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  1. wiseowl
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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) ...
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  2. Banana Man
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    Hostas

    Does the brewing of the garlic concoction linger in your kitchen/house/neighbourhood @CostasK? :biggrin:. 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? :biggrin:. One of the specialist Hosta growers that I recently bought some hostas from suggests making the garlic concoction outdoors over a camp stove :thud:. That put me off as I dislike the smell of garlic :rolleyespink:.I've...
    Does the brewing of the garlic concoction linger in your kitchen/house/neighbourhood @CostasK? :biggrin:. One of the specialist Hosta growers that I recently bought some hostas from suggests making the garlic concoction outdoors over a camp stove :thud:. That...
    Does the brewing of the garlic concoction linger in your kitchen/house/neighbourhood @CostasK? :biggrin:. One of the specialist Hosta growers that I recently bought some hostas from suggests making the...
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  3. 1975VW

    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.
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  4. Peteski2024

    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...
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  5. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Noticeably cooler and greyer today. There's a small possibility of a shower this afternoon.
    Noticeably cooler and greyer today. There's a small possibility of a shower this afternoon.
    Noticeably cooler and greyer today. There's a small possibility of a shower this afternoon.
    Noticeably cooler and greyer today. There's a small possibility of a shower this afternoon.
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  6. Erigeron

    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...
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  7. Robodendron

    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...
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  8. Loofah
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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...
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  9. Tidemark
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    I am often puzzled by modern life.

    OK - for the sake of absolute clarity, let me clear a few things up...We strongly believe in allowing free discussion of ANY topic as long as it is done so in an adult manner and within the...
    OK - for the sake of absolute clarity, let me clear a few things up...We strongly believe in allowing free discussion of ANY topic as long as it is done so in an adult manner and within the rules of the forumDiscussing politics and religion in particular are always going to be the most...
    OK - for the sake of absolute clarity, let me clear a few things up...We strongly believe in allowing free discussion of ANY topic as long as it is done so in an adult manner and within the rules of the forumDiscussing politics and religion...
    OK - for the sake of absolute clarity, let me clear a few things up...We strongly believe in allowing free discussion of ANY topic as long as it is done so in an adult manner and within the...
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  10. simone_in_wiltshire
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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...
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  11. wiseowl
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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
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  12. JWK
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  13. JJTDH

    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...
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  14. JWK
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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.
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  15. nightofjoy

    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...
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  16. ArmyAirForce
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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...
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  17. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    Just watched the weather forecast. Apparently the warm weather of the last two days can be linked with climate change but not the fact that its expected to go much lower in the next few days, or...
    Just watched the weather forecast. Apparently the warm weather of the last two days can be linked with climate change but not the fact that its expected to go much lower in the next few days, or the fact we haven't broken a record set in 1949.
    Just watched the weather forecast. Apparently the warm weather of the last two days can be linked with climate change but not the fact that its expected to go much lower in the next few days, or the fact we haven't broken a record set in 1949.
    Just watched the weather forecast. Apparently the warm weather of the last two days can be linked with climate change but not the fact that its expected to go much lower in the next few days, or...
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  18. paulkane1

    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...
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  19. Selleri

    ID a self seeded seedling please

    I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
    I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
    I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
    I was thinking it may be meconopsis. If so I am envious!
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  20. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so...
    Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so when I put the seed out to chit I potted up four like sweet potato cuttings. By yesterday they had...
    Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so when I put the seed out to chit I potted up four...
    Just planted my potatoes in containers yesterday, Nicola, Kestrel and some Jazzy which I didn't really chit so they are intended to be later than the others. The Kestrel had some long shoots so...
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