are the bananas, which have been soaking for 3 days. They were one of the lucky dip selection that I was sent. They will sit on the bedroom windowsill to germinate. We'll see if any come up...
    I'm near the end of my seed sowing now. The final ones are the bananas, which have been soaking for 3 days. They were one of the lucky dip selection that I was sent. They will sit on the bedroom...
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Tidemark
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    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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  13. 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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  14. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Summer house and stream.. ohhhh now that looks bliss. i'd copy that if l had the room :) so, as sun is shinning again today, and hubby had to be up early at 6.30, as new fridge was delivered, we...
    Summer house and stream.. ohhhh now that looks bliss. i'd copy that if l had the room :) so, as sun is shinning again today, and hubby had to be up early at 6.30, as new fridge was delivered, we have decided again to do some gardening , as not feeling to bad with the old joints :) Plan is to tackle...
    Summer house and stream.. ohhhh now that looks bliss. i'd copy that if l had the room :) so, as sun is shinning again today, and hubby had to be up early at 6.30, as new fridge was delivered, we have decided again to do some gardening , as not...
    Summer house and stream.. ohhhh now that looks bliss. i'd copy that if l had the room :) so, as sun is shinning again today, and hubby had to be up early at 6.30, as new fridge was delivered, we...
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Fat Controller
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    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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. LilyTL

    Reusing soil from wisteria pots

    You can use it as a mulch to improve soil texture on a bed but it will be completely depleted of minerals and fertilisers so, if keeping it the pot you need to add some slow release fertiliser...
    You can use it as a mulch to improve soil texture on a bed but it will be completely depleted of minerals and fertilisers so, if keeping it the pot you need to add some slow release fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone or pelleted chicken manure and some leaf mould or other fibrous matter to...
    You can use it as a mulch to improve soil texture on a bed but it will be completely depleted of minerals and fertilisers so, if keeping it the pot you need to add some slow release fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone or pelleted chicken...
    You can use it as a mulch to improve soil texture on a bed but it will be completely depleted of minerals and fertilisers so, if keeping it the pot you need to add some slow release fertiliser...
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